Wetumpka Rings In 2020 with Meteor Drop
People in Wetumpka rang in 2020 with a New Year's tradition -- the annual meteor drop. It's a tradition that started in 1987. The meteor drop commemorates the meteor which hit the area about…
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MPD: Woman Shot New Year's Eve
Montgomery police say a woman was shot at about 9:30 p.m. New Year's Eve. It happened in the 3500 block of Norman Bridge Rd. The victim was shot in the leg. Her injury is non-life threatening according to police. Police…
Watch: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Delivers New Year's Address
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has issued the following address to the city as we ring in 2020. This year, Mayor Reed became the first black mayor in the city's history. His election was one of the Top 8 Local Stories…
Eastdale Mall Celebrates 2020 with Huge Balloon Drop
Hundreds of children and their parents were at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery for "Noon Year's Eve" to welcome 2020 in a family-friendly way. Two thousand balloons dropped from the ceiling over the…
2020 Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg Visits Capital City
2020 presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg made a campaign stop Monday, joining Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and healthcare professionals to discuss maternal mortality rates. A 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control…
Man Charged with Murder after Human Remains Found in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says a man has been charged with murder after another man's remains were found in a well. Investigators say Sunday night, they searched property at 9686 Lee…
Montgomery City Council Revokes The Shack's Business License
The Shack Bar and Grill Montgomery, will be closing its doors after city council members voted unanimously to revoke its owners' business license. "The Shack" on Atlanta highway has had a history of…
US Rep John Lewis of Georgia Battling Pancreatic Cancer
Congressman John Lewis of Georgia has announced he has advanced pancreatic cancer, vowing he will will continue serving in Washington while he fights the disease and undergoes medical treatment. Lewis, now 79 years old, is the youngest and last survivor…
2 Injured in Sunday Shooting in Montgomery
Two men have been injured after a shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon in Montgomery. According to Montgomery Police Lt. Jarrett Williams, officers and fire medics responded to the 5800 block of Wares Ferry Road shortly after 2 p.m. after receiving…
UPDATE: 1 Suspect in Custody after Armed Robbery Which Left Cashier Injured
The Tuskegee Police Department has taken one suspect into custody in connection to an armed robbery that left one cashier injured. According to Sgt. Kimberly Johnson, a 16-year-old male of Tuskegee, has been taken into custody. Due to the suspect…
2 Brothers Charged After Home Invasion in Tuskegee
The Tuskegee Police Department has taken a suspect into custody after an early morning home invasion and pursuit. According to Sgt. Kimberly Johnson, officers responded to a complaint of an unknown subject knocking on doors in the Campbell Dr. area…
Tuskegee Police Investigating Strong Armed Robbery
The Tuskegee Police Department is investigating a strong armed robbery which occurred on Friday at a business in Tuskegee. According to a press release by the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2800 block of W. Martin Luther King…
Family of Jaden Buschert Remembers 10 Year Old with Memorial , Three Years after his Death
It was December 27, 2016, three years ago today that Jaden Buschert and his father Timothy were attempting to cross the Southern Boulevard near I-65. The Michigan father and son were on a…
Elderly Woman Dies in Alexander City Fire
An elderly woman has died in a house fire in Alexander City. Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister has confirmed to Alabama News Network that a 95-year-old woman died in the fire on Old Dark Road. There's no word on…
Day After Christmas Finds Many People out Shopping
According to the National Retail Federation, the average American spent more than $1,000 this holiday season. Despite those numbers, a lot of people could be found out at shopping malls this past Thursday.…
7-Year-Old Eclectic Boy Diagnosed with Rare Condition; Community to Host Benefit Program
Residents in Elmore County are coming together to help one 7-year-old boy, get the medical treatments and expertise he needs.  Bentley Dugan of Eclectic has suffered from seizures for two to three years. In…
SUV Hits Two Pedestrians in Millbrook; One Critically Injured
Millbrook police are investigating an accident involving an SUV and two pedestrians. The accident left one of the pedestrians critically hurt.
Top 8 Local News Stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Alabama News Network has chosen the top eight local news stories of the year. It's a tradition we bring you at the end of each year. There were many major news stories in 2019.…
Montgomery Family Receives an Early Christmas Present
The Jackson family of Montgomery will have a very merry Christmas this year. On Monday evening, Montgomery Fire Rescue put on their Santa Clause hats and surprised the family with a lit Christmas…
City of Tallassee Almost Set to Acquire Mill Property
The city of Tallassee is one step closer to acquiring the Mount Vernon Pine mill property. For year s, the mill was a major source of income for residents. It closed in 2005 and…
Macon County Wreck Claims Life of Union Springs Woman
A single-vehicle accident in Macon County has claimed the life of a Union Springs woman. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it happened Monday morning just before 8:00AM on County Road 47 near U.S. 29. ALEA officials say the vehicle…
Mayor Steven Reed on Goals, Plans for 2020
As Montgomery closes out what has been a historic 2019, Mayor Steven Reed is looking towards 2020 and the opportunities he believes it holds for the city. Reed has been working on…
MPD Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Northern Boulevard
Montgomery Police is investigating a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Montgomery man. According to officials, the single vehicle crash happened Sunday morning on Northern Boulevard near Lagoon Park. The driver, Michael Avery, 50, of Montgomery was…
Prattville Police Officer Hit While Directing Traffic
A Prattville Police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic Saturday night. According to the Prattville Police Department, the officer was directing traffic at an accident on 31 north at the Prattville city limits when…
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Tuskegee Shooting Friday Night
Two people have been killed and two others injured after a shooting took place late Friday night in Tuskegee. According to a press release from the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Davison Street in Tuskegee…
