Bands from Across the State Compete at ASU's Battle of the Bands
Hours of hard work is paying off for these students. "We just had district competition and then we went straight into this for practice so we've made sure that…
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Road Closings in Elmore County Starting Monday
The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has been advised that CSX will begin working on various rail crossings in Elmore County, beginning Monday, March 6, 2017. Each road listed below will be closed at the rail crossing anywhere from…
Rev. Jesse Jackson on Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Reverend Jesse Jackson stopped by the Alabama News Network studios Friday for a one-on-one interview.  He's in town for the Bridge Crossing Jubilee.  He says it's an event that is…
Renascence Halfway House Turns 10 years old
It was a night to gather together to celebrate a decade of helping local incarcerated men get back on their feet. "These gentlemen come to us on parole or probation. Many of…
Bridge Crossing Jubilee Shifts into High Gear in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Jubilee shifted into high gear with a full slate of activities on tap Friday. The first full day of activities included an education summit…
Veteran In Tallapoosa Gets New Kitchen After Contractor Leaves His Old One Wrecked
U.S. Marine corp veteran Ricky Wyckoff, hired a contractor to remodel his kitchen before he was admitted to the VA clinic for several months. He expected to come home to a…
Governor Bentley Announces Major Plans for Alabama's Bicentennial
Major plans are in the works for the Capitol City as the state prepares for its bicentennial commemoration. Governor Robert Bentley announced plans to construct a bicentennial park. The park will face…
Three Individuals Arrested for 1st Degree Theft of Property
District Attorney Tom Anderson, Twelfth Judicial Circuit, announces indictment and arrest of three individuals, Marjorie Beasley of Troy, Al., Karen White of Honoraville, Al and Jeanette Holliday of Honroaville, Al. for 1st Degree Theft of Property. All three are charged …
Alabama Drive-In Theater Cancels Beauty and the Beast Showing
An Alabama drive-in theater won't show a new re-telling of the classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" because one of its characters is portrayed as homosexual. A Facebook post for the Henagar Drive-In Theatre says its operators are "first…
Pentagon: More Than 30 Airstrikes in Yemen Since Thursday
A Pentagon spokesman says the U.S. has conducted more than 30 airstrikes this week in Yemen aimed at an al-Qaida affiliate seen as intent on attacking the U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters Friday that U.S. warplanes over the…
Supreme Court: Suit Against Mobile Shipbuilder Can Continue
The Alabama Supreme Court says workers who claim they were injured by a tool at Austal USA in Mobile can go ahead with their lawsuit against the shipbuilder. The justices on Friday refused to make a lower court dismiss a…
One of Zelda's Sanatoriums Still Stands
One of the sanatoriums where  Zelda Fitzgerald was treated still stands in Maryland, though it is empty of patients and somewhat decrepit. An editor for The History Channel, Luke J. Spenser, wrote about what's left of the building for the…
Georgia Man Charged in Fiery Crash that Killed 4 in Alabama
A Georgia man has been charged in a fiery crash that killed four people in Alabama last summer. Alabama State Troopers said in a statement Thursday that 26-year-old Markees Spires of Columbus faces four manslaughter charges. Authorities say Spires' pickup…
Recy Taylor Story of Rape, Racial Justice Told in Documentary
Rape and racial justice intersect in a documentary about a young mom and wife in Abbeville, Alabama in 1944 who spoke out against her attackers. On March 4 from 1 to 3 p.m., The Recy Taylor Story Documentary Screening &…
Arrest Made in Threats of Jewish Community Centers
An arrest has been made in connection with threats made to at least eight Jewish community centers nationwide and the Anti-Defamation League's headquarters in New York City. Federal authorities in New York said Friday that Juan Thompson has been arrested.…
Mercedes Recalls 354,000 Vehicles
Mercedes is recalling about 354,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because a starter part can overheat and cause a fire. The recall covers certain C-Class, E-Class and CLA cars and GLA and GLC SUVs, all from 2015 through 2017.…
Mass Meeting Kicks Off Silver Jubilee
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 25th annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee officially kicks off Thursday night with a mass meeting at the historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, the site of the first mass…
Carson Sworn in as HUD Secretary
Ben Carson has been sworn in as the next secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The retired neurosurgeon and Republican presidential candidate was confirmed by the Senate earlier Thursday. Vice President Mike Pence says he is confident…
Estranged Wife: Biden son wasted money on drugs, prostitutes
The estranged wife of former Vice President Joe Biden's son claims her ex has squandered their money on drugs, alcohol and prostitutes. In a court filing last week, Kathleen Buhle Biden asked a Washington, D.C., judge to order Hunter Biden…
Fire Destroys Home in Troy
Cassandra Flowers and her family are picking up the pieces of what's left after their home on South Knox Street in Troy was destroyed by a fire Thursday morning. "We just…
Uber Announces Support for Alabama Ridesharing Legislation
Today, Uber announced support for Representative David Faulkner’s legislation (HB 283) to create a unified framework for ridesharing in Alabama, as 39 states across the country have done. There are more than 400 municipalities in Alabama, and the current patchwork…
Davis Elementary Honors Dr. Seuss On Read Across America Day
Faculty and staff at Davis Elementary in Montgomery dressed up as some of Dr. Seuss' most beloved story book characters. Not only to honor the late children's book author, but to…
10th Anniversary of the Deadly Enterprise, Alabama Tornado
March 1, 2007, a day we will never forget. Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the deadly Enterprise, Alabama tornado. Reporter Andrew James has more on the story.
House Passes Bill Allowing Warrantless Arrests at Schools
Alabama representatives have voted to allow police to arrest a person trespassing on school grounds without a warrant. The state House of Representatives passed the bill Thursday. The measure applies to any kind of educational institution. Proponents say it would…
Bill Giving Police Access to Cellphone Location Data Passes
House representatives have passed a bill requiring cellphone companies in the state to hand over location data to law enforcement agencies when asked. The measure says communication providers would need to share a person's location in a situation involving a…
