Ala. Family Rights Association Pushes for Change in Alabama's Child Custody Law
Brayden Whaley has split custody of his son two weekends out of each month. "I don't think that's fair enough time. Especially with child support they take a quarter…
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Linden Residents React to Controversial Newspaper Editorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An editorial in a Linden newspaper has residents there defending their town. Residents say it's the latest in a series of racially charged headlines and articles…
MPS Board Votes No on Charter School Contract
The Montgomery County School Board voted no Tuesday to a contract offer that would have put the charter schools conversion in motion. Members of the board said they did not…
Pike County Residents Voice Concerns Over Pike County Jail Proposals
Pike County residents had the opportunity to voice their concerns Tuesday over proposals for a new jail. Several different options are being considered, ranging from $19 million to $30 million.…
Contract for Charter School Conversion Fails to Pass at Montgomery County School Board
A contract to convert some Montgomery Public Schools into charter schools failed to pass at a meeting of the Montgomery County school board this afternoon. The proposed contract was presented by the Montgomery…
Wetumpka Tornado Recovery Continues
It's been one month since an EF-2 tornado ripped through Wetumpka. The storm left widespread damage in parts of the city. We showed you the damage at First…
Update: Montgomery Escapee Recaptured in Birmingham
Alabama News Network has learned that an escapee from Montgomery has been recaptured. The Alabama Department of Corrections says 48-year-old Fleurette Esmerelda Martin was caught around 7:30 this morning in Birmingham by the Birmingham Police Department. Martin was reported missing…
Linden Newspaper Editorial Comes Under Fire for Supporting the KKK
The publisher and editor of The Democrat-Reporter newspaper in the Marengo County town of Linden is coming under fire for an editorial he wrote that calls for the resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan as a way to clean up…
Former Troy Grad Speaks About Social Media, Life Lessons
Social media has ushered a golden age in journalism: news can reach audiences faster with one click. That was the topic at Monday's annual Troy University's M.…
More Attendees Announced for 2019 Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Organizers of the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma have announced the names of more people who will be coming to this year's event from across the country. The list includes…
Randolph Co. Teacher Accused of Rape Asks for Bond to be Lowered
The lawyer for a Randolph County High School teacher accused of raping a 15-year-old student is asking for a reduction in his client's $1.5 million bond. David Brenton Burkhalter, 30, is on administrative leave from his teaching job after his…
Pike Road Fire Dept. Makes Scanner Traffic Available on App
One local fire department wants you to stay connected. They want you to be connected not just on Facebook or Twitter, but also by accessing their radio traffic when they respond…
Victim Refuses to Prosecute in Early-Morning Lawrence Street Shooting
Montgomery police responded to a call of a subject shot in 1700 block of Pine Street about 1:30 AM. There, an adult male was located suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The shooting was found to have occurred in the 900…
Prison Officials Search for Escapee in Montgomery
The Alabama Dept. of Corrections says it's looking for an escapee from Montgomery. They say 48-year-old Fleurette Esmerelda Martin left her assigned job location at approximately 1:00 this morning. Martin is 5'5" tall and 136 pounds. She had been sentenced in…
Montgomery Sheriff's Dept: Former Police Officer/Murder Suspect Kills Self on I-65.
A police officer in the community of Samson shot and killed himself on I-65 in Montgomery this afternoon. Police had been searching for 45 year…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs On Trump's National Emergency
The fight between the President Trump and Congress has topped the headlines in 2019. From a record setting government shutdown to funding for the border wall, there has been an on-going fight.…
Do You Know The U.S.A.?
A civics organization that administered a test to people in all 50 states says Alabama got the lowest score of all.  Only one-third of Alabama residents, 31 percent, earned a passing grade on history questions from the U.S. citizenship test. The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation found…
MPD: Suspect Also Burned in Arson
Montgomery Police say the man suspected of setting his wife on fire yesterday was also hurt in the incident and is hospitalized. They say he will be arrested and charged after he is released by doctors. The man's wife was,…
MPD: Husband Burns Wife
Montgomery Police are investigating an incident in which they say a man set his wife on fire this afternoon on Dalraida Place, near Wares Ferry Road. They say the woman's injures are described as life-threatening. No names released so…
Hundreds of People Enjoy Prattville Mardi Gras Parade
Hundreds of people lined the streets of downtown Prattville to enjoy the 15th annual Mardi Gras parade. Sunny skies , warm temperatures, and a cool breeze met parade goers.There were food vendors, people selling other things, and plenty for kids…
Montgomery Residents Take Advantage of Free Tree Giveaway
The Organization Montgomery Trees held their 11th Annual tree giveaway today. Alabama Power donated the trees for the event. Residents were offered their choice of three free trees. Residents are encouraged to plant the trees, with hopes they will eventually…
The "Worst Best Pictures" in Oscar History?
Through the years, 88 films have earned the Oscar for Best Picture. But within that elite group, there are great movies and — yes — not-so-great ones. In fact, if you listen to the critics, some best picture winners are…
Auburn Police Officer Shot; Two Suspects Dead in Fire
An Auburn police officer was shot Friday afternoon after police say he pulled over a man accused of armed robbery. The suspected shooter has been identified as…
2-Night Wetumpka Benefit Concert to Help Tornado Victims
While people in Wetumpka continue to rebuild after last month's tornado, one group of people is stepping in to help.. A 2-night benefit concert kicked off Friday night to help tornado victims. The concert was at Range 231 in Wetumpka.…
Potholes and Raggedy Roads Pose Problem in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Potholes have become a major problem in the city of Selma. It's a problem residents say has mostly been ignored by city leaders. Selma residents say the city has too many raggedy roads and a…
