Thunder Truck: Lee County Storm Fatality Scene
Alabama News Network Anchor Jeff Sanders was allowed near the scene of the storm fatalities late this afternoon. That scene is near Beauregard in Lee County, south of Opelika. There have been reports…
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Thunder Truck: Damage in Lee County
Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders was in Thunder Truck this afternoon, getting coverage of the damage that was reported in central Lee County. There are reports of fatalities in or near Beauregard, which…
Storm Fatalities Reported in Lee County
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Lee County, where multiple fatalities have been reported in the wake of the severe storms and likely tornadoes that moved…
Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday
From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority: You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between…
Selma Jubilee Festivities Continue
Most of this year's Selma Jubilee Festivities surround the Voting Rights Act. It's something that one of the original foot soldiers Annie Pearl Avery and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson are passionate about. People part of the "Poor People's Campaign"…
Prayer Walk in Washington Park Saturday, March 2
In the wake of recent violence in Montgomery, a prayer walk will be held tomorrow. All people are encouraged to come out and fellowship, pray, and walk in the spirit of love for one another and unity in Montgomery. The…
Park Crossing High School Student Charged with Having Loaded Gun at School
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a Park Crossing High School student was arrested and charged with having a loaded gun at school this morning. Tom Salter, a spokesman for Montgomery Public Schools says the student was a 16-year-old male.…
$4.1 Million Project to Stop Pedestrian/car Accidents on The Southern Boulevard in Montgomery
The state is going to add crosswalks and electronic crossing signs on a stretch of the Southern Boulevard where there have been multiple pedestrian accidents. They'll also add sidewalks on both sides of the boulevard near I-65 and Davenport…
Extra: Burning Blight
You may think that vacant houses have no impact on your everyday life, but some city leaders beg to differ. Everyone can agree that they're an eyesore in neighborhoods all across Montgomery. City…
What Buyers Should Know About CBD Oil
Just before the start of 2019, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill which made CBD oil legal across the country, including Alabama. Since the bill's passage, CBD products are popping up…
Alabama State University Discusses Excessive Police Force
Police brutality has been a pressing topic across the country, that many are concerned about. Dr. Loretta Prater of Tennessee is making sure others understand the horrors behind it. Her…
MPS Super: 99 Doors at Lee H.S. Make Security Difficult.
MPS Superintendent Ann Roy Moore says she's not sure if anything can prevent a student who really wants to get into a school with a gun, but the system…
Four Students Arrested Following Shooting at Lee High School Shooting
This is an Alabama News Network Update: Montgomery police say they have arrested a total of four suspects in the Lee High School shooting. Police say all are students and will be charged with having a gun on school…
Montgomery City Officials and MPS Superintendent Share the Latest in Lee High School Shooting
There is still no word on what charges will be filed in connection to the shooting at Lee High School Tuesday, that left a 17-year-old student injured. The shooting happened inside the school's gym and authorities say it was not random.…
Student Shot Inside Lee High School
Alabama News Network is on the scene of breaking news. A student has been shot inside Lee High School in Montgomery. The shooting happened late this morning in the gym…
State Auditor Jim Zeigler Speaks to Wetumpka Residents on Plan Z - His Plan to Fund Alabama's Infrastructures
Governor Kay Ivey is expected to make a big announcement this week on a proposal to raise the state's gas tax. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler is still standing by…
Gov. Kay Ivey Expected to Announce Plan to Hike Gas Tax
Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce a gas tax proposal this week as infrastructure improvement takes center stage in this year's legislative session. Ivey is planning to make her announcement Wednesday in Maplesville. A proposed gas tax increase to…
Report Says Montgomery Drivers Are Losing Money On the Roadways
A possible increase to the Alabama's gas tax is expected to be a dominant issue when the legislative session starts in March, but it's already on the minds of Montgomery city…
Vigil Marks Three Years Since Greg Gunn Death
Cars lined McElvy Street, family and friends gathered in a prayer circle, and memories of Greg Gunn came flooding back. "I just remember my uncle as being a good man,"…
Another Montgomery Murder
Montgomery City police identify the victim as 25 year old Dometrius Coleman of Montgomery. They found him shot to death in the 1000 block of South Holt Street shortly after 1:00 AM today. Police say they believe "the shooting stemmed…
Montgomery Mardi Gras Block Party and Cajun Cookoff
Montgomery hosted its 6th annual Mardi Gras block party and cajun cookoff today. Vendors lined commerce street selling various cajun delicacies. The Stooges brass band from New Orleans kept the party…
Flooding Possible on Alabama River Near Montgomery
Issued by: Birmingham - AL, US, National Weather Service, The Flood Warning continues for The Alabama River At Montgomery. * from this afternoon to Monday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled. * AT 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 34.7…
Montgomery Company's Two Border Wall Samples to be Torn Down
The 30-foot wide sample U.S. / Mexico border wall segments built by…
I-85 Traffic Backed Up After Pedestrian Hit
From MPD: "Two lanes on 85-Northbound at Ann Street are closed due to a crash involving a pedestrian. The adult male pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the…
New Jersey Teens Prompt Action, with Help from Sen. Doug Jones
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON---All the bill needed to become law was President Donald Trump's signature. It would create a national archive of documents from civil rights cold cases. Students had been working on the project for years,…
