Fair Food: A Timeless Tradition
It's day three of the Alabama National Fair and while some people are there to ride the rides or play the games, it seems that everyone is there to eat the delicious fair food. Fair food is quite a tradition…
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Montgomery Biscuits Host First-Ever Ballpark Candy Walk
Sunday afternoon, hundreds of trick-or-treaters came out to Riverwalk Stadium. It was for the first annual Ballpark Candy Walk. The free event was hosted by the Montgomery Biscuits and featured food, games, face painting, hay rides, and more. Our very…
Competitions at the Alabama National Fair
Rain may have cut into fair attendance Saturday,but there were indoor activities to enjoy. Women were staying dry indoors, showing off their skills in variety of creative competitions in cooking and quilting. The cooks were preparing what they hope will…
The Alabama National Fair Is Underway
The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year's event promises even more rides, food and fun.…
College Football Fans Plan Slew of Activities for Bye Weekend
Both Alabama and Auburn fans will have one thing in common Saturday and that's... withdrawal. Eight weeks into the season, both the Tide and Tigers have that much-needed and well-deserved bye-weekend. For the…
Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?
County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence…
Autauga County Authorities Search for Armed Vehicle Breaking & Entering Suspect(s)
On October 26, on the 2000 Block of Vonica Rose Street in Deatsville, an overnight Breaking and Entering of a vehicle occurred. Autauga County investigators released video of the suspect(s). One suspect appears to be armed during the offense. If…
Millbrook Police Search for Sonic Drive-In Armed Robber
On Sunday, October 22, the Sonic Drive-In located at 77 Dudley Drive in Millbrook was robbed by an unknown male suspect. Investigators say the suspect was armed with a black unknown type handgun. An employee was made to re-enter the business at…
Wetumpka Haunted Tours give Boost to Downtown Shops
It's that time of year for ghosts and goblins. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Haunted History Tours. And it's scaring up customers for downtown businesses. The…
i-Team: Ransomware Attack
Ransomware: it is information superhighway robbery and it could lead cyber criminals to a computer near you. According to the FBI, the number of ransomware attacks is up 300% from 2015.…
MPS Still Without A 2018 Fiscal Budget
The Montgomery Public School Board of Education held a second budget meeting Thursday. This, in an attempt to finalize a 2018 fiscal budget plan. A budget was proposed on Tuesday which…
Alabama Business Shuts Down Amid State Lawsuit Over Gambling
A north Alabama business is shutting down until a court rules on the state's lawsuit claiming it's an illegal gambling operation. A court order says River City Entertainment in Lacey Springs and the state have reached an agreement while a…
Montgomery Cancels Vets Day Parade
Montgomery officials have decided to replace the Veterans Day parade the city organized for the past seven years with an event inside Riverwalk Stadium this year. The city's announcement quotes Mayor Todd Strange: “Although support has been steady in the…
Suspect Wanted for Theft Turns Himself In
A man wanted for theft has turned himself in. CrimeStoppers released photos of the suspect on October 19th. After being shown on television and social media, the suspect contacted the lead Investigator and identified himself as Mardrecuis Williams. The Investigator…
1 Arrested, 1 Sought in Deadly Nightclub Shooting
One person is in custody and police are looking for another suspect following a deadly shooting at a nightclub in Selma. Police Chief Spencer Collier tells area media that 30-year-old Juantonio Oteis Cosby was arrested late Wednesday. He's being charged…
Community Gathers for Historic Pike Road School Dedication
It was a special night for the Pike Road community as they dedicated the newly renovated Historic Pike Road School Wednesday. The historic school is one hundred years old and 47 years ago it had to shut its doors. But…
Raccoon in East Montgomery Tests Positive for Rabies
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has recently confirmed a case of rabies in a raccoon in the Lake Forest neighborhood in east Montgomery. A raccoon that was found in a resident’s back yard tested positive for the rabies…
MPS Budget Concerns
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Tuesday night for one of two budget hearings. There were a lot of concerns brought up about where the money was going and how it was being used. Almost 3 million dollars are…
Unsung Heroes of the Skies: Montgomery Air Traffic Controllers Save Lives of Dozens of Passengers on PSA Flight
Montgomery Regional Airport air traffic controllers John Leslie and Lee Watson are unsung heroes in the sky. "We hope this doesn't happen, but we're prepared for when it does," said Leslie. In June, this duo guided PSA Airlines flight 5559…
Former Game Warden Arrested on Shoplifting Charges
On October 23, at approximately 4:00pm, Prattville Police Department responded to Bass Pro Shop on a report of shoplifting. Officers made contact with James Hasty Hudson, 56, of Trillium Court in Wetumpka and took him into custody without incident. Hudson…
Montgomery Police Arrest Man in Fatal Shooting Outside Courthouse
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a fatal shooting that happened Monday afternoon outside the Montgomery County Courthouse. Police say 25-year-old Josephus Boone is charged with capital murder in the death of 31-year-old Kelvin Cooley. Police say Boone…
Teen Wanted for Assault of Prattville Officer, Receiving Stolen Property Captured
CrimeStoppers has been officially notified by the Prattville Police Department that Kendrick “Big Mac” Nelson is in Police custody. U.S. Marshalls picked Nelson up on October 23 from the 4500 block of Rich Road in Prattville. No other details of…
Alabama National Fair about to Open
We're just a few days away from the Alabama National Fair opening its gates. And crews are working hard to get it all set up in time. The fair will…
Montgomery Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left one person in critical condition. Police say a man was shot in the 300 block of South Lawrence Street in downtown Monday afternoon. The victim is in hospital with life threatening injuries.…
Bomb Threat Closes Schools in Bullock County
Bullock County Schools were closed on Monday, due to what Union Springs Chief of Police Danny Jackson calls a bomb threat. He tells Alabama News Network that Bullock County High School principal Derrick Harris got the threat by email early this…
