From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Selma today pledging her support in the local effort to fight crime and gun violence. At a press conference with Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson, Sewell said communities need…
It's expected to be another Easter of big spending. For the second year in a year in a row, experts say shoppers will spend a record amount of money this Easter weekend. According to the Alabama Retail Association, local businesses…
A pathologist hired by attorneys for the family of an unarmed man killed by Sacramento police says an independent autopsy shows Stephon Clark was shot seven times from behind and took up to 10 minutes to die. Dr. Bennet Omalu…
Rep. Ritchie Whorton won the House of Representatives' annual "Shroud Award" for the session's deadest bill Thursday for his proposal to turn on headlights from sunset to sunrise - a half hour earlier than current law. When Whorton introduced the…
Auburn University has officially sworn-in its new president. Reports say that Steven Leath was formally announced as the university's 19th president Thursday. He was hired in March 2017 and succeeds Jay Gogue, who held the post since July 2007 before…
It's a friendly competition hanging out and shooting hoops. But this game is cops versus kids. And it's about a lot more than just a game. "We just wanted to bridge…
An ex-Tennessee teacher who fled with a 15-year-old student last year and set off a 39-day nationwide manhunt has asked to change his plea in federal court. A document filed by his lawyer Thursday in federal court in Nashville says…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The suspect in a Pine Hill murder investigation is behind bars tonight. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 25 year old Rogericas Denish turned himself in to…
Many legislators were ready to end the session Wednesday. They wanted to get back to their districts to campaign for re-election in the June primaries, the general election in November, or…
A hearing involving Dr. Ed Richardson and the Alabama Education Association ends with no decisions, Thursday. The AEA sued Richardson over the proposed sale of a Montgomery middle school to the town…
Montgomery - Following the adjournment of the 2018 regular legislative session on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) released the following statement: “In terms of efficiency, cooperation, and significant legislation passed, the 2018 regular session should be…
U.S. airlines started the year showing a slight improvement in keeping flights on time. The Transportation Department said Thursday that 79.6 percent of flights in January arrived within 14 minutes of schedule, compared with 76 percent in the same month…
A divided Alabama Legislature has voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The House of Representatives on Thursday gave final approval to the bill, voting 52-22 to accept Senate changes. Lawmakers were splintered over whether…
This morning, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement about the Senate’s action:  “I am proud to have put forward an Education Trust Fund Budget which represents the…
Alabama lawmakers moved to end the legislative session without a final vote on a bill to collect data on race and traffic stops. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday the bill would not get a vote on what will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Pine Hill leaves one man dead and another man wanted by authorities for murder. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 29 year old Carlos Smith died after being shot several times Monday afternoon.…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The bill, sponsored by Senator Clay Scofield…
How will Milton McGregor be remembered? "He was a beautiful man, beautiful. He showed loved to everyone," says Mary Mullins. For some, he leaves behind a legacy in Alabama, that not…
Alabama lawmakers could end the legislative session with debate to collect data about race and traffic stops, but it is uncertain if the measure has the votes to pass. The House of Representatives could vote Wednesday on the bill that…
Alabama News Network responded to the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting in North Montgomery, near the Montgomery Zoo. The shooting took place near the intersection of Kiwanis and Civitan streets. Police…
Alabama's first openly gay legislator bid farewell to the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening. Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat from Birmingham, will not seek re-election after serving 12 years. Todd said on the…
A divided Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a proposal to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. Senators delayed a vote for a second time Wednesday after the bill hit opposition. A group of Republicans and…
Alabama lawmakers are heading into what could be the last day of the 2018 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said lawmakers will end the session Wednesday "if we get the work done." Senators are expected to debate…
It was a big night in downtown Montgomery for the tenth annual Max Capital City Classic Tuesday night. And it was a big Auburn and Alabama rivalry as usual. Fans packed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of officers within the Selma Police Department are calling for the chief of police to resign. A letter asking for Chief Spencer…
