The Alabama Senate has approved a state general fund budget that gives additional money to the state prison system to try to comply with a court order to overhaul mental health care to inmates. Senators voted 26-2 for the budget…
Voters in Alabama's 26th district will hit the polls next week for the runoff election for state senate. Representative John Knight and Montgomery city councilman David Burkette will face off on February 27th for that currently vacant seat. District 26…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- U.S. Senator Doug Jones is travelling across the state during his first official tour since he was sworn into office. Jones held a round table discussion with Selma community leaders Tuesday morning. The discussion centered…
Authorities continue to search for the suspect in Pike County kidnapping. Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas tells Alabama News Network Timothy Latty, 42, had been staying with Joseph Chancellor, 55, when Latty told Chancellor he needed to go to Birmingham.…
In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, leaders both nationally and locally are trying to find an answer to a growing problem. Some say it's tightening gun laws, while one Alabama lawmaker says arming teachers could…
A federal judge has ruled that an Alabama inmate's veins are in good enough shape that the state can execute him by lethal injection. U.S. District Judge Karon O. Bowdre on Tuesday denied Doyle Lee Hamm's request to block his…
Educators, philanthropists, celebrities, and business owners are pulling together their resources to bring children of color to see the film "Black Panther." Elementary school students in Detroit, middle school students in Atlanta and students living Los Angeles public housing all…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma attorney Malika Sanders-Fortier is running for the seat in the state senate that her father, Senator Hank Sanders, has held for more than three…
The movie "Black Panther" is shattering box office records. Marvel's first film directed by an African-American brought in more than $200 million over the weekend. "Black Panther" is the fifth biggest…
Spring-like temperatures seem to be a good news for this year's peach crop. Winter is a very important time for peach trees as they need a certain amount of dormant time or…
Democratic candidate for governor Walt Maddox has unveiled a plan for a statewide lottery that he says will improve education. In a written statement, he says his proposed Alabama Education Lottery would provide $300 million in school funding without raising taxes.…
Today, the Rich Hobson for Congress Campaign announced that he has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which confirms a candidate's commitment to vote against any and all new taxes once elected. Hobson is running for Alabama’s District 2 seat in…
The Cloverdale neighborhood is a sought after part of Montgomery, but recently some people have noticed a handful of businesses moving from one part of town. Over the past year, popular restaurants Tomatinos…
A state agency says Alabama exported a record $21.7 billion in automobiles, chemicals and other goods last year. The Tuscaloosa News reports the combined value of Alabama goods and services shipped abroad in 2017 increased more than 6 percent over…
Alabama lawmakers this session could consider an overhaul of the state's juvenile justice system. Despite a reform effort nearly a decade ago, advocates contend Alabama continues to lock up too many kids in detention facilities for low-level offenses. The legislation,…
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray was at the center of the Civil Rights Movement and years later he continues to educate others. "If you don't understand the history and don't understand…
Montgomery Public School officials have scheduled four meetings with parents this coming week to explain their decision to close several schools. Here's their announcement with the dates, places and times of the meetings: Montgomery Public Schools have scheduled a series of…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning of a fake civil citation scam. It appears to come from the circuit clerk's office and it can easily fool people into thinking they are…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are beefing up neighborhood patrols after a rash of burglaries and car break-ins in Selma. Anthony Austin of Selma says his home on…
Is Blount Cultural park in Montgomery being well cared for? Some say yes while others say no. Standing water and muddy trails are just a couple of obstacles walkers or…
Alabama News Network is following a disturbing discovery in Eclectic. Police say they received a report of two infant bodies buried in the 10000 block of Georgia Road. Eclectic Police…
The Montgomery County District Court, along with the Montgomery County Circuit Clerk’s Office, will offer an amnesty program for individuals who have outstanding arrest warrants for certain traffic tickets. The program will be offered March 1-2, 20118. To qualify for…
Montgomery Fire officials say a toddler died in a house fire Friday morning. Fire crews were called to the 3000 block of Savage Drive just before 8 a.m. Friday. …
Artists came together Thursday night in Montgomery to make a big "splash" for a local school. It was the sixth annual Art Splash fundraiser for the Montgomery Christian School. Eighteen artists worked…
The J.M. Smucker Co. is withdrawing some shipments of dog food amid reports that it could be tainted with traces of a drug used to euthanize animals. The company says it is pulling back shipments of several varieties of wet…
