A proposal to start a state lottery in Alabama is heading to a public hearing in the state House of Representatives. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee has scheduled a hearing to be held this morning on the lottery…
MPS Board Member Lesa Keith says Tuesday's approval from the board of cutting 140 teacher positions, was one of the toughest. "You cannot have the decreasing students that we have and maintain the…
Chris McNair, the father of one of four young girls killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church, has died. His family confirmed his death Wednesday in a statement. He was 93. McNair's daughter Denise was one of four…
Alabama lawmakers have voted to place statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the grounds of the state Capitol. State senators on Tuesday voted 29-0 for the bill. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.…
A medical marijuana bill has stalled in the Alabama Senate under a filibuster threat. Republican Sen. Tim Melson of Florence delayed a vote on his bill Wednesday night. However, Melson says he believes he has the votes needed to eventually…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- While unemployment is at historic lows in some parts of the state, it's still high in West Alabama. And the effort to bring those numbers in…
What some people call the most aggressive abortion bill in the country... is one step closer to becoming law. After hearing public testimony , the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-2 in favor…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country band Alabama is extending its 50th anniversary tour this year with 29 more shows, including a show with The Beach Boys and additional dates in Canada. The Grammy-winning band embarked on a major arena and…
Graduations are happening across the state. Thousands are getting ready to walk across the stage to get their degree. “I’m pretty excited,” graduating Troy University student Matthew Anderson said. “I'm ready for…
UPDATE: David Harrison, Coley McCraney's lead attorney confirmed that the bond hearing has been rescheduled for May 29. A court document stated that the district attorney is going to be out the week of the original date. ORIGINAL REPORT: …
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - A farming accident that occurred Monday morning claimed the life of a young Andalusia man. According to the Covington County Sheriff's Office, 20-year-old Brandon Holt was cutting hay when his tractor broke a guy…
LUVERNE, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - An Alabama man wanted by Scotland County authorities in North Carolina has been arrested by the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office. According to law enforcement, 24-year-old Odarious Deshun…
On Monday, law enforcement agents from the Investigations and Intelligence Division of the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) arrested a correctional sergeant at Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore. Lashay Stinson, 35, of Montgomery, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession…
Montgomery Fire officials say five people are injured after a house fire Wednesday morning. Crews battled the fire in the 3400 block of South Perry Street. Capt. Jason Cupps tells Alabama News Network two people have life threatening injuries. One…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama legislative committee has advanced a near total ban on abortion, but added an exception for rape and incest. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-2 Wednesday for the bill that would make it a felony…
What is being called the most aggressive abortion bill in the country is being heard before a Senate Judiciary Committee today. The bill, authored by Representative Terri Collins (R) Decatur, would make all abortions illegal. The bill passed through the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Treasurer Renita Wade is back on the job after she's reinstated by a judge. Circuit Judge Donald McMillan ordered Mayor Darrio Melton…
At a special called meeting of the Montgomery County school board this afternoon, board members approved making cuts to the number of teachers and to various services. The school system is faced…
On Wednesday, May 8, representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Emergency Management Agency and local agencies will conduct a hurricane preparation lane-reversal simulation on I-65 from Mobile to Montgomery. There will be no traffic impacts but drivers may…
A native son and esteemed artist returned to his hometown of Troy on Tuesday. Fred "Nall" Hollis had the honor of having the day named after him. Hollis’ work can be found…
A House of Representatives committee has advanced legislation that seeks to end Alabama's status as one of two states without an equal pay for equal work law. The House Commerce and Small Business Committee on Tuesday approved the bill by…
An Alabama man facing execution for his role in the 1997 slayings of four people has asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay, arguing it should weigh the fact that he was 19 then. Attorneys for Michael Brandon recently…
It's been nearly 4 years since Polly Sheppard's life changed after Dylan Roof fatally shot nine people inside of her church, Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. She is leaning on one…
The town of Pike Road is offering a blast from the past for the next couple of weeks. It's one of 9 city's that are a part of the "Alabama Then and Now"…
Montgomery Police Department are searching for 18-year-old Thearthis House in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive on Tuesday, April 23. One man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone who knows House's current location is…
