Montgomery Man Charged in Death of ASU Student
Montgomery police have charged a man in the shooting death of an Alabama State University student. Capt. Saba Coleman says 20-year-old Ivry Hall, of Montgomery, has been charged with Murder…
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies at 87
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the longest serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and a strong liberal voice on issues dividing the nation, has died, the Supreme Court announced tonight. She was 87. "Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died this evening…
"Forrest Gump" Author Winston Groom Dies
Alabama native and "Forrest Gump" author Winston Groom has died. Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson posted the news on her Facebook page Thursday afternoon. "It is with great sadness that I share the passing of our dear friend Winston Groom," said…
Man Hit By Car on South Court Street
Montgomery Police Department is investigating an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Capt. Saba Coleman says it happened just before 3:00PM near the intersection of South Court Street and…
Montgomery Humane Society Urging Bring Pets Inside During Bad Weather
As the rain and wind continue across our area, Montgomery Humane Society workers are urging you to bring your pets inside during this bad weather. Executive Director Steven Tears said humane officers went…
Tropical Storm Conditions Due To Sally Continue Through Wednesday Night
Torrential rain and tropical-storm-force winds are likely this evening into early Thursday for south central and eastern Alabama. Sally was downgraded to a tropical storm with winds near 60 mph. It's picked…
Former Montgomery County Commissioner Jiles Williams Dies
Former Montgomery County Commissioner Jiles Williams has died. The Montgomery County Commission confirmed his passing last night. He served as District 4 Commissioner for nearly two decades from 2000 to 2016. Montgomery County Commission Chair Elton Dean said "He was…
Notasulga Shots Fired Investigation
A tense situation for Notasulga police officers last night as shots rang out while responding to a call. Officials say someone shot in to a car near Lyon Street South just before 8:30 last night. Police say there were people…
Hurricane Sally: Closings & Cancellations
Hurricane Sally prompted closings and cancellations in our area. This is the latest list from Alabama News Network. We will be updating this list, so check back often. SCHOOLS: Macon County Schools - No In-Person Classes Friday Tallapoosa County Schools…
Flood Warnings Issued for Alabama & Tallapoosa Rivers, Catoma Creek
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for many local rivers. ALABAMA RIVER: For the Alabama River, this warning affects Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes and Dallas counties. Heavy rainfall of six to eight inches is expected by Thursday.…
River Region Prepares for Hurricane Sally
Sally was upgraded to a hurricane at midday on Monday. The storm is expected to make landfall sometime Tuesday and then make a hard turn east, bringing tropical weather to our…
MMFA Opens Sculpture Garden to Public
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is welcoming the community back into its sculpture garden. Although the museum remains closed for now because of the pandemic, MMFA director Angie Dodson says the outdoor…
Update: Gov. Kay Ivey Closes Beaches, Recommends Evacuations in Vulnerable Areas South of I-10
In addition to the State of Emergency that Gov. Kay Ivey issued this morning in advance of Hurricane Sally's expected impact on Alabama, she has taken further action this afternoon. Gov. Ivey released this statement: “Through a supplemental state of…
Local Omega Psi Phi Chapter Gives Back to Essential Workers
On Friday, September 11, members Omega Psi Phi Fraternity gathered, to provide food to sanitation essential workers. The event started at 11:30 am where some members began grilling while others prepared a lunch…
AUM Police Report Student Robbed at Gunpoint on Campus
Police at Auburn University Montgomery say they have been notified that a student was robbed at gunpoint on campus early this morning. Police say they were notified at 1:53 a.m. that a student was robbed in the North Commons parking…
Montgomery Restaurant Expands on how the Pandemic is Affecting Business
The Cork and Cleaver restaurant continues to recover from lost income and customer support after being closed down for two months due to the pandemic. After Governor Ivey issued her first stay at…
Governor Ivey Issues Statement Ahead of Tropical Storm Sally
As Tropical Storm Sally approaches, Governor Kay Ivey issued the following statement Sunday: From Governor Kay Ivey: "As we head in to a new week, we are keeping a close eye on Tropical…
Alabama Last in Census Response as Much of Deep South Lags
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama ranks last in the country for response to the 2020 U.S. Census with Louisiana, Mississippi and Georgia also in the bottom five. . Numbers from the U.S. Census show Alabama so far has the lowest…
Two Montgomery Businesses Struck by Gunfire Saturday
Montgomery Police Department said on Saturday September 12th around midnight, they responded to Carter Hill Road and College Street in reference to shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they determined that there were two businesses that had been…
Tuskegee Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect
Tuskegee police say they've arrested an attempted murder suspect. Police say 24-year-old Davorious Ferrell has been arrested in connection to a case from August 14. No other information…
Fmr. AL House Speaker Mike Hubbard Reports to Jail
Former Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard turned himself in to the Lee County Detention Facility Friday afternoon to begin serving his four year sentence. (courtesy: Lee Co. Detention Center) A jury in Lee County had convicted Hubbard of 12…
Prattville Police Warn Residents of Phone Scams Targeting Elderly People
The Prattville Police Department is warning citizens about financial scams targeting the elderly. The scam is spreading across the state and Southeast Region of the U.S. Police say elderly people receive phone calls saying that a family member is in…
Junior League to hold Virtual College & Career Fair
The Junior League of Montgomery's College & Career Fair will be different this year. But it is still happening. It will be a three day virtual event starting Monday, September 14 through…
Governor Ivey Remembers September 11, 2001
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement this morning reflecting on September 11, 2001: “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country's darkest days, as it changed our…
EPA Removes Downtown Montgomery From Proposed Superfund Priority List
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed roughly 50 blocks in downtown Montgomery from its proposed superfund priority list. The area is called the Capitol City Plume. See the area in this map. A…
