Details Released in Fatal Monday Morning Troy Highway Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that resulted in three fatalities. On Monday, November 16, at about 5:50 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to a…
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District 26 Democratic Primary Heads To Runoff
The Democratic Primary for the District 26 State Senate will be decided in a runoff. The two candidates who received the most votes were Kirk Hatcher, who received 47.93% and John Knight who received 20.81% of vote. Hatcher is a…
Mayor Reed Encourages Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines During Holidays
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed met with Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, on Tuesday to remind city residents to stay cautious during the holiday season. As Montgomery COVID-19 cases have risen this month,…
Family of Injured Police Officer Receives Donated Van
After waiting almost two months, officials from Stivers Ford held a ceremony to present Carlos Taylor, and his family, with their newly finished wheelchair accessible van. The family met at Superior…
Alabama News Network's "Magical Christmas Toy Drive" Underway at Eastdale Mall
Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition for everyone in our area. This is our 7th annual event to collect toys for the Salvation Army of Montgomery to deliver to children in need. This year,…
PNC Buying BBVA's U.S. Subsidiary for $11.6 Billion
PNC Financial Services Group says it is buying the U.S. subsidiary of Spain’s BBVA bank for $11.6 billion in cash. BBVA’s U.S. operations are based in Houston, Texas. It has $104 billion in assets and operates 637 branches, mainly in…
Ingram State Technical College Offers Career Training to Inmates
Inmates in Alabama can look forward to a productive life after release thanks to the programs offered at Ingram State Technical College. Ingram State is the only college in the state that caters…
Update: Man Killed in Ann Street Shooting Shot through Windshield
Montgomery police have identified the man killed in shooting Friday afternoon in 900 block of Ann Street. Police say the victim is 27-year-old Jimmy Borom the third. 24-year-old…
Troy University Dedicates Building to John Lewis
History was made on Troy University's campus, as a building once named after a Ku Klux Klan member, was renamed after a man who was denied admission because of his race. On…
State Education Employees Quarantined Due to COVID-19 Issues
More than 50 Alabama State Department of Education employees are currently in quarantine because of COVID-19 cases and contact tracing. This was confirmed to Alabama News Network by Michael Sibley, Director of Communications with ALSDE. Sibley did not reveal the…
Two Arrested in Connection to Perry Hill Road Robbery
Two people are behind bars Thursday night in connection to a business robbery. It happened on the 1600 block of Perry Hill Road. Police say a witness saw the suspect enter the business and demand money. The Montgomery Police Department…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Looks Back at His First Year in Office
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed took time to sit down with Alabama News Network for a one-on-one interview as he celebrates one year in office. What a year it has been. The mayor has…
Alabama Running Out of Time to Spend Federal COVID-19 Relief Money
Alabama has about six weeks to spend almost $1 billion in remaining coronavirus relief funds or the money will revert to Washington, D.C. States have until Dec. 30 to spend their share of CARES Act dollars. The state so far…
Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign
Alabama News Network is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army's biggest fundraiser of the year. The non-profit kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign, on Thursday. The event is held…
Man Shot on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road. Police say at about 11:23 a.m., they and fire medics responded to the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road, where they found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The…
Alexander City Schools Responding to Surge in COVID-19 Cases
A surge in COVID-19 cases among students and staff in the Alexander City school system has prompted school officials to take action. Alexander City Schools will switch to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 16 until the Thanksgiving break. Right now,…
Should MPS Students Return After Thanksgiving Break?
In Tuesday's school board meeting, MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore suggested that students return from Thanksgiving break on Dec. 7. Several parents and teachers disagree with Moore and believe students shouldn't…
MPS Officials Say 15,000 Laptops Are On The Way
After waiting seven months, MPS officials say they have received good news about the 15,000 laptops they ordered. In April, the laptops were ordered once students began learning virtually. Though, whenever MPS…
Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces
The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The…
Local Prattville 'Jeopardy!' Champion Remembers Host Alex Trebek
As the world continues to mourn the loss of long-time "Jeopardy!" host, Alex Trebek, former contestant and AUM professor, Dr. Darren Harris-Fain, finds joy in being able to have been on the show and…
Experts Predict Gas Prices to Remain Stable
Gas prices in Montgomery have been trending downward lately and experts predict they will stay that way. The people over at the popular app and website Gasbuddy say coronavirus is directly responsible for the stable prices. "Prices have been remarkably…
U.S. Allowing First Emergency Use of COVID-19 Antibody Drug
U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19. The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the experimental drug from…
Army Officials Encourage Residents to Enlist
Officials from the United States Army are encouraging Alabamians to consider enlisting. Anyone qualified and at least 17 years old, can join the army. Officials say the army provides over 150 opportunities for…
River Region Leaders Sign Military Appreciation Week Proclamation
In honor of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the City of Montgomery and officials are showing their appreciation all week. On Monday, Nov. 9, Mayor Steven Reed joined the mayors of…
What Does Pfizer's Vaccine Announcement Mean for Alabama?
On Monday, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer announced that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing coronavirus transmission. To view the original article on the Pfizer vaccine, CLICK HERE. Alabama officials say the vaccine will be…
