MCSO: Car Crashes into Downed Tree
An early morning wreck had Vaughn Road at Laurelwood Lane shut down Thursday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a tree fell across the road and then a car hit the…
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Former Opponents to Endorse GOP U.S. Senate Candidates?
Just one day after Super Tuesday, it could be too early to tell whether former opponents in the U.S Senate GOP Primary, will offer their endorsement to Tommy Tuberville or Jeff Sessions. With 100% of polls reporting on Wednesday, just…
Ellis Eskew Reads to Students at Dannelly Elementary for "Read Across America Week"
Dannelly Elementary School is celebrating "Read Across America" week with Dr. Seuss book readings to the children in their classrooms. Our very own Ellis Eskew read "Green Eggs, and Ham" Wednesday morning to Ms. Lee's third grade class. Dannelly…
Prattville Man Identified in Fatal Afternoon Crash as Alabama Forestry Commission Ranger
A single-vehicle crash at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, has claimed the life of a Prattville man. James Owen Hall, 43, was killed when the 2008 Ford F-250 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree before catching…
Alabamians Vote to Keep Elected School Board
Alabama voters have overwhelmingly voted "NO" to replacing the state's elected school board with a commission appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Alabama Senate. Gov. Kay Ivey had supported the…
Super Tuesday: Alabama Primary Results
CLICK HERE for complete results from the Super Tuesday primaries in Alabama. On the ballot were the presidential primaries, plus races for U.S. Senate and the U.S. House. Also on the ballot was the proposal to remake the way Alabama…
Gov. Ivey Signs Bill to Regulate City Occupational Taxes
Tuesday, Governor Ivey signed a bill that gives the state power to oversee occupational taxes. Last month, Montgomery City Council approved a 1% occupational tax ordinance by a vote of 5 to 3. The vote came after a senate committee…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Previews the Outcome of Super Tuesday
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers joined us to preview Super Tuesday and what we can expect when the votes are counted tonight. Alabama is one of 14 Super Tuesday states. Flowers…
Police Searching for Person(s) Responsible for Stealing $17K in Landscaping Equipment from AUM
An unknown suspect has been captured on video surveillance committing felony Burglary and felony Theft of Property crimes. Incident Offense reports indicate that between January 17 through February 17, an unidentified male is…
Voters Head to the Polls for Super Tuesday
As many of you are voting for presidential hopefuls, several local primaries and elections are also taking place on Super Tuesday. There's an effort by Montgomery County officials to move polling sites from…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: News Anchor Samantha Williams is our Woman in Blue
The word we all pray no doctor says to our loved ones or ourselves: cancer. Unfortunately, it is a word my family is familiar with. When I was in high school, my precious, spunky 6-year-old cousin went to the doctor.…
Is Alabama Prepared to Contain the Coronavirus?
Six people in the U.S. have been confirmed dead, and at least another 100 are confirmed to be infected with COVID-19, or Coronavirus. Monday morning Alabama health officials held a press conference, to…
TRAFFIC ALERT: ALDOT Starting Half a Million Dollar Road Project at Highway 110 & Pike Road
On Tuesday, March 3, weather permitting, an Alabama Department of Transportation project to add a right turn lane on Alabama Highway 110 onto Pike Road (County Road 85) will begin. The turn lane will help alleviate congestion by allowing…
New Polling Sites and More - What Montgomery Voters Need to Know Before Super Tuesday
Ahead of Super Tuesday, Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love lists some of the "upgrades" that should make casting your vote a lot quicker on March 3rd. "One of the things that we've done is incorporated the poll pads" he…
Five Juveniles Detained After Fight in Eastdale Mall Parking Lot
Five juveniles were detained Saturday night after a fight broke out at the Eastdale Mall. According to Lt. Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of Eastdale Mall after receiving a call of multiple…
Democrats Gather for 'Bloody Sunday' Commemoration in Selma
SELMA, Ala. (AP) - Democratic presidential candidates are gathering in Selma, Alabama, to mark a civil rights anniversary and appeal for black votes two days before Super Tuesday balloting. Former Vice President Joe Biden and former New York Mayor Mike…
Police: Alabama Girl Lied About Assault from Fake Officer
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Police in east Alabama say a teenage girl was lying when she claimed a man impersonating a police officer sexually assaulted her. The Opelika Police Department tells WTVM-TV that detectives recreated the incident, which was reported…
1 Dead After Collision with Ambulance in Montgomery
A Montgomery man is dead after a fatal crash Sunday morning. According to Lt. Jarrett Williams with the Montgomery Police Department, at around 1:43 a.m. officers and fire medics responded to the intersection of Vaughn Road and Eastern Blvd. on a…
Bill Would Designate Alabama Black Belt a Heritage Area
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's Black Belt region would become a National Heritage Area eligible for funding and other benefits under a bipartisan move supported by members of the state's congressional delegation. Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell says she is working…
Jeff Sessions in Fight to Win Back his Old Senate Seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions faces a competitive primary Tuesday as he seeks to reclaim the U.S. Senate seat he held for 20 years. Sessions is hoping to regain the seat he held before being tapped…
House Approves Bail Reform Named for Aniah Blanchard
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill named for a slain college student that would allow judges to deny bond to people accused of committing violent crimes. Representatives unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendment, and accompanying enabling legislation.…
Safety Preparations Before Bridge Crossing Jubilee
Local law enforcement is gearing up for the largest civil rights commemoration in the world, the 55th anniversary of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee. "We want them to know that we're going to do everything…
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over Control of the Alabama Democratic Party
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over control of the Alabama Democratic Party. Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin dismissed the lawsuit filed by longtime leader Nancy Worley to prevent new Chairman Chris England from taking control. Judge Griffin said he…
Winn-Dixie Holds Celebration for Remodeled Store in Montgomery
Winn-Dixie has unveiled its newest remodeled store in our area. This morning, a grand re-opening celebration was held at its Sturbridge store at 7946 Vaughn Road in Montgomery. The store has undergone about…
Next Steps for Ad Valorem Tax in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Commission voted Tuesday in favor of a proposal to increase the ad valorem tax on all taxable property in Montgomery County. The money raised from the tax would benefit Montgomery…
