Extra: If Walls Could Talk at Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Montgomery
There's a new effort to breathe life into a landmark Montgomery church that for decades has fallen by the wayside. Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion…
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Prattville Police Searching for Fraud Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a fraud suspect. Police say the person in this photo is wanted for cashing a forged check at First Community Bank. On Tuesday,…
East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville to Close after 16 Years
It's been a tough start to 2020 for East Memorial Christian Academy in Prattville. The school announced it will be closing this year, after 16 years in operation. The Headmaster, Bryan…
Local School Closings & Delays
The threat for severe weather on Thursday has prompted some local school systems to delay the start of classes or to close. Here is the latest list: Bullock County Schools - closed Coosa County Schools - two-hour delay Crenshaw County…
Governor Ivey Shares Budget Proposals
Wednesday evening Governor Kay Ivey shared her budget proposals. In the State of the State address Tuesday Ivey called Alabama "strong and growing." Well the budgets reflect that. Legislatures are working with…
City Unveils New Initiative to Help Montgomery's Homeless
Mayor Steven Reed has announced the launch of a new initiative to help support the homeless in the River Region. It's called the Feed the Meter for the Homeless project, and it’s…
Candy Capel Named Montgomery's 2020 Census Manager
The city of Montgomery has named Candy Capel as the city's 2020 census manager. The announcement was made by Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. Capel was selected from a field of more than 75 candidates. The city used a selection panel…
Sen. Doug Jones Says He'll Vote to Remove President Trump from Office
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) announced this morning that he will vote to convict President Trump on both articles of impeachment. He released the following statement regarding his decision: “On the day I was sworn in as a United States…
Update: Gov. Kay Ivey Releases Statement about Shooting Death of Kimberly Police Officer
Gov. Kay Ivey says she has spoken to the parents of the Kimberly police officer who was shot during a chase last night. The officer's death was announced this morning. Ivey says she has offered her deepest condolences. “I am…
Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by SUV on East South Boulevard in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a pedestrian has died of injuries after being hit by an SUV on Sunday. Police say 36-year-old Harold June was hit in the 2800 block of East South Boulevard around 6 p.m. on Sunday. He was taken…
Arrests Made after Shots Fired on Eastchase Parkway in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they've charged two men with firing a gun inside city limits after a disturbance at a business on Eastchase Parkway last night. Police say they've charged 40-year-old Michael London and 29-year-old Michael McQueen with discharging a firearm…
UPDATE: Kimberly Police Officer Dies, Suspect Charged with Capital Murder
UPDATE: A North Alabama police officer, who was shot during a high-speed chase early Wednesday morning, has died. The suspected shooter, Preston Chyenne Johnson, is now facing capital murder charges. U.S. Attorney Jay Town confirmed the Kimberly police officers's death…
Governor Ivey Delivers 2020 State of the State Address
Tuesday, February 4, Governor Kay Ivey delivered the 2020 State of the State address. In her speech, Ivey touched on Alabama prisons, education, job creation, etc. Click link for Ivey's full speech. Watch the speech on the Alabama News Network…
Exclusive: One-on-One with Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth joined Alabama News Network Anchor Darryl Hood for an Exclusive one-on-one interview live on Alabama News Network at 6:00. Ainsworth spoke moments before Gov. Kay Ivey delivered her…
Montgomery Man Among President Trump's Guests for State of the Union Address
The White House has released its list of several guests who have been invited to witness President Trump's State of the Union Address. A Montgomery man is one…
Lawmakers Return For 2020 Legislative Session
Ahead of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's State of the State address, lawmakers returned to the State House Tuesday for the first day of the regular legislative session. Lawmakers have had April…
2020 Legislative Session Starts Today, with State of the State Address Tonight
The 2020 session of the Alabama Legislature begins today, with Gov. Kay Ivey delivering her annual State of the State Address tonight. The House of Representatives and the Senate will both come into session this afternoon. Some of the biggest…
Update: Missing Macon County Man Has Been Found
UPDATE: Tuesday Afternoon -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says James Snipes, Jr. has been found. No other details have been released. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is…
ADECA Director Preparing for State Census Tour
On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will deliver her State of the State address to kick off the 2020 legislative session.. One thing she's expected to touch on: the importance of the 2020…
Montgomery-Based Southern Poverty Law Center Names New President and CEO
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center has announced that Margaret Huang has been named as the SPLC's new president and chief executive…
Secretary of State Merrill Talks Cybersecurity, Trip to Israel
Alabama's Secretary of State John Merrill is speaking out about keeping voters as cyber secure as possible in the state's 2020 election cycle. "One of the things that we're dedicated to doing is to…
UPDATE: Montgomery House Fire Sends 10 to the Hospital
UPDATE: Capt. Jason Cupps with Montgomery Fire/Rescue tells Alabama News Network that ten people were sent to the hospital from the fire. Nine people were trapped inside of the home…
THE AGITATORS: Panel Discussion Explains How Differences Can Be Overcome
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival held a panel discussion Saturday in downtown Montgomery-- focusing on people who are working for change in the Montgomery community. The discussion was made up of city and community leaders…
Corrections, Gambling to be Focus of Legislative Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A state prison crisis and gambling legislation are expected to be top topics when lawmakers return to Montgomery next week. The Alabama Legislature begins the 2020 legislative session on Tuesday. Lawmakers are expected to debate additional…
Bellingrath Community Center is not a Trash Drop Off Point
The Bellingrath Community Center near the old school is no longer a trash drop off point in Montgomery. Residents of the area have complained of people dropping trash at the site at all…
