National party officials are expressing concern that the Alabama Democratic Party isn't doing enough to attract more non-black minorities. The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee on Tuesday rejected the state party's proposed bylaws. The national party in February…
Today is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. The group KidsandCars.org says so far in 2019, at least 24 children have died after being left behind in hot cars. Some automakers are creating high-tech options to prevent a tragedy, while one teenager…
Only 62 cents is left in Cynthia Innman's savings account. Her checking account has a zero balance. "Had I not tried to use my debit card. I would not have known that this could've…
A federal judge is questioning Alabama's requirement for a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery to change the sex on their driver's license. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson held a Tuesday hearing in the lawsuit filed by three…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit is working to revitalize a part of the city's downtown area by using the arts to transform the area into a thriving art district. ArtsRevive…
A memorial service honoring the life of a prison search dog who died earlier this month was held Tuesday. Jake, an Alabama Department of Correction's K9, became ill after detecting a narcotic during a…
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of a road closure on Eastern Boulevard in front of the Drury Inn in the early morning hours of Thursday. The closure will begin…
Two people have pleaded guilty for their involvement in an embezzlement scheme involving Auburn Bank in Notasulga, announced Louis V. Franklin, Sr., U.S Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Randi Lynn Carleton, 39, of Dadeville, pleaded guilty today to…
Starting January 7, 2020 American Airlines will offer a new schedule for same-day, return flights between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Reagan National Airport (DCA). A welcome addition for business travelers, American began non-stop service from MGM to DCA in…
Three people are dead and four others are injured after two multi-vehicle accidents Monday night in Pike County. Troopers say that crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Pike County Road 2276 West of Henderson. They say one car hit the…
Crews are working to remove a vehicle submerged in water. Authorities responded to the 200 block Eugene Street in reference to a vehicle in the water. So far no injuries have…
Montgomery Police are conducting a homicide investigation following the early morning shooting death of 35- year -old Toderick Smith of Hope Hull. Police responded to the 5700 block of E. Shirley Lane at about 12:30 Tuesday morning after receiving a…
Gina Pellegrino is one of 29 people who are now part of Elmore County's Community Emergency Response Team. She signed-up following January's tornado that ripped through Wetumpka. "I couldn't guide my people properly…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is set to host the 2019 Babe Ruth 14U World Series in just a week. Final preparations are underway to make sure everything is ready…
A man is behind bars tonight in Pike County in connection with last week's deadly gas station robbery in Brundidge. Authorities say the suspect has a long criminal record. Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of…
MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5700 block of E. Shirley Lane after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, an adult female was located suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. There have been no arrests and…
Each year about 24 million Americans fall victim to phone scams. And now an elaborate new con has people believing their bank is preventing a problem when, in reality, it's a criminal looking to steal money. Candace Terrell says it…
Instead of climbing into a police cruiser everyday, Thomas Kennington climbs into a boat to patrol some of Alabama’s beautiful waterways. For many, State Trooper means officer on the roadways but the…
Monday was the first day of training for teachers at LEAD Academy, Montgomery's first charter school.  The school will open August 19th, but the building is still undergoing renovations. Lead Academy has a temporary…
ALEA Marine Patrol troopers announce the arrest of one of the boat operators involved in the accident that took the lives of two people on Lake Jordan on July 4. Damion Bruno, 41, of Clanton, was arrested on Monday, July…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Kenneth Sanders, 55, of Montgomery late last night. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 200 block of Conley Circle at about 10:45 p.m. That's where…
Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of Troy, has been arrested and charged in the robbery-homicide at the J&S Buy Rite gas station in Brundidge. He has been charged with Capital Murder and Robbery. The…
On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at about 11:00 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 700 block of Clinton Street after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life…
Alabama News Network's political analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his thoughts on the 2020 race for the state's 2nd Congressional District, now that current Congresswoman Martha announced she is not seeking reelection.…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against Alabama law enforcement officers. Al.com reports that three Alabama police officers were killed in the first half of this year. According to the National Law…
