Elmore Co. Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the inmate accused of escaping from the Coosa County Jail has been seen in the Titus community of Elmore County. Franklin says 27-year-old Shane Anthony Vernon stole a…
Alabama News Network has launched its fourth annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit The Salvation Army in Montgomery. From now through Dec. 15, you can help us make a child's Christmas brighter here in our area. Last year's event…
One of the nation's largest domed stadiums has been reduced to rubble in downtown Atlanta. The Georgia Dome was imploded with nearly 5,000 pounds of explosives this morning. Alabama and Auburn football fans will remember many historic games inside the…
The Macon County Sheriff needs your help after the bodies of two missing men were found. The bodies of Edward Reeves and Kendrick Stokes were found Friday night. Sheriff Andre Brunson…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from September’s previous record-tying rate of 3.8%, and well below October 2016’s rate of 6.1%. “We had great news last month, when we…
The Shoppes at EastChase will provide an incentive for shoppers to shop locally on Black Friday with the $3,000 Gift Card Giveaway, which will run throughout the day during specified times from 9 AM – 4 PM near H&M. With registration starting at 9 AM,…
The search for Auburn University’s next athletics director is set to begin immediately with assistance from a six-person advisory committee. “We’re excited to see the high caliber of leaders interested in the position,” said Auburn President Steven Leath. “Jay Jacobs…
Hundreds packed Kru Bar in Montgomery to support U.S. Senate candidate Doug Jones. "Doug Jones is the candidate that can bring people to the middle and the candidate that can find common ground to actually get things done in Washington,…
The Greenville Police Department is making bold moves to connect with the people they serve. Chief of Police Justin Lovvorn has launched Coffee with a Cop. The program - held…
WASHINGTON (AP) - A White House aide says President Donald Trump isn't campaigning for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore due to "discomfort" with allegations that the former judge initiated sexual contact with teenage girls decades ago. National Republicans are face…
Auburn's news release says Matthew Rogers is a senior majoring in software engineering, and that he plans to pursue a doctorate in cyber security. Quoting the news release: “This is a great honor for Matthew and Auburn University,” said…
Macon County authorities have found the bodies of two men who have been reported missing. Authorities confirm the identities of the bodies found as Atlanta-based rapper Edward Reeves and his cousin Kendrick Stokes. "No type of witnesses and what I…
Incumbent Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was asked about Roy Moore this week. She said although she has no reason to doubt the women who say he mistreated them sexually, she will vote for Moore. The girls were in their teens--one…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A dog in Dallas County is on the road to recovery after being shot in the head with a bow and arrow. County workers spotted…
Troy city council members have presented the first draft of their Sunday alcohol sales ordinance. Last month 73 percent of Troy residents voted in favor of Sunday alcohol sales. But what exactly does it entail for businesses? "We have numerous…
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced today there will be no prosecutions over instances of possible crossover voting the recent primary special election. Here's the press release from the Secretary of State's office: November 17, 2017 - MONTGOMERY…
Infant deaths are on the rise in Alabama, that's according to 2016 data from the Alabama Department of Public Health. Health officials say alabama's infant mortality rate is the highest it's been…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Thursday evening shooting death of Justin Adams, 21, who was killed when a verbal dispute led to violence. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1200 block of Forest…
The wife of Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore says her husband will not step down in the face of sexual assault allegations. Kayla Moore spoke out in defense of her husband on Friday. She says they have been married for…
Alabama's unemployment rate has dropped to a record low 3.6 percent. The governor's office says the rate announced Friday is down from the September rate of 3.8 percent, and it's the lowest ever recorded in Alabama. Last month's rate is…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Shrinking revenue has Boy Scouts in Selma and Dallas County working to raise money to make sure the scouting program continues in the area. The first annual Boy Scouts Shrimp Boil is Saturday at Charlie's…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) says that Draper Prison will be closed in the near future. ADOC assures that all Draper employees will be reassigned, and none will lose his or her job. They also assured that all employees…
Airlines are bumping fewer passengers off oversold planes after taking to heart the public anger over a man being violently dragged from his seat earlier this year. The U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday that airlines bumped 2,745 passengers between…
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan made the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate election: “On Wednesday evening, the Alabama Republican Party Steering Committee, comprised of 21 members, met to discuss the events and circumstances regarding the December 12 U.S.…
With President Donald Trump standing on the sidelines, Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore and his allies in Alabama are bracing for an extended conflict - not with Democrats, but with their own…
