3 Degree Guarantee: Friendship Mission Gets $1,450 Check
Alabama News Network is happy to provide yet another “3 Degree Guarantee” check to a local non-profit. Starting this month, AirNow Home Services joins us as partners.
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City of Millbrook Working on New City Highly Anticipated Projects
After 45 years of existence, the City of Millbrook is finally beginning some highly anticipated projects. The city is working on building their downtown area from the ground up, and beginning their 17 Springs sports complex. Their 17 Springs sports complex will be a 200 acre complex including a 100-thousand square foot indoor facility. It will include championship sports like…
Local Charities, Non-profits Say Donations at an All Time Low Due to the Pandemic
Charities, non-profits, and organizations across the community are struggling to get donations as events are being cancelled and concern rises for financial situations.
Former Montgomery Assistant Principal Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Walter James, III of Montgomery, who was the assistant principal at Jefferson Davis High School, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
What the Tech? Amazon to Pay You if Products Sold by Third Parties Cause Injury or Property Damage
This week, Amazon announced that starting September 1, it will pay for property damage and personal injury claims caused by products sold by third-parties on its site.
What the Tech? Alarm Clock Apps to Get You and Your Children Out of Bed
Now that kids are either back in school or heading there soon, families are ditching the summer chill and getting back into the swing of things with routines.
UPDATE: Search Begins for New Superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools
Alabama News Network brought you team coverage of the announcement that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore would be retiring when her contract ends in June. Now the school board is beginning the search for her replacement.
Two Hosts Named for Hit TV Game Show “Jeopardy!”
Sony Pictures Television has named Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as hosts of the legendary hit game show “Jeopardy!”. The show can been seen weekdays at 4:30 p.m. on CBS 8.
Woman Killed in Head-On Crash Near Clanton
Alabama State Troopers say a woman was killed in a head-on crash on Alabama Highway 22 just west of Clanton.
Update: Macon County High Speed Chase Ends with Standoff in Montgomery
Update: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says the driver has been identified as 29 year old, Joshua Wesley Sweatman, of Georgia. The chase happened at approximately 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday. The car he was driving was a Chevrolet Cruz, the chase ended when Sweatman crashed the Chevrolet Cruz into a guardrail and a light pole at the intersection of…
