Deatsville Woman Faces Burglary and Theft Charges
Millbrook police say a Deatsville woman faces several charges related to a break-in at a home.
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Prattville Woman Charged with Stealing Catalytic Converters from Vehicles
Millbrook police say a Prattville woman faces several counts of stealing catalytic converters from vehicles.
ADPH: More Than Half the State at "Very High Risk" of COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued an update of its county-by-county COVID-19 risk indicator map. The latest map shows more than half the state is at "very high risk" for COVID-19.
Local Realty Group Unveils Little Library in West Montgomery
A Montgomery realty group has added its fourth little library in the city. Kelly Realty, LLC unveiled a little library at Uncle John's Pathway House on Council Street Friday morning. Jeremy…
Alabama jobless rate at 3.3% in June, better than US average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's jobless rate declined to 3.3% in June, well below the national average, as state leaders emphasized keeping the economy going amid concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey's office said Friday…
Governor Ivey Appoints Rep. Bill Poole As State's Next Finance Director
Governor Kay Ivey has tapped State Rep. Bill Poole to serve as the newest finance director. Rep. Poole, who is the Republican lawmaker out of Tuscaloosa, is a member of the…
Part of I-85 Closed Due to Crash in Montgomery County Now Open
UPDATE: The portion of I-85 closed due to a single-vehicle crash in Montgomery County is now open. ORIGINAL: State troopers are on the scene of an accident that has forced part of the interstate to be shut down. The single-vehicle…
District 1 City Council Race Heads to A Runoff Election
The District 1 City Council Election is now heading into a runoff, the results of the July election showed that none of the 7 candidates received 50 percent of the vote. The two candidates that did get the most votes in the district were Donnie Mims and Ed Grimes.
"That's My Child" Founder Fakes Being Shot on Facebook Live
Charles Lee, founder of the non-profit organization "That's my Child" attempted to use social media as a way to reach out to the community to garner more mentors for his programs. Around…
Successful Mentorships Happening Through The Montgomery Basketball League
The Montgomery Basketball League has been a success, Oronde Mitchell and other community leaders teamed up with the midtown YMCA to implement a program for young boys that not only allows them to play a sport, but receive one on one mentorship from members of the community.
Race for Montgomery City Council District One Seat Headed to Runoff
The race for the Montgomery City Council District One seat will go to a runoff. Ed Grimes won 49-Percent of the votes, while his opponent Donnie Mims received 21-Percent of the vote. The runoff election is scheduled for august 24th.…
Manhunt Underway For Attempted Murder Suspect
A manhunt is underway for an attempted murder suspect. Montgomery Police are actively searching for 28-year-old Kevin Jenkins, Junior. Jenkins is wanted in connection with an assault on his girlfriend last Monday in the 3500 block of Coachman Road. Anyone…
MPD: 17-year-old Dies After Shooting on Delmar Drive
Montgomery Police say a teenage girl was shot and killed Monday afternoon. The victim is identified as 17-year-old Leiah Holmes of Montgomery. Police say Holmes was transported to a hospital where she later died. The shooting happened in the 4200…
Montgomery Fire Investigates House Fire in Midtown
Montgomery Fire is investigating a house fire that happened early Friday afternoon. MFRS spokesperson Lt. Jason Selman said the fire happened in the 2600…
State to Try to Boost Alabama's Sagging COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
A state agency says it will work with private organizations to encourage more elderly and disabled people to get vaccines for COVID-19 in Alabama.
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested and Charged in Pike Road Homicide
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the death investigation on Friday in Pike Road is now a homicide.
On Your Side Consumer Alert: GM Recalling 400,000 Pickups Because Side Air Bags Can Explode
This is an On Your Side Consumer Alert from Alabama News Network -- General Motors is recalling more than 400,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the side air bags can explode without warning and spew parts into the cabin.
UPDATE: Tyson Chicken Recall Now Up to Nearly Nine Million Pounds
Walmart, Target, Publix, Winn-Dixie and Kroger are among the stores that say they sold these products.
Police Help Man Who Spun Tale get to Indiana from Alabama
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) - Alabama police who helped a stranded man make the nearly 600-mile trip home to Indiana say it was only later that they learned much of his story wasn't true. Police in Montgomery found a man over…
Second Chance Job Fair Pairs Ex-Criminal Offenders with Employers
The second chance job fair was designed to pair ex criminal offenders with employers willing to give them a second chance.
Jessica Taylor Joins Republican Race for U.S. Senate
Jessica Taylor has become the fourth Republican candidate to announce a run for U.S. Senate in 2022. The seat will be open with the retirement of six-term U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby.
UPDATE: People in 26 Counties Now at "Very High Risk" for COVID-19
Currently, people in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties are considered at “very high risk” for COVID-19 exposure.
UPDATE: District Attorney Outlines Charges Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford Could Face
Alabama News Network has asked Macon County District Attorney Jeremy Duerr what charges Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford could face for damaging a Confederate monument.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injury in Shooting Near Eastern Boulevard Intersection with Carmichael Road
Alabama News Network was on the scene of a shooting near the Eastern Boulevard intersection with Carmichael Road in Montgomery this morning.
ALEA: 10 People Killed on Alabama Roads During 4th of July Holiday Period
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it investigated 10 traffic fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period, which officially began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 2, and ended at midnight Monday, July 5.
