On Sunday, August 21, at approximately 3:43 p.m., ALEA Communications received a call from a motorist who reported that a subject in a white Chevrolet Suburban, armed with a hand gun, fired shots at him on Interstate 85 in Macon…
One person is dead after a crash on I-85 Saturday. Montgomery Police and Fire were called out to a single car accident on I-85 southbound between Forest Ave. and Union St. One person died as a result of the accident.…
The next generation of meteorologists were here this morning getting ready for their debut this year! Our weather team was at the station holding auditions for our future forecasters. Every year we have kids from ages 7 through 12 try…
It's official, the Montgomery Regional Airport is now Uber friendly. The agreement was reached Friday after the airport submitted a proposal to Uber back in May. Before the agreement was reached, Uber drivers could drop people off at the airport but…
The Alabama Senate has approved Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to start a state lottery. Senators on Friday voted 21-12 for the bill, hitting the required number of votes needed for approval. The legislative victory for the governor keeps the bill…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is giving veterans and future soldiers an opportunity to get a job after serving time in the military. It's called Partnership for Youth Success started by the United States Army. The program is designed to prepare,…
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, stop by the 23rd annual Buckmaster's Expo. BuckMasters runs Friday through Sunday at the Renaissance Convention Center. The admission is Free with a canned…
Woodland United Methodist Church in Pike Road is collecting relief items for flood victims in Louisiana. Here is a list of some of the items needed: Water Canned Food Non-perishable Foods Cleaning Supplies Toilet Paper Paper Towels Diapers and Wipes…
Winn-Dixie Stores will be matching customer donations for Louisiana flood relief from now through Tuesday, Aug. 23, according to a press release from the company. For every dollar that a customer donates, the company will match it. Winn-Dixie operates 47…
The American Red Cross is accepting monetary donations to help flooding victims in Louisiana. At last check, this is how the flooding has affected the state:More than 75,000 Louisiana residents have been impacted by these storms More than 40,000 homes…
Alabama State University will help 729 students at 10 schools in Montgomery, Lowndes and Elmore Counties graduate from high school and prepare for a college education thanks to a $349,000 Educational Talent Search (TRIO) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The…
It's football time once again, and the Champions Challenge at Cramton Bowl had plenty of fans ready to cheer on their team. "I'm excited. I think we have a good team…
The City of Montgomery in early September will install a low level median on Commerce Street from Bibb to Montgomery Street to prohibit motorist from parking in the middle of the street. Prioritizing public safety while enhancing the street’s curb appeal for…
The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to hear the case of a Montgomery police officer charged with murder. The court without comment on Thursday denied a request by officer Aaron Smith to review a judge's decision setting bond for the…
Former Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett has died. He was 76. Bennett's death was announced by Jacksonville State University, where he was chairman of the board of trustees. University spokeswoman Buffy Lockette says Bennett died Wednesday night after a…
It was "Heroes for Heroes" as community members called in to help support Brantwood Children's Home Wednesday evening. During Alabama News Network 6 o'clock news, Beasley Allen Law Firm presented a $5,000 check…
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for two unknown subjects wanted in reference to a Theft of Property Investigation. On August 11, 2016 between 7:00-7:30 p.m., two unknown males entered into a convenience store located in the 1600 block of Balm…
Montgomery Public Schools’ Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters Program (HIPPY) is now accepting applications from parents or legal guardians of children ages three and four who are not currently receiving pre-k services. HIPPY is a school readiness program…
As flood waters continue to rise, much of Baton Rouge is in total chaos. Travis Dawkins, Dream Center Director for Church of the Highlands in Montgomery, says it's something…
The Equal Justice Initiative will announce their plans today to build a multi-million dollar memorial to victims of lynching across the country, and a museum in their building on Commerce Street. The memorial honors hundreds of people lynched by mobs…
Pat Dye was the guest speaker at the Elmore County Auburn Club. He coached the Auburn Tigers from 1981 until 1992 building the football program into a power in…
The first week of school in Montgomery County had many students excited about learning. The Kindergarten class at Flowers School had already learned a lot their first few days. Aliyah…
It's a brand new day at a brand new school for hundreds of students in Montgomery. The doors to the new Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technology or MPACT, opened today at…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (www.waka.com) - Former Auburn Head Football coach, Pat Dye, is in the river region. Dye will be speaking at a barbecue dinner at the Elmore County Auburn Club tonight at 6:00pm. The Eagles from Auburn's Southeastern Raptor Center will…
The Prattville Police Department, along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is searching for an unknown male wanted in reference to a Bank Robbery. According to investigators, this subject robbed the First Community Bank located at 211 Highway 82 Bypass West on…
