Could Governor Kay Ivey's Prison Plan Put Some Existing Prisons in Danger of Closing?
Governor Kay Ivey wants to build 3 mega prisons. But some fear her plan could mean closing existing facilities. It is not known where those 3 new prisons could…
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Montgomery Regional Airport has Major Growth in Air Travelers
Officials have gone the extra mile to make Montgomery Regional Airport a viable option for travelers. Now they are seeing the results of their labor as the airport has reported and…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In on Alabama Senator Richard Shelby's Role in Border Security Deal
Alabama Senator Richard Shelby is in the spotlight for his role in negotiating a deal to fund some sort of border barrier and avert another government shutdown. "He's getting a lot…
Ala. Department of Public Health Still Working to Find Out How Many People Could Be Impacted By Hepatitis A Scare at Carter Hill Road Panera Bread
The Alabama Department of Public Health is still working to find out how many people could be impacted the Hepatitis A scare at the Montgomery Panera Bread on Carter Hill Road. Officials say that between January 26th and February 5th,…
Ala. Department of Public Health Officials Address Concerns About Hepatitis A Scare at Carter Hill Road Panera Bread
Alabama Department of Public Health officials are addressing any concerns and questions that people have on the Hepatitis A case at the Panera Bread on Carter Hill Road. Right now, it is not…
Hank Williams Museum Celebrates Twenty Year Anniversary
The Hank Williams Museum in Montgomery celebrated its 20th anniversary Sunday. It originally opened its doors at the old train station, paying tribute to the country legend. "We started over in the train station which was abandoned at that time"…
Montgomery's Ridgecrest Community Remembers Miriam Thomas, 79, Killed in Hit and Run
79 year old Miriam Thomas was a much loved neighbor. She was killed in a hit and run early Thursday morning. Residents of the Ridgecrest neighborhood in Montgomery say she was a pillar…
Montgomery's St. John's Episcopal Puts "Jeff Davis" Pew in Storage
An Episcopal church pew in Montgomery with a brass marker designating it as the pew in which the first and only president of the Confederacy sat has been put into storage. An unmarked pew has been put in its…
Health Department Statement about Hepatitis "A" case at Panera Bread in Montgomery
Here is the complete statement from the Alabama Department of Public Health: Hepatitis A virus identified in a food handler in Montgomery The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), in cooperation with Panera Bread in Montgomery, is investigating a food…
Montgomery Police Arrest Murder Suspect
MPD has charged 30 year old Kenneth Mack with one count of murder in connection with the shooting death of 39 year old Antwan Golson Friday morning. Police say they found Golson dead about 9:15 in the 3500 block of…
Montgomery Public Schools Remains Accredited Under Review After Latest AdvancedEd Report
After facing critical problems, Montgomery public schools received good news Friday. The results from a monitoring review done in December 2018 labels the system accredited under review. There was…
5TH Annual Alabama Human Trafficking Summit
Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world, and known to some as modern day slavery. Human trafficking affects millions of people world wide, including some people here in Alabama. Today the Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force…
SPLC: Suicide Crisis in Alabama Prisons
AP-AL--Inmate Suicides Advocacy group: Alabama has prison suicide crisis MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An advocacy group says Alabama officials have failed to address a rising suicide rate in state prisons despite a federal court order to improve conditions for mentally…
Website: Five Alabama Cities Among "Worst Places to Live" in U.S.
24/7 WallSt. is out with a list of the 50 worst U.S. cities in which to live.....and there are five Alabama cities on the list. The website names: Bessemer (#6), Anniston (#9), Prichard (#12), Fairfield (#34), and Arab (#35)…
Montgomery Police Address Social Media Rumors
Why you shouldn't believe everything you read on social media - sometimes wrong information can cause unnecessary widespread panic. It's happened a few times in the Montgomery area. One of the most popular…
Jefferson Davis High School Marching Band Needs Your Help Getting to New York for the St. Patrick's Day Parade
Late last year the Marching Volunteers got the invite to New York to perform in the parade. The staff has been planning and holding fundraisers to make…
U.S. Senator Doug Jones: I will vote to Confirm A.G. Nominee Barr
U.S. Senator Doug Jones says he is confident nominee William Barr will follow the rule of law, be respectful of Civil Rights and voting laws, and will be fair with the…
New "Smart Watch" Surveillance Technology Used To Monitor Protest, Mayor Says
New smart surveillance technology is already being put to use in Montgomery, officials say. Last week, Alabama News Network got a first look at the command center for the city's new…
BB&T, SunTrust Banks Announce Merger
Southern regional banks BB&T and SunTrust are combining in an all-stock deal valued at about $66 billion. The banks said Thursday that the combined company will be the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits. It will have approximately…
Headless Deer Carcasses on County Road 3 in Autaugaville, Meat Untouched
Someone is killing deer in Autaugaville , cutting off heads, and leaving the whole carcass on the side of the road. Luther Atwell made the discovery when driving back from visiting a friend…
2 Arrested As Dozens Protest Attorney General's Decision Not To Charge Hoover Officer In E.J. Bradford Case
"What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!" - That was one of the many chants heard at a Wednesday afternoon protest in downtown Montgomery that ended…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Steven Reed to Run for Montgomery Mayor
Today in a statement emailed to Alabama News Network, Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Steven Reed announced his candidacy for mayor of Montgomery. In the statement, Reed said he will announce the details of his campaign kickoff event and will release…
MPD Officer Injured in Off-Duty Assault
A Montgomery police officer has been injured while helping with a dispute at an apartment complex. The incident appears to have taken place at the Stratford Village apartments, off Woodmere Boulevard. Police say the officer, who was off-duty, was called…
Changes at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
The Board of Directors of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that President Randy George will retire on April 1. Chamber Executive Vice President Anna Buckalew has been elected President and CEO, effective April 2. "The Chamber has…
Proud Boys Founder Sues SPLC Over Hate Group Label
The founder of a far-right men's group called the Proud Boys is suing the Southern Poverty Law Center for labeling the organization a hate group. Gavin McInnes filed the defamation lawsuit Monday in federal court in Alabama. The lawsuit contends…
