U.S. Senator Doug Jones: I will vote to Confirm A.G. Nominee Barr
U.S. Senator Doug Jones says he is confident nominee William Barr will follow the rule of law, be respectful of Civil Rights and voting laws, and will be fair with the…
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Students Learn Work-Force Skills Through Technology
A Pike County learning center is providing public high school students the opportunity to learn work force skills using technology. It's called the Center for Advanced Academics and Accelerated Learning. It…
New "Smart Watch" Surveillance Technology Used To Monitor Protest, Mayor Says
New smart surveillance technology is already being put to use in Montgomery, officials say. Last week, Alabama News Network got a first look at the command center for the city's new…
Man Accused of Molesting Horse Now Faces Burglary Charges
A man accused of molesting a horse is now accused of trying to break into a Mobile County home with a stun gun and a sex toy. Report say Daniel James Bennett, 19, was arrested Monday on charges including attempted…
Montgomery Teen Faces Abduction Charges in West Virginia
Authorities say an Montgomery teenager has been accused of abducting another teenager from West Virginia and driving her to South Carolina. The Parkersburg News and Sentinel says Yashar King, 19, was arraigned on an abduction charge Wednesday in Wood County…
BB&T, SunTrust Banks Announce Merger
Southern regional banks BB&T and SunTrust are combining in an all-stock deal valued at about $66 billion. The banks said Thursday that the combined company will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits. It will have approximately…
Alabama Ethics Commission Clears DA Randall Houston
The Alabama Ethics Commission has cleared a district attorney of a complaint that he improperly paid an employee. According to reports, the ethics panel investigated a complaint that 19th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Randall Houston improperly paid an employee from…
State Asks US Supreme to Execution of Inmate to Proceed
Alabama is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let it proceed with the execution of an inmate who won a stay on religious grounds. The Alabama attorney general's office on Wednesday asked justices to vacate an execution stay for Dominique…
Headless Deer Carcasses on County Road 3 in Autaugaville, Meat Untouched
Someone is killing deer in Autaugaville , cutting off heads, and leaving the whole carcass on the side of the road. Luther Atwell made the discovery when driving back from visiting a friend…
Two Carjacking Suspects Arrested, One Wanted
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two suspects are behind bars after a carjacking Wednesday night in Valley Grande. However, a third suspect -- remains at large. Dallas Co. Sheriff Mike Granthum says Rayford…
2 Arrested As Dozens Protest Attorney General's Decision Not To Charge Hoover Officer In E.J. Bradford Case
"What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!" - That was one of the many chants heard at a Wednesday afternoon protest in downtown Montgomery that ended…
Troy University Students, Faculty React to State of the Union Address
Many across the nation are reacting to the President's State of the Union Address from Tuesday night. Some Troy University students and teachers were among the thousands who watched…
Early Warm Temps Are A Reminder about Pool Safety
Alabama was among the deadliest states in the U.S. for child pool and spa drownings in 2018, with 8 child swimming pool and spa drownings occurring last year. This is an increase of 50 percent over 2017, when there…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Steven Reed to Run for Montgomery Mayor
Today in a statement emailed to Alabama News Network, Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Steven Reed announced his candidacy for mayor of Montgomery. In the statement, Reed said he will announce the details of his campaign kickoff event and will release…
Alabamians Worry About Crime!
Alabama residents rank second when it comes to being worried about crime. That's according to a survey by a security equipment company safewise. The number one state where resident worry the least: Vermont. The rest of the report is…
Rifle Proof Vests Donated to Selma PD
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Being a police officer in the city of Selma just got a little bit safer thanks to a donation from the community. Twenty-two new rifle-proof vests for police officers were delivered to the police…
Family of E.J Bradford Jr. and Attorney Ben Crump React to Attorney General's Decision Not to Charge a Hoover Police Officer in Riverchase Galleria Shooting
The family of E.J Bradford Jr. is outraged after state Attorney General Steve Marshall ruled that a Hoover Police Officer will not be charged with Bradford's death. Bradford was…
Farmers Receive Assistance After Shutdown Ends, New Concerns On Horizon
Alabama farmers have begun receiving their government checks that were delayed during the partial government shutdown. The shutdown ended January 25th. Now, there are new concerns with a new crop season just days away. February is a very busy month for…
21 States Ask US Supreme Court to Hear Alabama Abortion Case
Twenty-one states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to let Alabama ban a commonly used second trimester abortion procedure. The states filed a brief with the high court Monday asking justices to review the constitutionality of the Alabama law that…
State Auditor Requests Public Hangings for Cop Killers
State Auditor Jim Zeigler wants to bring back public hangings for anyone convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer. He's laid out a plan to crack down on cop killers and sent it to President Donald Trump. Zeigler says ten…
Officer Won't be Charged in Fatal Thanksgiving Riverchase Galleria Shooting
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall today informed the Hoover Police Department and the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation that he has concluded that the Hoover police officer who shot and killed Emantic “E.J.” Bradford Jr. at the Riverchase Galleria mall…
Wetumpka Police Moving Forward After Last Month's Tornado Destroyed Most of the Department's Building
Wetumpka Police Chief Greg Benton says it is still unbelievable to see the damage that last month's tornado left behind Right now he is thankful that no officers were inside…
Selma Man Pleads Guilty in Deadly 2012 Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison after he pleads guilty in a deadly 2012 shooting. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Darrie…
MPD Officer Injured in Off-Duty Assault
A Montgomery police officer has been injured while helping with a dispute at an apartment complex. The incident appears to have taken place at the Stratford Village apartments, off Woodmere Boulevard. Police say the officer, who was off-duty, was called…
Changes at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that President Randy George will retire on April 1. Chamber Executive Vice President Anna Buckalew has been elected President and CEO, effective April 2. "The Chamber has…
