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…
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’…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Hayneville Police Chief was fired by the town council after nearly 14 years on the job. Now, the former chief is threatening a federal lawsuit against the council members who voted for his termination.…
Governor Kay Ivey is speaking out against an accusation that she is a lesbian. She sat down with TV stations today to strongly rebuke the claim. The charge came in a Twitter post…
Wednesday's somber ceremony is what some call healing for the families of fallen officers in Montgomery over the years. When I do the roll call of the officers names that gets pretty difficult especially when you get down to the…
A single-vehicle crash at 6:55 a.m. today, May 16, has claimed the life of a Union Springs man. Quintavius Jerome Jones, 27, was killed when the 2005 Toyota Avalon he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Jones, who…
The Medical Association of Alabama installed the statue of Dr. James Marion Sims on the Capitol grounds in 1938. The Association met today and discussed the statue after protestors gathered to call for it to be taken down. Sims was…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a memorandum to executive branch agencies requesting the immediate implementation of recommendations five through ten contained within the SAFE Council Report released last week. The memorandum was sent to the Alabama Department of Education, Alabama Law…
Alabama News Network is looking at a new, quicker way to get from Montgomery to the fun of Central Florida. Our Jeff Sanders made the trip to see what's fun…
Chick-fil-A® is awarding more than 5,700 Team Members $14.65 million in scholarships. The investment in this year’s program marks a $5.85 million increase since 2017 and is the one of the highest unrestricted per-employee scholarship investments in the industry. Team Members…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday at the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent. Jeveria Odess McCall, 35, was fatally stabbed by an inmate in a housing area at approximately 5…
David Burkette won the District 26 Senate seat tonight... In a landslide victory. This was a special election between Democrat David Burkette and Republican DJ Johnson. Burkette pulled out with 89.6…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts to revitalize downtown have hit a setback in Selma as another downtown business is set to close its doors. Charlie's Place is closing up shop after…
