Judson College in Marion Ends Academic Programs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today is the last day of summer school for students at Judson College in Marion. And with it -- the end of academic programs at the college -- as…
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer
Funeral arrangements have now been announced for Selma police officer Marquis Moorer, who was shot and killed while on duty Tuesday.
Oklahoma and Texas To Become Members of the SEC in 2025
The University of Oklahoma and the University of Texas will become the newest members of the Southeastern Conference in 2025. The SEC announced Friday morning that both universities' Boards of Regents officially accepted the invitations during their respective meetings. On…
Preliminary Hearing Set for Man Accused of Killing Selma Police Officer
The man accused of killing a Selma police officer and injuring a woman had his first appearance in court. 18-year-old Javonte Stubbs appeared before Judge…
SEC invites Oklahoma and Texas to join league -- in 2025
Southeastern Conference university presidents voted to invite Texas and Oklahoma to join the league and create a 16-team powerhouse on the field and at the bank. The latest step in a move that has potential to help reshape college sports…
President Biden orders tough new vaccination rules for federal government
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Biden administration has announced…
Suspected Selma Cop Killer Caught and Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A suspect has been arrested -- in the case of a Selma Police officer who was shot and killed yesterday morning. One day after Selma…
Suspect in Killing of Selma Police Officer in Custody
The suspect in the killing of Selma police officer Marquis Moorer is in custody in Chilton County, Alabama News Network has confirmed.
Selma Police Officer Killed, Woman Injured in "Ambush Shooting"
A Selma police officer was killed and a woman injured in what Dallas Co. District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling an ambush shooting.
Marion Teen Gets $250,000 Dollars in Scholarships for College
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County teen -- racks up a quarter of a million dollars in scholarship money -- to pay for college in the fall. Seventeen year old Daniel Winfield…
Selma Police Investigate City's 14th Murder of 2021
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating city's 14th murder of the year. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to an accident on the 1300 block of Lauderdale Street Saturday morning. And…
National Weather Service to Add "Damage Threat" Categories to Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
Starting August 2, the National Weather Service says it will add a "damage threat" category to severe thunderstorm warnings.
One Man Dead, Another Man Charged with Murder in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One man is dead -- and another man is behind bars -- after a shooting in Orrville. Fifty-one year old Byron Anderson of Orrville -- is charged with murder.…
Camden Murder Suspects Arrested in Montgomery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Traffic cameras in Montgomery -- help authorities in Camden put two wanted murder suspects behind bars. District Attorney Michael Jackson say 19 year old Cedric Tolar, Jr. -- and…
Alabama News Network Adds Two New TV Channels
Alabama News Network has added two new channels to our over-the-air lineup.
Job Fair Brings Employment Opportunities to Uniontown
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- CHOICE Resource Center is hosting a job fair Friday in Uniontown. The job fair will be held from 9 am to 2 pm in the Uniontown City Hall parking lot -- next to the Dollar…
Selma Non-Profit Awarded Hefty Grant by the White House
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma non-profit working to rid the community of drugs -- is recognized -- and gets a hefty grant from the White House. Drug Free Communities of Dallas…
Selma Man Behind Bars Charged with Killing His Roommate
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is found dead at his home in Selma Friday morning. Now his roommate is charged with his murder. Capt. Natasha Fowlkes says 25 year old Corey…
Thomasville Mother Seeks Justice in Teen Son's Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mother of a 17 year old who was shot at a Marengo County nightclub and died last week -- is out to get justice for her…
Effort to Light Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge Continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A project to light the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge -- continues to move closer to becoming a reality. The effort was slowed by the COVID-19…
Six People Shot in Dallas Co. Over Fourth of July Holiday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Six people were shot in the Selma-Dallas County area -- over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Selma Police say 42 year old Thaddeus Leshore of…
About One-Third of Alabama Counties at Great Risk for Virus
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Statistics show that about one-third of Alabama's counties are at very high risk for COVID-19 as vaccination rates continue to lag. Overall caseloads and hospitalizations remain far below levels when the pandemic was at worst early…
Alabama Waterways Promote Tourism in Selma and Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Fourth of July is one of the holidays -- a lot of people in Selma like to spend taking advantage of one the area's biggest…
Disabled Vet Killed, Man Hurt in Camden Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A murder investigation is underway in Camden after a disabled veteran is killed -- and her husband is hurt -- in a shooting. Camden Assistant Police Chief Keldric Powell…
Selma Police Charge Man with Murder in June Shooting
The Selma Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting death of 26-year-old Tyquan Fikes of Selma. Michael Laval Jackson, Jr., 20, of Selma is charged with Murder in Fikes' death.
