Car Engulfed in Flames in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, AL (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK)-- According to Montgomery Fire and Rescue, a car was fully engulfed in flames at an apartment complex. It happened about 6:15 p.m. Thursday night on 3rd Street,…
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Wetumpka Police Department Will Soon Have a New Building
In January, an EF-2 tornado touched down in Wetumpka destroying the police department along the way. Soon after that, Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis began making phone calls to locate a building for the department.…
Caught On Camera: Possible Attempted Break-In At Senator David Burkette's Home
State Senator David Burkette (D, Montgomery)Â says he's on edge after he says someone tried to break in his home last Wednesday; and it was all caught on camera. He also says it's not…
Protecting Children from Online Predators During the Summer Months
Hours of screen time during the summer months can sometimes turn dangerous online when predators are lurking for prey. "When you have a six or seven year old who has a…
Former Officer Arrested on Prison Contraband Charge
An Alabama corrections officer has been arrested on charges of accepting money to help smuggle forbidden items into a state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Wednesday that Willie Gene McLemore, Jr. was arrested last month on charges of…
More Jobs Come to Montgomery: Auto Supplier Opens First North American Facility
Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with elected officials had a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Gerhardi Inc. The company manufactures parts for German automobiles. The facility is currently operating with 80 employees, but they have just secured…
Public Input Needed for Sports Complex Study in Millbrook
Would you like to see a new outdoor sports facility in the Millbrook area? The Grandview YMCA along with various county and town agencies have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a new outdoor sports complex in Millbrook. They…
Mother of Lake Jordan Boating Victim Speaks
Leslie Fuller's life is forever changed. "Your kids are not supposed to pass away before you and it's just really heartbreaking for me and my whole family," said Fuller.…
WANTED: "Armed and Dangerous" Suspect in Tuskegee Murder
Tuskegee Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a homicide investigation that happened at the McDonald's. On Saturday, July 6, at approximately 10:40 p.m., police responded to the 400 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard in reference…
Fans Watch Women's World Cup Final
The U.S. Women's National soccer team played the Netherlands in the World Cup finals Sunday. There were watch parties across the River Region, as fans decked out in their…
Bodies of Missing Boaters Found in Lake Jordan
The search for two missing boaters has come to a close. Marine police officials say the body of 17-year-old Travis House of Marbury was found around 4:30 PM Saturday. Earlier, rescue crews recovered the body of 26-year-old Clay Jackson of…
Body Recovered Following Collision on Lake Jordan
One of the boaters missing following Thursday’s boat collision on Lake Jordan has been found. Marine Police said the body of 26-year-old Devin Clay Jackson of Deatsville was recovered Saturday. No word on 17-year-old Travis House of Marbury at this…
Search Continues for Missing Boaters on Lake Jordan
The search continues for two boaters missing following an accident on the 4th of July. Rescue teams are back on Lake Jordan this morning trying to find 26-year-old Clay Jackson of Deatsville and 17-year-old Travis House of Marbury. Investigators say…
Two missing after boat crash on Lake Jordan
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says two people are missing after a boat crash on Lake Jordan late last night. ALEA Marine Patrol Troopers are on the scene. ALEA has told Alabama News Network…
Thousands Attend Montgomery's Annual Independence Day Celebration
Many people spent the evening celebrating the Fourth of July a bit earlier in the Capital City. The city’s Independence Day celebration was at Blount Cultural Park. There was plenty of food and plenty…
List of 4th of July Celebrations Across Alabama
Alabama News Network wants to help you celebrate America's Independence. Whether you'll be staying in our local area or traveling somewhere else in Alabama, here is a list of July 4th events courtesy of the Alabama Tourism Department: Alexander City…
MPD Warns Against Celebratory Gunfire for 4th of July
Flashback to New Years Eve 2018 and gunshots could be heard throughout Montgomery. It was celebratory gunfire. Police received hundreds of calls about gunfire that night, now they are pushing back in the fight against the dangerous celerations. New technology…
Man Killed in Wreck on Selma Highway
Montgomery police say a man was killed early this morning when he crashed his pickup truck on Selma Highway. At about 3:15AM, police and fire medics responded to the scene on Selma Highway in between Lamar Road and Gateway Drive.…
Sheriff: Inmates Making Veggie Alcohol at Autauga Metro Jail
Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says inmates at the Autauga Metro Jail have been caught making alcohol out of fermenting vegetables. Sedinger says it was the first time he'd seen vegetables being used to make alcohol. He says the jail…
New Details about Teenager Involved in Crash That Killed Ron and Paula Bramblett
The teenager charged with manslaughter in the deaths of Auburn radio announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula was driving more than 30 miles over the 55mph speed limit and…
Senator Doug Jones in Dadeville for Rural Healthcare Roundtable
Rural Healthcare is a hot topic going into next years Primary Elections. Tuesday Senator Doug Jones was at the Lake Martin Community Hospital to have a roundtable discussion with administration. Officials from Ivy Creek…
Local Airports Get FAA Grants for Improvements
Several local airports are getting grants from the Federal Aviation Administration to make improvements. U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) says that overall, 19 Alabama airports will be getting more than $9.7 million. "This $9.7 million in funding awarded by…
Qualifying for Montgomery's Mayoral Race Begins Tuesday, July 2nd
There are only 57 days left until people living in Montgomery vote for their next mayor and there are a few things that people have on their wish list. "We need more people…
Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed's Mayoral Campaign HQ Opens
Time is winding up. Montgomery's mayoral election is next month. Monday night, Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed officially opened his campaign headquarters. Reed greeted supporters at the downtown location on Dexter Avenue.…
Expansion Announced for Alabama's Comfort Dog Program
A state program that helps victims of crimes received a boost Monday. The Alabama District Attorney's Association and others announced the expansion of the state's Facility Dog Program. A $700,000 grant from ADECA will…
