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SLE Rodeo Offers Several Days of Events

The Southeastern Livestock Exhibition Rodeo is March 18-20 at Garrett Coliseum. There are many days worth of events beyond the rodeo performances.

Montgomery Metro

Women In Training Hosts Inaugural Mother Daughter Brunch

The organization known as Women In Training held their inaugural mother daughter fundraising brunch earlier today in the capital city club ballroom downtown. The brunch was an all white affair and it was an opportunity for members and sponsors to come together and celebrate all of the accomplishments of the organization thus far.

One Dead, Three Hurt in Autaugaville Shooting

Autauga County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and three others hurt.

Montgomery Police Make Capital Murder Arrest after Man's Shooting Death

Montgomery police say they've charged a man with capital murder following a fatal shooting Saturday night.

Coronavirus

Alabama State Health Officer Remembers First COVID Case Two Years Ago

Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris talked with Alabama News Network about the state's first recorded case of COVID-19 on March 13, 2020, and what has happened in the two years since.

Crime

18-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder in Prattville

Prattville police say they've arrested an 18-year-old on an attempted murder charge.

Crime

Montgomery Police Searching for Business Burglar

Montgomery police are investigating a burglary at a business and need your help to catch the suspect.

Crime

Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges in Prattville

Prattville police say they've arrested a man on 15 counts of producing child pornography.

Montgomery Metro

Historical Book 'Moments of Gold' Written in Honor of Tallassee High School by Alumni

Memories of the old school are being preserved thanks to a new book.

Permitless Gun Bill Passes Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey Signs It

Alabama will become the latest state to allow people to carry concealed handguns without first undergoing a background check and getting a state permit.

Hundreds of New Jobs Coming to Wetumpka

A California clothing maker has announced it will open a facility in Wetumpka, bringing 557 jobs to the city.

Montgomery Metro

Annual Montgomery Half Marathon Kicks Off Saturday

The annual Montgomery half marathon and 5k race will begin Saturday, March 12th at 7 am. The race is expected to resemble a pre-pandemic race with participants starting the race with a gun shot. In 2020 the race was one of the first large scale events in the city of Montgomery to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montgomery Metro

Lottery and Gaming Bills Advance in State House

Lottery and Gaming once again moving through the Alabama State House

Montgomery Metro

Faulkner University Announces New President

Faulkner University has announced its new president.

Montgomery Metro

Man Faces Arson Charge in Montgomery

The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says a man has been charged with arson in the second degree.

Montgomery Metro

State Rep. David Wheeler Dies

Alabama State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia Hills) has died at the age of 72.

Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Montgomery Shooting

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that's left a man with life-threatening injuries.

Montgomery Metro

7-Year-Old Girl in Pike Road Calls 911 and Saves Mother's Life

Pike Road resident Egypt Henry is more than brave. She's a hero.

Montgomery Metro

WATCH: Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of Higher Prices at U.S. Pumps

President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.