Montgomery police say they have arrested Latasia Taylor-Hunter on Monday, Feb. 6. Police say Hunter has been charged with School Employee Engaging in Sex with a Student Under 19 Years of Age. Following her arrest, Hunter was placed in the…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is using the first day of the legislative session to propose a 4-percent pay raise for state employees, a figure that immediately drew skepticism from some lawmakers over whether the state could afford it. Finance Director…
This year the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is celebrating 30 years since its founding in 1987, by a group of civic leaders who had a vision to provide long-term financial support for nonprofit agencies in our community. To commemorate…
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees (BOT) elected Trustee Alfreda Green of Huntsville, Ala. as its new chairwoman. Green succeeds Trustee Ralph Ruggs. Trustee Angela McKenzie is the BOT's vice chairwoman. Green joined the Board in May, 2010 and is a 1980 graduate of Alabama State…
Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to push his prison construction plan in his State of the State speech on the opening day of the legislative session. The governor will address lawmakers Tuesday night in the annual televised address. The administration…
The 2017 Legislative Session is about to begin Tuesday, February 7th. Lt. Governor Kay Ivey says prison reform will be a top issue. "The average citizen needs to know that…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman has been told that he will be released from a federal prison in Louisiana on Wednesday, according to an email provided to Alabama News Network from his friend and former aide Chip Hill. Hill says Siegelman will…
On February 2, 2017, the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs announced that Prattville Fire Chief Terry Brown had been selected as their Fire Chief of the Year. Chief Brown started…
Over 300 people in the area are giving back to the American Cancer Society. The benefit is part of the Wynlakes Country Club's Vintage Affair Gala. People attending were able to enjoy wine tasting, a silent auction, and dinner. Money raised…
The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office has opened a homicide investigation after two men were found shot to death in a vehicle near the Mosses community on Friday. The victims have been identified as 26-year-old Frank James Hill and 36-year-old Antoni Markee…
Montgomery Police have arrested 3 men in connection with a January murder. 17-year-old Joquan Belyue, 17-year-old Terrance Moorer, and 22-year-old Errol Johnson have all been charged with the murder of Joshua Rogers. Police say the the 3 suspects, along with…
If you're not looking, human trafficking is very easy to miss. That's one reason why Alabama's human trafficking task force held the "End It" summit to help spread knowledge. "It's hidden, like…
An organization that gives a helping hand to victims of domestic violence and other crimes in Montgomery is receiving support in the form of a $18,707 grant awarded by Gov. Robert Bentley. The grant will help Neighbors in Christ continue…
Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has retained skycap services through Air Chef Aviation Inc; giving passengers traveling a few extra hands assisting their travel needs. On February 1st, skycaps will be positioned at the entrance of the departure doors to assist…
Most big utilities in the Montgomery area are regulated by The Alabama Public Service Commission. The Montgomery Water and Sewer Works are an exception. Their board makes decision independent of any state oversight. Some customers say that makes the monopoly…
An Alabama pastor says he's adding security during worship services and canceling nighttime meetings after he and two deacons were robbed by gunmen outside the church. The Rev. B.T. Booker Jr. says the three men armed with a sawed-off shotgun and…
Just last month, a Montgomery woman was arrested after falsely reporting a boy's death on Facebook. Montgomery police say 20-year-old Bailey Simmons was charged with falsely reporting an incident,…
According to Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham a man facing four counts of possession of child Pornography was found dead Thursday at a residence. Cunningham says it appears 25-year-old John Easterling…
Montgomery Police teamed up with federal law enforcement to crack down on gangs in the city. Thursday they announced 14 arrests, and they say more are coming. Some of the cases go…
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, at about 8:30 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Interstate 85 north at the Mitylene exit in reference to a three-vehicle collision. The crash resulted in one fatality. The crash involved a 2007 Freightliner…
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is naming six finalists for the U.S. Senate seat now held by attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions. Bentley's list includes U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt of Haleyville and the pro tem of the Alabama Senate, Del Marsh…
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum will celebrate…
A federal judge has ordered the state of Alabama to pay $315,000 in attorney fees and costs to the civil rights lawyers who fought to secure marriage equality in the state. U.S. District Judge Callie V. Granade issued the order…
A convicted sex offender who kidnapped several women in Selma has been sentenced to 51 years in prison. 54-year-old Daniel Emerson, of Selma, was convicted in December on two counts of second-degree kidnapping and one of unlawful imprisonment. Dallas County…
After a lawsuit, a push for impeachment and many legal fees regarding his alleged affair, Governor Bentley's campaign funds account is almost empty. Bentley’s campaign finance report filed Tuesday shows the…
