Governor Kay Ivey Tours Tornado Devastation in Lee County
As members of the Beauregard community work to put the pieces of their lives back together. Governor Kay Ivey spent the day touring the neighborhoods devastated by Sunday's tornado…
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Two Marengo Co. Women Speak Out About Bullying
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Marengo County women say their children are the victims of bullying at school and the school's response to the issue has been unacceptable. Candace…
Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek Diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer
Longtime Jeopardy Host Alex Trebek announced on Wednesday that he's been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek made the video announcement on Jeopardy's YouTube page. The following is a transcript of his announcement: "Hi everyone, I have some news…
R. Kelly Now in Police Custody for Unpaid Child Support
Authorities say R&B singer R. Kelly was taken into custody during a hearing in Chicago over unpaid child support. Kelly left the courtroom with his lawyers on Wednesday through a different door than he had entered. His hands weren't cuffed.…
Unemployment Assistance Available for Those Affected by Lee County Tornado
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that workers who became unemployed as a direct result of recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Lee County may qualify for unemployment assistance. People who live in or…
TV Station Owner David Woods Enters Montgomery Mayor Race
TV station owner David Woods has announced that he will run for Montgomery Mayor in this year's city elections. The announcement came via an email this morning. Woods is president…
Gov. Ivey to Tour Area Affected by Lee Co. Tornado
Governor Kay Ivey will conduct a flyover tour of damaged areas in Lee County impacted by tornadoes and severe weather on March 3. The governor issued a supplemental State of Emergency on Monday expanding the SOE, issued on February 23,…
All People Missing Following Lee Co. Tornado Now Accounted For
BEAUREGARD, Ala. (AP) - Lee County sheriff, Jay Jones, says all missing people have been accounted for in the Beauregard community, where an E-4 tornado killed 23 people. (Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not…
Join Alabama News Network in Raising Money for Lee County Tornado Victims
Alabama News Network is raising money to help Lee County tornado victims. The EF-4 tornado that hit the Beauregard community on Sunday killed at least 23 people and injured dozens more. We need your help in raising money for the Community…
Lawmakers and State Officials React to Governor Kay Ivey's State of the State Address
The future of Alabama's roads and bridges is what is on the minds of many as a special session starts Wednesday. However, House Democratic Caucus Co-chair Barbara Drummond who says…
Gov. Kay Ivey Calls Special Session on Gas Tax Issue
Following tonight’s adjournment of the Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey called a Special Session to tackle Alabama’s ongoing infrastructure issues. This followed her delivery of her annual "State of the State" address.…
Ivey Delivers State of State; Signals Likely Special Session on Gas Tax
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is signaling her intent to call a special session on a proposed gas tax to fund road and bridge construction. In her State of the State address Tuesday night, Ivey said "crumbling" infrastructure is a threat…
President Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for Lee County
Gov. Kay Ivey's office has announced that after she made a request for tornado aid, President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Lee County. The President plans to visit Lee County to see the damage for himself on Friday.…
Selma Couple Hit Hard by Lee Co. Tornado
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma couple is holding on tight to their faith after losing six family members in the Lee County tornado. Otis and Christine Jones are relying on prayer…
New State Representative Wes Allen Ready for First Session
The gavel rang in the beginning of the 2019 legislative session today at the State House in Montgomery. Standing in the room so many great lawmakers have been before can be overwhelming. But…
Faulkner Announced Nikki Haley as Speaker for 2019 Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University announced Nikki R. Haley, the former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations, as the speaker for this year’s Faulkner Annual Benefit Dinner during a press conference held on Tuesday. President Mike Williams revealed the news on Montgomery’s campus.…
Recovery Efforts Continue in Lee County
We are getting a closer look at some of the areas hit hardest by the tornado in Lee County Sunday. While many areas are still closed to the public we were taken behind the…
President Trump to Visit Lee County Tornado Damage on Friday
This afternoon, President Trump announced that he will be coming to Alabama on Friday to see the tornado damage in Lee County. The EF-4 tornado killed at least 23 people on Sunday in the Beauregard community, becoming the deadliest tornado…
Lee County Tornado Victims Identified
Today, The Lee County coroner's office released the names of the 23 victims of Sunday's EF-4 tornado. Armando "AJ" Hernandez- 6 Charlotte Ann Miler- 59 David Dean- 53 Emmanuel Jones- 53 Eric Jamal Stenson- 38 Felicia Woodall- 22 Florel Tate…
People in Lee County Describe Horrifying Damage in Beauregard Community
Most of the homes in the Beauregard community, are completely demolished and surrounded by trees snapped in half. Haley Presridge is stunned to see that…
Buddhists Lead Pilgrimage from Selma to Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A small group of marchers is on a pilgrimage from Selma to Montgomery in an effort to promote peace -- justice -- and freedom. The group is…
Extra: ASU Civil Rights Interpretive Center Scheduled to Open in 2020
Alabama News Network has an update on a story we've been covering for years. The civil rights interpretive center at Alabama State University is now scheduled to open in March 2020. That would…
Troy University Fraternity Brothers Preparing to "Walk Hard" For Military Veterans
While many students are preparing to go South for Spring Break, one group will be walking 128 miles in six days, raising money for military veterans. Brothers of Troy University's Alpha Tau…
Family Survives Lee County Tornado in Bathtub
Julie Morrison is thankful to be alive after surviving a tornado that destroyed her on Lee County Road 63. She was home with her husband when the storm hit. "He saw debris flying,…
