Gov. Kay Ivey Announces Death of Beloved Dog "Bear"
Gov. Kay Ivey has sadly announced the death of her beloved dog "Bear". Her dog was even recently featured in a TV commercial…
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Montgomery Tear Down
The Montgomery City Council will once again be asked to vote on spending city funds to tear down buildings that have become a danger---or certainly at least an…
Dallas Co. District Attorney: Danger Part of the Job
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The attack on Marengo County District Attorney Greg Griggers spotlights the potential danger that comes along with being a D-A. Griggers was shot Thursday afternoon when he was ambushed near his office in Demopolis by…
New State of the Art Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Facility Dedicated at Auburn University
Auburn University is hoping to recruit the next generation of pilots with a new Delta Air Lines Aviation Education facility. For Auburn University, this new state of the art Delta Aviation Education facility is a flight into the future. "We've…
Local Korean War Veterans receive Medals 65 years Later
Sixty-five years have come and gone since the end of the Korean War. What some have forgotten the Korean people have not. Friday afternoon their government honored those brave U.S. veterans. "They fought for the noble ideals we all understand…
Gov. Ivey Declares 5 Counties as Disaster Areas
Governor Kay Ivey has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated five Alabama counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas. The primary counties include: Barbour, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike Counties. On October 15, Governor Ivey requested a primary…
Alabama Unemployment Stays Above National Average
"The preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 4.1%, unchanged from September’s rate, and above October 2017’s rate of 3.8%." The Alabama Department of Labor reports no change in the unemployment rate in October. It remains above the national average…
Pike County's Farm City Banquet Recognizes Relationship Between Farm and City Livelihood
Alabama is known for crops it supplies. However, there is a relationship that must take place between the rural and urban areas to bring success. In the city of Troy, recognition…
Passenger Rail Service Getting Closer to Reality
A train service from Birmingham to Mobile may be in the future. But AECOM, the company conducting the study wants input from the public first. "What we want our stakeholders and…
Alabama Forestry Association Helps to Train Future Loggers
Logging is one of the biggest industries in Alabama, that's why logging companies are hoping to get more people on board. For the past several weeks, some logging students have learned everything…
Next Step in Push for Added Montgomery School Funding
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Montgomery County Commission President Elton Dean are working together to win passage of a proposed 6 mill property tax increase for the Montgomery Public…
ADOC Welcomes 35 New Officers
On Thursday, the Alabama Department of Corrections Training Academy graduated 35 correctional officers who took one step closer to a career in corrections. Â Former New York City Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner and 28-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of…
Marengo Co. District Attorney Shot in Demopolis
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Marengo County District Attorney Greg Griggers has been shot in Demopolis. Authorities say the suspected shooter was a former state trooper. Griggers is District Attorney for the…
Alabama Infant Mortality Rate Drops to the Lowest Level in State History
The Alabama Dept. of Public Health has announced that the state infant mortality rate has fallen to the lowest level in history. Alabama News Network was at the State Public Health Committee…
Update: Two Hayneville Police Officers on Leave after Shooting
An Alabama Bureau of Investigation agent has released the name of a man fatally shot by Hayneville police officers while serving outstanding arrest warrants. Agent Joe Herman says that 55-year-old George Crenshaw was shot and killed Wednesday. Herman says Crenshaw…
Montgomery Fire Officials Investigating Two Early Morning Fires
Montgomery fire officials are investigating two early morning fires.   The first fire happened in the 800 block of Gardendale Drive. Capt. Jason Cupps with the Montgomery Fire Department tells us this is the second time in the last week…
World Diabetes Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil
Members and friends of the heart of Gold Foundation braved the cold and wet weather to gather at the Capitol steps and light candles for those struggling with the diabetes Wednesday…
Salvation Army Preps for Cold Weather
The Salvation Army of Montgomery is preparing for the cold weather. Officials expect to see more people come in as temperatures continue to drop. The shelter will be open as…
Troy Student Charged in Hit-And-Run
The Troy Police Department has announced an arrest in the Nov. 2 hit-and-run that left a Troy University student injured. 21-year-old Michael Alfonzo McKenney II, of Montgomery, turned himself in to the Troy Police Department on Tuesday on a warrant…
Audit Shines Some Light on Financial Picture in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council gets a clearer picture of the financial shape that the city may be in. Auditors presented their findings at the city council…
Tips for Prepping for Cold Weather
Thursday night's freezing temperatures will no doubt have people cranking up the heat. But there are some things to keep in mind for you and your family's safety. Captain Jason Cupps with…
13-Year-Old Creates Card Game, Waiting for Funding
A brand new card game that is sure to add excitement to your family game night could be released in the near future. You might be surprised, however, at who its creator…
Bell Ringers Needed: Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Season
If you're out and about this weekend, you may hear some familiar sounds of the season. Montgomery's Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is underway and starting Friday, the famous red kettles…
Highland Ave. Murder Suspect Taken into Custody
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a Montgomery man in the shooting death of Adam Terrell Jordan, 31, who was fatally shot Friday evening, Nov. 9, following a verbal dispute. MPD has charged Christopher Lee Dotson, 25, with one count…
Alabama to Observe Rural Health Day
National Rural Health Day is an annual observance that emphasizes the importance of rural America and promotes the need for accessible, high quality health care. National Rural Health Day falls on the third Thursday in November each year and recognizes…
