Will Teacher Cuts Help Montgomery Public Schools?
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…
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Chris McNair, Father of 1963 Church Bombing Victim, Dies
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…
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller Statues Sought at Alabama Capitol
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.…
Medical Marijuana Vote Delayed in State Senate
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…
Employers and Workers Connect at Annual Dallas Co. DHR Job Fair
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…
Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Abortion Bill
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…
Country Group Alabama Extends 50th Anniversary Tour
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…
Graduating Students Preparing For Real World
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…
Bond Hearing for Suspect in Hawlett-Beasley Case Pushed Back Another Week
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: …
Tragic Accident Claims the Life of a Young Farmer
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…
BREAKING: Crenshaw County Man Wanted For Luring 12-year-old Girl From NC Arrested
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…
Elmore Prison Corrections Officer Arrested on Drug Charges
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…
Multiple Injuries in Montgomery House Fire
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…
Alabama's Proposed Abortion Ban Approved by Committee
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…
Abortion Bill in Senate Judiciary Committee
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…
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…
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…
