Crimestoppers Relies on Community Support
Central Crimestoppers of Alabama helps law enforcement out with arrests as they are able to talk to people with anonymous tips. They have several initiatives that provide incentives for people to call…
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Alabama's Inaugural Rosa Parks Day to be Celebrated Saturday, December 1st
Over 60 years ago, Civil Rights Activist Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery bus. Now, Alabama is preparing to celebrate her legacy for the inaugural…
Suspect in Riverchase Galleria Shootings Arrested in Metro Atlanta
The person suspected of shooting two people inside the Riverchase Galleria shopping mall in Hoover on Thanksgiving night has been arrested in metro Atlanta, according to Atlanta ABC TV station WSB. The TV station says according to the U.S. Marshal,…
Auburn Students to Attend Symposium on Friday and Saturday in D.C.
"Supported by ARC and organized by the Center for Appalachian Studies and Services at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), ATP is an applied-research training program for college and graduate students to design community based economic development initiatives across the Appalachian…
Avoiding Holiday Scams
The season for giving is also the season for getting scammed as thieves can prey on a giving heart. Consumer protection specialist Emily Nichols works in the Attorney General's Office. She says…
Non-Profit In West Montgomery Aims To Serve Washington Park Community
Some people do not have all of the simple luxuries that many of us take for granted; that's why Mercy House is stepping up to help. The Mercy House is located in…
Montgomery Sheriff Responds to Deadly Police Shooting in Hoover
There are still many unanswered questions in a police-involved shooting at the Riverchase Galleria In Hoover, that left 21-year-old Emantic Bradford Jr. dead Thanksgiving night. Hoover Police responded to the…
Montgomery City Leaders Educate Dozens of Other U.S Cities on Becoming a Smart City
Earlier this month, the capital city was recognized as a smart city. Now, city leaders are educating dozens of other cities on what it takes to use technology for citizen engagement.…
MPS Teacher Charged with Sexual Contact with Minor Student
A former Montgomery Public Schools teacher is charged with having sex with a student. Police say 24-year-old Natasha Patronsky is charged with having sexual relations with a male student under the age of 19. School officials confirm she taught at…
Did Your Income Recover From The Great Recession of 2007?
But several other state grew at even a slower rate, or not at all.: The other slowest-growing states, with annualized rates of 1 percent or less, were Mississippi (0.9 percent) and Illinois, Louisiana, and West Virginia (each at 1.0 percent).…
Prattville Kicks off Christmas Season with Annual Tree Lighting
Hundreds turned out for the annual Prattville Christmas tree lighting Tuesday evening. The city moved the celebration and tree from city hall to the other end of downtown at the…
Health Star Clinic Partners with Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive
Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive continues with special helpers from Montgomery's Health Star Clinic. Health Star Clinic is making the holidays brighter for children in need in the…
Judge Sets Trial Date for Suit Against Former Governor Bentley
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit filed against former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley by his one-time law enforcement secretary will go to trial in March. Court records show that Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin set a March 4 trial date…
Montgomery Murder
From MPD: MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Nov. 25 death of Steven White Jr., 28, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5900 block of Monticello Drive at about 12:06…
Election Results to be Certified Next Week
Alabama's state elections results will be certified next week. The secretary of state's office said the canvassing board will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Montgomery. The governor, attorney general and secretary of state will canvass and certify election results…
One Dead, Two Hurt in Shooting at Riverchase Galleria in Hoover
A man was shot and killed by a police after a fight at the Riverchase Galleria mall in Hoover, which resulted in gunfire that injured a teen and a 12-year-old girl. A police statement said the shooting occurred shortly before…
Early Bird Sales Bring In Shoppers
Stores opened early Thursday afternoon, offering Black Friday sales and Thanksgiving Day specials. After eating their turkey and dressing, customers lined up outside stores at Eastdale Mall, ready to take on the…
Turkey Day Classic Kicks Off With Turkey Day Parade
A sea of people lined Dexter Avenue, bright an early Thanksgiving morning, carving out a little time for the annual Turkey Day Classic Parade, before heading home to carve the…
Government Seeks to Dismiss Alabama Lawsuit Over Census
The federal government is asking a judge to dismiss Alabama's lawsuit seeking to exclude people living in the country illegally from 2020 U.S. Census counts. A federal judge on Wednesday gave Alabama until Jan. 25 to respond to the request.…
Prepping for Black Friday
Deals are everywhere for Black Friday. In Montgomery, retailers are already preparing for shoppers as early as tomorrow night. In several shops in Eastdale Mall and the Shoppes at Eastchase, retailers are advertising deals to get shoppers to return for Black…
Students Help Salvation Army Prep For Thanksgiving Day Crowd
The Salvation Army in Montgomery is preparing to serve one of its largest crowds of the year, on Thanksgiving. Wednesday, the organization got a little bit of help from nearly a dozen Lee High School rolled up their sleeves to…
What's Open on Thanksgiving and Black Friday
If you're planning your shopping trips on Thanksgiving or on Black Friday, here's a list of what's open in our area: If you need last-minute items for your Thanksgiving meal, Winn-Dixie stores will be open on Thanksgiving until 4 p.m.…
City of Montgomery Ranks in Top Ten Digital Cities
When it comes to digital cities, the City of Montgomery ranks in the top ten in the U.S. The Digital City Survey award was given out at Tuesday night's council meeting. The survey examines the overall technology programs and plans…
Doctors Warn of Flu Dangers in Children
Last year hundreds of children died from the flu. This year, doctors are warning parents on why they should get children vaccinated. In a recent report done by C.S Mott Children's Hospital, 34 percent of parents say their child probably…
Local American Legion Feeds Veterans
A pike road American Legion post is giving back to the community this holiday season. American Legion Centennial Post 2019 teamed up with Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church to provide meals for fifty veterans. Volunteers from the popular food delivery…
