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…
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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…
Prattville Police Charge Man with Murder in Death of Baby
Prattville police say they've charged Christopher Hundley, 32, of Prattville with murder. They say he was already in the Autauga County Metro Jail when the murder warrant was executed. Police say the charge is related to the investigation into of…
Montgomery Public Schools to Offer In-Class Learning Starting October 13
Montgomery Public Schools will offer in-class learning starting October 13. So far this school year, only virtual learning has been offered. Starting today, parents can tell MPS if they would like for their children to remain virtual starting the next…
State Health Officer Weighs in on Alabama National Fair
The Alabama National Fair is back next month, but things will look pretty different. Alabama News Network talked with Randy Stephenson, the director of the fair, who said they're limiting the capacity to…
Montgomery County School Board Holds Budget Hearings for 2021 Fiscal Year
On Tuesday the Montgomery County School Board held one of two budget hearings. The 2021 fiscal year for MPS begins on October 1, 2020. The board has until September 16th…
Caring for Citizens Hosts Food Drive in Montgomery
On Tuesday, September 8, about 30 volunteers were in the parking lot of Bell Oaks Plaza distributing food. The group was with Caring for Citizens. Caring for Citizens are feeding 2,000 households with their Alabama Food Drive. This food drive…
Commission Unanimously Passes Hazard Pay for Certain Essential County Employees
The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to increase hourly wages for certain essential county employees. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham asked the commission in April for an extra $2.50 per hour to be added…
Red Cross Helping Families Displaced after Large Apartment Fire
Red Cross is stepping in to help several families who lost their homes in a large apartment fire in Montgomery. Montgomery Fire and Rescue crews said it took eight fire units to put out a two-alarm fire at the Virginia…
Fire Destroys Several Units at Montgomery Apartment Complex
Several units of the Virginia Downs Apartments on Virginia Loop Road were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Montgomery firefighters say at approximately 3:50 p.m., they responded to the fire. There were eight fire units on the scene of…
UPDATE: Missing Tuskegee Teen Returns Home Safely
Update: Tuskegee Police say a 15-year-old girl is back home safely Tuesday morning. This is according to a Facebook post from Tuskegee Police Department, saying Lisa Williams had returned home. Another Facebook post from Tuskegee Police said her mother is…
Census Deadline, Sept. 30, Quickly Approaching
It's a crucial time for 2020 census workers who are going door-to-door to assist people who have not yet responded. The deadline to be counted is just over three weeks away, a month…
No Masks Worn at Rally Against Government Mandates, Organizers Encourage Participants to Shake Hands and Hug
On Monday, September 7, a group of around 70 conservative supporters gathered at the State Capitol for a rally against government mandates. The group Alabama Liberty Action says they want Alabama to…
