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Montgomery Fire/Rescue Combats Early-Morning Structure Fire on Panama Street

Montgomery Fire/Rescue units responded to the 100 block of S. Panama street on reports of a structure fire.  When units arrived there was heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure. The building appeared to be appeared to be vacant as the windows were boarded up. There was no injuries reported during the fire. Montgomery Fire/Rescue is…

Showers and Storms Return to Forecast; Very Active in the Tropics

TODAY/TOMORROW: Moisture levels are on the rise, meaning our rain chances will begin to increase as well. For today, we will bring scattered showers and storms back to the forecast, with an even greater of them Friday. These days will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: For the upcoming weekend, expect…

Montgomery Public Schools to Offer In-Class Learning Starting October 13

Montgomery Public Schools will offer in-class learning starting October 13. So far this school year, only virtual learning has been offered. Starting today, parents can tell MPS if they would like for their children to remain virtual starting the next nine-week grading period or switch to in-class. FILL OUT FORM MPS will offer two learning options: virtual or face-to-face, starting…

Montgomery Searching for Information in July Murder Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is seeking information in the Murder of Bernard Hardy Jr. On Friday, July 10, around 10:50 pm, police responded to the 6300 block of Atlanta Highway and located Hardy. He was suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound. He died from his injuries at a local hospital. Video surveillance from a local business in the area…

One Dead, One Shot at Benson Community Center in Alexander City

Alexander police are currently investigating a fatal shooting at the Benson Community Center. The shooting happened on in the early morning hours of September 6. Police believe the murder stemmed from a fight earlier in the night. Witnesses say unknown individuals returned later and opened fire. After arriving on the scene, police located a 20-year-old male from Dadeville suffering from…

Phones, Offices Busy as Absentee Balloting Starts in Alabama

Absentee voting has started in Alabama with phones ringing constantly and a steady stream of voters at some county offices. In populous Mobile, workers in the absentee office barely had time to hang up on one call before the next one came in. Numerous people had cast ballots in Montgomery by lunchtime. And an official says an unusually large number…

Rain Chances on the Rise in the Days Ahead

TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY: Our weather remains relatively quiet and should for the rest this week. Today will be generally dry and warm with only a few isolated showers possible of East Alabama; the high will remain in the lower 90s. Then, we will bring in some risk of scattered showers Thursday and Friday, but nothing widespread. Days will be partly…

Murder Investigation Underway In Macon County

A murder investigation is underway in Shorter. Shorter Police Chief Sandor Maloy says one man was shot and killed Tuesday night on Highway 80. No arrests have been made so far. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest on this developing story.   Categories: News Tags: fatal shooting, Macon County

Montgomery County School Board Holds Budget Hearings for 2021 Fiscal Year

On Tuesday the Montgomery County School Board held one of two budget hearings. The 2021 fiscal year for MPS begins on October 1, 2020. The board has until September 16th to approve the budget and submit it to the State Board of Education. Despite previous financial issues, the Montgomery County School system has met all of the Alabama State Board…

“Mr. Sandman” Waives Preliminary Hearing, Sexual Abuse Case Headed Straight to Grand Jury

An attorney for David “Mr. Sandman” Justice submitted a waiver for the preliminary hearing for his sexual abuse case. Attorney Richard Matthews filed the waiver in a Blount Court courtroom ahead of the preliminary hearing originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 at 9:00 am. Judge Sherry Burns granted the motion to waive the hearing. Justice’s case in Blount County will…