According to a statement released by Alabama Department of Public Health, two people have been attacked by foxes believed to be carrying rabies in Baldwin County within the last week. One of those cases occurred on July 6th, when a…
A homicide investigation is underway in Macon County. Sheriff Andre Brunson says the body of a white female was found by some workers in a secluded area in Tysonville. The State Bureau of Investigation is also working this case. An…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Tuesday evening shooting deaths of Cynthia Hand, 41, and Erica Allen, 29, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics…
Papa John's founder John Schnatter is apologizing after reportedly using a racial slur during a conference call in May. The apology Wednesday comes after Forbes cited an anonymous source saying the pizza chain's marketing firm broke ties with the company…
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Justice Department's criminal division. Brian Benczkowski was narrowly confirmed with a 51-48 vote. Democrats have strongly opposed the nomination, partly because of his work for a leading Russian bank…
At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Todd Shackett as president of Southern Union State Community College. Shackett’s appointment was unanimously approved by the board of trustees. The…
We are now less than a week away from the runoff elections, and Secretary of State John Merrill is predicting voter turnout will be between 17-18%, which is higher than in past years. Some of the statewide offices moving to…
FROMÂ "Value-Penguin" research company Alabama ranks as the 3rd deadliest state in the country when it comes to speeding-related fatalities. There are 6.52 speeding-related fatalities per 100,000 residents, which is more than DUI fatalities in the state. How Did…
Hundreds of women riding motorcycles have converged on the Capital City. They're called Motor Maids. They have come from all over North America for an annual convention. Motor Maids, Inc. has…
Montgomery Police say two women were fatally shot Tuesday evening. The shooting happened in the 4700 block of Narrow Lane Road just before 8 o'clock. Police say one victim died at the scene, the other died at Baptist South hospital.…
A lawsuit challenging Alabama's lethal injection process has taken an unexpected turn after eight inmate plaintiffs asked to be put to death by the state's new execution method: inhaling nitrogen gas. The Alabama attorney general's office and lawyers for inmates…
The two recent tragic events in Redland and Tallassee have shined a spotlight on domestic violence. Sheriff's officials say a mother in the Redland community had filed for divorce from her husband,…
Thousands have visited the Equal Justice Initiative's Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery since its grand opening in April; but one group from Charlotesville, Virginia is bringing more than just camera's and curiosity on their visit to the memorial.…
A bill proposed by U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) would require the government to release records from unsolved criminal cases linked to the civil-rights era. Jones says existing laws don't go far enough to require the release of documents from…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Close to fifty kids are getting an art lesson this week in Selma. They're all attending the city's annual Summer Art Camp. Camp director Candi Duncan…
Many Alabama News Network viewers have asked what they can do to help the daughters who survived their family's murder-suicide tragedy in Elmore County over the weekend. According to Elmore Co. Sheriff Bill Franklin, Robert "Bob" Orsi shot and killed…
Counselors were at Redland Elementary School Monday for anyone struggling with the apparent murder-suicide over the weekend. As the community mourns, they're also banding together to support the three Orsi girls who lost…
Troy King has filed a complaint with the Alabama Ethics Commission against Attorney General Steve Marshall. King is running against Marshall in the Republican runoff for Attorney General. The complaint alleges that Marshall and his staff used money from the…
Montgomery Police have released a statement about the death of a burglary suspect on Cresta Circle in the Smiley Court Public Housing Development early today. "The Montgomery Police Department responded to a burglary-in-progress call at about 2:30 a.m. today…
Alabama News Network is following a heartbreaking story from Elmore County. Three people are dead, including one child, while two other children are recovering from injuries in what's being called a…
Family and friends of a teen who drowned in the Coosa River held a vigil in his honor Saturday night. 15-year-old Rantavious Love was remembered at Calvary Baptist Church where he…
A Montgomery ministry used tennis to raise funds for it's works today. The Reality and Truth Ministries helps the homeless by providing bathing facilities, clothing and food. They held their 9th annual ennis for Truth Tournament today,Of course they also…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says there are laws on the books designed to protect animals from being mistreated. He says people who break…
Millbrook Police are seeking the public's assistance in solving a sex assault case at an apartment complex. A woman told police that on July 4 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., a man came up behind her and forced his…
