Early Morning Shooting Leaves One Dead
Montgomery Police responded to a shooting in the 900 block of West South Boulevard at about 4:20 a.m. in reference to a subject shot. There they located an adult male who…
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"Be Prepared" - Montgomery EMA Officials Monitoring Severe Weather Threats
It was a relatively quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA ahead of expected overnight severe weather. EMA director Christina Thornton says crews were on standby, and prepared to come in around 9 pm should they need to activate. Thornton…
Fairview Ave Becoming Two Lanes, More Pedestrian-Friendly
Right now, Fairview Avenue is four lanes running from I-65 to the Cloverdale five-points area. Terry Sellers has lived on the street for 16 years and he knows all too well the headaches…
Montgomery Woman Identified, Charged as Gantry Drive Shooter
Montgomery police have charged Asia Lawson, 24, in reference to a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle incident, that occurred on the night of March 17th, in the 5500 block of Gantry Drive. The initial investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an…
Richardson Appeals to Alabama Supreme Court to Allow the Sale of Georgia Washington Middle School
Interim State School Supt. Ed Richardson has appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court to allow the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School by Montgomery Public Schools to the town of Pike Road. The Montgomery…
Severe Storms, Tornadoes Possible Across Alabama Tonight
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority is tracking severe weather. All of Alabama has the chance for severe storms, high winds, hail and a few tornadoes throughout the evening and into early Tuesday. Right now in our area, it appears…
Grant Awarded to Help Restore Historic Civil Rights Site
An organization working to restore a piece of civil rights history in the Capital City is awarded a half million dollar grant. The effort to restore the Mt. Zion AME Zion Church…
Hate Crime Vigil
The annual vigil for hate crime victims was held this rainy Sunday on the Capitol steps. Next year will be the 20th year for the vigil, which began as a way to draw attention to the murder of a gay…
SLE Rodeo Western Festival Offers Fun for Children
Children were on the ground at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition Saturday morning. They spent time learning about rodeo live and agriculture at the western festival, taking part in their favorite rodeo activities. "Riding the wagon rides," says Cade McHugh. "Bull…
Gov. Ivey Signs First Tax Break In More Than a Decade
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a tax break bill that raises the threshold for claiming state income tax exemption. The act sponsored by state Sen. Del Marsh, a Republican, raises the income threshold from $20,000 to $23,000 for…
Local Fans React to March Madness
March Madness is here and fans say they are anxious to see what the tournament holds. For Auburn fans, the season has been a great one. "We're really excited that we were there this year for the SEC Championship win…
Toys "R" Us Customers Mourn The End Of The Chain
The end is near for Toy's "R" Us. After 70 years in business the store's management has told its employees that it will sell or close all of its stores in the U.S. The news comes six months after the…
Tarana Burke, Founder of the "Me Too" Movement Speaks at Alabama State University
The "Me Too" movement is not only for women of color. But for everyone, including men. "It's a movement for anybody that has survived sexual violence and so we have to create that kind of space so that men feel…
I-86/I-65 Traffic Snarled
An 18 wheeler truck has overturned .... and traffic is being diverted off I-85 Southbound to Day Street I-65 Northbound. The accident is likely going to impact Friday afternoon rush hour traffic. Jerry Howell will have the latests traffic…
Alabama Court Overturns Death Sentence
An Alabama appeals court has overturned the death sentence of a man convicted of killing a school teacher in 2011. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday reversed the death sentence that 29-year-old Jovon Dwayne Gaston received for his…
Alabama Historical Commission To Receive African-American Civil Rights Grants
The Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) is set to receive two African American Civil Rights Grants from the National Park Service. The first grant totaling $365,720 will be used to develop a master plan and to complete phase I rehabilitation…
Men from Montgomery & Dadeville + 10 Others Arrested
ALEA News Release includes this information: MONTGOMERY – Twelve individuals were arrested, and four children were rescued or identified as victims of child sexual exploitation this week during Operation Southern Impact II, a coordinated initiative involving eight states across the Southeast.…
The 61st annual SLE Rodeo Now in Full Swing
The 61st annual SLE Rodeo is in full swing. Thursday night was the first night at Garrett Coliseum. Fans of all ages got to enjoy watching bare back bucking broncos, steer wrestling…
Alabama Executes Man Convicted of 2000 Murder
Alabama has executed a man who killed his employer at a traveling carnival decades ago and later dropped appeals and asked for the death sentence to be carried out. Authorities say 50-year-old Michael Wayne Eggers was pronounced dead at 7:29…
SLE Rodeo Kick-Off Parade Jump Starts Rodeo Weekend
The rodeo is back in town! Opening day for the 61st Annual SLE Rodeo, also meant the return of the kick-off parade. Cowgirls and Cowboys lined the streets of downtown Montgomery…
State Senate Unanimously Approves a $6.6 Billion Education Budget
The Alabama Senate approved a $6.6 billion Education Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 2019, which starts October 1, and a 2.5% pay raise for Alabama’s teachers and education support personnel on Thursday afternoon. It is the largest education budget for Alabama’s schools since…
Pay Raise for Alabama School Employees Gets Closer to Final Approval
Alabama lawmakers have approved a 2.5% pay raise for teachers and school employees that will cost more than $100 million. The Alabama Senate voted 29-0 Thursday for the pay raise in the education budget for the next fiscal year. The…
Advocating for Disability Rights
Dozens of people spent the Thursday at the state house advocating for change when it comes to people living with disabilities. Mary White an 18-year-old living with Hydrocephalus - a condition that effects…
Owner of Winn-Dixie Stores Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Restructuring
Southeastern Grocers, the owner of the Winn-Dixie grocery store chain, has announced that it's entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. In a statement to Alabama News Network, the company says it will voluntarily file pre-packaged chapter 11 cases. The company…
AG Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Choctaw County Murder Conviction
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the murder conviction of Joe Brown. Brown, 55, of Butler, was convicted in Choctaw County Circuit Court in March of 2017 for the murder of Jeremy James. …
