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…
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…
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…
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…
With several hours of snowfall and steadily dropping temperatures, many roads in Central and West Alabama have gone from wet to snow-covered in the overnight…
Big things are ahead for Montgomery's all-male Valiant Cross Academy. The school has teamed up with Troy University to bring 8th and 9th grade Valiant Cross students to the university's Montgomery campus for…
Meteorologist Ben Lang was on the road in the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck to await the start of the snowfall Tuesday. Finally, Tuesday night, snow began falling. It was light at first,…
Alabama News Network was Live at the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Tuesday night to find out how emergency officials were preparing with the winter weather threat. The 911 Command Center is staffed…
Meteorologist Ben Lang has been in the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck tracking snow in West Alabama, which is the first part of our local area to get any snow. Ben saw the…
Near freezing temperatures have several churches and community centers in the River Region opening their doors for those needing to escape the cold. "I would not want to let my pet out there…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County are bracing for a winter weather system expected to bring snow and below freezing temperatures to the area. The…
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would require police agencies to collect data on race and traffic stops. Senators on Tuesday approved the legislation on a 27-0 vote. It moves to the Alabama House. The bill's sponsor, state…
Alabama State Troopers are saying accidents, fatalities, and injuries on the road are up and they believe it's because of a shortage of troopers. "There's not an area I don't think in the…
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that would do away with marriage licenses and the requirement for people to go through a wedding ceremony. The bill comes as a few Alabama probate judges refuse to issue marriage licenses to…
Troy University officials will officially break ground a new student recreation center at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19 on the grounds of Sartain Hall on the Troy Campus. Site preparation has begun at Troy University for the construction of a new student recreation…
The Alabama Department of Transportation is continuing to warn Alabamians to expect icy roadways and bridges beginning Tuesday and lasting until temperatures return to above freezing. Hazardous driving conditions should be expected in any part of Alabama where snow or precipitation is followed…
