A divided Alabama Legislature has voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The House of Representatives on Thursday gave final approval to the bill, voting 52-22 to accept Senate changes. Lawmakers were splintered over whether…
This morning, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement about the Senate’s action: “I am proud to have put forward an Education Trust Fund Budget which represents the…
Alabama lawmakers moved to end the legislative session without a final vote on a bill to collect data on race and traffic stops. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said Thursday the bill would not get a vote on what will be…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A shooting in Pine Hill leaves one man dead and another man wanted by authorities for murder. Police Chief Nikisha Gailes says 29 year old Carlos Smith died after being shot several times Monday afternoon.…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB149, the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Act, authorizing the creation of a broadband accessibility grant program to be administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. The bill, sponsored by Senator Clay Scofield…
How will Milton McGregor be remembered? "He was a beautiful man, beautiful. He showed loved to everyone," says Mary Mullins. For some, he leaves behind a legacy in Alabama, that not…
Alabama lawmakers could end the legislative session with debate to collect data about race and traffic stops, but it is uncertain if the measure has the votes to pass. The House of Representatives could vote Wednesday on the bill that…
Alabama News Network responded to the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting in North Montgomery, near the Montgomery Zoo. The shooting took place near the intersection of Kiwanis and Civitan streets. Police…
Alabama's first openly gay legislator bid farewell to the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening. Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat from Birmingham, will not seek re-election after serving 12 years. Todd said on the…
A divided Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a proposal to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. Senators delayed a vote for a second time Wednesday after the bill hit opposition. A group of Republicans and…
Alabama lawmakers are heading into what could be the last day of the 2018 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said lawmakers will end the session Wednesday "if we get the work done." Senators are expected to debate…
It was a big night in downtown Montgomery for the tenth annual Max Capital City Classic Tuesday night. And it was a big Auburn and Alabama rivalry as usual. Fans packed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of officers within the Selma Police Department are calling for the chief of police to resign. A letter asking for Chief Spencer…
The return of baseball to downtown Montgomery brings a big boost to local businesses. The Max Capital City Classic between Auburn and Alabama is a kickoff game before Biscuit baseball gets underway…
A lawsuit by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) challenging the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road has not yet been given a final ruling from…
A minister known as a community activist has been charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting in Alabama. The Dothan Eagle reports the Reverend Kenneth Glasgow was jailed Monday in the slaying of 23-year old Breunia Jennings on…
The Equal Justice Initiative has announced that several music stars will be coming to Montgomery to perform as part of the celebration of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice…
Law enforcement officials announce charges against Germaine Moore for possession and manufacture of child pornography. Moore is facing 11 counts total The charges include nine counts of producing still images and two…
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Tavaris Marlow is the band director at Georgia Washington Middle School, and believes band has several…
The fire at Brantley Recycling Center has been a costly one. The town's fire chief tells Alabama News Network the fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage. Three buildings are a total loss. As we showed you Sunday, the…
Time is quickly running out, before the pending sale of the Georgia Washington Middle school to Pike Road Expires. A lawsuit calling to stop the sale of the school is scheduled to go before the courts later this week…
The prosecutor who led the corruption case against former House Speaker Mike Hubbard has endorsed Alice Martin in the race for attorney general. Van Davis, who was the acting attorney general in the prominent case, endorsed Martin on Monday. Davis,…
Milton McGregor was the force behind the gaming casino that brought hundreds of jobs to Macon County. Victoryland had many legal battles in recent years having to close over the legality of the…
The FBI is seeking information on the identity of a man responsible for four robberies and one attempted robbery of various PNC banks throughout Alabama, beginning on January 5, 2018, through March 16, 2018. PNC Bank has increased the reward…
Last month we took your concerns about the upkeep of Blount Cultural Park, the home of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, to city officials. Now we're talking to the Parks and Recreation Department about what they've done to address your complaints. "One…
