Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Sentry Program which provides for an additional security measure in schools that do not have a School Resource Officer (SRO). The Alabama Sentry Program is a voluntary program which will permit administrators in schools,…
We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared. From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about. The Governor's Office of Volunteer…
The Board of Directors of Alabama Arise has chosen Robyn Hyden as the organization’s next executive director. Hyden will begin her tenure in July. She will take over for Arise’s current executive director, Kimble Forrister, who will retire in June…
The Alabama Republican Party is warning voters away from one of its statewide candidates who has come under scrutiny for offensive comments. A statement issued Wednesday by GOP chair Terry Lathan says the party's candidate committee unanimously censured Public Service…
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is reporting widespread flash flooding in Perry County. As of late morning, numerous state and county roads are flooded. The National Weather Service says State Highway 219 is under water, Highway 14 is…
Hurricane season is three days away, and the winds and rains of those storms can result in costly damages. According to the Attorney General's Office, there is something else to keep…
The Alabama Poor People's Campaign held the third in an on-going series of rallies and demonstrations this afternoon at the State Capitol. Organizers say the Poor People's Campaign is a national…
Many people across the Montgomery area spent some of the day without power after Alberto knocked down trees in many neighborhoods, and now cleanup is underway and many people are thankful no…
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Elton Dean and other officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi this afternoon to announce…
ABC has canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" following Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey says the comment "is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Republican primary for Alabama chief justice pits a long-time ally of Roy Moore against the judge who took over his duties when Moore was suspended. Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart faces Associate Justice Tom Parker…
 A large tree fell near A home on Kenny Street just after 5 this morning. A family was inside at the time, but they were able to exit the home with help from Montgomery Fire Officials. No one was injured.
Montgomery Fire Officials have confirmed 2 people were injured when a tree fell onto a house in the 800 block of Sayre Street just after 4 this morning. Their injuries are considered to be minor.
The Andalusia Police Department announced Monday evening that all city roads are closed until Tuesday morning as result of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Here's the message the police department posted to it's Facebook page. Remember to download the Alabama News Network…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gather to pay their respect to the men and woman of the military who've paid the cost for our freedom. The annual Memorial…
While some communities were forced to cancel their Memorial Day services Monday due to the threat of bad weather from Tropical Storm Alberto, the Greenville Lions Club's annual ceremony was…
The National Weather Service has dropped Crenshaw County from the Tropical Storm Warning as Subtropical Storm Alberto heads from the Florida panhandle into Alabama. Covington County remains under the warning. Besides Crenshaw County, the Tropical Storm Warning was…
Teams are working at the Montgomery city-county Emergency Operations Center in preparation for the arrival of Subtropical Storm Alberto. The center was activated at 7 a.m. Monday, just ahead of Alberto's landfall in…
Montgomery police say the bodies of a man and woman have been discovered in Montgomery. Police say they've started a homicide investigation after locating the bodies in the 4100 block of Williams…
Montgomery police say they've responded to a stabbing in the 2100 block of E. South Blvd. Police say the victim is suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators say the exact location of occurrence is still being determined. Police say the case…
Weather concerns associated with Alberto have prompted the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System to cancel its annual Memorial Day observance scheduled for Monday at its Montgomery campus. The entire area, including Montgomery, is in a State of Emergency as declared by…
Folks around Montgomery are watching and waiting for Sub-Tropical Storm Alberto -- but many say they still plan to enjoy Memorial Day. Spending time outdoors is usually a big part of Memorial Day plans in the River Region. Montgomery Co.…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of 31-year-old Michael Garland of Montgomery. Police say on Saturday night at about 8:45 p.m., they and fire medics responded to the 500 block of East South Blvd.…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 6:00 a.m. Sunday, which includes the entire CBS 8 and ABC 32 viewing area. This declaration is in preparation for the arrival of Alberto. Get the latest Weather Authority…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- School is out in Selma and Dallas County and there are a variety of programs available to keep children safe-- active -- and out of trouble this summer. The YMCA is offering weekly sports skills…
