Alabama News Network Adds Live Skycam at Lake Martin
Alabama News Network has added yet another new Live camera to our Alfa…
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Selma City School Officials Prepare for New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Believe it or not -- it's only a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. And school officials in Selma are working hard…
Governor, Perry County & Uniontown Offer Reward in Unsolved Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Perry County are hoping a $7000 dollar reward will help solve the unsolved 2016 murder of a Uniontown man. It's been nearly three years since 40 year old…
Operation Southern Shield Is Underway to Crack Down on Speeders
Alabama is joining four other states for Operation Southern Shield. It's an effort to crack down on speeders on interstates and major highways. State troopers and local law enforcement agencies say they'll be working…
Alabama Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up
Summer vacation is winding down which means most schools begin in a few weeks. During the July 19th-21st weekend, shoppers can take advantage of sales without paying the state's 4% sales tax. "This…
Alabama State Parks to Celebrate State's Bicentennial with Free Admission
Friday is the 200th day of the year. That's the perfect reason for Alabama State Parks to celebrate the state's bicentennial. On that day, Alabama’s state parks will offer free admission, free parking and a 20% discount on overnight accommodations…
15-Year-Old Girl in Critical Condition After Tuscaloosa Shooting; 2 Arrested
The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl in critical condition. According to police, the shooting took place in the 2100 block of University Blvd around 2:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The teen was transported…
Update: Barry Makes Landfall and Weakens Back to Tropical Storm
Barry has made landfall in Louisiana and has weakened to a tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center says the storm arrived on land this afternoon near Intracoastal City. The center is warning of dangerous storm surge, heavy rains and strong winds.…
Barry Becomes Category 1 Hurricane
The U.S. National Hurricane Center says in its 10 a.m. CDT advisory this morning that Barry has reached maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, with higher gusts. That makes the storm a weak Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane-force winds were measured…
EMA Officials in West Alabama Monitor Tropical Storm Barry
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County EMA Director Toya Stiles says there's a chance the county could see heavy rains, flooding and tornadoes associated with Tropical Storm Barry. Stiles says her office will continue tracking the storm into the…
Barry Expected to Bring Rain to Central Alabama, Possible Storms
Barry is expected to bring several inches of rain to the Alabama News Network viewing area over the next several days. The Weather Authority team of meteorologists is monitoring the storm around the clock. There is a slight chance of…
Selma Man Gets Life Sentence in 2016 Murder of Lowndesboro Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is sentenced to life in prison for the 2016 murder of a Lowndesboro man. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Vadarius…
Selma City Council Passes 'No Confidence' Vote Against Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council has passed a vote of 'no confidence' against Mayor Darrio Melton. Four of the eight council members present at Tuesday night's meeting voted in…
Fundraising Effort Underway to Restore Historic Jewish Temple in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts are underway to raise money to restore a historic Jewish synagogue in Selma. The congregation at Temple Mishkan Israel is working to raise $800,000 dollars…
Proposed Resolution to Ban Coal Ash in Perry County Fails
There are some upset people in Perry County. Tuesday night, the county commission voted to continue dumping coal ash at Arrowhead Landfill. County Commissioner Ben Eaton proposed a resolution to ban coal ash from being dumped at Arrowhead Landfill in…
Health Concerns Re-ignite Coal Ash Debate in Perry County
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Lingering concerns over the disposal of coal ash at a Perry County landfill has re-ignited the debate about the health risk coal ash poses to residents. Arrowhead Landfill in Uniontown has disposed of millions of…
Battle Over City Selma City Treasurer Continues
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma city treasurer Renita Wade was back in a Dallas County courtroom Monday morning -- fighting for her job. Selma mayor Darrio Melton and the city council are…
Police: 'Road Rage' Shooting Kills Woman on Alabama Highway
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Investigators say an Alabama woman was shot to death and two people in the vehicle with her were wounded in what appears to be a road rage incident on an interstate highway. The shootings happened Friday…
Wilcox County Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash
A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Wilcox County man. According to ALEA Highway Patrol Sgt. Michael Simmons, Corey Dwayne Williams, 41, of Camden was killed when the 2014 Hyundai Elantra he was driving left the roadway…
List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama
Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America's Independence. Whether you'll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department: Alexander City…
Local Airports Get FAA Grants for Improvements
Several local airports are getting grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to make improvements. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) says that overall, 19 Alabama airports will be getting more than $9.7 million. "This $9.7 million in funding awarded by…
Dallas County Man Has Bond Set at $1 Million on Drug, Gun Charges
A Dallas County man faces a bond of $1 million on various drug and gun charges. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells Alabama News Network that Vincent Eric Dillow had…
Selma City Council Names Interim Police Chief
The city of Selma is one step closer to having a new police chief. Tuesday, city council members named former Selma Police Chief, Robert Green Interim Chief while they begin…
Selma City Council to Start Search for New Police Chief and Fire Chief
Spencer Collier announced his retirement as Selma's Police Chief earlier this month and Tony Stephens resigned as Selma's Fire Chief in April. Monday, city council members shared their plan on moving…
Selma City Council Prepares to Start Searching for New Police Chief
The Selma City Council has started its search for a new police chief, following the announcement last week that Chief Spencer Collier would retire on July 30. Collier is currently on medical…
