Two missing after boat crash on Lake Jordan
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says two people are missing after a boat crash on Lake Jordan late last night. ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers are on the scene. ALEA has told Alabama News Network…
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Thousands Attend Montgomery's Annual Independence Day Celebration
Many people spent the evening celebrating the Fourth of July a bit earlier in the Capital City. The city’s Independence Day celebration was at Blount Cultural Park. There was plenty of food and plenty…
List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama
Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America's Independence. Whether you'll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department: Alexander City…
MPD Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire for 4th of July
Flashback to New Years Eve 2018 and gunshots could be heard throughout Montgomery. It was celebratory gunfire. Police received hundreds of calls about gunfire that night, now they are pushing back in the fight against the dangerous celerations. New technology…
Man Killed in Wreck on Selma Highway
Montgomery police say a man was killed early this morning when he crashed his pickup truck on Selma Highway. At about 3:15AM, police and fire medics responded to the scene on Selma Highway in between Lamar Road and Gateway Drive.…
Sheriff: Inmates Making Veggie Alcohol at Autauga Metro Jail
Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says inmates at the Autauga Metro Jail have been caught making alcohol out of fermenting vegetables. Sedinger says it was the first time he'd seen vegetables being used to make alcohol. He says the jail…
New Details about Teenager Involved in Crash That Killed Ron and Paula Bramblett
The teenager charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula was driving more than 30 miles over the 55mph speed limit and…
Senator Doug Jones in Dadeville for Rural Healthcare Roundtable
Rural Healthcare is a hot topic going into next years Primary Elections. Tuesday Senator Doug Jones was at the Lake Martin Community Hospital to have a roundtable discussion with administration. Officials from Ivy Creek…
Local Airports Get FAA Grants for Improvements
Several local airports are getting grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to make improvements. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) says that overall, 19 Alabama airports will be getting more than $9.7 million. "This $9.7 million in funding awarded by…
Qualifying for Montgomery's Mayoral Race Begins Tuesday, July 2nd
There are only 57 days left until people living in Montgomery vote for their next mayor and there are a few things that people have on their wish list. "We need more people…
Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed's Mayoral Campaign HQ Opens
Time is winding up. Montgomery's mayoral election is next month. Monday night, Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed officially opened his campaign headquarters. Reed greeted supporters at the downtown location on Dexter Avenue.…
Expansion Announced for Alabama's Comfort Dog Program
A state program that helps victims of crimes received a boost Monday. The Alabama District Attorney's Association and others announced the expansion of the state's Facility Dog Program. A $700,000 grant from ADECA will…
16-Year-Old Arrested in Bramblett Crash
An arrest has been made in the crash that killed the Voice of the Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula. Auburn Police say they've arrested and charged…
Alabama Gas Prices Heading Up Going into 4th of July Holiday
Alabama gas prices have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.32 a gallon, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,348 stations statewide. There is some good news in the latest survey. Gas prices in Alabama are 8.5 cents…
Law Enforcement Raids Pride Event
This weekend marks fifty years since police raided the New York City Stonewall Inn. It launched the modern gay rights movement. Saturday night, law enforcement raided an LGBTQ event in downtown Montgomery Entertainment with drag performers was minutes from getting…
Alabama County Seeks Funds to Help Residents Build Shelters
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama community struck by a deadly tornado in March is seeking federal funding to help its residents to build storm shelters. The Lee County Commission is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to include the…
MPD: 7-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Drowning in Montgomery
The Montgomery Police Department has located the body of a missing 7-year-old child. MPD sent out an alert Saturday afternoon asking for the public's assistance in locating Khalil West. He was last seen in the area of 1700 South Perry…
MPD Collects 100 Firearms at Buyback Event
A gun buyback event ended Saturday with the Montgomery Police Department receiving the max amount of 100 guns. MPD made the announcement via Facebook around 1 pm. CrimeStoppers Executive Director Tony Garrett advised that the third Gun Buyback event was…
Mother of Missing Montgomery Woman Continues to Seek Answers
Marchelle Goldsmith says her priority each day, is finding her daughter Lakira Goldsmith - who went missing on November 27, 2018. "Not much has happened since she went missing. There are no new leads, updates, or nothing. I have nothing,"…
One Person In Custody Following Shooting, Chase
One person is in custody following a chase that ended in Highland Park. Around 2 P.M., Montgomery Police and Fire responded to a person shot in the 1900 block of Stokes Street, where they found an adult male with non-life…
ADOC: Escaped Inmate Recaptured in Wetumpka
The inmate, who escaped while working his assigned job in Montgomery, has been found. Charles Marlin Harris III was recaptured Thursday afternoon just before 3:00 P.M. in Wetumpka. Harris was…
North Montgomery Community Concerned About Possible Land Rezoning
For 20 years, Greta Sayles has lived in New Hope Village - a community in north Montgomery. But now, she and several people living there are not happy with a potential rezoning. "I didn't know that this was something that…
Update: Missing Prattville Man Found Safe
A missing Prattville man has been found safe. 81-Year-Old James Merriweather was located by the Prattville Fire Department Search and Rescue Team Friday afternoon. He is currently under the care of…
Wetumpka Police Take Fugitive Into Custody
A fugitive wanted for theft of property and burglary has been taken into custody. Melvin Daniels, Jr. was located in Wetumpka after Montgomery Police received an anonymous tip from CrimeStoppers…
ADOC: Inmate Escaped While on Assigned Job
The Alabama Department of Corrections needs your help relocated an escaped inmate. ADOC officials say 29-year-old Charles Marlin Harris III escaped early Thursday morning while on his assigned job in…
