Congresswoman Sewell Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Perry County Monday where she hosted a town hall meeting in Marion. It was part of her annual "Congress in…
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ASU Professors Discuss Confederate Memorial Holiday
The Confederate Memorial Day holiday honors the soldiers who died fighting in the Civil War. But it is also known for impact the war had on slavery. On Monday, the holiday…
Jefferson County Ending Arrests for Misdemeanors, Including Small Amounts of Marijuana
Alabama's most populous county is ending arrests for misdemeanors, including the possession of small amounts of marijuana. A spokesman for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Capt. David Agee, says Birmingham-area officers will begin issuing tickets for nonviolent misdemeanor offenses rather…
ASU Play Marks Sexual Assault Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Alabama State University has joined universities and communities around the nation in an effort to take a stand against sexual violence. On April 22, the ASU family and community are invited to attend…
ASU Using Confederate Memorial Day to Highlight KKK Lynching of Black Teen
Alabama State University is using the state's Confederate Memorial Day to highlight the 1981 lynching of a black teenager by Ku Klux Klan members. A "teach-in" about the slaying of 19-year-old Michael Donald was planned Monday at ASU. Meanwhile, Confederate…
Man Charged with Assault in Atlanta Highway Walmart Shooting
Montgomery Police Department has charged Ladarius Knight, 19, in connection to a shooting that occurred April 19. The shooting occurred at Walmart on Atlanta Highway. The adult female victim sustained a…
Montgomery Wins International 'Smart City' Award
The City of Montgomery has earned its place as one of five Smart Cities Readiness Challenge winners thanks to the collaborative efforts of a team comprising the City, County, Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and Alabama Power…
Authorities Searching for Suspect in Fatal Auburn Stabbing
Auburn police are searching for a man wanted in the death of a woman who was found stabbed to death. Authorities say both local police and federal marshals are looking for 48-year-old Christopher Bernard Lyles. A police statement says Lyles…
Man injured in shooting incident
It happened about 2:00 Easter Sunday afternoon on Bragg Street when someone fired at a vehicle in which the victim was sitting. Police were initially unsure if the man was hit by a bullet, or by glass from the shooting.…
First Presbyterian Church of Wetumpka Celebrates Easter Amid Tornado Cleanup
Easter Sunday church services were held across the state today, including at First Presbyterian Church in Wetumpka. That church was heavily damaged during a January tornado. "Today is the day when…
Macon County Officials Working to Repair Washed Out Road
A round of flooding in Macon County caused another inconvenience, this time on County Road 46. "It's like deja vu - 2015 all over again. However, County crews have done a…
Good Friday Traditions Kick Off Easter Weekend in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Folks in Selma kick off the Easter holiday weekend -- with a couple of annual Good Friday traditions. Christian churches all over the city of Selma are…
Way of the Cross Commemoration in Montgomery
Christians around the world partake in the " Way of the Cross" in preparation of Easter Sunday and celebrating Holy Week. Way of the Cross is a silent march that traditionally stops at 14 locations.The Montgomery way of the cross…
Woman Shot Outside Atlanta Highway Walmart
Alabama News Network is on top of Breaking News from Montgomery.  A woman has been shot outside the Walmart Supercenter on Atlanta Highway during an argument. Montgomery Police tell us her injuries are non-life threatening. Police say suspects have been…
Former Tallassee Investigator Charged with Assault of Handcuffed Man
Michael Brandon Smirnoff, 27, a former Tallassee police investigator, pleaded guilty to assaulting a handcuffed, 24-year-old man, today. According to the guilty plea, Smirnoff, who was on duty as an investigator with the Tallassee Police Department, used his patrol car…
Praying for an End to Violence
Pastor Chauncey Ballard invited member of his Cottage Hills Agape Missionary Baptist Church to meet in prayer this Good Friday, praying for an end to street violence. The small group prayed fervently, expressing confidence it will help end street violence…
Lawmakers to Vote on Lottery Bill Tuesday
Alabama lawmakers are heading toward a vote on lottery legislation. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee will vote on a lottery bill Tuesday. Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh says his goal is to get a bill before the full…
Senate Approves Bill to Increase School Security
The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) to allow local school boards of education to hire retired law enforcement officers to serve as armed school security staff, provided they possess 25 years of experience,…
Lightning Blamed for Montgomery House Fire
Montgomery fire investigators tell Alabama News Network they believe lightning is to blame for a house fire in Montgomery. The fire happened late last night at a home in the 600 block of…
ADOC Commissioner Optimistic State Will Settle with Justice Department
Alabama's prison chief says he is optimistic the state will reach a settlement and avoid a Department of Justice lawsuit over prison conditions. Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn on Thursday briefed a legislative committee on the department's effort to address Justice…
I-Team: Seeking Shelter
When severe weather hits, you're told to get to your safe place. Â If you live in a mobile home that could mean getting out and moving to a safer, more sturdy building, but what if there are no shelters close…
Pike Liberal Arts Students Learn the Importance of Recycling
Middle school students in Troy have been doing some spring cleaning in the outdoors. It's all part of programs that teach them the importance of conservation and recycling. Easily, the most…
Alabama's Big 5 Mayors Voice Concerns Over Some Bills in the Legislature
On Wednesday night the "Big 5" met with legislators at the Governors Mansion. The big 5 mayors represent Alabama's 5 largest cities,Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery. The Mayors meet periodically…
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Say Man Reported Missing Has Been Found
The Montgomery Police Department says the search for a senior reported missing is over. Police say 73-year-old Harry James McCants was found Thursday afternoon. The department did not release any details on where McCants was found.
Autauga County EMA Working to Repair Two Weather Sirens
For many people, weather sirens are a call to take shelter. But with severe weather in the forecast for Thursday, 2 Autauga County weather sirens in the Marbury area will not be working…
