Dallas Co. Man Lives in a Castle and It's For Sale
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- You've probably heard it said that a man's home is his castle. Well, it's true. And the man lives in Dallas County. When Kenneth…
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Local Officials Revisit School Safety Discussion
In the wake of a deadly shooting at a Santa Fe, Texas High School, once again gun violence and school safety are top of mind for local authorities. Montgomery County Sheriff…
WNCF and DISH Network Agreement
ATTENTION: WNCF's current agreement with DISH has ended. Negotiations continue, however, unless an agreement is reached, DISH may choose to pull WNCF from the system. WNCF is committed to reaching a…
Montgomery Public Schools Updates Schedule of Parent Meetings
Montgomery Public Schools is holding a series of meetings with parents concerning the closings of four schools . Those closings will impact school zoning across the school system. The public informational meeting scheduled for tomorrow night (May 22) at Lee High School…
Former New Orleans Mayor Awarded for removing Confederate Monuments
BOSTON (AP) - The former mayor of New Orleans has been honored for his leadership in removing Confederate memorials in his city. Mitch Landrieu was presented with the 2018 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award Sunday night in Boston…
MPS School Year Comes to a Close, Parents React
It has been a long year for Montgomery Public Schools, taken over by the state because of poor performance and now facing school closings too. The end of the school year is a relief for some parents who have been…
Democratic Candidate Wins ADC Endorsement
A spokesman for Democratic Candidate for Governor Walt Maddox says he has been endorsed by the Alabama Democratic Conference. He had already been endorsed by the other large black political organizations in the state, The New South Coalition. …
2018 Special Olympics Alabama State Games Continue at Troy University
Athletes of all ages are the center of attention each year at the Special Olympics Alabama State Games. They return to the annual event for a variety of reasons. "To see people, to be happy, to be more experienced in this…
2018 Riverbend Brew Fest and River Jam Kicks Off with Large Crowd
A crowd packed the downtown train shed Friday night. Organizers say the 6th annual Riverbend Brew Fest is the largest one yet. There were 52 different breweries represented and over 100 beers for people to sample. "Let everybody come out,…
Sheriff's Dept. Expects Spike In Property Crime
For law enforcement officials, Summertime is synonymous with an increase in crime. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, one of the biggest spikes is in the number of property thefts. School will be letting out soon. It's one of the…
Civil Rights Pioneer Bruce Boynton Honored
An unheralded pioneer of the civil rights movement is being recognized in his native Alabama. A ceremony will be held May 18 honoring 80-year-old Bruce Carver Boynton of Selma. Boynton is a black man who was arrested for sitting in…
Law Enforcement from Across the State Bring the 2018 Special Olympics Torch to Troy
Athletes from across the state are ready to take center stage this weekend at Troy University, part of the Special Olympics Alabama State Games. But before the opening ceremonies, law enforcement officers from across the state carried the Special Olympics torch…
Family of Man Missing More than a Month Pleads for Help
The family of Santonio Daniels, 38, is asking for the public's help to find him. Daniels was last seen on Friday, April 2, 2018 at his residence which is located in the 700 block of Coliseum Boulevard in Montgomery. Daniels’…
ALDOT: I-85 Resurfacing; Eastern Blvd Improvements Project Begins Monday
Here is the ALDOT press release: An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on Interstate 85 from the East Boulevard interchange to the Taylor Road interchange will begin Monday, May 21, weather permitting. As part of the resurfacing project on…
Two Detained Following Shooting at Houston High School
The local sheriff says as many as 10 people may have been killed during a shooting at a high school near Houston, most of them students. Harris County Sherriff Ed Gonzalez Harris County said there "could be 8 to 10…
Alabama's Unemployment Remains Unchanged
Alabama's unemployment rate is holding steady at 3.8 percent. The governor's office announced Friday that April's preliminary, seasonally adjusted jobless rate was the same as the March rate. While unchanged, the rate is well below the rate of 4.8 percent…
New Non-Stop Flight Option From Montgomery To Orlando
A brand new flight option has landed in the capitol city. Thursday, airport and city officials celebrated the addition of a new direct flight from Montgomery to Orlando, Florida. Alabama…
EXTRA: Hacked
Most of us are on social media, and we know the main risks. While we can't always control what others do, we can do our part to avoid the pitfalls. It's the information…
Political Activist Group Calls for Resignation of Selma Police Chief
The Save OurSelves Movement for Justice and Democracy is calling for the resignation of Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier. The call comes in response to the arrest of Councilman Sam Randolph. A warrant was issued earlier this week for Randolph's…
Wetumpka City Leaders React to the Passing of Police Chief Danny Billingsley
Wetumpka Police Chief Danny Billingsley has passed away after a battle with cancer. "He really took protect and serve to heart," says Greg Benton, Assistant Police Chief of the Wetumpka Police Dept. Billingsley served as chief of the Wetumpka Police Department…
Lawmaker Who Made Accusation Against Gov. Kay Ivey Loses Job Offer
Alabama state Rep. Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham), the lawmaker who made an accusation against Gov. Kay Ivey's sexuality on Twitter this week, has now lost her upcoming job. Todd was hired to become the executive director of One Orlando Alliance in…
Two killed in wreck
State troopers say two people died in an accident near Uniontown Wednesday Morning: "A two-vehicle crash at 11:18 a.m. today, May 16, claimed two lives. Sarah lyrene, 70, and Edward Charles Lyrene, 75, both of Northport, were killed when…
Breaking: Wetumpka Police Chief Dies
Wetumpka Police Chief Danny Billingsley has died according to Wetumpka city officials. Billingsley died Wednesday night, but there is no word on the cause of death. Funeral arrangements are being made. Stay with Alabama News Network for the the latest.
District 2 House Candidate Rich Hobson Giving Away AR-15 Rifle
Republican candidate Rich Hobson is not only running for Congress. He's giving away an AR-15 rifle. It has recently made headlines as the weapon of choice in mass shootings across the country. But District 2 candidate Rich Hobson says he's…
Local Businesses Affected By Imported Steel Tariff
A recently imposed tariff on imported steel and aluminum has some local steel suppliers feeling the crunch, but you may be surprised to find out it's also impacting local businesses. Although the tariff targets imported steel and aluminum, Cody Helms with…
