Local Artist Paints President's Portrait, Receives Letter from Trump
Craig Carlson has been painting all of his adult life. His home studio is filled with portraits he has painted of his family, friends, and clients. "You look for the…
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MPD: 3 men shot; 1 killed
Montgomery Police say three men were shot Wednesday afternoon in the 100 block on Garden St in the Chisholm community. One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two men are being treated for their injuries…
Neighbors Speak Out On Shooting That Left 9 Year Old Dead, 16 Year Old Injured
Montgomery Police have charged an 11-year-old boy with reckless murder and assault in the shooting death of a nine-year-old boy and the wounding of a 16-year-old. Many neighbors…
The Latest: 911 Calls Led to Military Post Lockdown
The commander of an Alabama military post says two 911 calls about a potential active shooter prompted a lockdown at the installation but no shooter was ever found and no shots were fired. Col. Tom Holliday, the garrison commander at…
Montgomery Attorney Announces Run for Alabama Senate
Montgomery attorney Will Barfoot has announced that he's running for the Republican nomination for the District 25 seat in the Alabama Senate. Current Sen. Dick Brewbaker isn't running for re-election. “We can’t continue to elect career politicians and then be…
Oak Shadow Lane Shooting Leaves One Dead; MPD Launches Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred June 26, 2017, in the 3700 block of Oak Shadow Lane. At about 9:40 p.m. June 26 MPD Patrol and Fire Medics responded to the…
Lockdown Lifted at Redstone Arsenal after Possible Active Shooter Situation
A lockdown has been lifted at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, though officials say they are still investigating a possible active shooter incident there. Christopher Colster, a spokesman for Redstone Arsenal, said officials do not believe there is an ongoing threat.…
94 Years Old and Going Strong
As soon as you walk through the front door of Belk at Eastdale Mall one of the first faces you'll probably see is that of Frances Tidwell, but most people just call her…
Juvenile Charged with Reckless Murder in Coral Lane Shooting
Montgomery police say a shooting this afternoon has left a 9-year-old boy dead and a 16-year-old boy with injuries. The shooting happened at a home on Coral Lane, just off Norman…
Alabama is only the 27th Most Patriotic State?
The website WalletHub came up with the rankings...they list Virginia as the most patriotic and New Jersey as the least. The states to the East and West of Alabama rank higher. Top 20 Most Patriotic States 1 Virginia 11…
College Students Participating in Maxwell International Orientation Program
Students from Alabama State University, Alabama University-Montgomery and Trenholm State Community College are helping the children of foreign soldiers transition to life in America at Maxwell Air Force Base. The families…
Dr. Reginald Eggleston Named Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Dr. Reginald Eggleston has been named as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. He was appointed to the position by state School Supt. Michael Sentance. Currently, the state is intervening in Montgomery's school system…
Macon Co. Jailer, Investigator Arrested
Macon Co. Sheriff Andre Brunson has confirmed to Alabama News Network that a jailer and an investigator have both been arrested on various charges. Brunson says jailer Andrew Dixon has been fired after being arrested on four counts of custodial sex abuse.…
MPS Superintendent Announces Retirement
After 41 years of serving the children of Montgomery Public Schools in various capacities as a teacher, school level administrator, central office administrator and superintendent, Margaret Allen announced her retirement today in an…
Capri Theater Board: No Siegelman Documentary Showing
Alabama News Network has learned the scheduled Montgomery showing of a documentary about the prosecution and jailing of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman has been canceled. Our sources say the…
Man and Woman Found Dead Inside Auburn Home
A man and woman have been found dead in an Alabama home. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey tells local media a 40-year-old man and 38-year-old woman were found dead Saturday afternoon in an Auburn home. Police had been responding to…
Montgomery Pride 2017 Takes on Dexter Avenue
Montgomery Pride took over the streets downtown for the second annual Montgomery Pride Parade. LGBTQ marchers started the event at Club 322 on Sunday morning, then marched…
Officials: Man Drowns While Trying to Save Children in Gulf
A man has drowned during an attempt to rescue children swimming on the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office says deputies found an unresponsive 57-year-old man while responding to a call about 3:30 p.m. Friday at Fort…
Portions of Redland Road Closed
Portions of Redland Road in Elmore County had to be closed due to heavy rains. County officials say the road is closed between Highway 231 and Rifle Range Road until further notice. Drivers can use Jasmine Hill Road to Willow…
MPD Makes Arrest in Taft Street Capital Murder Case
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection with the death of Kevin Hinkle, 26, who was pronounced dead at Baptist Medical Center South after being transported to the hospital by a private citizen Monday evening, June…
Butler County Roads Closed Due to Water over Roadways
Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says several roads are closed in Butler County due to water over the roadways. He urges people to avoid these areas and drive carefully. Those roads include: Bowden Road Bolling Road Ashley Road Whittle Bridge…
ADL Report on KKK Activity
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is out with a report this morning that finds three KKK groups are active in Alabama...and  that there has been a slight increase in Klan activity in the past year, despite turmoil within many groups: "Rumors…
Local Restaurant Shut Down After Horrific Health Code Violations
After a failing health score, a local Montgomery restaurant had to be shut down immediately by the health department. The Old Selma Butcher Market received a 53 at its routine inspection.…
American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Selma
An American Eagle flight with 65 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Selma, Alabama, after the pilot noticed a burning smell in the cabin and cockpit. American Airlines said in a statement that the plane landed safely Wednesday…
$5,000 Reward Offered for Info. Leading to Arrest in Gun Store Theft
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the…
