Black Belt Community Leaders Tackle Issues at Summit
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Black Belt Community leaders are working to find solutions to some of the common issues facing the region. The goal of the State of the Black…
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Gov. Ivey Issues Statewide State of Emergency Due to Expected Impact from Hurricane Michael
Governor Kay Ivey issued a statewide State of Emergency on Monday in anticipation of wide-spread power outages, wind damage and debris produced by high winds and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Michael. Flash flooding and tornadoes are also possible with…
Southeast Alabama Put Under Tropical Storm Watch
Part of the Alabama News Network viewing area is under a Tropical Storm Watch until further notice. This is in advance of the expected landfall of Hurricane Michael on the Florida panhandle in the middle part of the week. The…
Dream Field Farms Pumpkin Patch in Full Swing
The beginning of October usually brings fall time, family-fun activities. One is the seasonal opening of Dream Field Farm's Pumpkin Patch in Bullock County. People from all around come to the Farm each year, which brings the question "what do…
Demopolis Fire Lieutenant Remembered at National Ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered to remembered firefighters who died in 2017, including 54 year old Demopolis Alabama Lieutenant Christopher Lane Foster, who died in march of 2017... not long after he had responded to a car accident. He was married…
Michael continues to weaken and move away from us!
Hurricane Michael continues to weaken with max sustained winds now down to 90 mph near the center. Tropical storm force winds (39 mph+) will be possible mainly over our southeastern counties (Pike & Bullock). Michael will move rapidly northeastward this…
Pike Road Fire Could Continue Smoking for Days
Capt. David Hughes of the Pike Road Fire Department says smoke could continue to rise from a fire at the Feed Lot store on Meriwether Road for several…
River Region Prayer Walk 2018
As Saturday's U.S Senate vote illustrated, there s a lot of division in the U.S today and that's offered something to pray about for people taking part in an annual prayer walk in downtown Montgomery. Brooke Freeman was one of…
Montgomery Humane Society's Walk 'N Wag
Some pet owners visited Blount Cultural Park Saturday to support the work of the Montgomery Humane Society. They took a one-mile pledge walk and watched dog agility demonstrations. Coordinator's say they usually raise around $18,000 at the event to pay…
Shooting Leaves Man With Life-Threatening Injuries
"At approximately 3:50 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival an adult male was located. The male sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The male was…
Wetumpka "Colors The Town Pink" For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The City of Wetumpka is coloring the town pink this month in support of breast cancer awareness. The city held its annual 'Color the Town Pink Walk' Friday. Dozens of women and men affected by breast cancer met at the…
Montana Governor Visits Pintlala Elementary to Learn More About Alabama's Pre-K Program
It's not everyday that Pintlala Elementary students get a visit from Montana state officials. But Montana Governor Steve Bullock and 2 Montana state senators are visiting Pintlala Elementary and other Alabama schools to get a better grasp on what to do…
"Project Safe Neighborhoods" Making Progress in Making Alabama Safer
One year ago, the Department of Justice announced the revitalization and enhancement of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), which Attorney General Sessions has made the centerpiece of the Department’s violent crime reduction strategy. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be…
Siegelman Claims Marshall Received Campaign Contributions from National GOP Group
The Democratic candidate for attorney general is urging the state Ethics Commission to review campaign contributions he says Attorney General Steve Marshall illegally received from a national Republican group. Joe Siegelman in a Thursday letter to commission members argued the…
Death of Waugh Man Now Being Investigated as Homicide
Sheriff's deputies have now classified a man's death last month as a homicide. Reports say the body of 37-year-old Labrandon Tatum of Waugh was found Sept. 19 after a friend was unable to contact him by phone. The man went…
Tony Blair Speaks to Sold Out Crowd for Faulkner Benefit Dinner
It was a sold out crowd Thursday for Faulkner University's Benefit Dinner. The guest speaker was former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Two thousand people came out tonight to the Renaissance Hotel to…
D.A.: Parole Board Releasing Dangerous Criminals
Montgomery County D.A. Daryl Bailey is complaining directly The Governor about the Alabama Parole Board releasing people who he believes should still be behind bars:
Undercover Operation Leads to Major Drug Bust in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two Autauga County men are behind bars after an undercover operation leads to a major drug bust in Dallas County. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson…
Sidney Lanier High School Named National PTA School Of Excellence
A Montgomery High School is being recognized nationally for improving parental involvement with the schools. Sidney Lanier High School is now a National PTA School of Excellence. The award is the result…
Local Tourism Business Hoping to Bring Trolly-Like Bus to Capitol City
In the 1800's, Montgomery became the first U.S. city to use a trolly transportation system. And a local tourism business is wanting to bring a trolly-like bus to the city of Montgomery.…
Tech MGM Focuses on Economic, Community, and Workforce Development
Montgomery City and County officials hope to grow the economy by using some unique area technology. They're calling it Tech MGM, a name that is a combination sales pitch and positioning statement.…
Restored Alabama Constitutions
Members of The "Friends of The Alabama Archives" group were given a first look at the "Ordinance of Secession" and two early Alabama Constitutions today. The documents been in Massachusetts for some much needed restoration. The other constitutions are now…
Dadeville Man Dies in Eastern Boulevard Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4, at about 2:30 a.m., Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the 2300 block of Eastern Blvd. in reference to a…
Equal Justice Initiative Eyes Possible Expansion
The success of the Equal Justice Initiative's museum and memorial in Montgomery may bring more expansion. Reports say the Montgomery City Council approved the sale of a parking lot to the civil rights nonprofit for $900,000 Tuesday. City officials say…
