Morning Pledge: Pike Road Elementary-Ms. McDevitt’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. McDevitt’s Kindergarten class at Pike Road Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
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MPD Identifies Delray Road Homicide Victim
Montgomery police have identified a man shot to death Friday afternoon. They say he was 47-year old Gregory Cole of Montgomery. Cole was found shot to death in the 4500 block of Delray Road about 5:15 Friday afternoon. If you have information about the incident call CrimeStoppers at 215- STOP, Secret Witness at 625-4000 or MPD at 625-2831 Categories: News
Mild Monday, Winter Weather Mischief Tuesday
MILD MONDAY: Still looks like this will be the best day of weather for the upcoming week as it will be dry and pleasant and many locations will see afternoon highs in the lower 60s. Once again, enjoy it, because temperatures will take a tumble late Monday night and Tuesday. At midnight tonight, a Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect…
8th Annual Veterans Prayer Breakfast
Hundreds of Veterans gathered in Montgomery this morning for a prayer breakfast. Covenant International Ministries provided breakfast for the veterans. The host speaker was Bishop Yvonne Jones. Organizer Felicia Jackson says this was a vision of Bishop Jones years ago. The event has gotten bigger each year. Jackson says its their way of acknowledging veterans, and letting them know we…
Two Men Injured in Shooting
Montgomery police say two men were shot Saturday night in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Eastern Boulevard. They say one victim was found at the scene. The other victim walked into a hospital for treatment. Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Police believe the shooting is drug-related. No arrests have been made at this time. Categories: Montgomery Metro…
Habitat For Humanity Holds 90th Home Dedication
The Brown family walked into their new home today. The home is in the Brookview neighborhood in North Montgomery. They received the keys after completing the Habitat Housing Program. The family put in 400 volunteer hours as a requirement for the program. Habitat is providing a zero interest loan on the home. The family says they are blessed ,and thank…
Women’s March in Montgomery
Today dozens of people gathered at the fountain on Dexter Avenue to make their voice heard on women’s rights and gender equality. The march was organized by Montgomery Pride United. MPU fights for women’s and LGBQT rights. They started on Dexter Avenue and marched up to the capitol steps, where they held a rally. The group say this is a…
Wetumpka Tornado: Then and Now
On January 19th an EF-2 Tornado tore through downtown Wetumpka. Alabama News Network was among the first crews on the scene. What we saw was hard to describe. Destruction was everywhere. Powerpoles were snapped like toothpicks. Homes, businesses, and churches were destroyed. Trees were strewn across almost every major street on the west side of Bibb-Graves bridge, and almost all…
Motion Filed Declaring Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017 Unconstitutional
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the State of Alabama has filed a motion to stay a January 14, Jefferson County Circuit Court judgment declaring the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act of 2017 to be unconstitutional. The motion to stay, filed Friday morning in Jefferson County Circuit Court, seeks to preserve the status quo condition of the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument…
