Blount Cultural Park Concerns
Is Blount Cultural park in Montgomery being well cared for? Some say yes while others say no. Standing water and muddy trails are just a couple of obstacles walkers or…
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Two Fetuses Found Buried in Eclectic
Alabama News Network is following a disturbing discovery in Eclectic. Police say they received a report of two infant bodies buried in the 10000 block of Georgia Road. Eclectic Police…
Montgomery County Court to Offer Traffic Ticket Amnesty Program
The Montgomery County District Court, along with the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk’s Office, will offer an amnesty program for individuals who have outstanding arrest warrants for certain traffic tickets. The program will be offered March 1-2, 20118. To qualify for…
Montgomery Fire: Toddler Dies in House Fire
Montgomery Fire officials say a toddler died in a house fire Friday morning. Fire crews were called to the 3000 block of Savage Drive just before 8 a.m. Friday. …
'Art Splash' Raises Support for Local School
Artists came together Thursday night in Montgomery to make a big "splash" for a local school. It was the sixth annual Art Splash fundraiser for the Montgomery Christian School. Eighteen artists worked…
Dog Food is Withdrawn Over Concerns About Euthanasia Drug
The J.M. Smucker Co. is withdrawing some shipments of dog food amid reports that it could be tainted with traces of a drug used to euthanize animals. The company says it is pulling back shipments of several varieties of wet…
Annual Battle of Selma Civil War Reenactment Could Return Next Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of Selma's largest annual tourist events could soon be back in the city next year. Battle of Selma organizers are hopeful that a policy change…
Alabama House Approves Church 'Stand Your Ground' Law
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a revision of the state's "Stand Your Ground" law to specify that deadly force can be used to defend someone in a church. The Houses of Representatives approved the bill Thursday on a…
CrimeStoppers School Gun Violence Initiative
Tragedy in Parkland, Florida marked 8 shootings at U.S. schools, since the start of 2018. Those startling numbers, Tony Garrett says, is one of the driving forces behind Crime Stoppers' efforts…
Rebuilding Georgiana's Police Department
It has been a year of change for Georgiana Police Chief Carlton Cook. "When I came here we had a force that had pretty much walked out, including the police chief and…
McDonald's Slims Down Happy Meal by Banishing Cheeseburgers
McDonald's is banishing cheeseburgers and chocolate milk from its Happy Meal menu in an effort to cut down on the calories, sodium, saturated fat and sugar kids consume at its restaurants. Diners can still ask specifically for cheeseburgers or chocolate…
U.S. Mortgage Rates Climb to a Nearly 4-Year Peak
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates jumped this week to their highest level in nearly four years, a sign that the prospect of higher inflation is steadily increasing the cost of borrowing to buy a home. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says the…
17 Killed in School Shooting
The 19-year-old suspect in a deadly school shooting in Florida has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. Nikolas Jacob Cruz was booked into the Broward County Jail early Thursday, still wearing the hospital gown he was given after…
Montgomery Couple Celebrates 70 Years of Marriage on Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day is an extra special day for a Montgomery couple celebrating quite a milestone. Walter and Jean Spiro look back at memories made 70 years ago this Valentine's Day. The…
Valentine's Day Like Christmas to Selma Florist
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Valentine's Day is the biggest day of the year for a florist and there's a lot that goes into getting everything ready for the big day.…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee, Back in Downtown Selma
Senator Hank Sanders and other organizers of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee called a news conference to address some of the changes to the annual event. Senator Hank Sanders opened up about…
New Crime Lab Unveiled at Alabama Attorney General Office
Getting to the bottom of cybercrimes can be a challenge for law enforcement. That is where a new cybercrime lab steps in, providing cutting edge tools for online investigations. "Whether it be…
UPDATE: Shooting at South Florida High School, Suspect in Custody
PARKLAND, Florida — At least 14 injured after a mass shooting happened today at Stoneman Douglas High School. The school is located in Parkland, Florida. Broward County Sheriff's Office have a suspect in custody. Check back with Alabama News Network for more…
Governor Ivey Appoints New Alabama Community College System Board Trustee Member
On Wednesday, Matthew Woods was sworn in as a member of the Alabama Community College System board of trustees. Woods was appointed by Governor Kay Ivey and confirmed by the Alabama Senate on February 8. Woods replaces Frank Caldwell who…
Montgomery Painter Shows Off MLK, Other Civil Rights Leaders Mural Inside Dexter Avenue Church
Earlier this month we broadcasted the story of the first statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Montgomery. It will be installed in front of the Dexter Avenue Baptist…
Court OK's Execution of Inmate Claiming Lethal Injection to be Cruel Due to Damaged Veins
A federal appeals court says Alabama, at least for now, can proceed toward the execution of an inmate who argues that a lethal injection would be cruel because lymphoma and hepatitis C have damaged his veins. The 11th U.S. Circuit…
Montgomery Police Officer Paid Nearly $40,000 While on Administrative Leave for Sodomy Charge
A Montgomery police officer charged with sexual assault was paid for 18 months before pleading guilty to reduced charges and resigning. The Montgomery Advertiser reports Deonte Hamner went on paid administrative leave after being charged with first-degree sodomy in June…
Alabama Lawmakers Want Anti-Gay Language Removed from State's Education
Alabama lawmakers are moving to strike anti-gay language from the state's sex education law. The current law says students are to be taught that homosexuality is a lifestyle that's not "acceptable to the general public." The Senate Education Policy Committee…
AG Steve Marshall Announces Establishment of Cybercrime Lab and Partnership to Combat Cybercrimes
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall was joined by U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin and officials with the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, the Alabama Fusion Center and the Alabama Office of Prosecution…
Faulkner University ranked #2 for 2018’s Best Christian Universities in America
Faulkner University was recently ranked the 2nd top Christian university in the nation for 2018 according to a new study released by The Edvocate. After looking at Christian universities and colleges throughout the country, The Edvocate complied a list of 31…
