Crews Prep for Opening Night Of Alabama National Fair
It was a rainy start at the fair grounds Thursday, but that didn't slow down the setup at the Alabama National Fair. The Fire Marshals', and health department officials were on fair…
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Local Reaction to Kavanaugh Hearing
In Montgomery, we are getting reaction the hours of testimony in the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing. Thursday was full of opening statements from supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh-the man who is accused…
Troy Students Weigh In On Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings
The testimonies of Doctor Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh are creating a buzz across Troy University’s campus. “It's pretty wild. It's pretty dramatic,” political science major Grant Patterson said. “I…
Alabama Loses T-100 Project
Alabama was pitching Tuskegee for the T-100 production facility, using the Tuskegee Airmen tie-in. “We want the legacy of the Airman to not just to be a museum, something you look back at 75 years ago…” explained Joe Turnham, Director…
Governor Ivey Welcomes News of ULA, Blue Origin Partnership in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey applauded United Launch Alliance’s decision to select Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine to power ULA’s next-generation Vulcan Centaur rocket, saying it will provide a major boost to Alabama’s aerospace industry and extend the state’s leadership position in rocketry.…
Telemedicine Mental Health Screening & Treatment for Kids
The Alabama Department of Mental Health is going to create a program to train rural Alabama primary medical care providers with training to help children with mental health issues; ".....the Alabama Pediatric Telemental Health Network (will) use evidence-based telehealth…
$5 Million Bond Set for Man Arrested and Charged with Attempted Murder of Selma Police Officer
Bond is set at $5 million for a man charged in what authorities are calling the ambush-style shooting of a police officer in Selma. District Attorney Michael Johnson says 21-year-old Kevin Devonta Johnson Jr. is charged with attempted murder and…
7 Selma Residents Plead Guilty to Gun Charges After Having Prior Felony Convictions
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that seven residents of Selma entered guilty pleas to violating Title 18 United States Code, Section 922(g)(1) – the felon in possession of a firearm statute. On…
AUM, LBWCC Partnership Beneficial to Students
A partnership between Auburn University at Montgomery and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College will enable students to complete their bachelor’s degrees through concurrent enrollment and provide scholarship opportunities for transfer students who meet grade point average requirements. The concurrent enrollment…
Most Sought After Jobs are Truck Drivers and Nurses
Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information Division shows that the most online wanted ads were for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, registered nurses, and retail salespersons, with 6,232 ads placed for those occupations…
University of South Alabama Student Suspended for Hanging Nooses on Campus
The University of South Alabama's president says a student has been suspended for hanging two nooses on campus and a cafeteria employee has been fired for an insensitive tweet that said it was a sign of their "killer" fried chicken.…
Hearing for Allegations Against Brett Kavanaugh Begins
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley has gaveled into session Thursday's dramatic hearing with Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Ford, in prepared remarks submitted to the committee, alleges that Kavanaugh groped her and tried to take off…
Zelda Road Taco Bell Back Open After Fire Destroyed Building Earlier This Year
What used to be the shell of a Taco Bell restaurant, is now back up and running. Wednesday night, some loyal taco-enthusiasts couldn't wait to get a taste at it's…
Tax Increase Voted Down by Selma City Council
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A one cent sales tax increase proposed by Selma Mayor Dario Melton is voted down by the city council. Council President Corey Bowie says a sales…
One Suspect shot in Macon County manhunt
We now have more information on a manhunt in Macon County. One suspect in that man hunt was shot and taken into custody, three other suspects remain at large. It all…
How Safe Are Bulletproof Vests?
Law enforcement officers are often exposed to dangerous situations each day, making bulletproof vests a necessity for them. Colonel Jon Briggs of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says vests are not exactly…
Troy Professor Teaching Students About Perspective Using Kavanaugh Senate Hearings
On Thursday, a woman accusing Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh (Cav-uh-nah) of sexual misconduct from years ago is set to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee to testify her side of the…
Gov. Kay Ivey celebrates 25th annual food drive kickoff with Auburn and Alabama
Representatives from Auburn University’s Beat Bama Food Drive and the University of Alabama’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, along with each school’s cheerleaders, mascot and SGA president, will gather with Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday, Oct. 1, at 11:30 a.m. on…
Macon Co. Manhunt
A manhunt is underway in Macon County for a man who assaulted a man before stealing his car. Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson tells Alabama News Network a man was sleeping in his car at a rest area when he…
Selma Pastors Join the Fight Against Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Church leaders in Selma are reaching out to a higher power to stem the tide of violence in the city. Local ministers say they're…
Strayer University Opens in Montgomery
Strayer University held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 25 to celebrate the opening of their newest campus. Montgomery joins Birmingham and Huntsville as the third location in Alabama. Strayer University's…
Get a Free Car Wash, Help Men's Health on Thursday
Thursday, you have the chance to get a free car wash and help promote men's health at the same time. Rich's Car Wash locations at 151 Perry Hill Road and 2395 E. South Boulevard are offering the free car washes…
W.A Gayle Planetarium Turns 50
W.A Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery is celebrating 50 years of wowing crowds. While the mission of educating remains the same, Director Ricky Evans says a lot has changed since the first show. "Probably…
Maxwell Air Force Base Unveils Troy University Logo On C-130 Aircraft
Maxwell Airforce Base’s 908th Airlift Wing has added University-related artwork to the nose of one of its aircraft, a C-130 Hercules. The artwork was unveiled at a ceremony at Troy's Municipal Airport Tuesday.…
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Near Air Base Blvd. Dies from Injuries
A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, Sept. 6, has died of injuries sustained in the crash. Peggy Williams, 57, of Montgomery was pronounced dead Sept. 25, at Baptist Medical Center South, where she had been receiving…
