Autism Awareness makes Progress in Alabama
It's a cause that is fueled by passion as parents and caregivers of autistic children rally for new laws each legislative session. Last year, the Alabama legislature passed a bill that would…
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MPS Board Members Speak Out As Battle Over Georgia Washington Heads to Supreme Court
The battle over Montgomery's Georgia Washington has now moved to the Supreme Court. A Montgomery County judge ruled that the circuit court had no jurisdiction over a lawsuit calling the sale of the…
Kasai Plant Fire Under Investigation
The investigation into what started a fire at the Kasai North America plant in Prattville continues. The fire broke out Saturday afternoon. Fire officials tell Alabama News Network that one part…
Hundreds Turn Out for Annual Easter Eggstravaganza KidsFest
Hundreds of kids turned out for the 2nd Annual Riverfront Easter Eggstravaganza Kids Fest at Riverfront Park Saturday in Montgomery. The event featured an Easter egg hunt, food, games, face painting and other fun activities. A live deejay kept the…
Fire Destroys Part of Auto-Part plant In Prattville
Firefighters were busy in Prattville today when fire broke out at a big auto parts plant about 2:30. Heavy smoke was visible in the sky from miles away. It took an all out effort by the prattville fire department to…
Retire in Montgomery? Birmingham? One study says YES!
There's a report out ranking the top 150 cities in America based on how good they are as a place to retire---and Montogmery and two other Alabama cities are in the top 20. The website "go banking rates" used a…
Family-Friendly Movies, Events Welcomed
It's time again for "Movies on the Green" at The Shoppes at EastChase and everyone is invited. "They can bring blankets. They can pick up pizza from Pies and Pints. Which 'Wich? has sandwiches, family packs from Zoe's. Or they…
Survey Predicts Another Easter Of Big Spending
It's expected to be another Easter of big spending. For the second year in a year in a row, experts say shoppers will spend a record amount of money this Easter weekend. According to the Alabama Retail Association, local businesses…
"That's My Child" holds Cops vs Kids Basketball Game
It's a friendly competition hanging out and shooting hoops. But this game is cops versus kids. And it's about a lot more than just a game. "We just wanted to bridge…
Final Day of the Legislative Session
Many legislators were ready to end the session Wednesday. They wanted to get back to their districts to campaign for re-election in the June primaries, the general election in November, or…
AEA Hearing Ends With No Decisions
A hearing involving Dr. Ed Richardson and the Alabama Education Association ends with no decisions, Thursday. The AEA sued Richardson over the proposed sale of a Montgomery middle school to the town…
People from Across the State Attend Milton Mcgregor's Funeral
How will Milton McGregor be remembered? "He was a beautiful man, beautiful. He showed loved to everyone," says Mary Mullins. For some, he leaves behind a legacy in Alabama, that not…
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…
Alabama's First Gay Legislator Bids Farewell to House
Alabama's first openly gay legislator bid farewell to the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening. Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat from Birmingham, will not seek re-election after serving 12 years. Todd said on the…
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…
Contract To Sell Georgia Washington Middle School Expires
A lawsuit by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) challenging the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road has not yet been given a final ruling from…
Music Stars Coming to Montgomery for Opening of Civil Rights Memorial
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…
Time Running Out To Sell Georgia Washington Middle School
Time is quickly running out, before the pending sale of the Georgia Washington Middle school to Pike Road Expires. A lawsuit calling to stop the sale of the school is scheduled to go before the courts later this week…
McGregor's Impact and Legacy on Macon County
Milton McGregor was the force behind the gaming casino that brought hundreds of jobs to Macon County. Victoryland had many legal battles in recent years having to close over the legality of the…
$25,000 Reward Offered for "Fake-Bearded" Bank Robber
The FBI is seeking information on the identity of a man responsible for four robberies and one attempted robbery of various PNC banks throughout Alabama, beginning on January 5, 2018, through March 16, 2018. PNC Bank has increased the reward…
Update: More Details Released in Triple-Fatal Wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released more information on the wreck that killed three people Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Oak Street around 4:30 p.m. Police say 80-year-old John Moore, 12-year-old Desmond Moore and 7-year-old…
Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew Wins Prestigious Broadcasting Award
All of us at Alabama News Network are proud of our colleague Ellis Eskew, who has won a prestigious award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. At an awards banquet at the Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover on Saturday, Ellis was…
Teenage Girl Charged with Arson Following Montgomery Apartment Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue charged Kayla Grayer, 18, with one count of first-degree arson in connection with a residential fire on Friday, March 23. Grayer was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Sunday, March 25, and was being held under…
People in Macon County Remember Milton McGregor
People in Macon County are remembering Milton McGregor because he was the force behind VictoryLand - a gaming facility that employed thousands of people in an areas with few jobs. They say…
VictoryLand Owner Milton McGregor Dies at 78
Alabama News Network has confirmed that VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor died this morning at his home. He was 78 years old. McGregor was well known throughout our area for VictoryLand in Macon County.…
