Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $1.5 million in grants to improve recreational facilities in 10 Alabama communities. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, range from building soccer fields to upgrading campsites. “Improving Alabama’s parks, trails…
Law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections made separate arrests at two state correctional facilities during inmate visitations on Saturday. Jamila Kiarra Ware, 21, of Docena was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession…
The ministers recorded a video reading a statement of support for the protestors. They describe it as a "call for restorative justice". They are updating an action by eight white Birmingham ministers in April of 1963 who told Dr. Martin…
Montgomery fire officials sent this photo of a house hit by a car on Perry Hill Road, commenting that it "is nothing short of a miracle" that neither the driver nor anyone in the house" were injured.
Montgomery county sheriff's office is looking for a robbery suspect. The incident happened on the 7100 block of Mobile highway just after midnight Saturday. Authorities say they are looking for a black man with a beard. He stands at 6'4…
The Christmas on the Coosa's parade and a day's worth of other activities get people in the Christmas spirit. "It's just so much fun, the town all comes out and it's just a happy,happy celebration that we enjoy every year,"…
A 32-year old Montgomery man was convicted of murdering another man by stabbing him 11 times as he sat in the back seat of a vehicle. The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office says Marcus Austin faces 20 years to life…
Prattville Police have arrested a student at Prattville High School and charged him with first degree kidnapping, 1st degree attempted rape, and 1st degree sodomy. They say the suspect was arrested after an investigation for DNA evidence at the school.…
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma man was hit by a car and killed Friday afternoon. The victim is identified as 50 year old Adrian Jay Stubbs. He was struck by a car on Dallas County 37 about nine miles…
Hundreds of people lined Dexter Avenue for the Capital City Christmas Parade. There was plenty of candy and lots of floats in Friday's Capital City Christmas Parade. Many local groups, organizations and restaurants were also part of the fun. "Every…
There are still many unanswered questions for Virginia College students. Earlier this month the college announced that it would be closing its doors for good nationwide. Many students were shocked and confused. Students do not not know if credits or…
Today is also the anniversary of a fire that destroyed the capitol building----on the same spot where the current capitol building is located. On December 14, 1849, near the beginning of the General Assembly's second session in Montgomery, the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Wilcox County are hoping a $5000 dollar reward will help them solve an unsolved murder. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 50 year old Curtis Crear shot and killed in June of 2017. Jackson…
Montgomery's Denise Donohue and her oldest daughter, Kelsey Donohue Hargrave, walked across the stage together at Troy University’s Trojan Arena to receive their diplomas today. Hargrave received her degree in global business and marketing. Donohue, who earned her associate in…
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in the death of a woman who was shot on South Court Street. Police say they've charged 19-year-old Beontre Sanders with murder in the death of 19-year-old Shontell Samuel. Sanders is being held…
Montgomery police say they're investigating the circumstances behind a pedestrian's death on Troy Highway. Police say late yesterday afternoon, 59-year-old Leroy Walker was hit by a car and killed in the 4600 block of Troy Highway. Police say the driver…
State officials are distributing almost $47-Milliion dollars to assist people in low income households in paying their winter heating bills. Here are the agencies handling the distribution across the state, Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc.…
Toys, toys, and more toys! It's time to move them out and get them ready for Christmas. Alabama News Network and our sponsors spent the morning packing every doll, ball, playset, and…
The Speaker of The Alabama House is hospitalized following what he described as minor chest pains and shortness of breath. He felt the symptoms on Thursday at The Statehouse during an orientation for the upcoming session, and was driven to…
100 families received holiday gifts, Thursday evening thanks to Alabama State University and local organization "Hands on River Region." Alabama State University provided, Christmas dinner and gifts for families in need. ASU President Quinton Ross was also part of the…
Christmas time highlights needs of the community. For the last four years, one nonprofit has helped prepare meals for hungry families in Pike County. Turkeys from Heaven organizer Kelly Sanders wanted to…
"The Boy Scouts has hired law firm Sidley Austin to explore a potential chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to The Wall Street Journal. Seeking protection from its debts would stop multiple lawsuits over alleged sexual abuse by Boy Scout workers…
The long dormant Montgomery recycling plant will be back in full operation on January 7th. Mayor Todd Strange announced the date this morning during his weekly news conference. The IREP plant closed down in October of 2015 when the owners…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a death investigation following the fatal shooting of an adult female Thursday afternoon. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1500 block of South Court Street about 2:15 p.m. after receiving a…
U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-Ala) has been appointed to sit on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, an important position, considering the number of active, reserve and retired military personnel in Alabama. He'll give up a position on the Senate Committee…
