MPD charged Lawrence Dean, 34, with second-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred August 3 at about 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Pickett Street. The juvenile male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MPD’s investigation indicates the shooting…
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…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest today of Deggie Young Hardwick for child sex crimes. Hardwick, 33, of Montgomery, was arrested Tuesday morning by agents with the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and taken to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. Attorney…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be performing routine maintenance to the bridge on Interstate 85 North just past the Interstate 65 interchange on Tuesday, August 8. Work will begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. and continue to approximately 5:00 a.m. The right and…
Montgomery police have made an arrest following an April shooting that recently turned fatal. Police have charged 32-year-old Renita Thornton with murder in the shooting death of 43-year- old Eugene Travis. Authorities say that shooting happened on April 14th in…
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.…
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.…
The capital city is among four other cities competing to be the new home of two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. The F-35 would replace the F-16's currently used by…
Eight Democratic candidates for the U.S Senate seat are sharing their possible solutions on critical issues in Alabama. But for some voters, what they are hearing isn't enough. "I don't hear the fire to elect a Democratic Senator for Alabama, I…
It was a busy day at the River Region Health Center as hundreds lined up bright and early for their back to school giveaway. But they left with more than just notepads and pens, the annual event also serves as…
The journey to find a permanent spot for LAMP High School has been a long one, but officials say they're excited to turn a new leaf at the new and final location at the old Montgomery Mall. Montgomery Mayor Todd…
From the Tuskegee Institute to historic Moton Field, Tuskegee is a place that some people are proud to call home. "Tuskegee is my heart and soul. It's not just a world famous community but it's a little humbling small town…
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…
MPD charged Trasite Jackson, 41, of Troy, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a bank that occurred today at about 9:15 a.m. in the 2800 block of Eastern Blvd. Jackson was taken into custody on the scene by MPD…
The USDA Forest Service recognized Cameron Seals as Forest Protection Officer (FPO) of the Year. Seals works at the Tuskegee National Forest in Tuskegee, Alabama. Seals was recognized for his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty,…
On July 22 a report was made with Prattville Police Department of an altercation, which occurred in the area of the Artesian Well/Autauga Creek access at 520 Doster Road. The victim stated that a verbal and eventual physical altercation began…
The Elmore County Commission through our Highway Department is actively working to complete the approach work for the two bridge replacements on Ingram Rd. H&L Construction completed their federally funded contract work to construct two reinforced concrete box culverts the…
The non-profit PEW Charitable Trusts are out with a report identifying schools in danger of flooding. The report includes an interactive map of Alabama with a list of the number of schools in each county that is in a flood…
Excitement is in the air as high school summer graduates receive their diplomas. DeLores Rawlinson is proud of her grandson, Delmonte, for graduating from Carver High School. "I'm proud…
Officials work to clean up wreckage from an single vehicle accident on I-85 southbound in vicinity of the Lawrence Street overpass. A Toyota Tacoma, occupied with four passengers, overturned causing injuries to all four passengers. One of the passengers is…
A proposal to create a new city school system in Montgomery is getting mixed reaction from some members of the Montgomery Public School Board. Mayor Todd Strange has proposed studying the…
One of America's top-rated television series "America's Got Talent" (AGT) and its creator, Simon Cowell, are all "abuzz" with the show's latest big news that Alabama State University's famed Honey Beez (plus-sized, student dance team) will have their earlier taped performance aired on the NBC Network's…
Mayor Todd Strange presented the City of Montgomery’s proposed operating budget for the 2018 fiscal year beginning on October 1 during Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting “Every direction in which we turn there is evidence of Montgomery moving boldly forward: construction at…
Grocery shopping just got a little easier in Montgomery. Grocery delivery services are starting up at your local store, which means you could shop right from your couch. Instacart and Shipt are two…
It's been almost a year since the Equal Justice Initiative announced plans to build the nation's first lynching memorial. Ground has been broken and construction is finally underway, on the The Memorial…
