Alabama News Network has produced a special on the historic election of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. This year, he became the city's first black mayor in Montgomery's 200-year history. While he's a new face in the mayor's office, Reed was…
Thousands of people kicked off their Thanksgiving holiday festivities in beautiful downtown Montgomery Thursday morning. They were were out taking part in all of the excitement -- at the annual ASU Turkey Day Classic…
The family of slain Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams has withdrawn a lawsuit against the county commission filed earlier on Wednesday. The family's attorney, Micheal Strickland, confirmed that the family did withdraw…
A Marengo County church pastor who pleaded guilty to sex abuse involving an underage church member has now been sentenced. Authorities said Gregory Lucy has been sentenced to ten years in prison. They…
A Lowndes County teenager has been arrested in a Dallas County murder investigation. Authorities say 17-year-old Andre Bennett, Jr. is charged with capital murder in the death of 30-year-old Danathian Crum.…
A Dallas County Sheriff's deputy has been arrested on charges of stealing and using his position for personal gain. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum told Alabama News Network that longtime investigator Lt.…
Montgomery police say they've charged a suspect in the Nov. 21 shooting death of 33-year-old Paul Joyner of Montgomery. That shooting also left a woman with injuries. Police say they've charged 26-year-old…
Troy police say they've arrested a suspect in the death of Willie Charles Scott. Police say 24-year-old Shane Shemar Dunlap of Jasper has been charged with capital murder. Police say he was taken into custody in Jasper by the U.S.…
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences has now positively identified the remains found this week in Macon County as those of Aniah Blanchard. She had been…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law barring cities from moving or altering Confederate monuments. Justices on Wednesday reversed a circuit judge's ruling that declared the law unenforceable because it violates the free speech…
Former President Jimmy Carter has been released from Emory University Hospital in Atlanta after recovering from surgery to relieve pressure on his brain caused by bleeding from a fall. Carter Center spokeswoman Deanna Congileo says that the Carters "look forward…
A death lawsuit is being filed in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams. Strickland & Kendall, LLC has announced it is representing Joann Williams, the sheriff's wife, and his estate. Attorney Michael Strickland tells Alabama News…
Alabama's governor is asking four companies to submit bids for building new state prisons. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that four developer teams have qualified for the next stage of the bid process. Ivey's press office said the firms are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Demopolis are gearing up to host their annual community Christmas party, which starts Wednesday, December 4. Christmas on the River is a fun-filled -- holiday tradition…
Authorities say a third man charged in the disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard is believed to have helped the initial suspect flee the area. Police wrote in an arrest warrant that David Johnson, Jr. is believed to have driven Ibraheem…
Alabama News Network remains on the scene in Macon County, where members of several law enforcement agencies are combing a large area where they found human remains yesterday. Lee County District Attorney…
The community and law enforcement agencies came to the Hayneville Middle School gymnasium Monday night to remember slain Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams at a prayer vigil. Pastors from around the area led prayers…
Members of several law enforcement agencies were still on the scene in Macon County tonight where human remains have been found. Lee County District Attorney Brandon…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams this weekend -- continues to send ripples through the law enforcement community. Williams was shot and killed in Hayneville…
Here is an update on where the Aniah Blanchard case stands as of this afternoon. There have been many new developments. Human remains have been found near Macon County Road 2 in the Shorter area. Lee County District Attorney Brandon…
The body recovered in Marengo County has now been positively identified as that of a five-year-old Florida girl who went missing earlier this month. Brianna Williams reported her daughter, Taylor Rose Williams, missing from their Jacksonville, Florida, home on Nov.…
BREAKING: Alabama News Network has confirmed that human remains have been found in Macon County. Those remains could possibly be those of Aniah Blanchard. The remains were found off Exit…
Authorities say a second man arrested in the disappearance of 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard disposed of evidence in the case. Police arrested Antwon Shamar Fisher, 35, of Montgomery, on first-degree kidnapping charges in Blanchard's disappearance. “Antwon” not “Antwain”, as previously reported…
Alabama researchers are studying new ways to recycle plastics. Troy University says its recently established Center for Material and Manufacturing Sciences has received a $2.7 million grant to look at new methods of recycling plastic waste. A statement from the…
William Johnson, 18, was denied bond at his first court appearance. Police say Johnson shot and killed Lowndes Co. Sheriff "Big" John Williams, Saturday night, & turned himself in after a 3-hour…
