Supreme Court Names Monroeville Judge to Preside of Murder Trial for MPD Officer
The Alabama Supreme Court has appointed a new judge to oversee the trial of a Montgomery police officer accused of murder in the shooting of an unarmed black man. The…
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Community Remembrance Project Aims to Remember and Honor Lynching Victims
It's been nearly a year since the National Memorial for Peace and Justice opened in Montgomery. Now, people living in Montgomery are coming together to form a community coalition that…
Dead Man's Body Found Behind Vacant House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A death investigation is underway in Selma after a man's dead body is found behind an abandoned house over the weekend. Police have identified the…
Arrest Made in Friday's Deadly Z-Mart Gas Station Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the Friday evening shooting death of James Bibb, 27, of Montgomery. MPD charged Charles McMeans, 32, with murder…
Suspect Steals from Wal-Mart in Troy, Pulls Taser on Loss Prevention Personnel
The Troy Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a robbery that occurred Sunday at Wal-Mart. Loss prevention personnel with Wal-Mart observed an unknown white female conceal several items of clothing in a…
Alabama abortion bill heads to public hearing
A bill that seeks to outlaw abortion in Alabama is getting a public hearing in the Legislature. The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on the bill, which would make it a felony to perform an…
NWS Assesses Pike County's Sunday Storm Damage
After assessing the damage in Troy, the National Weather Service has determined that a tornado did, in fact, hit Troy Sunday morning. Chief Scientist at NWS Kevin Laws says that it…
BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris
The soaring spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed in flames, and a church spokesman says the entire wooden interior of the 12th century landmark is burning and likely to be destroyed. A massive fire engulfed the roof…
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Deadly Weekend Shooting
UPDATE: Montgomery Police have charged 21-year-old Quayshon Hardy with one count of felony murder. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Police say Hardy and Jessie Felts…
"Son Of The South" Movie Being Filmed In Montgomery
Alabama News Network Sr. Political Reporter Tim Lennox has been cast for a small speaking part in the movie being shot in Montgomery. The movie is based on the book "Wrong Side of Murder Creek" and it is set in…
Cleanup Underway After Possible Tornado Hits Troy
2019 has been a rough year for Alabama’s weather. The latest storms occurred Sunday after a possible tornado hit Troy in the early morning hours while residents slept in their beds. Resident…
Tiger Wins A 5th Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has…
Troy Mayor Reacts After Sunday Morning Storms Hit The City
We spoke with Troy Mayor Jason Reeves early Sunday morning after the storms in Pike County had cleared up. He gave the following statement to Alabama News Network: “Well the big thing is nobody’s seriously hurt. We did have one…
Two-Year-Old Child Killed in Wreck in Elmore County
Alabama State Troopers say a two-year-old child has died after a wreck in Elmore County. State troopers say the child was pronounced dead at Elmore Community Medical Center when the car she was riding in collided with a pickup truck…
Crenshaw County Woman Killed in Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Crenshaw County woman has been killed in a car crash. State troopers say Mary Elizabeth Baker, 23, of Dozier was killed around 3:19AM this morning. They say she was killed when her car collided with…
Alabama Power Reports Scattered Power Outages
Alabama Power is reporting scattered power outages across Central, West and South Alabama. At 8AM, Alabama Power says there are approximately 4,350 customers are without service. The following is a quick rundown of outages by county location: Tallapoosa County -…
Storm Damage Reported in Troy
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Troy, where a storm has brought damage. The damage has been reported on North 3 Notch Street as well as…
Final Round Play at The Masters Moved Up Because of Severe Weather Threat
The severe storms we're expecting in Alabama will be moving into Georgia later on Sunday. Because of that, the schedule at The Masters in Augusta has been moved up, including the Live coverage on CBS. You can watch final round…
Are You Prepared for A Severe Weather Emergency?
Today officials and EMA managers from around the River Region came together for an emergency preparedness fair. Officials say that the number one item that you need to have is a NOAA weather radio, and an APP like the Alabama…
Prattville Residents Raise Money for Autism
Big Star Tavern and the Noah Foundation sponsored the fundraiser. People could purchase a BBQ chicken meal with two sides for $10. There were raffles, an auction, and a DJ. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser go to New…
"Son of The South" film will premier here.
The Director of the movie and the author of the book were both at the Alabama Book Festival today at Old Alabama Town. Film Director Barry Brown and Author Bob Zellner at The Alabama Book…
Hundreds Attend Crime Victims Vigil
Friday night, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montgomery outside of the attorney general's office to remember victims of crime. The vigil is part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Attorney General Steve Marshall says that this is always a…
Gordonville Opens New Municipal Complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Gordonville has a new municipal complex. Town officials opened it up to the public for the first time Friday afternoon. Residents packed the grand opening ceremony at the new facility. Mayor Orbuty…
Man Killed in Ann St. Shooting Friday Night
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal shooting. According to MPD, one man was killed. The shooting happened Friday evening in the 1100 block of Ann street at 8:20 p.m in the parking lot of a convenience store. Police say they…
Auburn, Coach Bruce Pearl Agree to New 5-year Contract
Auburn and basketball coach Bruce Pearl have agreed to a new five-year contract. The deal announced Friday runs through the 2023-24 season. Auburn didn't release terms. Pearl led the Tigers to their first Final Four and a Southeastern Conference Tournament…
