Lessons Learned from Lee County Tornado
Emergency officials from across the state have been in Prattville for three days for the 2019 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference. Today, one of the topics discussed was what can be learned from…
Montgomery Newsroom
Re-paving To Begin on Zelda Road in Montgomery
To see upcoming re-paving projects in Montgomery Click Here. Starting Monday June, 17 a repaving project will begin on Zelda Rd. in Montgomery. Crews are already on site cleaning and preparing the busy…
Reaction to Southern Baptist Leaders Addressing Sexual Abuse Allegations
This week, Southern Baptist leaders are addressing a tough issue - sexual abuse in the church. Leaders have approved a constitutional amendment to remove churches from the Southern Baptist Convention that do…
Cyclists Bike More Than 600 Miles to Montgomery for a Good Cause
An Ohio professor along with two other cyclists biked over 600 miles from downtown Cincinnati to Montgomery hoping to raise money for a good cause. The Ride for Freedom Legacy tour began at  the…
Charlotte Meadows and Michael Fritz to Face Off in Runoff
The House District 74 seat is another step closer to being filled. Candidates Michael Fritz and Charlotte Meadows will now face off in a runoff. The winner of the run-off will face Democrat Rayford Mack…
Alabama Prison Reform Plan Update
In April, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report stating that conditions inside Alabama's prisons are unconstitutional. The report sites horrible conditions, sexual abuse, violence, and under staffing. DOJ gave Alabama…
Hope Inspired Ministries Moving from Historic Downtown Presbyterian Church
For 8 years, Hope Inspired Ministries has taught classes inside of the old Presbyterian church in downtown Montgomery. "They gave us that space - no rent and no utility cost so…
Local Humane Societies Seeing Increase In Kitten Intakes
Local humane societies are reporting huge spikes in the numbers of kitten intakes in the past few weeks. It's leading humane society officials to send out an important message. "Fix your cats,…
Three Years After Conviction, Mike Hubbard Still Hopes to Avoid Prison
Today marks the third anniversary of a dramatic change in Alabama politics. It's the day that…
Local Pastor Celebrates 50th Anniversary
A special service honoring a local pastor's major milestone was held Sunday morning in Montgomery. Reverend Thomas E. Jordan of the Lilly Baptist Church was celebrated for reaching 50 years as pastor.…
FAA Grants $25.9 Million for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety…
Alabama Holds Day of Free Fishing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - June 8 is "Free Fishing Day" in Alabama. The one-day event lets Alabamians fish recreationally in most public waters without a fishing license. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources designates the day annually as part…
Potential Firefighters Take Employment Exam
To apply for Montgomery Fire Rescue CLICK HERE. Montgomery Fire Rescue has a new wave of recruits, and today they began their path to becoming firefighters. Almost 200 men and women were at the Crampton Bowl Multiplex Saturday morning to take…
Dr. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart Retires From Alabama State University
Dr. Tommi "Tonea" Stewart has retired after 50 years in higher education. 28 of those years were at Alabama State University. She maintained her position at ASU, while raising a family…
Tallapoosa Co. Deputies Searching for Missing Teenager
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a missing teenage girl. Aaliyah Yother is 16 years old. She was last seen wearing a white and brown zip-up jacket with "USA POLO" on it, a gray shirt,…
Strong Storms Bring Down Trees and Power Lines
A quick-moving line of storms brought down trees and power lines in various spots in Montgomery and elsewhere. Early this afternoon, Alabama…
Sen. Doug Jones Hires Former Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) has announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his Regional Director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. "Ron has a long record of…
University of Alabama Trustees Return Record $26.5M to Donor
University of Alabama trustees have voted to return a record $26.5 million to a donor who called for a boycott after the state passed a hardline anti-abortion law. Real estate investor and lawyer Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. says he has…
Opelika Soldier Lands in Normandy for 75th Anniversary of D-Day
A solider from Opelika will be participating the 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies in France. Sgt. Maj. Lorie Nix, is a part of a select group of service members participating in the 75th anniversary…
Police Report: Teen Driver Says He Fell Asleep Before Wreck that Killed Brambletts
Alabama News Network has received a copy of the police report on the fatal wreck that killed Rod and Paula Bramblett last month. Rod Bramblett was the Voice of…
D-Day 75th Anniversary Celebration in Tuskegee
D-Day was a pivotal moment in World War II, it was the turning point in the war against Nazi Germany. The Tuskegee Airmen did not fly a mission on D-Day. Their missions…
Update: New Details on Body Found in Alabama River
Alabama News Network has new information on a man's body that was found in the Alabama River on Wednesday. The body was found near Powder Magazine Park and Cooter's Pond between Montgomery and Prattville. Montgomery Police tell us today that…
Public Memorial Service Scheduled for Bart Starr
Details have just been announced for a public memorial service to remember the life of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. A public memorial service called "Celebrating the Legacy of Bart Starr," will take place Sunday, June 9, from 3-5…
Cold Case Unit Coming to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
"Help is on the way!!" That's what Montgomery County's District Attorney Daryl Bailey is telling hundreds of families seeking justice for a loved one's murder. His office is getting a new cold case…
