Volunteers Feed Hundreds of Students with Feeding Hands Backpack Program
Volunteers came together Thursday night to make sure no child goes hungry. It's a part of a back pack feeding program where students on free and reduced lunch can…
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Dallas Co. Community Thaws After Deep Freeze
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma and Dallas County area is starting to thaw out from the two-day deep freeze, but authorities say some roads remain in hazardous condition. Temperatures…
Montgomery Mayor Evaluates City's Emergency Response To Inclement Weather
The worst of the winter blast exited the Capitol City Wednesday night. City offices were back open in Montgomery Thursday afternoon, after much of the road conditions in the…
Friday School Closings and Delays
Several school systems have canceled classes Friday due to continued issues with icy roads: - Auburn University Montgomery - Alexander City Schools - Autauga Co. Schools - Bethany Christian Academy - opening at 10 AM - Bullock Co. Schools -…
Historic Mount Vernon Theatre Reopening
Just a few last minute touches and Mount Vernon Theatre will welcome people for its first show in decades. Everything's ready. We're running around today like crazy to get things…
First Pediatric Flu Death in Alabama: Pike Road Girl
An elementary school-aged girl in Alabama has died from the flu. Pike Road Schools Superintendent Charles Ledbetter, who's been in contact with the girl's parents, tells news…
Demo. Ala. Rep. Co-Sponsors Censure of President
U.S. House Democrats have introduced a measure to censure President Donald Trump over language he is said to have used referring to African Countries and Hati. The resolution has…
Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Impassable Advisory Lifted
Montgomery, AL- Effective at 2 pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, conditions have improved and the previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for Montgomery County roads and bridges has been lifted. Because county officials cannot guarantee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded…
Brewton woman dies in single-vehicle crash
 A single-vehicle crash at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, has claimed the life of a Brewton woman. Tressa Mechell Richards, 42, was killed when the 2003 Pontiac Grand AM, in which she was a passenger, lost control driving over a patch of…
Parents of 13 children charged with torture
The parents of 13 malnourished children found in alleged captivity in Southern California have been charged with committing years of torture and abuse and could face up to life in prison. Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced the charges…
Freezing Bama: Snow Day 2018 Pics
We've compiled a collage of snow day pictures viewers have sent in. These picture are from viewers across the viewing area.
Alabama Starting to Thaw Out
Parts of Alabama are reopening following a two-day shutdown prompted by snow and ice, but much of the state remains in weather-related limbo. The governor's office says state offices will resume operations at noon Thursday, and some school systems in…
Impact of Winter Storm Continues to Be Felt in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The winter weather event has caused officials in Selma and Dallas County to close schools, government offices and roads. The aftermath of the winter storm left…
Icy Conditions Improve Slightly, Officials Still Warn Drivers To Stay Off Roadways
Icy, slushy roads left behind from a winter blast had even emergency personnel in Montgomery navigating with extreme caution. Montgomery's Mayor and Police Chief said crews had responded to dozens of…
EMA Officials Working Around the Clock
Montgomery EMA officials have been working around the clock, responding to calls. As we go into the night, officials will still be on alert, providing assistance to people in need.…
Senate Panel Advances Trump Health Secretary Pick
A Senate committee has signed off on President Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, clearing the way for final confirmation of Alex Azar. The Finance Committee voted 15-12 on Wednesday to send Azar's nomination to the full Senate. Although the…
Alabama Student No Longer Enrolled at School After Racist Videos Surface
A former University of Alabama student is apologizing for posting videos using a racial slur. Harley Barber told the New York Post , "I don't know what to do and I feel horrible. I'm wrong and there's just no excuse…
At Least 8 Deaths Blamed on Winter Weather
The number of deaths blamed on harsh winter weather in the South has risen to eight - including an 8-month-old baby in a car that plunged into a canal in suburban New Orleans. Three other deaths in Louisiana are attributed…
Dothan Teen Killed in Auto Wreck
Alabama State Troopers identify the 19 year old woman who died as Cassidy Elizabeth McCallister. The vehicle she was driving collided with a tractor trailer driven by a New York man. He was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries. The…
Weather Closings and Delays
This is the latest list of closings and delays from Alabama News Network. - Adullam House Christian Schools - Closed Thursday - AIDT Offices - Open 11 a.m. Thursday - Alabama State Offices - Reopen at noon Thursday - Alabama…
Report: Alabama has 2nd Highest Gun Death Rate
States with the Five Highest Gun Death Rates Rank  State       Gun Ownership            Gun Death Per 100,000 1         Alaska                       56.4 percent                          23.86 2         Alabama                   49.5 percent                          21.51 3         Louisiana                   49.0 percent                          21.08 4         …
Juvenile Dies from Gunshot in Mulberry Community in Crenshaw County
On Monday, January 15, at approximately 2:56 PM, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a person being shot in the Mulberry Community. Upon arrival, deputies located one male juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim later…
Stay Off Roads!
Please advise people to stay home and off the roads. US 231 from Ozark to Troy is experiencing major issues with ICE on the roadway causing traffic to completely stop. US 84 east of Andalusia we have some stranded tractor…
Roads Icy at Daybreak Wednesday in Montgomery
Alabama Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler was out in our Thunder Truck before daybreak to check on road conditions in Montgomery. He found many icy spots. One of the biggest problems is not being…
BREAKING: Taco Bell on Fire in Montgomery
Alabama News Network is on the scene of a major fire at the Taco Bell restaurant on Zelda Road in Montgomery. The fire apparently began sometime around 4 a.m. We could see the…
