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Attorney General: Mike Hubbard’s Appeals Are Exhausted and He Must Report for Prison

Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement, saying that it is time that former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard begin serving his punishment for his ethics convictions. This morning, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a Certificate of Judgment, denying Hubbard’s request for a rehearing of his case. “The long road to justice is finally nearing its end for former…

Alabama Supreme Court Won’t Hold Rehearing on Mike Hubbard Case

The Alabama Supreme Court has issued a Certificate of Judgment, saying it is denying Mike Hubbard’s request for a rehearing on his ethics convictions.  Hubbard was Alabama House Speaker and was considered one of the most powerful politicians in the state when he was convicted in 2016, which removed him from office. The decision was 6-1, with two justices recusing…

Man Shot 8 Times Near Union Springs Gas Station, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder

Union Spring police have made an arrest into the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Johnarian Allen. Jeremiah Penn, 22, has been charged with Capital Murder in the death of Allen. On Thursday, August 28, Union Springs police responded to a call of a shooting near Underwood Avenue & Baskin Street. The shooting happened around 7pm. Police say Penn later turned him…

Troy Police Investigating Banks Street Shooting; Man Shot Multiple Times

On Thursday, August 28, Troy police responded to a shooting on Banks Street around 9:21 pm. The victim had already been transported to Troy Regional Medical Center by private vehicle prior to officers arriving on scene. When officers arrived at Troy Regional, they found a 28-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was listed in stable condition. He was…

Montgomery Man Sentenced to 10 Years on Child Pornography Charges

Arrest Date: 3/15/18Charge(s): Porn Obscene Matter (10 counts) On Wednesday, August 26, Charles Bennett Salter III, 38, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 121 months (10 years) in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The pronounced sentence in this case was at the very top of the federal sentencing guidelines….

Wet at Times through the Weekend

FOR OUR FRIDAY: As the circulation of Laura turns eastward north of Alabama, our rain chances will be on the increase and there will be a threat for some tornadoes over the northern portions of the state, where high shear and veering winds will be present. With any tropical system moving inland some rotating showers or thunderstorms are expected during…

Murder Investigation Underway in Union Springs

Union Springs Police confirm they are working a murder investigation. Police say it happened just off Baskin Street. We have limited information at this time, but we are working to gather more details. Stay with Alabama News Network for the very latest surrounding this developing story. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Baskin Street, Developing Story, murder investigation, union springs

Montgomery Announces Plans for Saturday’s FCS Kickoff Classic

The 2020 college football season kicks off Saturday in Alabama’s Capital City. Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl will host the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff Classic for the fourth straight year. One of the first nationally televised college football games this year is a “Week Zero” matchup featuring Central Arkansas and Austin Peay. Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday with kickoff set…

Tallassee City Schools Receives New Sprayers to Help Prevent COVID-19

Tallassee City Schools received a shipment of backpack style sprayers Thursday. The sprayers will be used on school buses each evening to fight the spread of COVID-19. TCS Assistant Transportation Coordinator is getting trained while also testing the sprayer, with water in the tank, to determine how much chemical and time it takes to complete a cleaning. Tallassee City Schools…

Four Percent of Students at Auburn University Test Positive for COVID-19

Results from Auburn University’s COVID-19 student reentry testing began weeks ago and ended August 21. It shows there was a 4 percent positivity rate of the disease among students as they returned for classes. In the final numbers released Thursday, Auburn had a total of 859 positive tests out of a total of 21,315 administered for a 4.03 percent positivity…