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Political Activist Group Calls for Resignation of Selma Police Chief
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 City Leaders React to the Passing of Police Chief Danny Billingsley
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…
Lawmaker Who Made Accusation Against Gov. Kay Ivey Loses Job Offer
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…
Two killed in wreck
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…
Breaking: Wetumpka Police Chief Dies
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.
District 2 House Candidate Rich Hobson Giving Away AR-15 Rifle
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…
Local Businesses Affected By Imported Steel Tariff
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…
Former Hayneville Police Chief Speaks Out About His Firing
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.…
Gov. Kay Ivey Fires Back Against Accusation Regarding Her Sexuality
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…
Fallen Officers of the Montgomery Police Department Remembered
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…
Union Springs Man Pronounced Dead Following Crash into Tree
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…
Medical Association Suggests "Further Conversation" About Statue
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 Ivey Issues Directives to Executive Agencies for Implementation of SAFE Council Recommendations
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…
Destination Fun: Montgomery to Orlando
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 Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to 24 Team Members in the Montgomery Area
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…
Man Serving Murder Sentence Charged with Fatally Stabbing Fellow Inmate
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…
Burkette Wins District 26 Senate Seat
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…
Downtown Eatery Set to Close It's Doors in Selma
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…
Being Aware of Sex Offenders As Summer Break Approaches
Crimes against children can happen in any neighborhood. That's why authorities warn parents to stay vigilant through out the summer months. "These are things that people really need to know," says…
Update: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in last night's homicide on Creative Street. Police say they've charged 22-year-old Damien Phifer of Wetumpka with murder. He is being held on a $150,000…
Scott Dawson Calls Out Gov. Ivey for "Betraying Alabama Values"; Ivey Responds
On Tuesday, Scott Dawson called out the Ivey administration for what he called "betraying Alabama values". He says her administration gave almost $1 million taxpayer dollars to Free2Be, which…
Governor Kay Ivey Supports Nomination of President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Monday May 14, Governor Kay Ivey joined the governors of Guam, Kansas, Mississippi, Maine, South Carolina and West Virginia, in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The letter, which was sent to Berit…
Cadence Bank, State Bank Financial Corp. Expected to Finalize Deal for Merger
Cadence Bank and State Bank Financial Corp. are announcing a merger. Reports say that Cadence Bank's corporate headquarters will move from Birmingham, to Atlanta following the merger. The combined company will have about 100 branches serving Texas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,…
Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Plead Guilty in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Case
During the past few weeks, three more health care providers have pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill” prosecution arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. That medical practice was known…
