Selma City Treasurer Back on the Job by Judge's Order
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…
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Montgomery Co. School Board Approves Cuts to Teachers and Services
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…
ALDOT to Perform I-65 Evacuation Exercise on I-65 from Mobile to Montgomery
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…
City Leaders Proclaim Tuesday as Nall Day
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…
House Committee Approves Equal Pay Legislation
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…
Death Row Inmate Asks for Stay of Execution Due to His Age at Time of Crime
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…
Survivor and Family Member of Charleston, South Carolina Church Massacre Speak on Forgiveness in Montgomery
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…
"Alabama Then and Now" Exhibit Making its Way Across the State
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"…
Teen Wanted in Connection to Recent Montgomery Shooting
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…
Federal Judge, Advocacy Groups Demand Change After Prison Suicides
One group is speaking out against Alabama's prison problems. The Southern Poverty Law Center says immediate action needs to be taken to help prevent prisoner suicides. "Unfortunately, those individuals will never come…
State Representative Arnold Mooney Enters 2020 Alabama U.S. Senate Race
State Rep. Arnold Mooney is joining the 2020 race for U.S. Senate. The Shelby County Republican announced Monday that he is running for the seat currently held by Democratic U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Congressman Bradley Byrne and former Auburn University…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Welcome Healthy Baby Boy
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, are the proud parents of a new baby boy. The baby, who has not yet been named, is seventh in line for the British throne and is Queen Elizabeth II's…
Alex City Mayor Dies at Birmingham Hospital
Alex City Mayor Jim Nabors has died overnight at Brookwood Hospital in Birmingham after having emergency surgery for intestinal blockage. He was 76-years-old. Nabors was elected mayor in 2016 after defeating incumbent,…
Norah O'Donnell to Become Anchor of "CBS Evening News"
Norah O'Donnell will take over as anchor of the CBS Evening News this summer. It's one of many changes CBS is making in its news division under new CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer Susan Zirinsky. The CBS Evening…
Wetumpka Strong Community Luncheon Held In Wetumpka
People in Wetumpka are still cleaning up months after an EF-2 tornado damaged the city. City leaders held a luncheon today to get the community together, as they continue moving forward. "It's a great opportunity for the city to reach…
Lake Martin Update: Investigators Determine 2 Separate Boat Crashes Occurred, Leaving 1 Dead
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - Troopers with the Marine Patrol division of ALEA continue to investigate Friday night's fatal boat crash on Lake Martin that claimed the life of an Auburn man and injured one more. According to…
2 Dead After Saturday Night Shooting in Tuskegee
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - Several law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting that claimed the lives of two people on Saturday night. According to a press release from the Tuskegee Police Department, 39-year-old Jamie Collins and 49-year-old Willie…
Opp Man in Critical Condition After Sunday Morning Shooting
OPP, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - One man is listed in critical condition after a shooting occurred early Sunday morning in Opp. According to the Opp Police Department, officers responded to shots fired around 12:22 a.m. at the "Inbox" building…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair
More than 70 vendors lined the Crampton Bowl Multiplex today for the Montgomery Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sororities, 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair. Health and wealth consciousness was a theme at the fair this year. There…
FLIMP Festival at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The FLIMP Festival is the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art's free celebration of imagination , amusement, and creativity. The festival featured more than a dozen art-making activities, live music performances, games and food vendors. This was the first time the…
Maximum Security Disqualified, Country House Official Winner of the Kentucky Derby
For the first time in Kentucky Derby history, the first horse across the finish line did not win the race. Maximum Security crossed the finish line first but an objection was filed immediately after the race. After further review, Country…
Maximum Security Wins the 145th Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Maximum Security has crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby. 6:45 p.m. Heavy rain has caused the main dirt track at Churchill Downs to be downgraded from fast to sloppy for the Kentucky Derby.…
Judge Says Alabama failed to protect prisoners after 15 Suicides
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - After 15 inmate suicides in 15 months, a federal judge says Alabama is putting prisoners in danger by failing to provide adequate suicide-prevention measures. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the findings Saturday. The judge wrote…
Alabama Kidney Foundation Holds Annual Walk
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) - The Alabama Kidney Foundation held its annual walk to help create awareness for kidney disease as well as raise money for its assistance programs. Alabama is ranked 5th in the nation in kidney disease…
Kentucky Derby 2019: Maximum Security Early Favorite to Win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The Latest on Saturday's 145th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): 2 p.m. Maximum Security is the 9-2 favorite in early wagering for Saturday's 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. The…
