Governor Ivey Confronted by Family of Nathaniel Woods
While answering questions following a press conference about the 2020 Census in Alabama, the family of Nathaniel Woods approached Governor kay Ivey and confronted her about the execution on…
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ASU Closing Campus for Remainder of Spring Semester Following Spring Break Vacation
Alabama State University leaders have announced that students shouldn't return to campus after next week's Spring Break vacation. The university says they will offer online classes and other alternative delivery methods to allow students to complete their courses. This will…
Plans to Relocate Salvation Army, Montgomery Chamber Business Resource Center
Alabama News Network has confirmed new developments surrounding Montgomery's whitewater project. This project will lead to the Montgomery Chamber relocating it's Business…
Alabama Legislature Approves Money for Coronavirus Response
Alabama lawmakers have approved additional money for coronavirus testing and response to increase the number of people being screened for the rapidly spreading illness. The Alabama Senate approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation for the Alabama Department of Public Health…
Auburn to Shift to Online Classes Starting Monday Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Auburn University has announced that it will transition from on-campus to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement, university officials have asked that…
U.S. State Dept. Wants You to Reconsider Traveling Abroad
The Department of State wants U.S. residents to reconsider traveling outside of the country because of the coronavirus. It says travelers may experience border restrictions and quarantines. These conditions could arise with very little notice. For the latest information, visit…
Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith Released on Bond Pending Appeal
The former Montgomery police officer found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Greg Gunn in 2016 has been released on bond pending appeal. According to court…
U.S. Senate Race Heating up before Upcoming Run-Off
President Donald Trump offered his "complete and total endorsement" in a pair of tweets directed at U.S. Senate Candidate Tommy Tuberville Tuesday. The president's apparent snub to Tuberville's opponent and Trump's former…
Montgomery Legislators React to Proposed Ad Valorem Tax
MPS officials say the school system is underfunded, and an increase in property taxes would solve the problems. At Tuesday night's Montgomery School Board meeting, the board approved…
Local Schools, Churches and Businesses taking Extra Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
Currently, Alabama does not have a confirmed case of the coronavirus but health officials warn that it is only a matter of time. Local churches, schools and businesses are already taking precautions to…
Protesters Call Execution of Nathaniel Woods a "Modern-Day Lynching"
About 50 family members and friends of Nathaniel Woods were at the State Capitol to see Governor Kay Ivey. They wanted to discuss the lethal injection execution of Woods last week. The…
Portion of Ann Street Near Lee High School Closed for Repairs
A portion of Ann Street near Lee High School in Montgomery is temporarily closed as the City’s Street Maintenance Department makes emergency repairs to the road. The City’s Street Maintenance Department responded to residents’ reports of a "dip in the…
Cleveland Avenue YMCA Opens Year-Round Indoor Pool
Wednesday was an exciting day for families in west Montgomery. Cleveland Avenue YMCA officials debuted a brand new, multi-million dollar heated pool. For more than a year, construction continued before…
WHO declares that virus crisis is now a pandemic
ROME (AP) - The World Health Organization is declaring that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic. The assessment comes as Italy is weighing even tighter restrictions on daily life and has announced billions in financial relief to cushion…
57-Year-Old Man Killed in Car Wreck
State troopers are investigating a deadly car wreck that happened just after midnight. They say it happened on Wetumpka Highway near Blue Ridge Drive. The victim was an unidentified 57-year-old man who died at the scene when his car hit…
MPS Boardmember Passionately Pleads Case for Ad Valorem Tax Increase
At Tuesday night's Montgomery School board meeting, the board approved the hiring of lobbyists to work on the Ad Valorem tax with the legislature. Before the vote, several members made impassioned pleas in support of the issue, including District 1…
MPS Approves Contract for Second Charter School
Montgomery will soon have another charter school. The Montgomery Public School Board approved Life Academy's contract to become the county's second charter school. Life Academy will be located at the former Saint Jude Academy. Life Academy Executive Director Kia Debnam…
State Officials: No Coronavirus Cases Reported in Alabama
At a news conference this afternoon, leaders from the Alabama Dept. of Public Health,…
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Awards $225,000 in Grants to 22 River Region Non-Profits
Several local non-profit organizations are getting a big boost, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery and the Alabama National Fair. The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery awarded 22 non-profits with grants…
Motion to Reconsider the Sentence of Former MPD Officer Convicted of Manslaughter Denied
The motion to reconsider the sentence and amend the 14 year sentence for former Montgomery police officer Aaron…
Montgomery Man Fatally Shoots Wife Before Being Fatally Shot by MPD
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Sunday evening shooting death of Barbara Harwood, 64, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 6700 block…
Coronavirus Affecting Travel
As Spring approaches, may people are monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak, and the impact it will have on travel. Alabama World Travel is a travel advisory agency that has been doing business in Montgomery…
Montgomery Public Schools Regains Accreditation after Almost 2 years "Under Review"
Montgomery Public School leaders are proud to be turning a new leaf, after regaining its full accreditation status. The good news was the purpose of a special called board meeting Monday, after nearly two years of it's accreditation status being…
Montgomery Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police say they're conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting early this morning. Police say at about 2:45AM, they and fire medics responded to the 900 block of West South Boulevard after getting a report of a person…
Alabama Broadcasters Association Honors Alabama News Network
The Alabama Broadcasters Association has once again honored Alabama News Network with awards for excellence.…
