People Gather to Protest the Violence at Raceway
Cellphone video shows a chaotic scene at the Eastern Boulevard Raceway gas station. It left one man shot in the head. But less than 24 hours later, it's a…
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Gas-Station Owner Speaks Out After Late Night Shoot-Out
Montgomery police are investigating after a late night shoot-out at a gas station left a man in critical condition. It happened just after Midnight, at the Raceway gas station near Eastern Boulevard.…
Fire Crews Combat Structural Fires at Mobile Street and Grady Street
Montgomery Fire and Rescue respond to the scene of Mobile Street at Grady Street on a second alarm fire. Units were dispatched and arrived on scene within minutes of dispatch. Upon arrival, fire crews found two abandoned single story commercial buildings…
Montgomery Man Charged in Son's Stabbing Death
An Alabama man has been arrested in the stabbing death of his 22-year-old son. Reports say that Montgomery police responding to a report of a shooting early Friday morning found Ladarius Snow stabbed and arrested Darius Richardson, 47, at the…
Man Critically Injured, After Shoot-Out At Raceway Gas Station
Sgt. Jarrett Williams with Montgomery Police Dept. reports that on Monday, October 9, 2017 shortly after midnight, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of the Eastern Blvd in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, an adult male was located…
Crews Work to Restore Power and Remove Debris After Hurricane Nate
Throughout Sunday, Alabama Power crews have been making their way through the area to restore power. For Celia Newberry's home this tree is what she is tackling for the day. "Nobody wants to come home to this. Nobody. Most people think…
Preparing for Hurricane Nate
Some parts of the gulf coast are already feeling the effects of Hurricane Nate. For Tim Kingston, a Baldwin County resident evacuating was his best option. "We figured that we're new here and we didn't want to take a chance.…
Gov. Ivey gives Warning to all Alabamians ahead of TS Nate
"Alabamians you must prepare and remain vigilant. This is serious business." Governor Kay Ivey took to the airwaves across Alabama Friday afternoon. She says she is in touch with the FEMA administrator and the White House. She placed the National…
ASU Fires Head Football Coach Brian Jenkins, Names Hill-Eley Interim-Head Coach
Alabama State University President, Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr., has announced that Donald Hill-Eley will move into the role of Interim Head Football Coach after Brian Jenkins was relieved of his duties Friday afternoon. “I am extremely impressed with the wealth of…
Death of 92-Year Old Woman Now Considered a Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the death of a Montgomery woman, Mary Gedel, 92, as a homicide. The victim was found deceased in her home in the 1900 block of South Court Street. MPD responded to South Court Monday,…
One Dead, One in Police Custody Following Early-Morning Montgomery Stabbing
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early-morning stabbing death of Ladarius Snow, 22. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Chase Park Drive after receiving a report that a subject had been…
New ASU President to Represent University at HBCU Summit at the White House
The White House Initiative on HBCU's Summit provided an opportunity for leaders and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to network with federal agencies and other potential partners on a national level, and Alabama State University's leaders were there.…
Delta Sigma Theta Montgomery Alumnae Chapter to Host Leadership Conference
Future leaders will gather to discuss their role in moving Montgomery forward at the C.L.A.S.S. Leadership Conference for area youth on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the 10th floor of the AUM Library Tower. The event is sponsored by…
Tracking Nate: Storm Heading Out of Our Area
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team of meteorologists is tracking the aftermath of Hurricane Nate as it moves out of our area. Nate made landfall around 12:30 Sunday morning near Biloxi, Mississippi. In our part of Alabama, the storm's…
Donald Trump Jr. In Montgomery For Faulkner University's Annual Benefit Dinner
Faulkner University held their Annual Benefit Dinner Thursday night. This year, Donald Trump Jr. took the stage, opening with remarks of a teacher that made a difference in his life. Also praising Faulkner University as an example of higher education…
The Latest in Alabama's Governor Race
A campaign announcement from Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox is sparking interest across Alabama as he officially enters the Governor's race. "He's going to be a viable candidate. The question is can…
Gun Control Debate
The right to bear arms... For some, it's just common sense. "Yeah, people carry just in case they get robbed or something like that. I understand you carry it to protect yourself," said Margarita Leon. Sunday night in Las Vegas,…
Walmart Foundation Awards Montgomery Area Food Bank with $148,000 Grant
The Walmart Foundation presented the Montgomery Area Food Bank with a grant totaling more than $148,000 in support of its Mobile Pantry program during a volunteer effort earlier today. Walmart associates throughout the River Region joined the Montgomery Area Food…
UPDATE: Third Arrest Made in Dadeville Homicide Shooting
The Dadeville Police Department has announced a third arrest relating to the Murder investigation of John Farrel Adamson and the Attempted Murder of Gerald A. Haggerty. The third arrest in the ongoing investigation was made on October 4, at approximately…
City of Wetumpka to Hold Annual "Color the Town Pink Walk" on Oct. 5
The City of Wetumpka will host its annual Color the Town Pink Walk on Thursday, October 5 at Noon at the Wetumpka Civic Center Fountain. Joy Blondheim from the Joy the Life Foundation will be the guest speaker. The walk…
Jeff Sanders: Real Men Wear Pink
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders is doing his part in the fight against cancer. Jeff was selected by the American Cancer Society to be part of their "Real Men Wear Pink" campaign. Throughout the…
Quinton Ross Gives First Official Speech as ASU President
Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr. gave his first official speech as the 15th president of Alabama State University during the Fall Convocation at the ASU Dunn-Oliver Acadome, and set the tone of his administration. His remarks were met with…
City Council Passes Budget for FY 2018
The $252 million budget was passed. There were several things amended before that could happen. The lodging tax increase was approved. Area hotel guests will pay a one percent tax increase. Councilmen we talked to say the mayor's school study…
Jess Meuse Close to Shooting in Vegas
Our own "American Idol" star and former Slapout resident Jess Meuse is in Las Vegas. She was supposed to be there at the Route 91 Concert Sunday night when a gunman…
Autauga Co. Authorities Investigate Sunday Morning Homicide
On Sunday, October 1, at approximately 8:20 am, Autauga County Deputies responded to a call of a subject lying in the front yard of a residence located in the 900 block of County Road 1 South. Upon arrival it was…
