Wilcox Co. Residents Blame County Commission for Water Woes
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Water outages and other issues are starting to spring up in Wilcox County -- and it has residents upset.
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Car Chase Ends With Robbery Suspect Slamming Into Pole
The driver of a car slams into a utility pole and flees in Troy.
Montgomery Police Have Busy Tuesday Night
It's been a busy night for Police. A body was found, a person was shot and the RSA building was evacuated after a threat was called in.
Future Of Morgan Library Uncertain
Montgomery's main public library was supposed to get a new home inside the One Dexter Plaza building downtown, as part of the city's Questplex project. Now that Questplex is dead, what's happening with the aging library building and can book lovers expect to see improvements any time soon?
Butler Co. Teachers Hit The Books
In Butler County, school is not just for students. Teachers are learning new ways to engage kids for the upcoming school year.
What's Right With Your Community: Working To Save Horses
Marna says they couldn't do what they do without all the support from the community. Right now they have 5 horses that can be adopted, including Friendly and Whoopie.
Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Metabolism
New research shows sleep deprivation can have a significant impact on metabolism.
Premature Babies Born in Neo-Natal Hospitals Have High Survival Rate
Premature babies born in high volume neo-natal hospitals have a 30% higher chance of survival.
Excessive Belly Fat Could Lead to COPD
People with excessive belly fat are at increased risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
Montgomery Has Second Fastest Shrinking Population
Montgomery is one of the fastest shrinking cities, population-wise, with people moving out to live north of city limits.
Gambling Machines Littered In Butler County
CBS 8 and ABC Montgomery are Taking Action Against Crime tonight. Authorities in Butler County are on the search for people who are littering -- but it's what they're littering that may surprise you.
Major Renovations Coming To Downtown Wetumpka
Downtown Wetumpka is on the verge of new development.
Marengo Co. Voters Get Set to Head Back to the Polls to Choose a Sheriff
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Primary runoff elections are about a week away -- and voters in Marengo County get set to head back to the polls to chose the man they want to be sheriff for the next for years.
10 Die in Holiday Weekend Wrecks in Alabama
Alabama state troopers investigated 10 traffic fatalities during the long Fourth of July weekend.
Ala. Sheriff Investigates Shooting of Pet Horse
Authorities in northern Alabama are investigating a family's report that someone shot its pet miniature horse.
Ala. Man Suffers Fatal Cut Fleeing Fight with Wife
Police say a Birmingham man cut his arm and bled to death while trying to flee after his wife called police to report a domestic fight.
Police Arrest Suspect in Slaying of Prichard Woman
Police in southwest Alabama have arrested a suspect in the slaying of a woman found dead inside a home in Prichard.
Alabama News Network is Providing Family Entertainment This Summer
Alabama News Network is also providing family entertainment this summer. We're teaming up with Cumulus Radio to bring you Movie Mondays throughoutThe Month of July. Tonight's film will be the hit "Frozen." Picnics and coolers are welcome but please no…
The Demand for Blood is High but the Supply is Low
According to the Red Cross, although about 38 percent of people can donate blood, less than 10 percent do.
Good News at the Pump this Week
Despite reports that gas prices could be rising, they are continuing to drop in the river region.
Chip Beeker Faces Incumbent Terry Dunn for Public Service Commission
Dunn says he has a record of trying to protect consumers. He unsuccessfully sought formal hearings on the rates charged by state utilities including Alabama Power.
A Single Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of a Marion Man
74-year-old Robert Ford was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
A Calera Man Dies in a Single-Vehicle Accident
30-year-old Justin McDowell was killed when his vehicle left the road and overturned.
The Town of Pike Road is Expanding.
The Montgomery County Commission approved the expansion of the town's volunteer fire department board from three to five members.
Talks of Revitalization May be Turning into Action for Wetumpka
Work is finally beginning on the project.
