Volunteers Serve River Region Organizations In Honor of Dr. King
City offices and schools were closed Monday for Martin Luther King, Jr Day. But volunteers used their day off to serve others in the Capital City, in honor of King. HandsOn River…
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Dexter Ave. King Memorial Baptist Church Celebrates Dr. King
Hundreds packed the sanctuary at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist church, celebrating what would have been Dr. King's 91st birthday. The event included praise music, dancing, and of course--birthday cake.…
Wetumpka Residents Reflect on Tornado Anniversary
Sunday officially marked the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses, and churches in Wetumpka. On Sunday, the community held a praise service to remember that day, and to reflect on the progress made in the rebuilding…
EJI Legacy Pavilion Opens in Montgomery
The nation's first memorial to lynching victims is expanding in Montgomery. The Equal Justice Initiative on Saturday opened a new welcome center and exhibition space that will add to the existing lynching…
UPDATE: MPD Captures Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder, Kidnapping in Dothan
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has captured Marcus Roberson. ORIGINAL: The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force is searching for the location of Marcus Roberson who is wanted in connection with an attempted murder and kidnapping investigation that began…
REBUILDING WETUMPKA: Sunday Marks One Year Anniversary of EF-2 Tornado
This weekend marks the one year anniversary since an EF-2 tornado damaged homes, businesses and churches in Wetumpka. Today, you can still reminders of that January 2019 day. "It was very very…
1 Dead After Fatal Crash in Lee County
 A two-vehicle has claimed the life of a Salem woman. Brenda Robinson Barfield, 68, was killed when the 2001 Toyota Camry she was driving was struck by a tractor-trailer then left the roadway. The crash occurred at 4:10 p.m. on…
MPD Officer Charged with Domestic Violence and Unlawful Imprisonment
A Montgomery police officer has found himself on the other side of the bars after being charged with  third-degree domestic violence (menacing) and first-degree unlawful imprisonment. According to Montgomery Police Department Capt. Regina Duckett, Neal Flournoy, 31, was into custody…
50-Yard-Line Mass Baptism Prompts Complaint in Alabama Town
REELTOWN, Ala. (AP) - The baptism of high school football players on the 50-yard line in their football stadium has drawn complaints from a group that pushes for separation of church and state. After more than a dozen Reeltown High…
6th Annual MLK Community Celebration: "Because of them, I am"
The 6th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration kicked off Friday morning at Davis Theater in downtown Montgomery. The theater was packed for the 10 a.m. matinee. A second performance was…
Some Booker T. Washington High Student Records may Never be Recovered
Montgomery Public School officials say that recovering student records that were lost in the 2018 BTW fire will be long process. Booker T. Washington Magnet High School was a fixture in Montgomery…
Cat in the Hat Now Playing At Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Calling all Dr. Suess fans, Â a fun twist on the classic, The Cat in the Hat is now playing at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Whether you grew up reciting the rhyming…
Prattville Planning Commission To Hold Public Meeting and Discuss New Housing Development
The Prattville Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday to discuss rezoning for a single family home development. The main focus will be to hear from the developer as well as…
Huntingdon College Partnering with Non-Profit Looking to End Hunger by 2030
Huntingdon College will partner with the non-profit organization Rise Against Hunger and their Feeding the Dream initiative for the College's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Monday, January 20, in the James W. Wilson Gymnasium on the College's…
MPS School Board Approves Charter School Application
The process continues for LIFE Academy, a possible new charter school in Montgomery. The Montgomery County School Board approved the charter school's application at its Tuesday night school board meeting. "Oh my goodness, I…
Local Senator Pushing Repeal of State's Grocery Tax
A local lawmaker is pushing to repeal the state's four percent grocery tax. Money from the tax is used to fund the state's education. But if the repeal passes, that could mean more money in…
Hymnal Found in Home Destroyed by Fire; GoFundMe Page Set to Help Family
After a fire which destroyed a home and left a family devastated on Saturday, comes a sign of hope. Alabama News Network was on the scene of a house fire in Montgomery County which started around 3 pm on Saturday.…
Nearly Two Dozen Trees Down in Autauga County
Crews in Autauga County are cleaning up what's left of about 20 trees that fell during the severe storms that hit this afternoon. At Deer Run Drive and Pine Ridge Road, a tree…
House in Waugh Struck by Lightning; Large Tree Down Causing Dozens of Power Outages
A separate Alabama News Network crew spent the day in Montgomery, but following the storm and strong winds, the Waugh/Mt. Meigs Voluntary Fire Department had a busy day dealing with a…
Lightning Blamed for House Fire in Montgomery County
Alabama News Network was on the scene of a house fire in Montgomery County this afternoon. The sheriff's office says lightning from the severe storms is what likely caused it. The fire…
Storm Threat a Reminder of Wetumpka Tornado Last January
The severe weather threat we are facing brings back painful memories for many people in Wetumpka. It was January 19, 2019 that an EF-2 tornado hit near downtown with winds of up…
Fire Damages Vacant House in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters spent part of the morning battling a house fire on Thrasher Street. Montgomery Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Captain Jason Cupps said it happened just before 7 A.M. in the…
Macon County Residents Prepare for Potential Severe Weather
We are getting ready for potentially severe storms this weekend. Tornadoes are possible, which means now is the time to prepare- especially for residents living in mobile homes. You have probably heard…
Severe Weather Storm Shelter Locations
ELMORE COUNTY: Open when GREEN Shoal Creek Baptist Church Elmore County Courthouse - Downtown Tallassee City Hall First Presbyterian Church Redland Baptist Church Tallassee Police Department Deatsville Volunteer Fire Department Town of Elmore Fire Station 2 Town of Elmore -…
Montgomery May Have Another Charter School Soon
Thursday evening the Montgomery County School Board held a public hearing, to consider the proposal for Life Academy Charter School. Board members, citizens, and City Councillor Audrew Graham heard overwhelming support the…
