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Montgomery Regional Airport Reopens after Bomb Threat

The Montgomery Regional Airport has reopened following a bomb threat Thursday morning. Executive Director Willie Carter said officials are still gathering information, but it happened a few hours ago. The shutdown forced all incoming and outgoing flights to halt for the time being. No word on when they will restart. This is a developing story. Stay with Alabama News Network…

Suspect’s Charge Upgraded to Murder after Victim in Prattville Shooting Dies

34-year-old Teto Williams/Source; Prattville Police Department The victim in an early morning shooting that happened in Prattville in August has died. Prattville police say the suspect, 34-year-old Teto Williams, who was originally charged with attempted murder, has now been upgraded to a murder charge. Police say shortly before 1:00AM on August 6, officers heard gunshots near 1714 East Main Street,…

Former Candidate Tim James Eyes Possible Challenge to Ivey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Former Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tim James said Wednesday that he is considering challenging fellow Republican Gov. Kay Ivey in next year’s governor’s race. James, the son of former Gov. Fob James, said he will decide by the end of the year. Taking on a well-funded incumbent is typically an uphill battle in a primary, but his…

Clouds and Rain Going Nowhere Anytime Soon

Another cloudy, wet day is underway across Alabama as the remnants of Nicholas continue to spread deep tropical moisture over the state. Due to the clouds and rain, temperatures will not make it out of the 70s for much of Alabama again today. We can’t rule out a few rumbles of thunder this afternoon as well. TOMORROW THROUGH THE WEEKEND:…

UPDATE: Parents of Boys Dropped Off in Elmore County Identified

UPDATE: The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office says the parents of the boys dropped off Wednesday morning have been identified. Officials say the boys were dropped off at a home in the Cherokee Estates neighborhood off of Highway 9 in Wetumpka around 11:00AM. Sheriff Bill Franklin said the boys are currently in custody of the Alabama Department of Human Resources, while…

Wet is the Word; Soon To Be Odette and Peter???

WET PATTERN AHEAD: Deep tropical moisture is in place across Alabama and will remain in place through the weekend, meaning rain will be the highlight our forecast. For today, the sky will be cloudy with widespread rains, highs this afternoon will be on either side of 80° for most locations. This afternoon, we will have some embedded storms mixed in…