Efforts Continue To Land New F-35 Fighter Jet In Montgomery's Dannelly Field
The capital city is among four other cities competing to be the new home of two new units of F-35 Fighter Jets. The F-35 would replace the F-16's currently used by…
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Voters Attend U.S Senate Candidate Forum in Selma
Eight Democratic candidates for the U.S Senate seat are sharing their possible solutions on critical issues in Alabama. But for some voters, what they are hearing isn't enough. "I don't hear the fire to elect a Democratic Senator for Alabama, I…
Back-To-School Giveaways in Montgomery
It was a busy day at the River Region Health Center as hundreds lined up bright and early for their back to school giveaway. But they left with more than just notepads and pens, the annual event also serves as…
LAMP High School Unveils Brand New Building
The journey to find a permanent spot for LAMP High School has been a long one, but officials say they're excited to turn a new leaf at the new and final location at the old Montgomery Mall. Montgomery Mayor Todd…
History Shaping Tuskegee
From the Tuskegee Institute to historic Moton Field, Tuskegee is a place that some people are proud to call home. "Tuskegee is my heart and soul. It's not just a world famous community but it's a little humbling small town…
Back to School! Here Are Start Dates for Area School Systems
Students in our area start returning to class on Monday, Aug. 7. Here are the start dates for school systems in the Alabama News Network viewing area: MONDAY, AUG. 7: Alexander City Andalusia Bullock County Crenshaw County Dallas County Lowndes…
Troy Woman Charged with Montgomery Bank Robbery
MPD charged Trasite Jackson, 41, of Troy, with first-degree robbery in reference to a robbery of a bank that occurred today at about 9:15 a.m. in the 2800 block of Eastern Blvd. Jackson was taken into custody on the scene by MPD…
Forest Service Employee Recognized Regionally As Forest Protection Officer of the Year
The USDA Forest Service recognized Cameron Seals as Forest Protection Officer (FPO) of the Year. Seals works at the Tuskegee National Forest in Tuskegee, Alabama. Seals was recognized for his willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty,…
Juvenile Arrest Following Altercation at Prattville Park
On July 22 a report was made with Prattville Police Department of an altercation, which occurred in the area of the Artesian Well/Autauga Creek access at 520 Doster Road. The victim stated that a verbal and eventual physical altercation began…
Construction on Ingram Road Bridge to be Done By First Day of School
The Elmore County Commission through our Highway Department is actively working to complete the approach work for the two bridge replacements on Ingram Rd. H&L Construction completed their federally funded contract work to construct two reinforced concrete box culverts the…
Alabama Schools in Flood Danger
The non-profit PEW Charitable Trusts are out with a report identifying schools in danger of flooding. The report includes an interactive map of Alabama with a list of the number of schools in each county that is in a flood…
Should MPS Split?
Excitement is in the air as high school summer graduates receive their diplomas. DeLores Rawlinson is proud of her grandson, Delmonte, for graduating from Carver High School. "I'm proud…
Officials Work to Clean Up I-85 Accident Near Lawrence Street Overpass
Officials work to clean up wreckage from an single vehicle accident on I-85 southbound in vicinity of the Lawrence Street overpass. A Toyota Tacoma, occupied with four passengers, overturned causing injuries to all four passengers. One of the passengers is…
City School Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction from MPS Board Members
A proposal to create a new city school system in Montgomery is getting mixed reaction from some members of the Montgomery Public School Board. Mayor Todd Strange has proposed studying the…
ASU Honeybees to be on "America's Got Talent" on August 8
One of America's top-rated television series "America's Got Talent" (AGT) and its creator, Simon Cowell, are all "abuzz" with the show's latest big news that Alabama State University's famed Honey Beez (plus-sized, student dance team) will have their earlier taped performance aired on the NBC Network's…
Montgomery Releases Proposed Budget for 2018
Mayor Todd Strange presented the City of Montgomery’s proposed operating budget for the 2018 fiscal year beginning on October 1 during Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting “Every direction in which we turn there is evidence of Montgomery moving boldly forward: construction at…
Grocery Delivery Services Expand to Montgomery
Grocery shopping just got a little easier in Montgomery. Grocery delivery services are starting up at your local store, which means you could shop right from your couch. Instacart and Shipt are two…
Construction of National Lynching Memorial Underway
It's been almost a year since the Equal Justice Initiative announced plans to build the nation's first lynching memorial. Ground has been broken and construction is finally underway, on the The Memorial…
Montgomery Doctor Indicted on Drug Distribution Charges
On Tuesday, August 1, Dr. Gilberto Sanchez, 55, of Cecil, Alabama, was arrested for drug distribution after being indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in Montgomery, Alabama, announced Acting United States Attorney A. Clark Morris. The indictment charges Dr.…
Brooks, Moore Face off in Wetumpka U.S. Senate Forum
Three hundred-thirty people packed the Wetumpka Civic Center hearing candidates Mo Brooks and Roy Moore sound off on everything from transgender people in the military to repealing Obamacare. Mo Brooks says…
Woman Wanted for Chemical Endangerment of a Child
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking the public's help to find Christian Elizabeth Livingston. Livingston is wanted for Chemical Endangerment of a Child. No other details have been released. Her last known address was in the 5500 block of E.…
Prattville PD Search for Suspects in Forged Check Investigation
The Prattville Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying two males wanted in an ongoing criminal investigation. On May 17, two unknown males in an SUV picked up a homeless man at the Salvation Army in Montgomery located on Bell…
Local Photography Featured Part of Jackson Hospital's Healing Arts
The photos at Jackson Hospital may look familiar. Each of them are well known landmarks, in the River Region. Now they have a spot on Jackson Hospital's renovated 6th floor. Janet…
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Awareness
The Council on Substance Abuse along with Maggie Street Baptist Church are hoping to educate parents and caregivers about the mental illness and how substance abuse plays a big role in the disease. Pearl partlow knows first-hand the effects of…
Sec. of State Raises Concerns over Luther Strange's Campaign Finance Report
Alabama's secretary of state has referred "potential concerns" about a campaign finance filing by Sen. Luther Strange to a state ethics commission. Strange's campaign says it's confident it followed the law. Secretary of State John Merrill said Friday he asked…
