Today, Governor Kay Ivey appointed Circuit Judge Brad Mendheim to fill a vacancy on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Glenn Murdock. “In appointing someone to serve on the Alabama Supreme Court, it is imperative…
Gov. Kay Ivey's office says the state's jobless rate was 3.5 percent in December. That's the same as November, when the state matched its all-time low for unemployment. Ivey's office says the December rate means nearly 2.1 million people were…
The Troy Police Department arrested Patrick Bernard Fuller Jr, 22 of Troy, January 15, 2018. Fuller turned himself into the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia for the charge of first degree robbery. The Troy Police Department obtained a warrant…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
We've compiled a collage of snow day pictures viewers have sent in. These picture are from viewers across the viewing area.
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…
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, 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
