"Son of The South" film will premier here.
The Director of the movie and the author of the book were both at the Alabama Book Festival today at Old Alabama Town. Film Director Barry Brown and Author Bob Zellner at The Alabama Book…
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Hundreds Attend Crime Victims Vigil
Friday night, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montgomery outside of the attorney general's office to remember victims of crime. The vigil is part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Attorney General Steve Marshall says that this is always a…
Gordonville Opens New Municipal Complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Gordonville has a new municipal complex. Town officials opened it up to the public for the first time Friday afternoon. Residents packed the grand opening ceremony at the new facility. Mayor Orbuty…
Man Killed in Ann St. Shooting Friday Night
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal shooting. According to MPD, one man was killed. The shooting happened Friday evening in the 1100 block of Ann street at 8:20 p.m in the parking lot of a convenience store. Police say they…
Auburn, Coach Bruce Pearl Agree to New 5-year Contract
Auburn and basketball coach Bruce Pearl have agreed to a new five-year contract. The deal announced Friday runs through the 2023-24 season. Auburn didn't release terms. Pearl led the Tigers to their first Final Four and a Southeastern Conference Tournament…
Alabama State University Host "Me Too" Movement Founder Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement spoke to students and faculty at ASU today. The event is part of Burks "Me Too" HBCU Tour. The forum was open to the public. Events included an open discussion, a men's…
Churches Prepare for Severe Weather on Palm Sunday
Churches across the area are making preparations for the severe weather threat on Sunday. Alabama News Network and emergency agencies have been urging churches to have a NOAA weather radio and a plan…
University of Alabama Trustees to Consider Tuition Freeze
The University of Alabama system is proposing a freeze on in-state tuition at all three campuses for the upcoming school year. The move would mean tuition remains the same next year at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa as well…
Two Men Shot at Troy Carwash
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of North Three Notch Street. At 7:13 pm officers responded to the report of a shooting at A&A Carwash on North Three Notch Street. When officers…
Court Rejects Appeal by Alabama Death Row Inmate
An Alabama appeals court is rejecting the claims of a death row inmate who's trying to overturn his capital murder conviction. The Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Justin White, who was convicted…
One Year Later
It was one year ago today that the U.S. Park Service signed an agreement with Alabama state university to operate the Selma-to-Montgomery march interpretive center. Looking at the main doors to the center on the ASU…
Detroit Sculptor to Memorialize Slain Civil Rights Activist
A 23-year-old sculptor from Detroit is shaping the memory of a civil rights activist who was slain in Alabama during a 1965 voting rights march. The Detroit Free Press reports that Austen Brantley is preparing to unveil a statue of…
Manhunt Underway in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is searching for a burglary suspect near Ada. Maj. Gayle Atchison tells Alabama News Network that two men were taking solar panels off of a business billboard. One suspect is in custody, the second suspect…
Police Arrest Suspect in Jewelry Theft
Prattville police has identified and captured a woman who is suspected of stealing $600 worth of jewelry. The woman has been identified as Angelette Sealey, 49, of Maplesville. Police say the theft happened…
Fred's in Marion Among the 159 Stores to Close
Fred's Inc. says it will close 159 underperforming and unprofitable stores in 13 states by the end of May. The list includes 19 stores in Alabama. In our area, the store in Marion is scheduled to close. The Memphis-based company…
Stabbing In Macon County Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Macon County authorities are investigating a stabbing that left one man dead and sent another to the hospital. Sheriff Andre Brunson says that stabbing happened Wednesday night near Notasulga. The second victim is in critical condition. Brunson says several agencies…
Troy Police Investigating Double Shooting
Troy police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured. The shooting happened just after 7:00 last night at the A&A Carwash in the 600 block of North Three Notch Street. Police say one of the victims was taken…
Montgomery Music Therapy Project Helping Autistic Children
Around 40,000 people in Alabama are impacted by autism. Some of those are children that a local non-profit is trying to help. Spectrum jam is a new music therapy project for autistic children.…
Holocaust Survivors at AUM
Max Herzel and Riva Hirsch both have chilling stories of what happened to them as children. They tell their stories at schools around the country because they want people to know the truth…
Bible Mystery in Downtown Montgomery
Montgomery City workers are refurbishing the little triangle shaped park at the foot of Dexter Avenue. It's a reminder of the Bible in the park Mystery. The workers removed a display case…
House Approves Bill to Ticket Motorists for Lingering in Left Lane on Interstate
The Alabama House of Representatives has voted to ticket motorists who unnecessarily linger in the left lane on the interstate. Dubbed the "Anti-Road Rage Act," the measure says motorists could be ticketed for driving more than a mile-and-a-half in the…
Andalusia Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident with Jeep Driven by 13-Year-Old
A two-vehicle crash at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, has claimed the life of a Andalusia man. Tommy Jason Sutton, 35, was killed when his 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle struck a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a 13-year-old year…
Lawmakers Seek Limits on Payday Loan Industry
Payday lending customers would have longer to repay their loans under a proposal supporters hope will win approval after years of stalled reform efforts. Advocacy groups on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the…
MPD Arrests 14-year-old Shot Near Lee High School
Montgomery Police have charged a third teen involved in a shooting near Lee High School, and now say the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. Police say a 14-year-old that was critically…
Autauga County EMA Says Two Weather Sirens Are Out of Service
With the possibility of severe storms on Sunday, the Autauga County Emergency Management Agency has reported that two weather sirens in the Marbury area are out of service. The first siren is located at the volunteer fire department and the…
