A single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a McCalla woman. Melissa New, 28, was killed when the 2014 Ford Fusion in which she was a passenger left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. The driver, Wesley Phelps, 28,…
Alabama News Network is following the delay in Montgomery Public Schools' employees getting paid. They were supposed to be paid today. But after what is being called a "system glitch", they are still awaiting payments through direct deposit. School Superintendent…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for multiple unknown subjects wanted in reference to the burglary of Lee High School. The burglary occurred on August 4, 2016 between the hours of…
It's payday for Montgomery Public Schools, but so far, thousands of employees have not been paid. Earlier this morning, Alabama News Network was contacted by a teacher saying that her paycheck had not yet gone through by direct deposit. We…
Some members of Alabama National Guard are heading to Afghanistan. 19 National Guard personnel will deploy to support Afghan security forces. Guardsmen will work with the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry…
Auburn University’s Department of Horticulture is offering seedlings from one of the new Auburn Oaks so fans can have part of the Auburn tradition at home. Proceeds from the sale of the two- to three-foot seedlings, grown from acorns of…
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing of an inmate that occurred at the Elmore Correctional Facility on Tuesday. The stabbing happened at approximately 4:30 p.m. during an altercation between two inmates. Prison officials report that Davieon…
Montgomery is steeped in history, but as Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson told the CBS Early Show last week, there is something missing. "In Montgomery, there are 59 markers and monuments…
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has turned back a strong primary challenge and will likely be re-elected to a seventh term in Congress. The Associated Press declared that Wasserman Schultz won her Florida Democratic primary Tuesday against law professor Tim…
The Montgomery 911 Dispatch Center unveiled its newest upgrades to vendors and emergency responders with a quick tour Tuesday. The dispatch center was under renovations for a little more than a year,…
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing county officials in Alabama who told a Christian woman to remove her headscarf for her driver's license photo. Yvonne Allen of Tuskegee says the clerk insisted that only Muslim women are allowed to…
A hero is described as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. One faithful viewer says Corporal Brian Adams fits that description. That's why we're honoring…
Gov. Robert Bentley is appealing the dismissal of the state's lawsuit against the federal government over refugee placement. The governor's office said the appeal was filed Tuesday with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. Bentley in January…
Roland Johnson and his wife, Suzanne, are still counting their blessings 11 years after Katrina forced them out of their New Orleans home. "It was like being in a war zone,"said Roland. "The…
A Wal-Mart spokeswoman says a can of pepper spray is the suspected culprit for the evacuation of an Alabama store. The store was evacuated Sunday in Millbrook, 10 miles north of Montgomery, after customers complained of irritated eyes and breathing…
Auburn police are investigating the death of an Auburn University freshman. His body was found in his dorm Sunday afternoon, according to al.com. The unidentified student's parents were unable to reach him and called university police check on him. An autopsy…
District Attorney Daryl Bailey announces that Elijah Frazier, 21, of Montgomery was convicted by a jury of two counts of Capital Murder. Frazier’s trial began on August 22. Immediately after the jury verdict, Frazier was sentenced to the mandatory sentence of Life…
These are just a few of the students who get bussed in every day to attend MPACT. Now that the ribbon is cut and students are in the work centers and classrooms, it's…
Millbrook police now confirm that human remains found in the city are that of a missing man. Police say an autopsy showed they were the remains of 44-year-old Carl Cogdell, who was reported missing back in June. The remains were…
The city of Montgomery's new litter initiative targeting problem areas on state right-of-ways will begin August 29. City officials last week announced plans for a new initiative creating a five-person patrol to remove litter on highways and byways within Montgomery’s…
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the…
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff's Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around…
Lawmakers failed to pass any lottery measures in time for the November ballot in the special session. In fact, all of the measures died after extensive debate. It's something that has many voters questioning what's going on in Montgomery. Alabama News…
Destiny and Journey churches are teaming up to collect donations for the victims of the Louisiana floods. Wal-Mart Supercenter in Prattville joined with the two churches to pack an entire 18 wheeler to help victims in need in the Baton Rouge area.…
It's a special weekend at the Capri theater as the Montgomery Black Film Festival continues today. This is the 14th year for the festival. The free event is showcasing movies like Nothing But A Man and Woodlawn. Once the screenings…
