UPDATE: Interstate 85 NB Reopens After Crash That Blocked Traffic for 14 Hours
An 18-wheeler crash on Interstate 85 NB near Shorter had traffic backed up for miles from the crash scene back to near Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery.
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New Event Center Coming Soon to Eastern Boulevard
One new business that is setting up shop on Eastern Boulevard is a new event center. The venue will be available for all types of events from weddings to birthdays, tea parties and even holiday events. The event space is called A.L.O.E (Another Level of Excellence) and it is projected to begin holding events in the coming months.
Jason Cable Chosen as Alabama State University Athletic Director
After a nationwide search, Alabama State University has announced a new athletic director, just in time for the start of football season. For more ASU Hornets news, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Alabama Pediatrics Group Wants Face Mask Requirement at Schools
The Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it strongly recommends that the state's school superintendents require face masks and other safety measures this upcoming school year.
ADPH: Virtually All of Alabama at "Very High Risk" of COVID-19
The latest update of the Alabama Department of Public Health's COVID-19 risk indicator map shows that 59 of Alabama's 67 counties are now considered at "very high risk."
Montgomery Police Department Shares Concerns With Providing Security to Nighttime Establishments
The Montgomery Police Department is having issues with providing security to local nighttime establishments. The city's Interim Police Chief shared the concerns with the city leaders at Tuesday night's council meeting. Councilman Pruitt proposed a moratorium that was voted down 7 to 1 with Councilman Lyons abstaining.Â
ADPH: Hepatitis A Case Reported at Montgomery Applebee's Restaurant
The Alabama Department of Public Health says it is investigating a case of hepatitis A involving a food handler at a Montgomery Applebee's restaurant.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Winderton Drive Fatal Shooting
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in this week's fatal shooting on Winderton Drive.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Teenager's Murder
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a teenager's murder from earlier this month.
Ed Grimes Has Been Sworn Into Office In the Montgomery City Council
The Montgomery City Council met Tuesday with all 9 seats filled for the first time since January of this year. Ed Grimes was officially sworn into office filling the seat left empty following the death of the late Richard Bollinger.Â
Man Killed in Winderton Drive Shooting, Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred on Tuesday, July 20 around 4 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 500 block of Upton Road. At the scene they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene.Â
Strategic Plan to Be Presented for Downtown Millbrook
A five-year strategic plan will be presented for downtown Millbrook on Wednesday. It was designed by Downtown Strategies, which is part of a national community development company.
UPDATE: CrimeStoppers Offers Reward to Solve Montgomery Man's Shooting Death in Sylacauga
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward to help catch the person who killed a Montgomery man in Sylacauga.
Alabama News Network Adds Two New TV Channels
Alabama News Network has added two new channels to our over-the-air lineup.
Former State Senator Rusty Glover Running for State Auditor in 2022
Former State Senator Rusty Glover on Tuesday announced his Republican candidacy for Alabama State Auditor in the 2022 election cycle.
Ed Grimes to Become New Montgomery City Council Member after Donnie Mims Drops Out of Runoff
Ed Grimes will become a Montgomery City Council member, representing District 1, after his opponent dropped out of next month's scheduled runoff.
Juvenile Female Injured in Shooting on Wares Ferry Road
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in the 5900 block of…
3 Year Old Shot and Killed In Montgomery, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
A three year old child was killed by gunfire in Montgomery on Saturday evening.
Can COVID-19 Recovery Money Be Used for Alabama Prisons?
State officials are asking the federal government whether COVID-19 recovery money can be used to fix Alabama's prison problems.
Honoring the Legacy of Late Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin
The King Hill Community Center has been renamed to the Hilton L. Tracy Larkin Community Center.
Child Dies of Gunshot Wound in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that led to the death of a child.
ADPH Launches TikTok Contest to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching a TikTok contest to encourage people to get a COVID-19 vaccine before the start of the school year.
Medicaid Expansion Activists Plead Not Guilty to Graffiti Charges Near Alabama Capitol
Community activists have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges over spray-painted messages near the Alabama Capitol urging the state to expand Medicaid.
Deatsville Woman Faces Burglary and Theft Charges
Millbrook police say a Deatsville woman faces several charges related to a break-in at a home.
Prattville Woman Charged with Stealing Catalytic Converters from Vehicles
Millbrook police say a Prattville woman faces several counts of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles.
