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Air Force Information Technology Conference returns in-person in downtown Montgomery

The Air Force IT and Cyberpower Education and Training has been an annual event in the River Region for decades.

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Anti-Death Penalty Group Claims Alabama Execution Was Botched

An anti-death penalty group claims Alabama corrections officials botched an inmate's execution last month.

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Update: Totals Released from Stuff the Truck Food Drive for MPS Students

We now know how much food was collected at this year's Stuff the Truck food drive to help students in need in Montgomery Public Schools.

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USDA Begins 2022 Oral Rabies Vaccine Efforts in Eastern U.S., Including Alabama

The USDA has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccines from helicopters and planes in over 13 states including Alabama, where there have been several cases in the Prattville area.

UPDATE: Montgomery Police Release New Information about Man Struck on Interstate 85

Montgomery police have released new information about a man who was struck on Interstate 85 and later died of his injuries.

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"Stuff the Truck" Food Drive Another Big Success

Alabama News Network and Tie and Doll, Inc. thank all of you who donated food to help students in need in Montgomery Public Schools.

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Fans Flock to Cramton Bowl for FCS Kickoff Game

College football returned to Cramton Bowl in Montgomery on Saturday with the FCS Kickoff between Jacksonville State and Stephen F. Austin.

Man Dead, Woman Injured after Apparent Domestic Dispute in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating an apparent domestic dispute that left a man dead and a woman injured.

Crime

Montgomery Police Charge Second Suspect in Zelda Road Killing

Montgomery police have charged a second Prattville man in a fatal shooting that happened on Zelda Road.

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City of Montgomery Purchases Old Governor's House Hotel

The city will now decide if the old well-known hotel can be saved or whether it will be torn down.

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What's Happening: August 25-28

There’s a lot happening in our area from August 25-28!

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Pike Road Schools Changes Policies for Athletic Events

Pike Road Schools has announced changes to its policies regarding attendance at athletic events.

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Alabama Republican Party Issues Statement on Arrest of Perry Hooper, Jr.

The Alabama Republican Party has issued a statement regarding the arrest of Perry Hooper, Jr., of Montgomery on a first-degree sex abuse charge.

Montgomery Hit-and-Run Leaves One Pedestrian Dead, Another Injured

Montgomery police are investigating a hit and run that left one pedestrian dead and another one injured.

Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest

Montgomery police have announced an arrest in a shooting death from last year.

President Biden announces long-awaited student debt forgiveness plan

Biden announced in a Wednesday tweet that borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year, or families earning less than $250,000, would be eligible for the $10,000 loan forgiveness.

Crime

MPD arrests man in connection to 3-month long burglary spree

Police say Hamlet’s arrest ends a crime spree that started May 11 and ended August 18.

Crime

MPD: Two charged in weekend homicide

16-year-old Kendarius Streeter and 20-year-old Ja’Kaleb Spell, both of Montgomery, were charged in a fatal shooting that happened Sunday.

Crime

UPDATE: Details Released on Sex Abuse Charge Against Perry Hooper, Jr.

Court documents have revealed new details concerning the sex abuse charge that former state representative Perry Hooper, Jr., faces.

Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest

Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in a killing from last year.

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Help Us "Stuff the Truck" on Saturday, August 27!

Alabama News Network is joining Tie and Doll, Inc. again this year to "Stuff the Truck" to help students in Montgomery Public Schools who may not have enough to eat.