State Officials: No Coronavirus Cases Reported in Alabama
At a news conference this afternoon, leaders from the Alabama Dept. of Public Health,…
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Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Awards $225,000 in Grants to 22 River Region Non-Profits
Several local non-profit organizations are getting a big boost, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery and the Alabama National Fair. The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery awarded 22 non-profits with grants…
Motion to Reconsider the Sentence of Former MPD Officer Convicted of Manslaughter Denied
The motion to reconsider the sentence and amend the 14 year sentence for former Montgomery police officer Aaron…
Montgomery Man Fatally Shoots Wife Before Being Fatally Shot by MPD
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Sunday evening shooting death of Barbara Harwood, 64, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 6700 block…
Coronavirus Affecting Travel
As Spring approaches, may people are monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak, and the impact it will have on travel. Alabama World Travel is a travel advisory agency that has been doing business in Montgomery…
Montgomery Public Schools Regains Accreditation after Almost 2 years "Under Review"
Montgomery Public School leaders are proud to be turning a new leaf, after regaining its full accreditation status. The good news was the purpose of a special called board meeting Monday, after nearly two years of it's accreditation status being…
Montgomery Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police say they're conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting early this morning. Police say at about 2:45AM, they and fire medics responded to the 900 block of West South Boulevard after getting a report of a person…
Alabama Broadcasters Association Honors Alabama News Network
The Alabama Broadcasters Association has once again honored Alabama News Network with awards for excellence.…
1 Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting; Additional Body Found Inside Residence
One person is dead after an officer involved shooting took place in Montgomery on Sunday. After further investigation, a second body was found inside the suspect's residence. According to Sgt. David Hicks with…
Bill Would Lift Yoga Ban in Schools, but Don't Say Namaste
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers might lift a decades old ban on yoga in public schools, though the bill would keep the greeting "namaste" on the forbidden list. A bill by Rep. Jeremy Gray of Opelika would let local…
Congressional Pilgrimage Tour Wraps Up In Selma
It's been a weekend full of events for United States Congress members in Alabama. More than fifty have been on a pilgrimage, touring sites that highlight the state's civil rights history. The pilgrimage is organized by the Faith & Politics…
Family of Missing Woman Pleading for Help
The family and friends of a missing Montgomery woman are continuing to search for answers. They say they desperately need the public's help. On Saturday, Lakira Goldsmith's family held a press conference on the State Capitol steps in order to…
Selma to Montgomery March Re-enactment
The Selma to Montgomery March was a turning point in the fight for civil rights. On March 7th 1965, a group of 600 people began the march from Selma to Montgomery. Marchers were…
D.A. Daryl Bailey Speaks Out on Appeal Bond for Aaron Cody Smith
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey has issued a statement following the granting of a $300,000 appeal bond to former Montgomery police officer Aaron Cody Smith. Smith was…
Judge Grants Appeal Bond for Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith
A retired circuit judge has granted an appeal bond for former Montgomery Police Officer Aaron Cody Smith. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin granted the motion Friday morning that would allow Smith to be released…
Wetumpka Church Votes to Tear Down Historic Chapel
A Wetumpka church damaged by last year's tornado has voted to tear down its historic chapel. Now, the Elmore County Historical Society is asking church leaders to reconsider this decision. The First Baptist…
Gov. Kay Ivey's Gambling Study Group Holding First Meeting
The study group that Gov. Kay Ivey formed in order to study the effects of any expansion of gambling in the state of the Alabama is holding its first meeting. Ivey announced…
Martin Luther King III Wants Alabama to Stop Scheduled Execution of Nathaniel Woods
Alabama is set to execute Nathaniel Woods for the murders of three Birmingham police officers who were shot by another man in a hail of gunfire. Martin Luther King III, the…
Fugitive Arrested for Pouring Scalding Liquid on Family Member
A fugitive wanted for throwing scalding liquid at a family member is now in custody, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. On February 17th, CrimeStoppers asked for help to locate 22-year-old Alneko Davis. Davis was then wanted for felony…
UPDATE: Moderate Flooding Expected Along Alabama River
The National Weather Service has changed its forecast for flooding along the Alabama River from "minor" to "moderate." This forecast affects areas along the river in Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. A flood warning remains in effect…
MCSO: Car Crashes into Downed Tree
An early morning wreck had Vaughn Road at Laurelwood Lane shut down Thursday. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says a tree fell across the road and then a car hit the…
Former Opponents to Endorse GOP U.S. Senate Candidates?
Just one day after Super Tuesday, it could be too early to tell whether former opponents in the U.S Senate GOP Primary, will offer their endorsement to Tommy Tuberville or Jeff Sessions. With 100% of polls reporting on Wednesday, just…
Ellis Eskew Reads to Students at Dannelly Elementary for "Read Across America Week"
Dannelly Elementary School is celebrating "Read Across America" week with Dr. Seuss book readings to the children in their classrooms. Our very own Ellis Eskew read "Green Eggs, and Ham" Wednesday morning to Ms. Lee's third grade class. Dannelly…
Prattville Man Identified in Fatal Afternoon Crash as Alabama Forestry Commission Ranger
A single-vehicle crash at 1:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, has claimed the life of a Prattville man. James Owen Hall, 43, was killed when the 2008 Ford F-250 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree before catching…
Alabamians Vote to Keep Elected School Board
Alabama voters have overwhelmingly voted "NO" to replacing the state's elected school board with a commission appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Alabama Senate. Gov. Kay Ivey had supported the…
