City of Montgomery Launches "Stop the Violence" Campaign
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Police Chief Ernest Finley and other city leaders have launched a "Stop the Violence" campaign with a rally at Regency Park Community Center this morning.
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UPDATE: Woman Hit, Killed on Interstate 85 in Macon County As She Stopped to Give Aid to Another Driver
Alabama State Troopers say the woman had stopped on the interstate to give aid to a person involved in a previous one-car crash when she was hit by a car and killed.
Meet the Candidates for House of Representatives District 78
District 78 covers a large portion of Montgomery, the special primary election for the seat is May 25th.
Former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith's Appeal Denied
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has denied an appeal from former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith.
Ivey Signs Bill Allowing K-12 Schools To Teach Yoga
The Alabama ban on yoga in public schools is no more. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed legislation to allow public schools to teach yoga. The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Jeremy Gray, a former college athlete who did yoga…
Are Things Getting Back To Normal? Some Montgomery Residents Think So
As we get closer to summertime, we are starting to see an increase in events in downtown Montgomery. Today, Riverwalk Stadium is hosting the AHSAA Baseball Playoffs which is drawing a pretty big crowd to the area.Â
Pike Road High School Holds Academic Signing Day for Senior Class
Pike Road parents, teachers, and administrators celebrated their graduating seniors in the high school's first ever academic signing day. Alabama, Auburn, UAB, and Penn State are just a few of the schools…
U.S. Department of Justice Says Alabama Prisons Remain Deadly, with Homicides Increasing
The U.S. Department of Justice says Alabama prisons have not improved despite years of warnings and that inmate homicides have increased.
$2,500 Reward for Fugitive Timothy Jabbar Wyatt, Wanted in Autauga and Chilton Counties
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Timothy Jabbar Wyatt.
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards COVID-19 Grants to Dallas, Elmore and Perry Counties
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.2 million to help Dallas, Elmore and Perry counties in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to prepare for future outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Wetumpka Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement, Failing to Pay Taxes
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama has announced that a Wetumpka woman has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for embezzling nearly $400,000.00 from her employer and failing to pay taxes.
Forecast: Busy Hurricane Season Expected, But Not Like 2020
Forecasters expect yet another busy Atlantic hurricane season this year, but they say it won't be as crazy as 2020.
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities Seeks Your Feedback on Five-Year Plan
You have the chance to share your input on the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities' five-year plan, but time is running out.
A Shortage of Staff Is Affecting Local Businesses
There is a major increase in the demand for employment, especially for local businesses. Restaurants in particular are having a hard time keeping up with the demands of their customers.
Georgia Man Charged with Robbing Montgomery Credit Union
A Georgia man is charged with robbing the First Resource Credit Union in Montgomery.
Court Hearing Set for Father Accused of Killing Newborn Son in Montgomery
Alabama News Network has learned that a preliminary hearing has now been set for Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He's the man charged with capital murder in the death of his 5-week-old son.
Montgomery Banker Pleads Guilty to Disclosing Subpoena to Bank Customer
According to court documents, during the spring of 2020, Hardy was an employee of Valley National Bank. In April of that year, the bank received a grand jury subpoena from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seeking records pertaining to the accounts of one of the bank’s customers.
MPD Investigates Tuesday Night Shooting that Leaves One Man Dead
The Montgomery Police Department says one man is dead after a Tuesday night shooting. The shooting occurred around 9:30 on the 900 block of West South Boulevard where police found the victim dead. As of now, there is no further…
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Shoot and Kill Kidnapping Suspect in East Montgomery
Montgomery Police were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 100 block of Gibbons Drive in east Montgomery Tuesday night.
State Legislature Passes Pike Road Property Tax BillÂ
Pike Road officials say a new high school for the town is needed but won’t be possible without the community’s support for an increased property tax. On Monday, the Alabama Legislature passed…
Some People in Montgomery Say They'll Still Wear a Face Mask Even If It's Not Required
Alabama News Network has noticed that some people in Montgomery aren't yet ready to ditch their face mask even though COVID-19 cases are on the decline and restrictions are being eased.
"The Wonder Years" to Return to ABC with Montgomery Connection
ABC has announced that it will reboot its hit series "The Wonder Years" this fall. It will feature a Black family living in Montgomery during the late 1960s.
Judge in Case of Father Accused of Killing Infant Son Recuses Herself
Alabama News Network has learned of new developments in the case against Caleb Whisnand, Sr. He's the father accused of killing his 5-week-old son, whose body was found in Lowndes County last week.
Three Alabama State Prison Inmates Killed in One Week
Three men have been killed in apparent inmate-on-inmate assaults in Alabama prisons this month.
Campaign 2022: Dean Odle Brings Gubernatorial Campaign to Alabama State House
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dean Odle took time to bring his campaign to the Alabama State House on the final day of the 2021 legislative session.
