Grand Opening Of Historic Kress Building
The historic Kress Building in Downtown Montgomery is prepping for its grand opening. Residents have been living there since August but the Kress Building will be opening its door to the public…
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Lights of Love
Each year Jackson Hospital in Montgomery honors the lives of employees and volunteers lost during the year with Lights of Love. Thursday night, they held a ceremony at the hospital. The angel, stars, and lights on the Christmas tree each…
New Voting Machines for Montgomery County
Montgomery County voters will notice something different when they go to the polls for next Tuesday's special election --- new voting machines. Two new machines will be located in all 49 Montgomery voting precincts. The first is the DS-200 tabulating…
Dr. Ed Richardson Gives MPS Intervention Update at 145th Chamber Meeting
Education was the hot topic at the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's 145th Annual Meeting Thursday, as 600 business leaders packed the Renaissance to celebrate the Chamber's key wins in 2017. "We're number one in jobs in the state and new…
Moore campaign attacking pro-Jones super PAC
Republican Roy Moore's campaign is criticizing a super PAC supporting Democrat Doug Jones for U.S. Senate. Moore spokesman Ben DuPre says the group Highway 31 isn't revealing its donors and has run misleading ads against the former judge. Highway 31…
Lowndes and Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Departments Searching for Burglary, Theft Suspect
The Lowndes and Montgomery County Sheriff’s Departments are searching for Curtis Lekelvin Robinson. Robinson has multiple active burglary and theft warrants signed against him. Lowndes County Investigators say that Robinson is wanted in connection to a business burglary that occurred…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive Shopping Spree: United Food and Fuel
Thanks to Ben McNeil and our friends at United Food and Fuel for sponsoring a shopping spree for our Magical Christmas Toy Drive.
Applications for US jobless benefits drop again to 236,000
The number of unemployed workers filing for jobless benefits fell by 2,000 last week to 236,000, the lowest level in five weeks and further evidence of the strength in the labor market. The Labor Department says last week's total was…
Montgomery Police Searching for Forgery Suspect
Montgomery Police are searching for a man wanted in reference to a third degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument investigation that occurred in August of this year at a financial institution located in the 4700 block of Vaughn Road.…
Capitol Hyundai Participates In Magical Christmas Toy Drive Shopping Spree
Alabama News Network is now even closer to filling our Magical Christmas Toy Vault, after another successful Magical Shopping Spree. Rob Needham and Andrew Anderson of Capitol Hyundai joined Alabama News…
Montgomery to Change Downtown Alcohol Policy on January 1
Montgomery city leaders announced this morning that they will be changing their policy which has allowed people to walk around in public with open containers of alcohol in the downtown entertainment…
Alabama Democratic Conference Backs Fred Bell to Fill Vacant District 26 Senate Seat
The Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) convened a screening committee on Monday, December 4, in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic Primary Special Election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday, December 12. Bell is a Montgomery…
Talladega Man Charged in Montgomery Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department says it has arrested a Talladega man in a man's shooting death in Montgomery. Police say 30-year-old Cornelius Fain has been charged with murder in the killing of 32-year-old Vantrell Flynn. Flynn was shot on Friday…
Doug Jones Calls for Resignation of Minnesota Senator
Alabama Democratic Senate nominee Doug Jones says Sen. Al Franken should resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving women. Jones said Wednesday that sexual harassment isn't a partisan issue, and people in Congress shouldn't be treated differently than others. He…
Moore Leads One Week Before Senate Race
The race for U.S. Senate enters the home stretch. Political analyst Steve Flowers says while Roy Moore may not be the most liked candidate, his supporters are the most likely…
Local Church Leaders Commit To Improving Montgomery Public Schools
It was a day of brain storming, as local church leaders met with teachers and staff to find out what they can bring to the table, in Montgomery Public Schools. A…
Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council Continues Discussion on Alabama's Opioid Epidemic
For months, the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council have discussed how to combat a problem that's sweeping the nation. "This is one of those problems that bleeds over into patient…
Three People Charged with Attempting to Smuggle Contraband into Kilby Prison
Three people were arrested on Monday, December 4 at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County for possession of a controlled substance and attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Christopher Wilson, 28, of Fayetteville, and Shiane Bambinelli, 21, of Leeds, were…
Officials Work to Bring Internet Access to Rural Elmore County
AT&T and Elmore County Officials announced the expansion of high speed internet access in some rural areas Tuesday. The expansion will help create internet access for people living in the Santuck community. …
More Arrested in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Investigation
On Tuesday, December 5, four individuals were arrested after being indicted by a federal grand jury for their role in operating a “pill mill,” out of a Montgomery medical office. A “pill mill” is a medical clinic that is dispensing…
Macon County Construction Company Owner Indicted on Forgery Charges
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a contractor for forgery of paperwork related to the renewal of his license with the Alabama Licensure Board for General Contractors. Morris Mitchell, 51, of Grayson, Georgia, surrendered at the Montgomery County…
NSDA Names Montgomery Academy Teacher Alabama Educator of the Year
The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is proud to announce Jay Rye from Montgomery Academy is the 2017-2018 Alabama Educator of the Year. From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers across the country, Jay Rye was selected…
U.S. Attorney Warns Against Jury Duty Scam
Authorities are issuing a warning after A Montgomery woman says she was almost scammed out of over 600 dollars.... by a U.S. Marshall impersonator. The woman says she got a call…
1 Dead in Montgomery Crash
State Troopers say a young man died and another was injured in a single vehicle accident early today. The Troopers identify the man who died as 23 year old Dustin Lane Paulk. He was a passenger in a car driven…
Race Relations Day Held
Montgomery area ministers, community members and special guests gathered at Montgomery's Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church Sunday for their annual Race Relations Day program. Reverend Tabitha Isner of The First Christian Church and Kim Hendrix of Frazer United Methodist Church were…
