Crenshaw and Butler Counties Elect New Sheriffs
It's been a whirlwind of emotion for Terry Mears and Danny Bond. Terry Mears beat out opponent Rome Odom in Tuesday's election to win the Crenshaw County Sheriff seat. “I'm grounded.…
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Campaign 2018: Election Results
Alabama News Network is covering Campaign 2018: The Alabama Vote and all of the important state and local races in Central, West and South Alabama. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS The races being…
More damage from Hurricane Michael: Timberland
From the Alabama Forestry Commission: Timber Damage from Hurricane Michael "In the wake of Hurricane Michael, many Alabama landowners are finding that their forests have been…
Hurricane Michael Forces Some Alabama Schools to Close
Hurricane Michael has prompted some schools in our area to cancel classes for Wednesday in advance of the storm. Michael is expected to have the greatest impact in southeast Alabama on Wednesday before heading northeast into Georgia. These are the…
Covington County Preparing For The Threat of Hurricane Michael
It has been a busy week for the the Covington County Emergency Management Agency, as the arrival of Hurricane Michael looms. County officials are getting ready should the bad weather…
Southeast Alabama Put Under Tropical Storm Watch
Part of the Alabama News Network viewing area is under a Tropical Storm Watch until further notice. This is in advance of the expected landfall of Hurricane Michael on the Florida panhandle in the middle part of the week. The…
Michael continues to weaken and move away from us!
Hurricane Michael continues to weaken with max sustained winds now down to 90 mph near the center. Tropical storm force winds (39 mph+) will be possible mainly over our southeastern counties (Pike & Bullock). Michael will move rapidly northeastward this…
Work Force Professionals Receive Active Shooter Situation Training
What to do if an active shooter comes into your work place. That's what the Georgiana Police Department wanted to teach work force professionals through an active shooter training course Wednesday. The Alabama…
New "Start TV" Channel Launches Monday on Alabama News Network
Alabama News Network will be home to a new TV channel starting Monday, Oct. 1. The new "Start TV" will air on WBMM, Channel 22.2, which can also be found on some cable TV systems. Start TV bills itself as…
Alabama Loses T-100 Project
Alabama was pitching Tuskegee for the T-100 production facility, using the Tuskegee Airmen tie-in. “We want the legacy of the Airman to not just to be a museum, something you look back at 75 years ago…” explained Joe Turnham, Director…
The Butler County Fair Beauty Pageant
Some new queens were crowned today at the third annual Miss Butler County Fair pageant. Alabama News Network’s Jalea Brooks helped judge the pageant, which is a fundraiser for the Greenville Kiwanis Club.
Andalusia Police Working Overtime to Solve Recent Shooting Cases
Four shootings in the recent month have Andalusia Police working overtime. APD continues to search for suspects. The shootings happened on August 6th on Snead Street; August 11th on Oak Street; August…
Andalusia Police Searching for Answers after Four Recent Shootings
From the South Alabama Newsroom -- The Andalusia Police Department is seeking the public's help in solving a recent string of four shootings. Investigators are continuing to speak with witnesses, victims and possible suspects. The shootings happened on Aug. 6…
Latest from Alabama Coast as Gordon Approaches
Here is the latest as Tropical Storm Gordon approaches the Gulf Coast, with landfall expected along or near the Mississippi coast late tonight: Water was already over part of the main road on Dauphin Island south of Mobile this afternoon,…
18-Year-Old Man Charged with Three Counts of Attempted Murder in Andalusia
From the South Alabama Newsroom -- Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson has announced that 18-year-old Santonio Davis of Moss Point, Mississippi, is being held on three counts of attempted murder. Hudson says Davis is also charged with three counts of…
Preliminary Hearing for Butler County Teen Charged in the Murder of Ex-Girlfriend Ends with Case Going to a Grand Jury
A preliminary hearing for a Butler County teen charged in the murder of his ex-girlfriend was held Wednesday. 18-year-old Harrison Cole English was arrested in June. During the hearing, the judge only…
Annual "World's Largest Peanut Boil" Returns to Crenshaw County
Its time to get a little nutty. The 48th annual World’s Largest Peanut Boil began Wednesday in Crenshaw County, just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Crenshaw County Shrine Club President Andy Compton…
Greenville's Edge 8 Movie Theatre, Closes Down Suddenly
Greenville's only movie theatre, The Edge 8, showed it's last movie on the big screen Sunday night, before suddenly closing its doors. Those that drove by Monday expecting to see showtimes posted,…
Possible Father & Son Drowning in Alabama Gulf Waters
AP-AL-Missing Swimmers Body found after father, son disappear off Alabama coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The body of a 17-year-old boy has been found after he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Alabama with his father. News…
Montgomery Lawyer Confirmed to Federal District Court
A Montgomery lawyer has been confirmed as a district judge for the state's central district, which is based in Montgomery. President Trump nominated Emily Marks of Montgomery in September. She has practiced law in Montgomery since 1988 and specialized in…
New Butler County Memorial Pays Tribute to 19 WWI Soldiers
A memorial unveiled Thursday in Butler County pays pays tribute to a group of men who died from that area fighting for the country. The memorial, which hangs on the Greenville Area Chamber…
Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Underway Through Sunday
Alabama's 13th annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school items is now underway through midnight, Sunday, July 22. Shoppers can purchase many items without paying the 4% state sales tax. In addition, many cities and counties are also dropping their local…
Covington County Elects New Sheriff
With no Democratic challenger in the upcoming November election, Covington County will have a new sheriff. Blake Turman received more votes than three-term Sheriff Dennis Meeks during Tuesday’s election. When asked…
Campaign 2018: Alabama Runoff Results
Alabama News Network has your complete results of Campaign 2018, The Alabama Runoffs. Click here to see the latest results. Some of the notable statewide races are the Republican runoffs for lieutenant governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner. In addition,…
4th of July Events Across Central, West and South Alabama
There will be plenty to do this 4th of July across the Alabama News Network viewing area. Here is a list of some of the events scheduled to celebrate America's independence: Alexander City Celebrate Freedom July…
