Butler County House Fire Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Boy
A tragic situation in Butler County after a 6-year-old boy lost his life in a house fire Tuesday night. School officials and neighbors are heartbroken. “To see the staff and the principal broke…
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Troy Athletic Director Jeremy McClain Leaving for Southern Miss
Troy University has announced that Jeremy McClain, who has been athletic director since 2015, is leaving for a similar position at Southern Mississippi. "Jeremy McClain is not only a good man -- in my opinion, he is one of America's…
Higher Education Day in Alabama
About 1000 students representing all 14 of Alabama's public universities were in the capital city to remind lawmakers that higher education is critical to the states economy. "higher education, people with their college…
Richard Bollinger Not Running for Alabama House Seat After All
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has confirmed to Alabama News Network that he won't be running in the Alabama House District 74 special election after all. The reason is that he doesn't live in the district. Bollinger told Alabama News…
Six-Year-Old Boy Dies in Butler County Fire
A six-year-old boy has died in a mobile home fire in Butler County. The fire happened in the 100 block of Prairie Lane. Sheriff Danny Bond has told Alabama News Network the fire happened Tuesday night. A mother and three…
Auburn Men's Basketball Team Off to the Final 4
Auburn's basketball team is off to the Twin Cities for the Final Four and fans are pretty excited about it. The team arrived in the Capital City Wednesday afternoon. Fans greeted them with signs and…
Cahaba Center Hosts 40th Annual Special Olympics
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Cahaba Center hosted the 40th Annual Special Olympics at Memorial Stadium Wednesday in Selma. Cahaba officials say more than fifty Special Olympians took to the field of competition. And competed in more than a…
Alabama: Top State in The South-East for Financial Literacy
Virginia is #1, and Louisiana is dead last in this ranking by the Wallet Hub group. How did they reach their ranking? "In order to find the states with the best financial literacy, WalletHub analyzed financial-education programs and consumer…
Perry Co. Man Sentenced to 9 Life Sentences for Sexually Abusing Girls
A Perry County man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for sexually abusing teen girls. "He would sexually abuse them and then tell them he loved them, but if they told anyone he would kill them," said…
New Partnership Brings Head Start Program To Alabama State University
Alabama State University will soon be accepting new students, but much younger than you might think. Wednesday morning the university, announced a new head start program thanks to a partnership with the Montgomery Community Action Agency. The university already has…
U.S. Justice Department: Alabama Prisons Violate U.S. Constitution---Reaction Added
“The United States Constitution bans ‘cruel and unusual punishments’ but the conditions found in our investigation of Alabama prisons provide reasonable cause to believe there is a flagrant disregard of that injunction,” said…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Shooting
Montgomery police say they're investigating the fatal shooting of a man and the wounding of another man. Police and fire medics responded to Court Street and West South Boulevard Tuesday afternoon to a traffic stop. They say they found a…
Parent Speaking Out on Teacher Allegedly Slapping Student
An Elmore County parent is outraged after her 10-year-old son claims a teacher struck him. The alleged incident is one of two incidents reported Tuesday to the Elmore County Sheriff's Office. Just like…
Lawmaker Proposes Radical Abortion Bill
Republican State Representative Terri Collins of Decatur authored the bill. The bill is an attempt to overturn the 1973 Roe-v-Wade decision that made abortion legal in the United States. The Bill as written would ban all abortion in the state…
Sale of Historic St. James Hotel Done Deal
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The long-awaited sale of historic St. James Hotel in Selma – is now a done deal. The city sold the hotel to Rhaglan Hospitality for about $300,000 dollars. The company plans to invest more than…
Montgomery City Councilman Running in State House Special Election
Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the District 74 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives. That seat, which represents part of Montgomery, became open with the death of Rep. Dimitri Polizos…
Capitol Heights Middle School Gets Improvements Thanks to Leadership Montgomery
The non-profit group Leadership Montgomery has helped Capitol Heights Middle School with a much-needed facelift. Group members have completely refurbished the teachers workroom. Fresh paint replaced peeling paint on walls and wood floors…
Special Election Called to Fill Seat of Recently Deceased Lawmaker
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is calling a special election to fill the Montgomery legislative seat of a lawmaker who recently died. Ivey on Monday said the House District 74…
ASU Professor Killed in Car Accident
The Alabama State University family mourns the loss of one of its beloved faculty members, Mr. Kavin Grant, an associate professor of dance in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Mr. Grant was killed in a car accident over…
The Southern Poverty Law Center Names New Interim President
The Southern Poverty Law Center has named an interim president after its founder was fired and its president resigned. The Alabama-based civil rights group announced Tuesday that Karen Baynes-Dunning is interim president. Baynes-Dunning, a former judge, served on the SPLC…
Auburn Fans Celebrate History: Making it to the Final Four
Auburn Tigers' defeat against the Kentucky Wildcats Sunday is not only making history… but bringing Auburn fans together to celebrate their first-ever Final Four appearance. News Anchor Samantha…
Lowndes County Law Enforcement Investigating Series of Arson, Theft Cases
Law enforcement officers are searching for information after a series of arson and burglaries in Lowndes County. The Lowndes County Sheriff's department and the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating three recent…
Kid One Transport Provides Healthcare Access Assistance
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Children and expectant mothers in West Alabama have better access to healthcare – thanks to a one of a kind Alabama non-profit. Kid One Transport…
Up to $11,000 Reward Offered in Lowndes County Burglary/Arson Investigation
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the State of Alabama Fire Marshall’s Office are seeking any information regarding multiple Burglaries and Arsons that have occurred in the Braggs and Farmersville communities. Investigators say the crimes began occurring on Sunday, March…
