A new school year for Montgomery Public Schools and already a weapon found on campus. Crimestoppers' Tony Garrett says this is a perfect opportunity for Crimestoppers to get involved. "When a gun is found on school grounds, another student turns…
Area chefs are fired up for a week ahead, part of Montgomery Restaurant Week, giving customers a taste of their specials. "It's get the attention downtown so you know you bring more…
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the cases of two inmates sentenced to death for murder. The court turned down the appeal of Dontae Callen, 24, in a decision Friday. Callen was convicted of killing an aunt and…
Alabama State University alumna Angela Nesbitt (’04) is making her mark on the small screen, in a recurring role on BET Centric’s new TV show, "Beauty and the Baller". “Beauty and the Baller” is a single-camera television comedy series that follows…
A 16 year old male Brewbaker Technology student was found to have a handgun in his car in the school’s parking lot this morning. He was immediately taken into custody by police and will be proposed for expulsion. Montgomery Public…
For 6 years, former governor Don Siegelman served time in federal prison. He says he made it with the support of his family. " I've been blessed with my family with Joseph and Dana as my children who have stood…
Montgomery authorities say part of the roof has collapsed at the Big Lots Distribution Center on Selma Highway. Authorities say the collapse also caused a gas line to sever. Authorities say all workers got out safely, but one person was…
Alabama News Network is getting reports of flash flooding in several locations in our area tonight. Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery and Pike counties brought several inches of rain in just a few hours. Autauga Co:…
Kathleen Griswell is welcoming another group of students for the 2017-2018 school year-this, time in a different space. "I've had the pleasure of teaching these children multiple times so it was familiar faces and they were excited to have their…
On Tuesday, August 8, Tanya Lee English (aka Tonya Roberts), 42, of Tallassee, Alabama, was arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. According…
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested two suspects in the November 17, 2016, shooting death of 31-year old Jacurtis Howard of Montgomery. MPD detectives charged John Turner, 20, and Raheem Brown, 29, both of Montgomery with one count each of capital murder. Turner was taken into custody…
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Timothy Barnes, 28, of Montgomery who was pronounced dead after sustaining a fatal gunshot wound Wednesday evening. At about 7 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to…
As tensions rise between the U.S. and North Korea, it's causing concern for some Korean Americans. "Yes, we worry about our families, my wife's families too," said Montgomery resident Sungi Chun. Sungi…
An Alabama police officer facing manslaughter charges connected to a patrol car crash that killed a woman has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutor C.J. Robinson tells the Montgomery Advertiser that Wetumpka police officer Andrew Bass entered his not guilty plea and…
We are less than a week away from the primary election to fill Alabama's U.S. Senate seat formerly held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. But will Alabama voters turn out to vote? Political analyst Steve Flowers tells us voter turnout…
President Donald Trump tweeted out his endorsement Tuesday night of Senator Luther Strange in next week's special Senate election: Strange released a statement after the tweet saying, "Throughout this campaign I have promised to stand with President Trump, aggressively pursue…
Voters will cast their ballots one week from today to decide who will fill Jeff Sessions U.S. Former Senate seat. In the final days leading up to the special election, a…
James Earl Ivey Jr. is a person of interest regarding a Theft of Property 1st investigation of a vehicle from Prattville. On August 7, a gold 2000 Honda CR-V, tag 29DA400, was taken from the Chevron located in the 100…
MPD charged Lawrence Dean, 34, with second-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred August 3 at about 11:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Pickett Street. The juvenile male victim sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. MPD’s investigation indicates the shooting…
Residents in Montgomery's Garden District get some answers after years of major flooding problems. Monday night the residents met with the city engineer to learn more about what could be…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest today of Deggie Young Hardwick for child sex crimes. Hardwick, 33, of Montgomery, was arrested Tuesday morning by agents with the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and taken to the Montgomery County Detention Facility. Attorney…
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will be performing routine maintenance to the bridge on Interstate 85 North just past the Interstate 65 interchange on Tuesday, August 8. Work will begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. and continue to approximately 5:00 a.m. The right and…
Montgomery police have made an arrest following an April shooting that recently turned fatal. Police have charged 32-year-old Renita Thornton with murder in the shooting death of 43-year- old Eugene Travis. Authorities say that shooting happened on April 14th in…
Montgomery police are investigating the shooting of two men. The shooting happened this afternoon in the 300 block of West Jeff Davis Avenue. Police say one of the injuries is life-threatening. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment.…
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and CrimeStoppers are searching for a mail theft suspect. Already, investigators say several people have been arrested for mail theft in East Montgomery, Pike Road and Prattville. This investigation has been going on since February.…
