The Alabama Dept. of Transportation says hurricane evacuation routes in Alabama are expected to continue experiencing heavy traffic throughout the weekend as Floridians flee the approach of Hurricane Irma. Alabama evacuation routes are carrying traffic northbound and westbound from Florida…
The Salvation Army in Selma and Dothan will be supporting shelters through food service for Florida residents leaving their homes in front of Irma. The Salvation Army has announced that its locations in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi are working to…
Alabama now has new tools to help fight the opioid epidemic. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, at a news conference Friday in Montgomery, said first responders throughout the state will have access to 600 kits of the lifesaving…
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has chosen Sen. Quinton T. Ross of Montgomery as the new ASU president, pending a background check review and contract negotiations. Ross was one of the four finalists, which also included Tony Atwater,…
The official website for the country music duo "Montgomery Gentry" says Troy Gentry, half of the duo, has died in a New Jersey helicopter crash. The Federal Aviation Administration says the helicopter crashed into a wooded area Friday afternoon near…
Troy University has canceled classes at all Alabama campuses on Monday and Tuesday because of the approach of Hurricane Irma. Below is a statement from Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins: To the TROY Community: Recent forecasts indicate that severe…
Montgomery Police Department charged Jacobi Johnson, 19, in connection to a July 15 assault that occurred in the 3100 block of Sheldon Lane. Johnson was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. MPD placed him in the Montgomery…
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma man driving an antique car was killed when his car crashed in Autauga County. Investigators say John Percy Daves, 74, was killed when the 1931 Ford Model A he was driving left the road…
Cities sometimes end up owning real estate when property owners fail to pay property taxes.    A Montgomery city  map of those properties makes it look looks…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A county-wide effort is underway in Marengo County to raise supplies to take to hurricane victims in Texas. Community leaders are spear-heading…
The Selma City School Board has selected its new superintendent. Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa will be district's new leader if she accepts the offer. She was chosen over four other finalist including interim superintendent Arthur Capers, Dr. Dee Ray…
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals has overruled a judge who refused to give a minor permission for an abortion despite finding that she was mature enough to make the decision. Judges ruled in favor of the girl and granted…
Many folks avoiding Hurricane Irma are making their way to the River Region; some having trouble finding accommodations. Tarina Mann works at Montgomery's Comfort Inn and says that phones have…
For Avalon Dudinsky, the taste of success already sits in her hands. The Troy University student is a business owner of "Stan's Stuff" an all purpose seasoning that's already in…
Troy University and city officials have announced new parking and traffic plans for Troy's 2017 football season. The Troy Police Department has announced the following traffic plans: One hour prior to game time, George Wallace Drive will be closed…
Credit monitoring company Equifax says a breach exposed social security numbers and other data from about 143 million Americans. The Atlanta-based company said Thursday that "criminals" exploited a U.S. website application to access files between mid-May and July of this…
Alabama State University is opening the doors to its Acadome to help house Hurricane Irma evacuees. ASU says it's working with the American Red Cross and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to offer shelter to the storm's evacuees. The Red Cross…
Airline seats out of Florida before Hurricane Irma are running out. A JetBlue spokesman said Thursday that the airline sold out flights leaving Florida through next Wednesday. JetBlue had capped fares on those flights at $99 to $159 each way.…
If you're hungry for a burger then downtown Montgomery is the place for you to be Thursday night. Â The MGM Burger Bash is returning. Meteorologist Elissia Wilson will be live on Alabama News Network at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 with…
A former Alabama legislator has pleaded guilty to taking bribes from a lawyer and a coal company executive to oppose adding Birmingham area neighborhoods to an EPA Superfund site. Former Rep. Oliver Robinson of Birmingham on Thursday pleaded guilty to…
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her decision to seek election as Governor in 2018. The Governor said in a statement, “Four months ago, I was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. There hasn’t been a more humbling moment in…
A driver moves through flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore…
What exactly should the next superintendent bring to the table for bullock county schools? "Someone who is excited to be here, who wants to be part of the community, who is willing to work with our government officials, our business…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of first responders in Selma has gone above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to save lives and make a difference in the community. The Selma Fire Department helped raise…
There's a new head of aviation programs for the Alabama Community College System. The new position is responsible for the oversight of the system's aviation technology programs across the state. Michael McDaniel will take on the new title and plans…
