2021 SLE Rodeo Week Preview
The annual SLE Livestock and Rodeo are back in Montgomery this week. The 2020 Rodeo was canceled this time last year after the first case of COVID-19 entered Alabama. Just one year…
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Juvenile Killed in Wreck West of Tallassee
State troopers say a juvenile from Tallassee was killed in a wreck late Saturday night. The victim's name and age have not been released. State troopers say the wreck happened on Friendship Road, about one mile west of Tallassee in…
Autauga County Man Killed in Wreck
State troopers say an Autauga County man has been killed in a wreck. Investigators say 40-year-old Bobby Jermain Tillis of Billingsley was riding a motorcycle that collided with a pickup truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash…
COVID In Alabama: One Year Later
March 13, 2020 was a day that changed everything as Alabama's first coronavirus case was confirmed in Montgomery County. Things like social distancing and face masks quickly became a big…
Two Million More Alabamians Will Soon Be Eligible to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama is officially entering phase 1-c of vaccinations which includes people who are 55 or older. The Alabama department of public health says Alabama will get more Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by March…
Former Lee County District Attorney Indicted for Perjury
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A county prosecutor facing charges of using his office for personal gain has been indicted on an additional charge of lying to the Alabama Ethics Commission. Court records filed Thursday show suspended Lee County District Attorney…
MPD Needs Help Identifying and Locating Vehicle Burglary Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department is looking for a suspect who is wanted for Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle Investigation in Montgomery. According to MPD, the crime happened on Wednesday 24 in February. between 12:00-1:00 p.m. in the 3800…
Senator McClendon Creates a New Lottery Bill
Will state lawmakers take a gamble on a new lottery bill after the Senate rejected a measure this week? Now another senator is offering up a proposal he hopes will pay off. A…
Biden signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden has…
Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation after Man's Body Found
Montgomery police have launched a homicide investigation following the discovery of a man's body this morning. Police say they found the body of 49-year-old Ronald Ford of Montgomery in the area of Old Selma Road and Birmingham Highway. They responded…
President Biden Signs $1.9T relief bill before speech to nation
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe…
1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95
PHOENIX (AP) - One of three surviving members in Arizona…
Town of Pike Road Announces Tenants in New Publix Shopping Center
The Town of Pike Road has released most of the businesses that will soon call the new Shops at Pike Road home. Along with the Publix supermarket,…
Alabama News Network Golf Tournament to Benefit Friendship Mission and the Fight Against Homelessness
Alabama News Network is doing its part to fight homelessness in our area. We are hosting the Drive Out Homelessness Golf Tournament on Thursday, March 11, to benefit Friendship Mission. While many of…
Prattville Leaders to Meet on Project Prattville 2040
The City of Prattville is gearing up to begin it's Project Prattville 2040 comprehensive plan. The plan will be a guide for growth and improvements throughout the Prattville community. The pllaning team…
Montgomery Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama state troopers say a Montgomery man has been killed in a single-car crash in Bullock County. State troopers say 60-year-old Willie Frank Lewis was killed when the car he was driving left the road and struck a ditch. Investigators…
Publix Announces Opening Date for Pike Road Store
Publix Super Markets has announced the date that it will open its new store in Pike Road. The store will be the company's fifth in Montgomery County. The Pike Road store will open Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 a.m. in…
Public Hearing for Proposed Treatment Ban for Trans Kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama legislative committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that would make it a felony to treat transgender youth with puberty-blockers, hormone therapy, or surgery. The House Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday…
Motorcyclist Killed in Wreck on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a motorcyclist has been killed a wreck on Eastern Boulevard at Calmar Drive. Police say late Saturday afternoon, 44-year-old Kenji Sledge was severely injured in the wreck. He died later at a hospital. Police say the driver…
Gambling Bill Fails in Alabama Senate By Two Votes
The Alabama Senate has voted down a bill that would have created a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in the state. The bill got 19 votes in favor and 13 against, but…
Alabama protest bill draws criticism, gets delayed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed action on an anti-riot bill that would stiffen penalties for people taking part in "tumultuous" protests. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday sent the bill to a subcommittee. Black lawmakers raised concerns…
Alabama Guard to conduct vaccinations in 24 rural counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state says Alabama National Guard troops will begin work later this month administering doses in at least 24 rural counties. The Guard has two 55-member mobile vaccination teams that can provide 8,000 doses a week…
Special election called to fill vacant Alabama House seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A special election has been set to fill a vacancy in the Alabama House. House District 78, recently left vacant by Kirk Hatcher after he was elected to the state Senate, covers south, west and north…
Tennessee panel votes to move Confederate bust from Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has agreed to remove the state…
