Prattville's Fourth of July Celebrations
Live music, plenty of food, and cool drinks are just a few things that make the Fourth of July celebration at Pratt Park in Prattville fun. "Most of the…
Montgomery Newsroom
We're #1!!! (When it comes to Per-Capita Fast Food Locations)
A Texas company is out with a report that finds Alabama has more fast food restaurants than any other state per capita. That should not be a surprise---after all, fans of Taco Bell held a tongue-in-cheek candlelight vigil when one…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Holds Stars in the Park Event
The Montgomery community got an early taste of Independence Day celebrations Tuesday at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival with its' event Stars in the Park. The event featured songs performed by the…
Montgomery City Council Discusses Youth Curfew Proposal
Would a youth curfew, curb crime in the capital city? Councilman Glenn Pruitt thinks so. While other council members have their concerns. During Tuesday's meeting, Pruitt asked Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley to…
Fire Officials Warn Against Fireworks And Other 4th Of July Hazards
It's a fourth of July tradition, that fire officials are urging you to leave to the professionals. Despite an ordinance prohibiting fire works within city limits, Lt. Jason Cupps says Montgomery Fire…
Wetumpka City Council Approves Sales Tax Increase
After listening to supporters and opponents of a proposed tax increase in the city on Monday, the Wetumpka City Council approved a one percent sales tax increase by a vote of…
Alexander City Outlook Editor Dies of Wreck Injuries
Alexander City Outlook newspaper editor Mitch Sneed has died following a car crash. Sneed was injured in a two-car wreck Saturday morning and died at a hospital in Birmingham on Sunday…
4th of July Events Across Central, West and South Alabama
There will be plenty to do this 4th of July across the Alabama News Network viewing area. Here is a list of some of the events scheduled to celebrate America's independence: Alexander City Celebrate Freedom July…
Local Church Collecting "Buckets Of Blessings" For Displaced Families In Ukraine
Dalraida Church of Christ in Montgomery is helping provide families on the other side of the world with some basic necessities one bucket at a time; but need a little…
Two Shot During Vaughn Road Attempted Robbery
MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5200 block of Vaughn Road on Sunday, July 1, at about 3:15 p.m. in reference to two subjects shot. Upon arrival, MPD located two adult males who had sustained gunshot wounds. Both were transported to…
Ridesharing Now Available Statewide
Statewide ridesharing is in effect in Alabama. Anyone within the state now has the opportunity to use or work for RideShare companies, like Uber and Lyft, regardless of area or proximity to metropolitan…
It's Calm Now, But it was a Stormy Saturday!
As we reported throughout the day yesterday, a strong storm with heavy rains passed over Montgomery during the afternoon...and here's a photo of one impact on Cloverdale Road: The city had cleared the street by this morning. Thanks…
Anti-Lynching Legislation Had Failed 200 Times
The only three African-American U.S. Senators have introduced a bill to add lynching to the federal Hate Crime Law. There have been 200…
Black Belt Grants
Dozens of organizations in 12 Black Belt counties were awarded grants by the Black Belt Community Foundation today. We are excited to support outstanding community efforts across our 12-county…
CrimeStoppers Gun Buy Back Day Aims to Get Guns Off the Streets
Police make it a priority to get guns off the streets, and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers collected…
Immigration Protestors Gather in Downtown Montgomery
Dozens of protestors gathered at Court Square today to protest against the way immigrant families are being treated by the Trump Administration. The protestors carried signs with messages like "ICE Melts in the South" AND "The March Continues". Most…
Thousands Still Without Power after Thursday Storms
The numbers from Alabama Power as of 9:00 AM Friday Montgomery County (1,650 customers) Tallapoosa County (1,500 customers) Lowndes County (1,400 customers) Elmore County (1,300 customers) Dallas County (1,270 customers) Wilcox County (1,220 customers) Butler County (860 customers) Perry…
Body of Rantavious Love Recovered from Coosa River
Elmore County officials have recovered the body of a 15-year-old boy who went missing earlier this week. Wetumpka Mayor Jerry Willis confirms the body of Rantavious Love was recovered at 6:45 this morning…
Search Continues on the Coosa River for 15-Year-Old Rantavious Love
The search continues for a 15-year-old boy who went missing on the Coosa River Wednesday afternoon. The search for Rantavious Love has family members confident in a recovery. "It couldn't be a better turnout than what we've got today, to…
Journalists from India Visit Montgomery to Learn About Civil Rights
Ten journalists from India are visiting Montgomery....and they had an opportunity to meet with Jeannie Graetz, who along with her pastor husband were in the center of the Montgomery bus boycott. Rev. Graetz's health did not allow him to be…
City of Montgomery Announces 4th of July Activities
Whether vacationing in Alabama's River Region for the first time or staycationing at home for this year’s midweek patriotic celebration, Independence Day in Montgomery will offer something for everyone! “This Independence Day offers a variety of exciting events throughout the…
Mental Health Crisis Training Offered to First Responders
There is a growing number of mental health crisis situations, and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure first responders know what signs to watch for. It wrapped up…
Alabama's Reliance On Sales Tax
From the Tax Foundation "Today’s map highlights the extent to which sales taxes are responsible for tax revenue generation in each state. Washington – lacking both a corporate and an individual income tax but levying the harmful gross receipts tax…
Leapin' Lizards! ASF's "Annie" Set to Debut
It's a hard knock life at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival as the beloved musical "Annie" gets ready to debut. Some of the cast is made up of professional actors from New…
Keeping Pets Safe In the Heat
With a heat advisory in effect for much of central and south Alabama, veterinarians and other pet experts are urging the public to keep a watchful eye on their pets. Like…
