Four MPD Officer Arrests So Far This Year
The first officer arrest came after the Greg Gunn shooting in February. Twenty-three year old Officer Aaron Smith was charged a week later with murder in Gunn's death…
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Montgomery Child in Birmingham Hospital after Near Drowning
A Montgomery toddler is in a Birmingham hospital, after a near-drowning that happened Wednesday. Police say it happened on Loring Street, which is just off Day Street. That's where police say a 2-year-old child fell into a pool. The child wasn't able…
Central Alabama Veterans Receive Bikes
Veterans throughout Central Alabama have a new way to get around town. The VA clinic gave away bikes to formally homeless veterans. They say it's all thanks to donations from people across the…
Possible Passenger Railroad Coming to Montgomery
You might have another way to get around the state of Alabama, and that way is by train. It's all part of a new private passenger rail that's setting up…
Prattville Finalize Details for Independence Day Event
It’s almost time for the City of Prattville’s 15th annual 4th of July Celebration and patrons can expect that the holiday will definitely go off with a bang! This year’s 4th of July Parade theme is “Salute to Law Enforcement Personnel.”…
Creek Walk Concert Series Kicks Off in Prattville
Music could be heard throughout downtown Prattville Tuesday night. The city kicked off the third annual Creekwalk Concert series. The band "Souled Out" performed as people brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed…
Prattville Teen Inspires Many in Viral Video
A Prattville teenager is being called an inspiration to many after a Facebook video she was featured in went viral. The video posted on the Facebook page Special Books by Special Kids…
DA's Office Cracking Down On Unpaid Child Support
The District Attorney's Office is celebrating Father's Day in a unique way. It's called "Operation Support Our Children" and District Attorney Daryl Bailey says investigators are targeting 105 men and women seriously…
Montgomery “Hams” Join in National Deployment
On June 25 and 26, thousands of Amateur Radio operators—commonly referred to as “hams”—across the country will be showing off their emergency capabilities on Field Day 2016. In past years the news has been full of reports of ham radio…
Entertainment Line-up Released for the Alabama National Fair 2016
The Alabama National Fair will be held in Montgomery, AL at the Garrett Coliseum October 28-November 6, 2016. As with last year, Ticketmaster will provide Fair Patrons with the ability to purchase pre-sale tickets online. Patrons will even be able to…
Exclusive: Maxwell AFB Preps For New Ways To Fight Terrorism
The events in Orlando and terror attacks around the world have a huge impact here in the river region on Maxwell Air Force Base. The air university school teaches new officers about the…
Local LGBT Community Holds Vigil for Orlando Victims
The names of the Orlando shooting victims were each read aloud. Each person attending the vigil was impacted by the tragedy in a unique way. "I have a lot…
What's Next After Hubbard Guilty Verdict?
Mike Hubbard is maintaining his innocence and says he will be appealing. This--after the former Speaker was convicted by a jury of 12 out of 23 felony ethics charges against…
What Should You Do During An Active Shooter Situation?
Local law enforcement want to make sure you're prepared for an active shooter. It's called the run, hide, fight method. Deputies say people across the state are unfamiliar with the tactic, but they…
Roger Searching For Perfect Marrow Match
Cancer is a disease that can affect anyone at any stage in life. No one ever knows when it's coming, and no one can ever prepare for it. Like Roger Thomas,…
Volunteers Spruce Up North Montgomery Community Center
Saturday several groups of volunteers helped fix up the Highland Gardens Community Center in North Montgomery. Volunteers from the Convergent company helped paint and fix the community center. They want to help reduce crime in several north Montgomery neighborhoods and make…
With Hubbard's Conviction, Rep. Victor Gaston Named Acting House Speaker
This is a statement issued Friday night from the Alabama House of Representatives: In accordance with House Rule 60 and the applicable laws of Alabama, Speaker Pro Tem Victor Gaston (R-Mobile) will serve as Acting Speaker of the House as…
U.S. Transportation Secretary will Visit Montgomery for Montgomery Bus Boycott Symposium
On Tuesday, June 14, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will travel to Montgomery, Alabama to take part in a symposium reflecting on the legacy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott that took place sixty years ago. Jointly sponsored by the U.S.…
Lane Closures at Troy Highway and East South Boulevard Intersection
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of lanes closures at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 (Troy Highway) and East South Boulevard on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The southbound outside lane of U.S…
Single-Car Crash Claims Life of Notasulga Man
A single-vehicle crash at 6:34 a.m. today, June 10, claimed the life of a Notasulga man. Joshua Paul Ledbetter, 28, was killed when the 2006 Nissan 350Z he was driving left the road, struck a guardrail and overturned. Ledbetter, who…
Local Boy on a Mission to get a Service Dog
Haygon Meadows is a vibrant kid living in Montgomery with his family. But he'll be the first to tell you he's not like other 9 year-olds. "I'm not really the normal, typical 9…
New Hotel Coming to Downtown Montgomery
A new hotel is coming to downtown Montgomery. City officials announced a Staybridge Suites will be built at the corner of Bibb and Lee Streets. The Staybridge Suites project is…
Two People Die in Single-Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash today, June 9, claimed two lives. Dillon Scott Self, 24, of Wetumpka was killed when the 2009 Ford Mustang he was driving left the road and struck a tree. A passenger was also killed: Benjamin Temple, 25,…
MPD Investigate Suspicious Package at Home Depot
MPD responded to the 2300 block of Eastern Boulevard on a call of a possible suspicious package. Units are still on the scene. No further information is available at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for updates.
Chantilly Parkway is Set to See Some Changes
Major traffic changes will soon be coming to Chantilly Parkway in East Montgomery. Continued growth in that area has led to more traffic in recent years. The Alabama Department of Transportation says weather permitting, crews will be placing signs on…
