Dog Shot in the Face with a Bow & Arrow in Dallas Co.
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…
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Troy City Council Drafts Sunday Alcohol Ordinance
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…
Secretary of State: No Prosecution for Crossover Voting in Alabama
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…
Alabama's Infant Mortality Rate On the Rise, Highest Since 2008
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…
MPD Launches Homicide Investigation
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…
Roy Moore's Wife Defends Husband
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 Continues to Drop
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…
Boy Scouts Host First Annual Shrimp Boil in Selma
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…
Draper Prison to Close in the Near Future
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 Bump Fewer Passengers Off Oversold Flights
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 GOP Chairman Releases Statement on Senate Candidate Roy Moore
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.…
Alabama Republicans Bracing for Conflict with Republicans in Washington
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…
Prattville PD: 1 Pedestrian Killed, 1 Seriously Injured After Crash
Prattville Police say two pedestrians were hit Wednesday night on McQueen Smith Road near WalMart. The accident happened just before 7 Wednesday night. Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson tells Alabama News Network a woman died at the scene and a…
MPS School Board Brainstorms ways to Cut Costs
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Wednesday night to brainstorm ways to cut the budget. The board needs to cut about 5 million dollars from the current budget. They came up with ideas such as consolidating schools, MPS office…
UPDATE: Perry Co. Man Reported Missing Found Safe
UPDATE: 8:00 p.m. The search has been called off for a Perry County man who was reported missing. Sheriff Billy Jones says 39-year-old Jerome Jackson has been accounted for. Jones says…
Roy Moore Released Letter He Wrote to Sean Hannity
Senate Candidate Roy Moore released a letter he sent to talk show host, Sean Hannity. Dear Sean: I am suffering the same treatment other Republicans have had to endure. A month prior to the general election for U.S. Senate…
Roy Moore's Attorney Discredits Molestation Allegations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An attorney for Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore is trying to discredit molestation allegations by a woman who says the Republican assaulted her when she was 16. Attorney Phillip L. Jauregui said during a news conference…
Ron Sams Named Montgomery's Director Of Public Safety
A little more than a week after Montgomery Public Safety Director Chris Murphy announced his retirement, his successor has been named. City officials welcomed a new addition to the staff…
Washington Post Didn't Offer Roy Moore Accuser Any Money
The Washington Post didn't offer money to women in exchange for accusing Republican U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore of abusing them, despite a series of widely-shared articles on social media. The stories are based on posts from a Twitter user…
Alabama GOP Gets Increasing Heat About Moore
Washington Republicans are tightening pressure on Alabama's GOP to keep a defiant Roy Moore from being elected to the Senate next month. Many are voicing hope that President Donald Trump could use his clout to resolve a problem that Republicans…
Local Girl Raising Awareness of Diabetes with 'Heart of Gold' Foundation
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. A local 12-year-old is doing her part to combat the illness. Tuesday night, a group gathered on the Capitol steps in Montgomery for a candlelight…
Senate Candidate Roy Moore Speaks Out During Campaign Appearance
Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore says there is a "spiritual battle" going on in American politics as he faces mounting pressure from national Republicans to drop out of the race. Speaking Tuesday night at a Baptist church revival in southwest…
Alabama now #1 in Playoff Rankings; Auburn #6
Alabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time. Wisconsin was fifth and Auburn was up to sixth in…
Rash of Fires Spark Arson Investigation in Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A rash of house fires in Uniontown has residents worried about their property and their safety. Fire Chief John Williams says three houses have been set…
Family Of Missing Atlanta-Based Rapper, Searching For Answers
More than a week has gone by since Aieda Harris has heard from her son, 29-year old Edward Reeves. Harris says her son is originally from Montgomery but now lives in…
