Author: A.J Williams

Macon County EMA Officials Issue Coronavirus Scam Warning

The Macon County EMA is warning residents about a scam. People are going door to door claiming to perform authorized testing for the coronavirus. Once inside the victim’s home, the scammer performs a fake test and then charges the homeowner for the test and in some cases, even robbing them. If someone like this comes to your door do not…

Tallassee Officials Investigating Small Explosion

There was a minor explosion Thursday night at the Neptune Water Meter Plant in Tallassee. Mayor Johnny Hammock tells us there are no injuries and the explosion is under investigation. We’re working to get more information, stay with Alabama News Network on air and online for the latest on this developing story.   Categories: News Tags: Tallassee News

Montgomery County Deputy Involved In Early Morning Wreck

A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a single vehicle crash on Interstate 85 North at Perry Hill Road. The wreck happened just before 5:30 this morning. The Deputy was not injured in the crash. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Stay with Alabama News Network for More on this developing story. Categories: News Tags: Interstate 85,…

Former MPD Officer Convicted

A former Montgomery police officer finds himself on the other side of the law. A jury found Stevie Rodgers guilty of enticing a child for immoral purposes. District Attorney Darryl Bailey says Rodgers was on duty when he made sexually explicit remarks to a 15 year old girl after he ordered her into an empty home. He then asked the…

Shorter Volunteer Fire Investigating Early Morning House Fire

The Shorter Volunteer Fire Department is investigating an early morning house fire. The blaze happened off County Road 13 in the Hardaway community. There was no one inside the home at the time of fire, and there no reports of any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, News Video Tags: house fire, Macon…

Several Crews Battle Early Morning House Fire in Macon County

In Macon County, crews spent all morning and much of the afternoon tending to a large house fire on County Road 42. Several fire crews from surrounding areas including Franklin, Shorter, Reeltown, Cheehaw & Tuskegee were called to the home just before 3:oo am, and worked to contain the fire for several hours. Firefighters were still extinguishing hot spots well…

Officials Searching For Escaped Chilton Co. Inmates

  Chilton County Sheriff’s Deputies are working with officers in South Alabama to find two escaped inmates. Authorities say Joseph Edwards and Landon Gunter escaped from the Chilton County Jail sometime Sunday. The inmates were spotted in South Alabama with a stolen vehicle. If you see these men or know where they are, call 911. Categories: News Tags: Chilton County,…

Montgomery Fire Officials Investigating Three Separate Fires

Montgomery Fire Officials were called to three separate fires in just one hour Tuesday night. They happened on Calmar Drive, Thomas Avenue and Forest Grove Drive between 6 and 7 o’clock last night.  Investigators have not released much information about the fires. We’re working to learn if anyone was injured and what caused the fires. Stay with Alabama News Network…

Andalusia Police Investigating Fatal Wreck

Andalusia Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed last night on Stanley Avenue between Guardian Angel Day Care and the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Police haven’t shared the victim’s name or the cause of the wreck. Andalusia Police have asked ALEA to assist in the investigation. This is still a developing story, we’ll continue to bring you any updates as…

Missing Wetumpka Boy Found Safe

Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed a missing three-year-old boy in Wetumpka has been found safe. The boy was first reported missing when he wandered away from his home last night with his dog and did not come home. We’re working to get more information from the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest…