Thunder Truck: Damage in Lee County
Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders was in Thunder Truck this afternoon, getting coverage of the damage that was reported in central Lee County. There are reports of fatalities in or near Beauregard, which…
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Storm Fatalities Reported in Lee County
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Lee County, where multiple fatalities have been reported in the wake of the severe storms and likely tornadoes that moved…
Several Honored at Freedom Flame Awards Gala in Selma
The four-day Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma included the annual Freedom Flame Awards Gala, which puts the spotlight on several people for their work in advancing the cause of civil rights. At the…
Thousands Take Part in Jubilee Music and Street Festival
The four-day Bridge Crossing Jubilee included the Music and Street Festival, which was held on Water Avenue near the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on Saturday afternoon. This event brings out people…
Opp Woman Killed in Coffee County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say an Opp woman has been killed in a single-car crash in Coffee County. They say Derriunna Charlesa Gantt, 20, was killed at 10:40 p.m. last night. They say the SUV she was driving ran off U.S.…
Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday
From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority:Â You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between…
Two Retired U.S. Army Alabama Chopper Pilots Injured in Crash
TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) - Officials have released the names of two men injured in a helicopter crash in Tennessee outside of Tullahoma. The pilots involved in the Thursday crash were identified as 70-year-old Jack Cook, of Ozark, Alabama and 69-year-old…
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Broadway Producer Offers a Compromise
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The producer of Broadway's "To Kill a Mockingbird" is offering a compromise to community and nonprofit theaters…
Selma Jubilee Festivities Continue
Most of this year's Selma Jubilee Festivities surround the Voting Rights Act. It's something that one of the original foot soldiers Annie Pearl Avery and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson are passionate about. People part of the "Poor People's Campaign"…
Prayer Walk in Washington Park Saturday, March 2
In the wake of recent violence in Montgomery, a prayer walk will be held tomorrow. All people are encouraged to come out and fellowship, pray, and walk in the spirit of love for one another and unity in Montgomery. The…
Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Schedule of Events
Thousands of people and even some 2020 presidential candidates will be in Selma this weekend for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event is in remembrance of the Bloody Sunday March of 1965 and a celebration of the passage of…
Park Crossing High School Student Charged with Having Loaded Gun at School
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a Park Crossing High School student was arrested and charged with having a loaded gun at school this morning. Tom Salter, a spokesman for Montgomery Public Schools says the student was a 16-year-old male.…
$4.1 Million Project to Stop Pedestrian/car Accidents on The Southern Boulevard in Montgomery
    The state is going to add crosswalks and electronic crossing signs on a stretch of the Southern Boulevard where there have been multiple pedestrian accidents. They'll also add sidewalks on both sides of the boulevard near I-65 and Davenport…
Extra: Burning Blight
You may think that vacant houses have no impact on your everyday life, but some city leaders beg to differ. Everyone can agree that they're an eyesore in neighborhoods all across Montgomery. City…
What Buyers Should Know About CBD Oil
Just before the start of 2019, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill which made CBD oil legal across the country, including Alabama. Since the bill's passage, CBD products are popping up…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Provides Economic Boost in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 54th Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is set to kickoff in Selma. It's the city's single biggest tourism event and it provides a big…
Selma Mayor Holds Inaugural Mayors Broadband Conference
Broadband connectivity is critical to a city or town's infrastructure. That is why Selma Mayor Darrio Melton hosted a broadband conference with mayors from towns around the black belt. The city if Selma already has broadband connectivity and wireless internet…
Multiple Drug Arrests Made in Alexander City
On February 24, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force received information about an individual attempting to sell illegal narcotics near a local business on Hwy 22 in Alexander City. Investigators were able to pull up video footage from surveillance…
Man Charged with Death of Man Found Dead on Michigan Court
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man in the shooting death of Kendrick Campbell, 27. Campbell was found dead Sunday evening, Feb. 24. MPD charged Justin Webster, 28, with one count of manslaughter after he was taken into…
Sentencing set in nearly $2M Opelika scam
A man who pleaded guilty to scamming Opelika for nearly $2 million is due in federal court to find out how long he will go to prison. A judge scheduled sentencing for 43-year-old Kyle Sandler for Thursday morning in Montgomery.…
Montgomery Mayor Discusses School Security
Montgomery city leaders are opening up about how they believe the guns made it onto campus at Lee High School Tuesday and what policies may need to change. "Shame on us, shame on our system where we have not had…
Traffic Advisory
Troopers remain on the scene of a traffic crash that involved two commercial vehicles on I-59 (southbound) near the 60 mile marker. One of the vehicles involved was transporting livestock. Â ALDOT is currently on scene assisting with traffic control. The…
State Prison Search for Contraband
State Prison officials have launched a sweep of the entire St. Clair Correctional Facility to find contraband materials. Several state agencies are involved in the operation. 300 Law Enforcement agents are taking part. “Illegal contraband brought into our facilities poses a…
Alabama State University Discusses Excessive Police Force
Police brutality has been a pressing topic across the country, that many are concerned about. Dr. Loretta Prater of Tennessee is making sure others understand the horrors behind it. Her…
Non-Violence Training Leads into Bridge Crossing Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee commemorates the Selma Voting Rights Movement of 1965. Part two of the movement continues in Selma more than 50 years later.…
