Sanders-Fortier Eyes Senate District 23 Seat
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney Malika Sanders-Fortier is running for the seat in the state senate that her father, Senator Hank Sanders, has held for more than three…
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Local Moviegoers React to 'Black Panther'
The movie "Black Panther" is shattering box office records. Marvel's first film directed by an African-American brought in more than $200 million over the weekend. "Black Panther" is the fifth biggest…
Local Market Hopeful For This Year's Peach Crop
Spring-like temperatures seem to be a good news for this year's peach crop. Winter is a very important time for peach trees as they need a certain amount of dormant time or…
Gubernatorial Candidate Walt Maddox Unveils Lottery Plan
Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox has unveiled a plan for a statewide lottery that he says will improve education. In a written statement, he says his proposed Alabama Education Lottery would provide $300 million in school funding without raising taxes.…
Rich Hobson Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge
Today, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that he has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which confirms a candidate's commitment to vote against any and all new taxes once elected. Hobson is running for Alabama’s District 2 seat in…
What's in Store for Cloverdale?
The Cloverdale neighborhood is a sought after part of Montgomery, but recently some people have noticed a handful of businesses moving from one part of town. Over the past year, popular restaurants Tomatinos…
Alabama Exported $21.7B in Autos, Other Goods During 2017
A state agency says Alabama exported a record $21.7 billion in automobiles, chemicals and other goods last year. The Tuscaloosa News reports the combined value of Alabama goods and services shipped abroad in 2017 increased more than 6 percent over…
Lawmakers Seek Changes to Juvenile Justice System
Alabama lawmakers this session could consider an overhaul of the state's juvenile justice system. Despite a reform effort nearly a decade ago, advocates contend Alabama continues to lock up too many kids in detention facilities for low-level offenses. The legislation,…
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Speaks at Wetumpka Black History Program
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray was at the center of the Civil Rights Movement and years later he continues to educate others. "If you don't understand the history and don't understand…
MPS to explain School closings.
Montgomery Public School officials have scheduled four meetings with parents this coming week to explain their decision to close several schools. Here's their announcement with the dates, places and times of the meetings: Montgomery Public Schools have scheduled a series of…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Warns of Civil Citation Scam
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning of a fake civil citation scam. It appears to come from the circuit clerk's office and it can easily fool people into thinking they are…
Selma Police Beef Up Neighborhood Patrols
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are beefing up neighborhood patrols after a rash of burglaries and car break-ins in Selma. Anthony Austin of Selma says his home on…
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…
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…
