Service Dogs Alabama 2019 Graduation
13 dogs are ready to make a difference in the lives of their owners and others around them. Service Dogs Alabama is excited to welcome their 2019 graduating class. The ceremony was held…
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Heritage Baptist Church Hosts Back to School Bash for Vaughn Road Elementary
One local church group spent Sunday afternoon, gearing up students for the school year. Heritage Baptist Church hosted a back to school bash Sunday for Vaughn Road Elementary School. The group gave away over 500 backpacks full of school supplies. …
Man Charged with Murder in Autauga County Domestic Violence Dispute
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged with killing a woman this afternoon. Deputies say James Warren Thomas, 54, is being held on a $150,000 bond for domestic violence-related murder. This afternoon, deputies responded to the…
Schools Faces Challenges Teaching English as 2nd Language
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Properly educating students who are learning English as a second language is proving to be a significant challenge for Montgomery County schools. Students who don't speak English as their primary language make up nearly one-quarter of…
Alabama Daycares get Licensed Under New State Requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 150 previously unlicensed daycares in Alabama have gotten licensed by the state in order to continue receiving childcare subsidies. A 2018 state law required centers to get licensed by Aug. 1 to continue receiving…
Hundreds in Cash Stolen From Moe's Original Bar B Que In Cloverdale
Around 2:50 a.m. Sunday morning, hundreds in cash was stolen from Moe’s Original Bar B Que in Cloverdale. Owner Hill Lubin said security footage shows a masked individual smashing through the window of a glass door with a brick. The…
Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in the shooting death of a man last night. Police say they've charged 22-year-old Markel Thomas of Montgomery with murder in the killing of 40-year-old Derrick Blount. Police say they found Blount dead…
Disaster Drill at Prattville Jr. High Gives Real World Training
On Friday, first responders and school staff turned Prattville Junior High School into a training ground to help prepare for a day they hope never comes. The school conducts some type of mass casualty…
Millbrook Man Accused of Using Stolen Identity to Purchase Vehicles From Long-Lewis Ford
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man who allegedly purchased two vehicles from Long-Lewis Ford using another man’s identity. According to Prattville police, investigators received information from Long Lewis Ford, stating that two vehicles had been…
Students Receive Free Backpacks, Haircuts at Back To School Events
Many schools across Central and South Alabama begin next week. Several fun events were held Saturday, as one final celebration before students, like Jakoby Hines, hit the books. "I hope to get…
New Interstate Signage Unveiled in Memory of Tow Truck Driver Who Was Killed in March 2016
New signage in memory of Alabama tow truck driver Gene Schofield's memory was revealed Friday night in Greenville. More than 200 people were at the event. The sign will be placed at mile…
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Montgomery
Alabama News Network was on the scene at the Montgomery Regional Airport as a Delta Air Lines flight from Houston to Atlanta had to make an emergency landing earlier this afternoon. Emergency…
What Day Does School Start? See the List
Students at most school systems in our area will be going back to class in the next few days. Several systems start the year on Monday, Aug. 5. Students in Pike Road Schools don't have to be back until Wednesday,…
Prison System Graduates New Class of Correctional Officers
The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a new category of corrections officer as the state tries to address a prison staffing shortage. Sixty-one basic correctional officers will graduate Friday from the Alabama Corrections Academy in Selma. The prison system…
Forum Held for House District 74 Candidates
Three candidates vying for the House District 74 seat participated in a campaign forum at Dalraida United Methodist Church on Thursday. The event was sponsored by ARSEA/APEAL, a statewide organization representing state, county…
"Christmas in July" Event Helps Women and Children in Need
It may have been hot outside. But inside of the Nellie Burge Community Center there was only the warmth of Christmas cheer with "Christmas in July." "The whole idea behind this is that…
Traffic Reporter Jerry Howell Celebrates 20 Years With Alabama News Network
Our very own traffic reporter Jerry Howell is celebrating a big milestone with Alabama News Network. Jerry has been our “eyes in the sky” for 20 years now, joining the Alabama…
Montgomery Woman Upset After TruGreen Glitch Wipes Out Her Account
Only 62 cents is left in Cynthia Innman's savings account. Her checking account has a zero balance. "Had I not tried to use my debit card. I would not have known that this could've…
Memorial Service Held for K9 Jake
A memorial service honoring the life of a prison search dog who died earlier this month was held Tuesday. Jake, an Alabama Department of Correction's K9, became ill after detecting a narcotic during a…
Crews Working to Remove Submerged Vehicle
Crews are working to remove a vehicle submerged in water. Authorities responded to the 200 block Eugene Street in reference to a vehicle in the water. So far no injuries have…
New Members Added to Elmore County's Community Emergency Response Team
Gina Pellegrino is one of 29 people who are now part of Elmore County's Community Emergency Response Team. She signed-up following January's tornado that ripped through Wetumpka. "I couldn't guide my people properly…
Marine Patrol Critical to Public Safety on Alabama's Waterways
Instead of climbing into a police cruiser everyday, Thomas Kennington climbs into a boat to patrol some of Alabama’s beautiful waterways. For many, State Trooper means officer on the roadways but the…
Montgomery Police Investigate Homicide
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Kenneth Sanders, 55, of Montgomery late last night. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 200 block of Conley Circle at about 10:45 p.m. That's where…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In On Second Congressional District Seat
Alabama News Network's political analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his thoughts on the 2020 race for the state's 2nd Congressional District, now that current Congresswoman Martha announced she is not seeking reelection.…
2019 is Turning Into a Deadly Year for Alabama Officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against Alabama law enforcement officers. Al.com reports that three Alabama police officers were killed in the first half of this year. According to the National Law…
