Body of Homicide Victim Found in Macon County
UPDATE: Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Daniel. Brunson says Daniel's body was found on Pistol Range Road in Notasulga. The Macon…
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Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Jackson Hospital
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. The Salvation Army…
Montgomery Fire/ Rescue Investigates Early Morning House Fire
Early Monday morning at 1:59 Montgomery Fire/ Rescue units responded to a fire in the 700 block of Erskine Street. Upon arrival, units found a single-story home with visible smoke and flames. The fire was contained with extensive smoke damage…
Alabama Retailers Have High Hopes Going into the Holiday Season During the Pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Many stores already are decorated for the Christmas shopping season and pushing holiday sales, and that could help Alabama retailers avoid a pandemic slump. A statement from the Alabama Retail Association says holiday sales are…
Reed, Ross React to the Death of Former State Rep. Alvin Holmes
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Alabama State University President Quinton Ross have released statements remembering the life of former State Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery. Holmes died…
Former State Rep. John Knight Remembers Friend and Colleague Alvin Holmes
Former State Rep. John Knight of Montgomery took time to speak with Alabama News Network about the death of his friend and colleague, former State Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery. Holmes died today…
Former Longtime Alabama State Rep. Alvin Holmes Dies at 81
Former Alabama state Rep. Alvin Holmes of Montgomery has died at the age of 81. Holmes had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House…
Two Montgomery House Fires Under Investigation
The Montgomery Fire Department is investigating two house fires that happened this morning. The first fire happened at approximately 1:44 a.m. Fire units responded to a fire at a home in the 1500 block of Marlowe Drive. Smoke and flames…
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department wants to find the suspects wanted in a robbery investigation. Detectives say the robbery happened on Friday, October 30, in the 2400 block of East South Blvd. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with identifying…
Elmore County School Supt. Issues Statement on COVID-19 Cases
Elmore County School Superintendent Richard Dennis has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in the school system. According to the latest dashboard report from the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are 46 cases in the school district. Here is…
Driving or Flying, Ways to Travel Safe this Holiday Season
The holiday season has always been one of the busiest times of the year to travel. This year, because of the pandemic, ensuring your safety is critical whether flying or driving. If…
Spokesman: Trump's eldest son tests positive for Coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) - A spokesman says President Donald Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has been infected with the Coronavirus. The spokesman says the younger Trump learned his diagnosis earlier this week, has no symptoms and has been quarantining. Trump…
Shelby, Reed Applaud Air Force Decision to Base Grey Wolf Helicopters at Maxwell Air Force Base
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed are applauding the U.S. Air Force for deciding to base a Flight Training Unit of MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters…
Gov. Kay Ivey Affirms Appointment of New Bullock County Coroner
Bullock County Probate Judge James Tatum has contacted Alabama News Network to say that Gov. Kay Ivey has affirmed the appointment…
Georgia Secretary of State certifies election for Joe Biden
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's top elections official has certified results showing Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential race in the state. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the results Friday after a hand count of ballots affirmed Biden's lead over…
Alabama School Coronavirus Dashboard for Nov. 20
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released the school dashboard of coronavirus cases for November 20. Overall, there are 2,261 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama's public schools for this week. That is up from 1,592 last week. In the Montgomery…
Update: MPS Confirms Homicide Victim was a Teacher
Montgomery Public Schools has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the victim in the city's latest homicide was a teacher. MPS says 46-year-old Shai Hudson taught at Goodwyn Middle School. MPS wouldn't comment any further. Montgomery police say Hudson was…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Guardian Credit Union
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. The Salvation Army of…
Montgomery Fire Department Investigates Early Friday Morning Fire
The Montgomery Fire Department has reported to Palmetto Street early Friday morning to contain and investigate a fire. Alabama News Network is on the scene and will update this story once we obtain further…
Health Officials Recommend Steps for Healthy Holiday Travel
If you are planning to travel for the holiday season, might as well do it safely right? The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking Alabamians to either get tested or self-monitor…
Montgomery City-County Public Library Hosting Montgomery Bus Boycott Video Competition
Rosa Parks, whose refusal to move to the back of a bus touched off the Montgomery bus boycott and the beginning of the civil rights movement, is fingerprinted by officer D.H. Lackey in Montgomery, Ala., Feb.…
Andalusia's "Christmas in Candyland" Still Going On as Planned
Though many Christmas themed events have been cancelled this year due to the pandemic, Andalusia's annual Christmas in Candyland is still going on. Officials say the 7th annual event will go on as planned,…
Five Arrested in Two Separate Drug Raids in Dadeville
On November 17, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Dadeville Police Department executed a search warrant at a home on Stone Road in Dadeville. Investigators received tips that drugs were being sold from this location.…
Meet the Senate District 26 Run-Off Candidates
Former State Representative John Knight, and current State Representative Kirk Hatcher will meet in a run-off for the Senate District 26 seat. John Knight received 20% of the vote Tuesday. Knight says his experience in the state house is what…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: The Vance Law Firm
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. The Salvation…
