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Update: Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement about Shooting Death of Kimberly Police Officer

Gov. Kay Ivey says she has spoken to the parents of the Kimberly police officer who was shot during a chase last night. The officer’s death was announced this morning. Ivey says she has offered her deepest condolences. “I am profoundly grieved to hear of the passing of the Kimberly police officer who was shot in the line of duty…

Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by SUV on East South Boulevard in Montgomery

Montgomery police say a pedestrian has died of injuries after being hit by an SUV on Sunday. Police say 36-year-old Harold June was hit in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was taken to Baptist Medical Center South with life-threatening injuries and died yesterday. The people inside the SUV weren’t hurt. Police say…

Arrests Made after Shots Fired on Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery

Montgomery police say they’ve charged two men with firing a gun inside city limits after a disturbance at a business on Eastchase Parkway last night. Police say they’ve charged 40-year-old Michael London and 29-year-old Michael McQueen with discharging a firearm inside city limits. Police say their investigation shows that two men were arguing with an employee at a store in…

Strong Storms and Flooding Possible

STRONG STORMS & HEAVY RAIN: Much of our Wednesday will be cloudy with increasing rain and storms through the day as an approaching cold front and developing low pressure will lift north across the area which along with an unstable air mass, will enhance the wind fields across the state and could produce some severe storms across the state late…

UPDATE: Kimberly Police Officer Dies, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder

UPDATE: A North Alabama police officer, who was shot during a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning, has died.  The suspected shooter, Preston Chyenne Johnson, is now facing capital murder charges. U.S. Attorney Jay Town confirmed the Kimberly police officers’s death on Twitter, saying  “Alabama has lost another  brave officer whose end of watch came to soon while protecting and serving…

Governor Ivey Delivers 2020 State of the State Address

Tuesday, February 4, Governor Kay Ivey delivered the 2020 State of the State address. In her speech, Ivey touched on Alabama prisons, education, job creation, etc. Click link for Ivey’s full speech. Watch the speech on the Alabama News Network Facebook page.   Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Statewide Tags: Alabama Legislature, alabama state of the state, Governor Kay Ivey, State…

Exclusive: One-on-One with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth joined Alabama News Network Anchor Darryl Hood for an Exclusive one-on-one interview live on Alabama News Network at 6:00. Ainsworth spoke moments before Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her annual State of the State Address, speaking about his personal goals for the 2020 Legislative session. One of his goals is to promote workforce development, from K-12 education…

What the Tech? Is The Mirror Workout Screen Worth It?

After seeing ad after ad after ad in my Facebook and Instagram feeds I decided to see what the new fitness device called The Mirror is all about. It is a full-length mirror that doubles as a workout screen complete with fitness instructors appearing in the surface while I can watch myself perform the exercises. The idea of working out…

Water Shut Down Across Entire Town of Eclectic

All water is being shut down temporarily in Eclectic as there was a MAJOR water leak. As soon as the leak has been repaired, water service will be restored. The Town of Eclectic officials want residents to be assured repairs are underway. They want to thank residents for their patience and understanding. Categories: News