SUV Hits Two Pedestrians in Millbrook; One Critically Injured
Millbrook police are investigating an accident involving an SUV and two pedestrians. The accident left one of the pedestrians critically hurt.
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Top 8 Local News Stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Alabama News Network has chosen the top eight local news stories of the year. It's a tradition we bring you at the end of each year. There were many major news stories in 2019.…
Montgomery Family Receives an Early Christmas Present
The Jackson family of Montgomery will have a very merry Christmas this year. On Monday evening, Montgomery Fire Rescue put on their Santa Clause hats and surprised the family with a lit Christmas…
City of Tallassee Almost Set to Acquire Mill Property
The city of Tallassee is one step closer to acquiring the Mount Vernon Pine mill property. For year s, the mill was a major source of income for residents. It closed in 2005 and…
Macon County Wreck Claims Life of Union Springs Woman
A single-vehicle accident in Macon County has claimed the life of a Union Springs woman. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it happened Monday morning just before 8:00AM on County Road 47 near U.S. 29. ALEA officials say the vehicle…
Mayor Steven Reed on Goals, Plans for 2020
As Montgomery closes out what has been a historic 2019, Mayor Steven Reed is looking towards 2020 and the opportunities he believes it holds for the city. Reed has been working on…
MPD Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Northern Boulevard
Montgomery Police is investigating a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Montgomery man. According to officials, the single vehicle crash happened Sunday morning on Northern Boulevard near Lagoon Park. The driver, Michael Avery, 50, of Montgomery was…
Prattville Police Officer Hit While Directing Traffic
A Prattville Police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic Saturday night. According to the Prattville Police Department, the officer was directing traffic at an accident on 31 north at the Prattville city limits when…
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Tuskegee Shooting Friday Night
Two people have been killed and two others injured after a shooting took place late Friday night in Tuskegee. According to a press release from the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Davison Street in Tuskegee…
Montgomery Zoo Cancels Saturday Night Christmas Lights Festival
The Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo has been canceled due to inclement weather. Zoo officials say the closure is for the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff. The Christmas Lights Festival is scheduled to continue through Dec. 25…
Fans Travel Hours To Watch Annual Camellia Bowl
The rain did not stop some fans from coming out to enjoy gameday activities ahead of the Sixth Annual Camellia Bowl at historic Cramton Bowl Saturday afternoon. "We're so excited to be in Montgomery and to be able to support…
Flu Continues to Hit South Hard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The flu season is continuing to hit southern states hard as influenza begins to spread across the country. The flu season got off to an early start in the Deep South. The most recent weekly flu…
Troopers to Have Elevated Presence During Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State troopers will have have an elevated presence on state roadways during the holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says all available state troopers will be assigned to patrol Alabama roadways. The extended holiday…
Michael B. Jordan and Bryan Stevenson Talk "Just Mercy" Ahead of its Montgomery Premiere
Bryan Stevenson is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to his work in criminal justice reform, but his story is now being told on the big screen, starring some big names. Actor Michael…
Tallassee Mill Destroyed By Fire in 2016 Will Soon Have A New Owner
The Tallassee mill that was destroyed by fire in 2016 will soon have a new owner. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock told Alabama News Network that the city council has authorized him to move forward with accepting the old Mount Vernon…
Prattville PD Searching for Shoplifting Suspect
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for shoplifting at Belk. According to investigators, a suspect pictured below entered Belk on Dec. 13 and left with merchandise valued over $700…
Alabama Jobless Rate Down to Record 2.7%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is down to a record-low 2.7%. A statement from the governor's office on Friday said the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November was one-tenth of a percent better than the October rate of…
Camellia Bowl Weekend: Everything you need to Know
The Camellia Bowl is Saturday, December 21. Here is a full list of events leading up to the game. Friday, December 20 Pep Rallys at the Trainshed 5:00Pm FIU, 5:30PM…
Reeltown High School Students Experience ALEA's Fatal Vision Program
Students at Reeltown High School in Tallapoosa County received real hands-on experience in the dangers of drinking and driving, all within a safe environment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Farmers…
Opelika Man Arrested for Solicitation of a Child
An Opelika man was arrested and charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on December 3, investigators received information and found that 27…
Clanton Man Charged with Murder in Lake Jordan Boating Accident Pleads Guilty
The Clanton man charged with two counts of murder related to the July 4 fatal boating accident at Lake Jordan has plead guilty. Elmore County Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said…
Fraternity Disbands Auburn Chapter After Suspension
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A national fraternity is disbanding its chapter at Auburn University after school officials suspended the organization over repeated allegations of physical abuse and alcohol infractions. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Beta Theta Pi announced the decision…
Bond Revoked for Teen Driver in Bramblett Fatal Crash
The teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed "The Voice of the Auburn Tigers" Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in May has had his bond revoked. Lee…
Montgomery Repeals Local Law to Jail Panhandlers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's capital city has repealed a local law that would have jailed panhandlers. The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to repeal the unenforced ordinance that had drawn heavy criticism from homeless advocates and other…
"We don't want a Monarch, he is not above the law." Non-Profit Group Holds Impeachment Rally
On Tuesday evening the non-profit group Moveon.org held an impeachment rally on the Capital steps in Montgomery. The rally happened just hours before the House of Representatives will convene to vote on two…
