Montgomery Says Goodbye to Slain MPD Detective Tanisha Pughsley
Sunday morning the community gathered to remember the life of Montgomery Police Department Detective Tanisha Pughsley. A memorial service was held in Det. Pughsley's…
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Alabama Sees Over 1,600 New Virus Cases, 7 Additional Deaths
More than 1,600 new confirmed coronavirus cases have been reported in Alabama, along with seven additional virus-related deaths. The state recorded more than 16,500 new confirmed cases of the virus over the last 14 days, according to data released Sunday…
20-Year-Old Dead After Friday Night Shooting in Montgomery
A 20-year-old Montgomery man is dead after a Friday night shooting. According to the Montgomery Police Department, on July 10, around 11:50, MPD along with Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 6300 block of Atlanta Hwy in reference to…
Marsh: Poor Choice of Words on COVID-19 Cases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said he used a poor choice of words when he suggested he wanted more people to get infected with the new coronavirus. “It was a poor choice of words on…
Protecting College Students in Residence Halls
With classes set to resume in person this fall at most universities in our are, administrators are taking extra precaution to protect students. Most universities have already adopted policies requiring mask to…
Body Found in Catoma Creek Identified as Missing Montgomery Teen
Montgomery Police say the body found in Catoma Creek last Saturday is that of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon. Police say Pantaleon was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday, June 24. Montgomery Police…
Funeral Arrangements Announced for MPD Detective Killed
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the MPD detective who was killed earlier this week. Montgomery Police announced that a memorial service for Detective…
John Lewis: Good Trouble Film Screening at Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema
Thousands of Protest, 45 arrest, and 33 years in Congress. The film "Good Trouble"  is screening  at the Capri Theatre Virtual Cinema. Good Trouble highlights the Freedom Rides and the life of Alabama Native and Civil Rights Activist John Lewis.…
Pike Road Schools Names New Principal of Pike Road High School
Gregory Foster named new principal of Pike Road High School. Foster comes to PRHS from Roanoke City Schools with 17 years of administrative experience. Foster served the past ten years as the principal at Handley High School. Under his leadership,…
Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman Tests Positive for COVID-19
Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The sheriff made the announcement in a…
Supreme Court says Congress can't get Trump records, for now
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has kept a hold on President Donald Trump's financial records that Congress has been seeking for more than a year. The ruling returns the case to lower courts, with no clear prospect for when…
Supreme Court rules Manhattan DA can obtain Trump taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has upheld a prosecutor's demand for President Donald Trump's tax returns as part of a criminal investigation into hush-money payments to women who claim they had affairs with Trump. The court ruled Thursday in…
Montgomery Mask Ordinance: What You Need to Know
To view the ordinance in its entirety, click here. The Montgomery City Council Tuesday adopted an ordinance sponsored by Councilman C.C. Calhoun requiring face coverings, masks or face…
Low Voter Turnout Predicted in July 14th Republican Primary Run-Off
Next Tuesday, Alabamians will head to the polls the first statewide election since the coronavirus pandemic. July 14th is the republican primary run-off for Alabama's U.S Senate Seat and Alabama's…
Montgomery Requiring Face Coverings in Public
The Montgomery city council Tuesday has adopted a mask ordinance effective immediately. The ordinance requires facial coverings to be worn at all times by anyone over the age of 6 who can…
Sessions Steps Up Attacks on Tuberville Ahead of Runoff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions is stepping up attacks against his Senate primary rival, accusing former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville of hiding and being unprepared for Washington. Tuberville and Sessions face off in…
Escaping Domestic Violence: Local Experts Weigh In
If you or someone you know is trapped in an abusive relationship, call 1-800-650-6522 or 334-263-0218 Do you know how to escape domestic violence and abuse? Many times a restraining order…
Montgomery Man Charged with Murder of Off-Duty MPD Detective
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect with the shooting death of Detective Tanisha Pughsley, 27, of Montgomery. On Monday, July 6, at about 2:15 am, MPD and…
Off-duty MPD Detective Shot and Killed in Apparent Domestic Dispute
Montgomery Police say a detective with the department was shot and killed during an apparent domestic dispute. MPD responded to the shooting in the 6700 block of Overview Drive around 2:15 Monday…
Montgomery County Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Sunday Afternoon
A single-vehicle crash at approximately 1:16 a.m. on July 5, 2020, has claimed the life of a Montgomery County man. Tiara Cortez Massey, 31, of Montgomery, was killed when the 2008 Infinity M45 he was driving left the roadway and…
Church of the Highlands to Pause In-Person services and Resume Online Services Only
The Church of the Highlands has announced that in-person services have been postponed after reopening to the public late last month. The announcement comes amid the rise of COVID-19…
Alabama Department of Labor Introduces New Appointment Process
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Labor has created an appointment process for people to get in-person help with employment claims after people were sleeping overnight in a parking lot in the hopes of seeing someone. The department…
Health Officials Fear Virus Surge After July 4 Celebrations
Alabama hit a new high for the number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 this week and a new low for the number of available intensive care unit beds. Dr. Don Williamson, a former state health officer who now heads the…
Man Drowns at Lake Martin
The ALEA Marine Patrol has confirmed to Alabama News Network that a man has drowned at Lake Martin. Lt. Mark Fuller says a 24-year-old man went under and never resurfaced around 7 o'clock last night. His body was later recovered.…
List of Local 4th of July Fireworks Shows
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fireworks celebrations have been scaled back across our area this year. Montgomery isn't holding a fireworks show, and fireworks are illegal to set off inside city limits. But there are still cities holding…
