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…
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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…
City of Prattville Receives Grant for Celebration of the Arts
The City of Prattville is pleased to announce that the Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council has received a grant of $10,000 from the Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA), the state arts agency. This grant will allow…
Montgomery School Board Holds First Meeting Since Release Of Intervention Plan
The Montgomery County Public School Board held its first meeting since plans for the next steps in the state intervention of the school system were released. Both board members and…
Gov. Ivey Kicks Off Governor Campaign
"I'm Kay Ivey and I want to ask for your vote and support to be elected Governor of Alabama!" Governor Kay Ivey spoke to a crowd at the Renaissance hotel in downtown…
Millbrook Man Accused of Shooting Two People Following Dispute
Police say Kison Pierre Tymes, 21, of Millbrook shot two other men following an argument that turned physical. It happened Tuesday in the 3100 block of Oliver Drive. One of the victims was shot in the buttock, the other was…
Collier Looks Back on First Year as Selma Police Chief
From the West Alabama News Network-- Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier has been on the job as the city's top-cop for just over a year now. We sat down with…
Advocates Pushing Lawmakers to Raise Alabama's Legal Tobacco Age to 21
Some doctors are pushing lawmakers to raise Alabama's legal tobacco age from 19 to 21. The bill is sponsored by Representative Chris Pringle. "Teenagers and adolescents are much more likely…
House Approves Teacher Pay Raise
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a 2.5 percent pay raise for teachers and education employees. House members approved the raise on a 100-0 vote Tuesday. The bill now moves to…
AG Marshall Talks to Hospital Staff About Opioid Crisis
The ongoing fight against the opioid crisis in Alabama continues tonight. Now, Attorney General Steve Marshall is taking the fight to the front lines to see the problem first hand. The opioid…
Prattville Man Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking of a Minor Charges
On Thursday, February 8, Michael Graham Lowe, 25, of Prattville, was found guilty by a federal jury of sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. Previously, a federal…
