Pledging to end Alabama’s crisis in leadership, City of Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox announced today he is running for governor of the State of Alabama. In a video announcement released on his website, Maddox stated that he will rebuild trust…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The art district in downtown Selma continues to grow and develop behind the efforts of the city's thriving art community. The art district has nine galleries all located within walking distance of each other. On…
The Montgomery Police Department has issued a safety advisory following an offense involving an impersonation of a police officer. On Tuesday, October 4, MPD responded to Interstate 65 near Edgemont in reference to a non-police vehicle that had conducted a…
Troy Bank and Trust's growing reputation continues as the bank merges with First National Bank of Brundidge. "Two great managements, two great names, two great banks merging together we think it will be a win-win situation. A win for…
The Pike County Fair begins. Gates open at 6 pm each night. It continues through Saturday. Wednesday night, Troy University students will get in for $6 with their student ID. The annual fair is sponsored by the Troy Shriners Club. Ticket…
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled Alabama can proceed with the execution of a man convicted of killing his estranged wife and father-in-law in 1993. A divided court on Wednesday overturned a stay issued by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court…
The City of Wetumpka will host its annual Color the Town Pink Walk on Thursday, October 5 at Noon at the Wetumpka Civic Center Fountain. Joy Blondheim from the Joy the Life Foundation will be the guest speaker. The walk…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders is doing his part in the fight against cancer. Jeff was selected by the American Cancer Society to be part of their "Real Men Wear Pink" campaign. Throughout the…
The Alabama Democratic Party has opened qualifying today, October 4, for two Special Primary Elections to fill the vacant House District 4 seat in Limestone and Morgan Counties and the vacant Senate District 26 seat in Montgomery County.  The House District…
As the investigation into the Las Vegas mass shooting continues, authorities are releasing more information about the weaponry used by the gunman. Las Vegas authorities have recovered 23 firearms from the Mandalay Bay Hotel and 19 from the Stephen Paddock's…
Troy University officials have concluded an investigation into alleged student conduct violations associated with the campus chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The investigation found no evidence of conduct violations, and the fraternity has been cleared to resume normal activities…
Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. gave his first official speech as the 15th president of Alabama State University during the Fall Convocation at the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome, and set the tone of his administration. His remarks were met with…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hunting season is just around the corner and outdoorsman all over the state are getting ready. Sportsmen in West Alabama say hunting is more than just…
The $252 million budget was passed. There were several things amended before that could happen. The lodging tax increase was approved. Area hotel guests will pay a one percent tax increase. Councilmen we talked to say the mayor's school study…
Crenshaw County Schools announced on its Facebook page Tuesday evening that classes would be canceled a second day on Oct. 4 to give authorities more time to investigate an unspecified…
An Alabama inmate is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to keep his execution on hold. Lawyers for Jeffery Lynn Borden, 56, on Tuesday asked justices to uphold the injunction currently blocking Borden's execution scheduled for Thursday. Borden has challenged the…
Former Vice President Joe Biden urged Alabama voters to elect Democrat Doug Jones in the race to replace Jeff Sessions in the U.S. Senate. Speaking to a cheering crowd of 1,100 in Birmingham, Biden said Tuesday that Jones "will never…
Autauga Creek Craft House owner John Stewart is hopeful that the idea for an entertainment district in downtown Prattville could become a reality. He says it could help not just his business,…
Governor Kay Ivey and the Delta Regional Authority, together with their federal and local-based partners, on Tuesday announced more than $1 million in new DRA investments to strengthen Alabama’s infrastructure, workforce and economy. DRA’s investments will support public and private partnerships and…
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, have arrived in storm-damaged Puerto Rico. The first couple is visiting Tuesday to review the U.S. island's recovery from Hurricane Maria, which blew ashore Sept. 20. They are meeting with local and federal…
On Friday, September 29, Zachariah Omari Snuggs, a 6-year old black male, and Taryiez Jackson, 15-year old black female, were taken from their home in Ozark, Alabama and have not been returned. They were believed to be with Sharon Rodriguez…
Former Vice President Joe Biden is in Alabama to campaign for Democrat Doug Jones in the race to fill Attorney General Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat. Biden is speaking at a Tuesday rally in Birmingham for Jones. It's been two…
Our own "American Idol" star and former Slapout resident Jess Meuse is in Las Vegas. She was supposed to be there at the Route 91 Concert Sunday night when a gunman…
Parking lots at Crenshaw County Schools were empty Tuesday, after authorities came across what they deemed a potentially threatening social media post. The call to cancel classes for the day was out of "an abundance of caution" and "due to…
Troy University football fans are still celebrating after a huge victory over the LSU this weekend. Students at Troy University are walking around campus with a little more Trojan…
