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MPS Asks Community to Assist with Funding of Middle School Baseball and Softball Programs
Montgomery Public Schools is asking for help from the community to create a system-wide middle school softball and baseball program. The drive is being led by a community committee headed by David Thomas Sr. The group is seeking funds to…
Railroad Crossing Repair on U.S. Highway 31 at Well Road Begins Friday
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists that beginning Friday, October 19 at approximately 7:00 a.m., weather permitting, U.S. Highway 31 at the railroad crossing at Well Road will be closed. The closure will be in place…
Two Alabama Groups Call for Less Marijuana Prosecution
From an SPLC News release: "The report (From The Southern Poverty Law Center and The Appleseed Center for Law and Justice) identified wildly disparate arrest rates for white and black people in certain jurisdictions. Among the 50 law enforcement agencies…
Governor Ivey Awards $2.7 Million to Enhance Recreational Trails Program in Alabama
Alabama’s outdoor recreational opportunities will soon increase thanks to $2.7 million in grants awarded by Governor Kay Ivey. The funds will help expand or build trails or trail amenities at 10 sites in Alabama to enhance recreation outlets. An additional…
Political Anaylst Steve Flowers Speaks on Upcoming November Election
We are just a few weeks away from Alabama's November election. Right now, Alabama News Network's Political Analyst Steve Flowers says that the democrats have 3 viable candidates, one…
One Dead, Two Others Injured in Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Wednesday night shooting death of Jermaine Barnes, 45, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 900…
Special Needs Children Benefit from Golf Classic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers hit the links in Dallas County today -- to raise money to help special needs children. About 12 three-man teams teed up at…
Wetumpka Domestic Stabbing Incident Turns Fatal
Wetumpka police say an overnight stabbing has turned fatal, and the suspect in the incident is facing charges. Corrace Calloway, 34, of Wetumpka, has been charged with the murder of 28-year old, Selina Powell, also of Wetumpka. Authorities say they stabbed…
Alabama State Freshman Killed by Drunk Driver Over the Weekend in Atlanta
An Alabama State University student was killed in a car crash over the weekend while at home visiting her family. Kennedy Segars, 18, of Atlanta was hit from behind by what…
TARP Collecting Items for Animals Displaced by Hurricane
There’s a quote that says “our perfect companions never have fewer than four legs.” Those perfect companions are needing help after Hurricane Michael ripped through Alabama, Florida, and Georgia last week.…
More damage from Hurricane Michael: Timberland
From the Alabama Forestry Commission: Timber Damage from Hurricane Michael "In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many Alabama landowners are finding that their forests have been…
One Person Injured in Plane Crash Near Opelika
One person has been hurt when a single-engine plane crashed into some woods in near Opelika. Reports say three people were on the plane when it came down near Interstate 85 near Opelika around 10 p.m. Tuesday. Opelika Fire…
Gov. Ivey Disputes Spencer Collier's Claims That She Had a Stroke in 2015
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's doctor confirmed she was hospitalized during a 2015 trip to Colorado, but Ivey disputed a statement from the state's former top law enforcement officer that she had suffered a mini-stroke. Ivey said she had altitude sickness…
Montgomery City Councilman's Proposed Program Could Help Vacant Lots
Councilman William Green is looking to clean up Montgomery with his "Mow to Own" program. "For particularly the city and state owned properties we want to allow the citizens that…
Audrey Billups-Graham Officially Sworn in to Montgomery City Council
A new Montgomery city council member was officially sworn in Tuesday. Audrey Billups-Graham will be serving District 4. Many of her supporters were at Tuesday afternoon's council meeting for her swearing…
Layoffs Looming for City Workers in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Nearly seventy Selma city employees have been notified by that they'll be laid off from work -- November 5th -- due to a lack of funds.…
Troy University Students Lending A Hand in Hurricane Michael Relief
Troy University students are coming together to help fellow classmates whose homes were destroyed during Hurricane Michael. Student Kristen Humphries is from Panama City, Florida, and she recalls just how scary last…
Local Organizations Provide Relief for Hurricane Michael
Organizations including Alabama 2-1-1, United Way, The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, and other local groups are working to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. Alabama Emergency Management Agency is supporting local EMA’s and state agencies…
Driver Crashes Into Child's Bedroom
A terrifying experience for a local mother when a driver crashed into her home, hitting her children's bedroom. Crystal Agee walked us through what happened around 2:30 Saturday morning. She says…
Nearly 70 Selma to be Laid Off Due to Lack of Money
The City of Selma says it will lay off 68 employees because it lacks money. Reportedly, Mayor Darrio Melton met with employees Monday to notify them of layoffs, which will take…
Night Club Security Guard Injured in Shootout in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An apparent shootout in downtown Selma early Saturday morning leaves one man hurt. Club Entourage owner Clyde Richardson says club security was trying to clear…
Prattville Police Collecting Items to Help Officers in Panama City
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Prattville Police Department is working to collect items to help members of the Panama City Police Department who lost everything in the storm.…
Alabama Securities Commission Cautions Investors About Marijuana-Related Investments
The Alabama Securities Commission is cautioning investors about schemes and risks associated with marijuana-related investments. Investments in marijuana business ventures are becoming more prevalent and are receiving increased media coverage. Fraudsters may attempt to use this attention to convince investors…
Tennessee Couple Extradited Back to Montgomery, Faces Murder Charges
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two Tennessee residents in the homicide of Darrell Rudolph, 33, who was fatally wounded Sept. 19. MPD charged Mitchell Call, 29, and Abigail Peace, 25, with one count each of murder. Both suspects…
