Troy Residents to Vote Tuesday on Sunday Alcohol Sales
Sunday alcohol sales are beginning to be the new norm for many cities. But will it be for Troy? It's great that we're actually getting this opportunity to talk about…
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ESPN's Jemele Hill Suspended 2 Weeks Following Tweet About NFL Protests
ESPN anchor Jemele Hill has been suspended by the network for two weeks for making political statements on social media. Hill, who is African-American, received criticism from the network last month after referring to President Donald Trump as a "white…
Fire Crews Combat Structural Fires at Mobile Street and Grady Street
Montgomery Fire and Rescue respond to the scene of Mobile Street at Grady Street on a second alarm fire. Units were dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, fire crews found two abandoned single story commercial buildings…
Montgomery Man Charged in Son's Stabbing Death
An Alabama man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his 22-year-old son. Reports say that Montgomery police responding to a report of a shooting early Friday morning found Ladarius Snow stabbed and arrested Darius Richardson, 47, at the…
Man Critically Injured, After Shoot-Out At Raceway Gas Station
Sgt. Jarrett Williams with Montgomery Police Dept. reports that on Monday, October 9, 2017 shortly after midnight, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of the Eastern Blvd in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located…
Crews Work to Restore Power and Remove Debris After Hurricane Nate
Throughout Sunday, Alabama Power crews have been making their way through the area to restore power. For Celia Newberry's home this tree is what she is tackling for the day. "Nobody wants to come home to this. Nobody. Most people think…
Preparing for Hurricane Nate
Some parts of the gulf coast are already feeling the effects of Hurricane Nate. For Tim Kingston, a Baldwin County resident evacuating was his best option. "We figured that we're new here and we didn't want to take a chance.…
Selma Trio Arrested for Identity Theft
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three Selma men are arrested after local and federal authorities execute a search warrant at a Selma hotel and uncover an identity theft and counterfeiting ring. Authorities say Demario Benjamin, Christopher Ford and Markus Gloss…
Gov. Ivey gives Warning to all Alabamians ahead of TS Nate
"Alabamians you must prepare and remain vigilant. This is serious business." Governor Kay Ivey took to the airwaves across Alabama Friday afternoon. She says she is in touch with the FEMA administrator and the White House. She placed the National…
ASU Fires Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins, Names Hill-Eley Interim-Head Coach
Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., has announced that Donald Hill-Eley will move into the role of Interim Head Football Coach after Brian Jenkins was relieved of his duties Friday afternoon. “I am extremely impressed with the wealth of…
Death of 92-Year Old Woman Now Considered a Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of a Montgomery woman, Mary Gedel, 92, as a homicide. The victim was found deceased in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street. MPD responded to South Court Monday,…
Bunny Sigler, Who Helped Create 1970s Philly Sound, Dies
 A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died. Walter "Bunny" Sigler was 76. A singer, songwriter and producer who helped create the "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s has died.…
One Dead, One in Police Custody Following Early-Morning Montgomery Stabbing
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early-morning stabbing death of Ladarius Snow, 22. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive after receiving a report that a subject had been…
Goodbye: AOL Discontinuing Pioneering Instant Messenger
AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service. AOL has announced that it is discontinuing its pioneering Instant Messenger chat platform after 20 years of service. An article on AOL's…
New ASU President to Represent University at HBCU Summit at the White House
The White House Initiative on HBCU's Summit provided an opportunity for leaders and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to network with federal agencies and other potential partners on a national level, and Alabama State University's leaders were there.…
Delta Sigma Theta Montgomery Alumnae Chapter to Host Leadership Conference
Future leaders will gather to discuss their role in moving Montgomery forward at the C.L.A.S.S. Leadership Conference for area youth on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the 10th floor of the AUM Library Tower. The event is sponsored by…
Tracking Nate: Storm Heading Out of Our Area
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team of meteorologists is tracking the aftermath of Hurricane Nate as it moves out of our area. Nate made landfall around 12:30 Sunday morning near Biloxi, Mississippi. In our part of Alabama, the storm's…
Gov. Ivey Issues State of Emergency, Asks Residents to Prepare for Tropical Storm Nate
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of the potential impacts for Tropical Storm Nate. According to the National Hurricane Center, Nate is expected to reach the northern Gulf Coast this weekend as a…
Cam Newton Issues Apology via Twitter for "Sexist" Comments to Female Reporter
Cam Newton apologized in a Twitter video post Thursday night for sexist comments made to a female reporter. "After careful thought, I understand that my word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful to women," the Carolina Panthers quarterback said at…
Donald Trump Jr. In Montgomery For Faulkner University's Annual Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University held their Annual Benefit Dinner Thursday night. This year, Donald Trump Jr. took the stage, opening with remarks of a teacher that made a difference in his life. Also praising Faulkner University as an example of higher education…
Candlelight Vigil Shines Light on Domestic Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a Selma non-profit holds a candlelight vigil in support of victims. SABRA Sanctuary hosted the event in front…
The Latest in Alabama's Governor Race
A campaign announcement from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is sparking interest across Alabama as he officially enters the Governor's race. "He's going to be a viable candidate. The question is can…
Andalusia Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
The Andalusia Police Department has arrested James Allen Lee, 52, for sexual abuse of a child under 12 years of age. Lee was taken into custody today. Andalusia Police Department Investigator Gene Jackson says Lee's arrest came after a three…
GOP Rep. Murphy Resigning After Reports of Affair
GOP Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, caught up in tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair, is resigning from Congress. GOP Rep. Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania, caught up in tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair, is resigning from Congress. That's the…
Federal Judge Halts Alabama Execution
A federal judge has halted the execution of an Alabama inmate just hours before he was to be put to death. A federal judge has halted the execution of an Alabama inmate just hours before he was to be put…
