Severe Weather Preparedness Tips Ahead of a Stormy Saturday
As Alabama braces for another round of severe weather, officials say that the number one item that you need to have is a NOAA weather radio, and an APP like the Alabama…
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Winn-Dixie Closing Store on Eastern Boulevard
The parent company of Winn-Dixie has announced that it will be closing its grocery store at 2730 Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. That's the store located in the Promenade shopping center. In a statement to Alabama News Network, a spokesman for…
Montgomery Man Killed in East Birmingham Homicide
A Montgomery man was shot and killed Wednesday night while arriving at a relative's home in East Birmingham. Birmingham Police say 36-year-old Tristian Jackson was shot in the 300 block of…
Deadline for STAR ID is Around the Corner, What You Need to Know
Millions hop on a plane each year to travel, either for family vacations, reunions or business. Every time you go through airport security, TSA checks your driver's license. However, starting Oct. 1, they…
Deadline Approaching for Students to Transfer from "Failing" Schools
If your child is attending a school on the state's "failing schools" list, you have several options to transfer your student under the Alabama Accountability Act but the deadline is approaching. The list of…
Montgomery City Council Considering 1% Occupational Tax
At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council approved a proposal to form a committee that will study the implementation of a 1% occupational tax. The committee will begin meeting on January 14th,…
Now is Your Chance to Impact Montgomery's Future
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed's transition team wants to hear from you. Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9, Mayor Reed's transition team will hold a series of public meetings where you can express concerns and desires for Montgomery's future. Tomorrow's…
Iran Says It Has Launched Missiles at Iraqi Air Base Where U.S. Troops Are Housed
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. CBS News Coverage of Missile Strike ABC News Coverage of Missile Strike…
Sentencing for Aaron Smith Set for January 29
A judge later this month will sentence a former Montgomery police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed man. Circuit Judge P.B. McLauchlin set a Jan.…
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre Accepting Proposals for 2021 and 2022 Production Seasons
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre is accepting proposals for its 2021 and 2022 production seasons, as well as for activities that enhance the theatre’s community outreach. Proposals will be accepted through March 1. Anyone 18 years and older in Prattville…
Local Churches release statements regarding United Methodist Church Proposed Split
Last weekend the United Methodist Church made headlines, when a group proposed that the 13 million member strong denomination split. The proposal is centered around same sex marriage and the inclusion of…
Local Football Fans React to Tua's Decision
Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's decision to forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft has the college football world talking. Football fans here at home are no different. "With lots…
Investigator: Johnson Admitted to Shooting Lowndes County Sheriff
The teenage suspect in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams was in court in Hayneville this morning for his preliminary hearing, and will now face a grand jury…
Tua Tagovailoa Will Enter 2020 NFL Draft
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says is entering the NFL draft. He made the announcement this morning at a news conference in Tuscaloosa that Alabama News Network carried Live. Alabama head coach Nick Saban…
Community Raises Funds for Eclectic Boy with Rare Syndrome
The Elmore County community came together Sunday afternoon to raise money for one of its own. 7-year-old Bentley Lovejoy was diagnosed with a rare syndrome last year and needs treatments in Minnesota.…
"OUR" Montgomery Holds First Prayer Walk of the New Year
Early Saturday morning, people from different faiths and backgrounds came together to pray for an east Montgomery community It was part of the OUR Montgomery Prayer Walk. The walks are held the first Saturday of every month in different parts…
Auburn's Police Chief to Become City's Next Public Safety Director
AUBURN - Auburn Police Chief Paul Register will soon become the city's newest public safety director. Chief Register will succeed outgoing director Bill James, who is set to…
Alexander City Woman Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
ALEXANDER CITY - An Alexander City woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. ALEA says 47-year-old Charlotte Smith Tuggle was driving on Coosa County 63 near Coosa County 26 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck…
Montgomery Police Investigating Rash of Car Break-ins
Montgomery Police are actively investigating a string of car break-ins in at least two neighborhoods. From Tuesday December 31st to Thursday January 2, more than a dozen cars were forcefully broken into in…
Attorneys: Alabama Making Little Progress in Prison Staffing
Attorneys for state inmates say Alabama has made little progress in meeting a court order to dramatically increase the number of corrections officers working in state prisons. Attorneys from the Southern Poverty Law Center wrote today in a court filing…
Funeral Plans Set for Montgomery Radio Host and Attorney, Mark Montiel
Funeral plans have been finalized for Mark Montiel, Sr., a well-known radio talk show host and attorney in Montgomery. According to Dignity Memorial, a Celebration of Life Service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.…
ALEA Releases Data for 2019 Holiday Travel Period
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says troopers investigated 22 traffic deaths during the 2019 Christmas-New Year's holiday travel period. ALEA says among those killed was a 4-year-old, who died in…
Sentencing Date Set for Aaron Cody Smith
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a sentencing date has been set for Aaron Cody Smith. Smith was a Montgomery police officer who shot and killed Greg Gunn in 2016 while Smith was on duty. His sentencing is set for…
Suspect in Killing of Lowndes County Sheriff to Be in Court Monday
Alabama News Network has confirmed that the suspect in the shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff "Big John" Williams will be in court on Monday. William Johnson is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing at 10AM at the Lowndes County…
Montgomery Police Release Results of Efforts to Control Celebratory Gunfire
The city of Montgomery and Montgomery police have just released the results of their crackdown on celebratory gunfire. This was of particular concern over the New Year's holiday. Their new patrol detail is…
