Lightning Blamed for Montgomery House Fire
Montgomery fire investigators tell Alabama News Network they believe lightning is to blame for a house fire in Montgomery. The fire happened late last night at a home in the 600 block of Ponce…
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Autauga County EMA Working to Repair Two Weather Sirens
For many people, weather sirens are a call to take shelter. But with severe weather in the forecast for Thursday, 2 Autauga County weather sirens in the Marbury area will not be working due…
Troy University Procedures In Place to Keep Students Safe During Severe Weather
No students living on Troy University’s campus were injured during this past weekend’s tornado. Officials give credit to procedures in place to keep students safe. “We send out any time we got under a…
Alabama House Committee Approves Abortion Bill
Three women dressed like characters in the cable TV show Handmaid's Tale stand outside the Statehouse to confront members of a House committee that approved a bill that could ban…
Churches Prepare for Severe Weather on Palm Sunday
Churches across the area are making preparations for the severe weather threat on Sunday. Alabama News Network and emergency agencies have been urging churches to have a NOAA weather radio and a plan to…
Holocaust Survivors at AUM
Max Herzel and Riva Hirsch both have chilling stories of what happened to them as children. They tell their stories at schools around the country because they want people to know the truth about…
Bible Mystery in Downtown Montgomery
Montgomery City workers are refurbishing the little triangle shaped park at the foot of Dexter Avenue. It's a reminder of the Bible in the park Mystery. The workers removed a display case holding…
Lawmakers Seek Limits on Payday Loan Industry
Payday lending customers would have longer to repay their loans under a proposal supporters hope will win approval after years of stalled reform efforts. Advocacy groups on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the measure…
MPD Arrests 14-year-old Shot Near Lee High School
Montgomery Police have charged a third teen involved in a shooting near Lee High School, and now say the shooting stemmed from an attempted armed robbery. Police say a 14-year-old that was critically wounded,…
Owners of Historic First Presbyterian Church in Montgomery Consider Demolition
Some people are fighting to keep a historic Montgomery landmark in tact, while others are making it clear about why it's time for a change for the old First Presbyterian Church building in downtown…
Concerned Parent Speaks About Shooting that Happened Near Lee High School
A 15-year-old is charged in a shooting that left another teen injured on Mallory Street near Lee High School. The shooting happened Thursday morning. The victim in the shooting is in critical condition. Even though…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Conducts Gun Safety Training
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is conducting basic gun training courses throughout the year -- to help promote gun safety. The course teaches participants how to safely handle --…
Butler County House Fire Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Boy
A tragic situation in Butler County after a 6-year-old boy lost his life in a house fire Tuesday night. School officials and neighbors are heartbroken. “To see the staff and the principal broke up…
Higher Education Day in Alabama
About 1000 students representing all 14 of Alabama's public universities were in the capital city to remind lawmakers that higher education is critical to the states economy. "higher education, people with their college degrees…
Auburn Men's Basketball Team Off to the Final 4
Auburn's basketball team is off to the Twin Cities for the Final Four and fans are pretty excited about it. The team arrived in the Capital City Wednesday afternoon. Fans greeted them with signs and their…
Capitol Heights Middle School Gets Improvements Thanks to Leadership Montgomery
The non-profit group Leadership Montgomery has helped Capitol Heights Middle School with a much-needed facelift. Group members have completely refurbished the teachers workroom. Fresh paint replaced peeling paint on walls and wood floors were…
Macon County Sheriff Talks about Arresting "Mama June" on Drug Charges
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson was Live on Alabama News Network to discuss the arrest of "Mama June" Shannon and her friend Eugene Doak. The two were arrested on drug charges at a gas…
Clean Up Underway in Titus After EF-2 Tornado
The clean up effort is in full swing in the Elmore County town of Titus. A lot of heavy equipment, chainsaws, and trailers full of debris could be found in the hardest hit areas.…
Tuskegee University Celebrates First Female President, Dr. Lily McNair
Tuskegee university is celebrating the inauguration of its first female president. University officials are calling the historic moment a new era. "I think it means a lot because I think people around the country…
Titus Resident Describes Surviving Possible Tornado
The possible tornado that hit the Titus community of Elmore County last night brought one resident to the place where she knew she could find comfort -- her faith. Arcuqlia Pearson says she prayed…
Possible Tornado Hits Elmore County, Leaving Heavy Damage Behind
A possible tornado left several homes heavily damaged in the Titus community of Elmore County. The storm hit last night, but it took a while to assess the overall extent of the damage. This…
First Sunday Services Held Since Lee County Tornado
Seven days after the tornadoes caused destruction in Lee County, people entered church doors to give thanks for their blessings. "There has been an outpouring of love, and community feeling that's really lifted everybody…
Incoming Rain Brings Sense of Urgency for Tornado Cleanup Volunteers
Hundreds of volunteers are lending a much needed helping hand in Lee County, as victims from Sunday's tornado are still looking for anything they can salvage. "Seeing all the volunteers and the people picking…
Tour of Homes Preparations Underway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Preparation is underway for the 2019 Tour of Homes in Wilcox County. The Wilcox Historical Society is hosting the tour as part of the Alabama Bicentennial Celebration. Organizers say…
President Trump Becomes "Comforter In Chief" in Lee County Tornado Tour
President Trump took time to remember the 23 people who died in Sunday's EF-4 tornado, which hit the Lee County community of Beauregard. He toured the hardest-hit areas with First Lady Melania Trump. The…
