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Driver in Triple-Fatality Crash Charged with Reckless Murder

The driver in a single-vehicle crash in Elmore County that killed three people has been charged in each of the deaths. Corey Wilson has been arrested by Alabama State Troopers and charged with three counts of Reckless Murder. He is being held in the Elmore County Jail. His bond has been set $15,000 per count. The September 26th crash claimed the…

Area Schools Cancelling Classes Due to Severe Weather Threat

Local Emergency Management Agency officials have announced several early school dismissals today ahead of expected severe weather. Elmore County Schools – all after school athletic and extracurricular activities cancelled Hale County Schools – all afternoon evening events cancelled Macon County Schools – all after school activities cancelled. Montgomery Public Schools – After school programs will go on as scheduled unless…

Rain on the Way, Strong Storms Late Tuesday

A cold front continues to sink south towards Alabama today and will be adding additional uplift to allow for showers to develop the rest of today and through the overnight hours. PERIODS OF RAIN: The frontal boundary will settle into Alabama and will stall. A lot of the forecast depends on where the front stalls as the heavier rainfall will…

Very Mild Weekend, Rainy Days Ahead

ISOLATED SHOWERS FOR SUNDAY: Frontal boundary continues to sink slowly towards the south and will be the focal point for showers for Sunday. The best rain chances will be located across northern portions of the state, but scattered showers will impact much of the state especially late in the day, and there may even be a few rumbles of thunder….

NTSB: Pilot Lost Control in Colorado Crash that Killed 5 Alabamians

Investigators say the pilot of a small, single-engine airplane that crashed into a southwestern Colorado reservoir, killing all five people aboard, lost control of the aircraft as he prepared to land. The National Transportation Safety Board released a probable cause report Wednesday saying the pilot handled the initial descent properly, but investigators do not know why he then lost control….

Suspect in Custody After Montgomery Shooting

Montgomery police officials say a suspect is in custody after a shooting on Midway Street. Officials say the victim was found in the 1800 block of Midway Street with minor injuries. Police have not released details on what charges the suspect, who has yet to identified, will face. Alabama News Network will update you with any new developments.   Categories:…

Two Suspects Sought for Credit Card Fraud

Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction was declined, and the two suspects left the scene before police arrived. The suspects are described as being two black males. One…

Two Arrested in Butler Co. Meth Bust

Two people in Butler County have been arrested in a meth bust after both were recently released from prison. David Gafford, 38, is charged with probation violation, Drug Trafficking, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd. His bond on his new charges has been set at $236,000. Bond for his parole violation has not yet been set. Jacquelyn Bunton, 28,…

Four Suspects Wanted for Pike Co. Mechanic Shop Burglary

The Pike County Sheriff’s Department is looking for four suspects who burglarized a mechanic shop in the Ebenezer community. Officials say the suspects broke into the shop, which is located on Highway 223, during the last week of January. The suspects stole an air compressor on wheels and a cooler full of tools. Photos show that one of the suspects has a…

Alabama Oddities: Gees Bend Ferry

A life lived on the river is something most of may think of as a page from the past.  However, life on the river is alive and well in Wilcox county. It’s all thanks the Gees Bend Ferry.  Jeff Sanders continues his search for Alabama Oddities and takes a ride on the ferry. For more information: Gees Bend Ferry Website…