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U.S. Senate Race Voter Turnout

We are less than a week away from the primary election to fill Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. But will Alabama voters turn out to vote? Political analyst Steve Flowers tells us voter turnout will be key to the election. He believes Roy Moore has the most dependable voters that make up 30 percent…

Garden District Flooding Concerns Meeting

Residents in Montgomery’s Garden District get some answers after years of major flooding problems. Monday night the residents met with the city engineer to learn more about what could be done to ease their flooding concerns. They say sometimes water, debris, and even sewage have backed up into their yards and homes. The city engineer says they will start to…

Rain and Storms in the Days Ahead

You are certainly going to want to keep the umbrella and rain gear close the rest of this week, as the weather pattern over the state won’t change much. The front will stall out over Central Alabama and washout. This will keep the air mass over Alabama rich in moisture the rest of this week. Each day through Friday, we…

Two Men Shot in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating the shooting of two men. The shooting happened this afternoon in the 300 block of West Jeff Davis Avenue. Police say one of the injuries is life-threatening. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates on this story. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News

Crimestoppers: Police Searching for Mail Theft Suspect

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and CrimeStoppers are searching for a mail theft suspect. Already, investigators say several people have been arrested for mail theft in East Montgomery, Pike Road and Prattville. This investigation has been going on since February. Investigators say the lone remaining suspect is 36-year-old Richard Corey Eiland of Millbrook. He has a warrant for possession of…

Another Arrest Made in Shooting and Robbery in Lowndes County

Special Agents with the State Bureau of Investigation with help from the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, have made another arrest in the June 12 Marathon gas station shooting and robbery in Lowndes County. Investigators say a 17-year-old juvenile was taken into custody and charged with first-degree robbery. They say he will be charged as an adult. Previously, the SBI with assistance from…

Rain and Storms at Times this Week

NEW WORK WEEK: A weak frontal boundary will be meandering about the Southeast in the week ahead, and that will keep our weather unsettled. Zonal flow in place across the region will allow embedded upper-level features to traverse across the state along the boundary and cause an enhancement of uplift for widespread and numerous showers and storms each day, especially…

Chilton Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Shooting

The Chilton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer involved shooting this afternoon. Details are limited, but according to the Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, deputies shot one person around 5:00pm. Officials say the suspect is being treated for injuries, and that all law enforcement officers are safe. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest.   Categories: News Tags: Chilton…

Camden Hospital Is Closing its Doors

Alabama News Network has confirmed that J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden will be closing its doors. Hospital Board Chairman George Alford says the hospital has been struggling to meet its financial obligations. He says the hospital will transition into an urgent care facility. Alford says ambulance service will continue to operate. J. Paul Jones Hospital has served the Camden and…

Back to School! Here Are Start Dates for Area School Systems

Students in our area start returning to class on Monday, Aug. 7. Here are the start dates for school systems in the Alabama News Network viewing area: MONDAY, AUG. 7: Alexander City Andalusia Bullock County Crenshaw County Dallas County Lowndes County Opp Perry County Selma Tallapoosa County TUESDAY, AUG. 8: Pike County Tallassee WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9: Autauga County Butler County…