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Rayshard Brooks’ Funeral Held at Historic Atlanta Church

Rayshard Brooks is being remembered at the Atlanta church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached. The private funeral for the man who was shot by a police officer is being held Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The Rev. Raphael Warnock is to deliver the eulogy. Officer Garrett Rolfe shot Brooks in the back after Brooks fired a…

Waitr: What Is The City of Montgomery Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

With many households turning to food delivery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, food delivery app Waitr has given us a peek into what Montgomery is ordering … and what restaurants dishes are being delivered straight to diners’ doorsteps. Waitr researched its data and the top foods and menu items delivered in the Montgomery area since March. They found…

Employee in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth’s Office Tests Positive for COVID-19

A part-time employee in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. Officials say the employee last worked in the office on Thursday, June 18. All members of the office staff have been tested or are in the process of being tested for COVID-19 in response, and, thus far, no additional positive results have been reported. In addition,…

$2,500 Reward: Video Surveillance Shows Suspects in 2019 Murder

On Thursday, July 25, 2019, Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 4700 Block of Park Towne Way regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as black male Laquintin Brown. He was pronounced deceased on the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public into the Murder of Brown. Four suspects were captured…

Crimestoppers: Anonymous Tip Leads to Homicide Investigation Arrest, Tipster Offered Cash Reward

The Montgomery Police Department has arrested one suspect in connection to a Homicide investigation. The homicide occurred on June 2, in the 4100 block of Troy Highway. CrimeStoppers was notified on June 22, that a tip led to the identity and arrest of Marcus Galbreath, 44. Galbreath is now charged with the murder of Marlon Ambers, 41. Montgomery Police and…

More Rain and Storms Today

FOR TODAY: A very warm and moisture-rich air mass covers all of Alabama, making for an unstable air mass, and is why are going to see scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms again today. Before the rain and storms really get going, we will see temperatures well into the upper 80s. However, rain chances are very high, and the radar…

MLB set to Return after Owners return to March Agreement with Player’s Association

NEW YORK (AP) — The executive board of the Major League Baseball Players Association rejected a proposed 60-game schedule by a 33-5 vote, daring Commissioner Rob Manfred to give a unilateral order for the regular season’s start and provoke what figures to be lengthy and costly litigation over the impact of the coronavirus on the sport. The union’s vote was…

Montgomery County Lifts Nightly COVID-19 Curfew

Montgomery County has announced the nightly curfew implemented due to COVID-19 concerns has been lifted. The lifting of the curfew is effective immediately. Montgomery County put the curfew in effect following the rise of COVID-19 case in the county. Montgomery County has the highest number of cases in the state of Alabama. Categories: Coronavirus, News

Alabama News Network Adds WeatherSTEM Technology and Curriculum

Alabama News Network has joined with WeatherSTEM to provide an unmatched ability to bring you live weather conditions and science-based curriculum. WeatherSTEM gives our Weather Authority team of meteorologists yet another layer of information to use in tracking and forecasting. The best news is this information is available to you wherever you are. This is an example of the Alabama…