The Alabama Senate on Thursday approved a bill by Senator Tim Melson (R-Florence) to allow local school boards of education to hire retired law enforcement officers to serve as armed school security staff, provided they possess 25 years of experience,…
Montgomery fire investigators tell Alabama News Network they believe lightning is to blame for a house fire in Montgomery. The fire happened late last night at a home in the 600 block of…
Alabama's prison chief says he is optimistic the state will reach a settlement and avoid a Department of Justice lawsuit over prison conditions. Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn on Thursday briefed a legislative committee on the department's effort to address Justice…
When severe weather hits, you're told to get to your safe place. Â If you live in a mobile home that could mean getting out and moving to a safer, more sturdy building, but what if there are no shelters close…
Middle school students in Troy have been doing some spring cleaning in the outdoors. It's all part of programs that teach them the importance of conservation and recycling. Easily, the most…
On Wednesday night the "Big 5" met with legislators at the Governors Mansion. The big 5 mayors represent Alabama's 5 largest cities,Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery. The Mayors meet periodically…
The Montgomery Police Department says the search for a senior reported missing is over. Police say 73-year-old Harry James McCants was found Thursday afternoon. The department did not release any details on where McCants was found.
For many people, weather sirens are a call to take shelter. But with severe weather in the forecast for Thursday, 2 Autauga County weather sirens in the Marbury area will not be working…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County officials are making improvements to the county courthouse -- and the courthouse annex -- to make them more safe and secure. Officials are planning to install…
No students living on Troy University’s campus were injured during this past weekend’s tornado. Officials give credit to procedures in place to keep students safe. “We send out any time we got under…
Three women dressed like characters in the cable TV show Handmaid's Tale stand outside the Statehouse to confront members of a House committee that approved a bill that could…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) ranks Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 13th consecutive year. “For a child to reach their fullest potential…
Gun rights groups and Alabama sheriffs are taking opposite sides on a proposal that would let people carry concealed handguns in public without a permit. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a public hearing Wednesday on the bill by Republican Sen.…
The school year will be wrapping up soon. But people in Montgomery are coming together to find solutions for Montgomery public schools. "Not speaking negatively but it could be a lot…
A new Mason-Dixon poll shows Alabama voters are split in rating the job performance of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who is the only Democrat to hold statewide office. The poll shows 45% of those asked approve of the job he's…
UPDATE: Avery Williams has been found safe. ----------- Montgomery Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Avery Williams, 9, who last seen at Dannelly Elementary School Tuesday at about 12:30. Authorities say Williams was wearing a red shirt, khaki pants, a…
The Public Safety Insurance Fund began in 2002. It was created as a way to say "thank you" to first responders. The insurance policy for first responders covers 2500 first responders…
A bill would require jails and prisons to provide female inmates with tampons or sanitary pads. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 101-0 Tuesday for the legislation that now moves to the Alabama…
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to end a practice of allowing sheriffs to pocket leftover jail food funds. Senators on Tuesday voted 31-0 for the bill by Republican Sen. Arthur Orr. It now moves to the House of…
Alabama lawmakers have voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The Alabama Senate on Tuesday gave final approval to the bill. It now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. Under the bill, economic…
While clean up continues in Troy after Sunday's confirmed EF-1 tornado, a group of Troy students are coming together to help those in need. “I'm from Panama City, and so I…
Eighteen men and women from across the state won cash prizes in the team grand prize drawing for Scale Back Alabama. Participating in the closing ceremony for Scale Back Alabama were Mayor Tommy Battle and Ashley Polesak of Huntsville and…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County family is picking up the pieces and counting their blessings -- after a powerful storm rips part of the roof -- right off…
The massive blaze that nearly destroyed Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is being felt by Catholics and Non-Catholics all across the world, and Montgomery is no exception. The iconic cathedral went up…
Governor Kay Ivey encourages Alabamians and citizens across the country to support the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF), following several recent severe weather events across the state. The GERF is administered by the Governor's Office of Volunteer Services and was…
