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Wildfire in Crenshaw County Threatens Church

Alabama News Network is on the scene of a wildfire in Crenshaw County.  The fire is in Honoraville. These are photos from an area beside Salem Church of Christ off of Faulk Road. The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed some structures are in danger. There has been no damage as of right now. Crews are working in several different…

Man Robbed During Physical Altercation, Suspect in Police Custody

Montgomery police have charged Charles Fuller, 23, with second-degree robbery in connection to a robbery of a person that occurred May 6 at about 5 p.m. in the 3500 block of McGehee Place Drive. The adult male victim was robbed of personal property during a physical altercation with a subject known to him. Further investigation identified Fuller as the suspect….

Roommates Suffer Stab Wounds During Altercation

An altercation between two roommates turned physical, leaving both with stab wounds. Two adult male roommates were involved in a physical altercation last night at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of East 4th Street. During the altercation, both subjects sustained stab wounds. Both men were transported to local hospitals and are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. There are no…

Another Hot Day

NEW DAY, SAME FORECAST: Our Tuesday will feature a mainly sunny sky with hot temperatures. Look for highs in the mid to upper 90s across South/Central Alabama this afternoon, and unfortunately rain chances remain near zero. IN THE TROPICS: Showers and thunderstorms associated with a broad area of low pressure located over southwestern Gulf of Mexico are currently disorganized. This…

MPD Searching for Possible Suspect in Recent Murder

Montgomery Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man they want to speak with about a murder. They released photos of a man who they believe was the last person seen with the victim, Marcus Martin. Martin’s body was discovered inside his home in the 1200 block of Woodbridge Drive on April, 30. Anyone who recognizes the…

Alabama Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Hubbard Appeal

Mike Hubbard and wife Susan Hubbard walk to the Lee County Justice Center for day three of trial on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Opelika, Ala. Todd J. Van Emst/Opelika-Auburn News/Pool PhotoThe Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday morning in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s appeal of his conviction on ethics charges. The prominent Republican was convicted in…

MPD Hosts Jr. Police Academy For Rising Middle Schoolers

Montgomery’s Police Department is training up some of it’s youngest officers. June 3rd-7th, MPD is hosting a Jr. Police Academy. All week long, a couple dozen rising 6th graders are learning the ins and out of the Police Department. They’re also getting lessons in conflict resolution, how to prevent bullying and how to resist gangs. The academy targets 6th graders…

Alabama Prison System Turns Over Documents to Justice Department

Alabama has turned over more documents to the Department of Justice as it continues its investigation of the state prison system. Justice Department lawyers wrote in a Thursday court filing that Alabama turned over requested documents in an ongoing investigation related to allegations of use excessive force and abuse by prison staff. The department had gone to court to enforce…

Sunny, Hot Start to Week

TO START THE WEEK: Our Monday and Tuesday will feature tons of sunshine and hot temperatures. Highs these two days will be in the lower and mid 90s, and rain chances are pretty much near zero, and we could certainly use the rain, to help beat the heat and improve the recent dry conditions. IN THE TROPICS: We may be…

Bail Denied For Suspect in 1999 Cold Case Killing Slaying

DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) – A judge has denied bail for a man charged with killing two Dothan teens in 1999. Dale County District Judge Stan Garner, Jr. on Friday denied bail for Coley McCraney. McCraney was arrested in March for the shooting deaths of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett. The bodies of the two 17-year-olds were found in the trunk…