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Montgomery Police-Involved Shooting Leaves Woman Dead

Alabama News Network responded to the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting in North Montgomery, near the Montgomery Zoo. The shooting took place near the intersection of Kiwanis and Civitan streets. Police say they responded to a call of a stolen car at the scene. They say a woman in the stolen car was dragging an officer underneath the car,…

Divided Senate Delays vote on Ethics Exemption

A divided Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a proposal to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. Senators delayed a vote for a second time Wednesday after the bill hit opposition. A group of Republicans and Democrats opposed to the bill argued it created an ethics loophole. Under the bill, economic developers would not be considered…

Lawmakers Head Into What Could be Last Day of Session

Alabama lawmakers are heading into what could be the last day of the 2018 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said lawmakers will end the session Wednesday “if we get the work done.” Senators are expected to debate the state’s education budget, tax bills that fund Medicaid and a proposal to exempt economic developers from the state law…

Very Warm Wednesday, Storms on Thursday

We are going to be warmer today upper 70s returns and lower 80s are expected our part of the state. It will be partly cloudy again with an isolated shower possible, but rain will become widespread over the northwest part of Alabama late tonight ahead of a cold front. Tomorrow will be wet and stormy statewide. We note SPC has…

Auburn/ Alabama Fans Pack Out Capital City Classic in Record Number

It was a big night in downtown Montgomery for the tenth annual Max Capital City Classic Tuesday night. And it was a big Auburn and Alabama rivalry as usual. Fans packed out the Riverwalk Stadium with record attendance for its baseball history with 7,719 fans. Alabama fans were looking to stop Auburn’s winning streak of 8 out of the past…

Dothan Minister Charged with Capital Murder

A minister known as a community activist has been charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting in Alabama. The Dothan Eagle reports the Reverend Kenneth Glasgow was jailed Monday in the slaying of 23-year old Breunia Jennings on Sunday. Dothan Police Chief Steve Parrish said police believe 52-year-old Glasgow gave a ride to the suspected shooter as he…

Music Stars Coming to Montgomery for Opening of Civil Rights Memorial

Photo: Equal Justice Initiative The Equal Justice Initiative has announced that several music stars will be coming to Montgomery to perform as part of the celebration of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum next month. The Concert for Peace and Justice will be on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Riverwalk Amphitheater…

New Charges Announced Against Man in Child Pornography Case

Law enforcement officials announce charges against Germaine Moore for possession and manufacture of child pornography. Moore is facing 11 counts total The charges include nine counts of producing still images and two counts of producing video. There are also federal charges pending in Detroit, Michigan against Moore. Officials say the investigation is on-going and evidence suggest these crimes have been…