The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the Monday morning shooting death of Jaylen Henderson, 18, of Montgomery. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 8:20 a.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Cairnbrook…
MPD has charged a 17-year-old suspect in two robberies and also charged a 16-year-old in connection with one of the robberies. On Monday, Jan. 30, at about 9:30 a.m., MPD responded to a call at the 4000 block of Carmichael…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of 64-year-old Broderick Shields, who died from injuries he received in a Jan. 15 physical assault. Shields was pronounced dead Jan. 30 at Jackson Hospital, where he had been…
Becoming a U.S. citizen requires a lot of work, and a lot of learning. State Senator Arthur Orr doesn't want those who already call the U.S. home to take any of that…
On Monday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m., the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $53,848 to nonprofits providing services in the areas of arts and community building in Elmore, Montgomery, and Macon counties. The presentation took place at the Capri…
Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar says the state is at a "crossroads" over whether to continue a proposed switch to managed care. Azar told lawmakers Monday during budget hearings that the state was nearing its last chance to implement the program.…
Alabama lawmakers are beginning budget hearings ahead of the legislative session that begins next week. Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar will brief lawmakers Monday afternoon on her agency's budget situation. She will be followed by State Health Officer Tom Miller. Medicaid…
This marks the seventh year of a Republican Super Majority in the State House. Political Analyst Steve…
One group is helping local entrepreneurs get their start up projects off the ground. Ignite MGM held its first Pitch Competition at The Sanctuary in Montgomery. The competition brought together contestants and…
What did you want to be when you grew up? We here at Alabama News Network wanted to help the next generation answer that question. We held open auditions for any…
It's hard to miss the yellow scarves advertising school choice week, especially at the School Choice Week Rally. About 2,000 students, parents, and supporters came out for the event. Ibrahim Lee, an…
Gov. Robert Bentley took several guests to the presidential inauguration, including the former staffer he was accused of having a relationship with before his divorce. Bentley on Friday told reporters his five guests included Jon Mason, the director of the…
Huntingdon College announced today the formation of a summer Huntingdon Health Sciences Academy (HHSA) for rising high school seniors, to be held June 7-9, 2017. Huntingdon College professor of chemistry and HHSA director Dr. Maureen Kendrick Murphy said, "The Huntingdon…
Montgomery FD assisted North Montgomery Volunteer FD on a house fire on Sanders Lane. Structure was fully involved in flames when units arrived. Officials say the home is a total loss. Firefighters worked to keep fire from spreading to wooded…
A suspended municipal judge is now working for the city of Montgomery. Mayor Todd Strange confirmed Judge Lester Hayes is assisting the Office of City Investigations in legal matters. In November, the Court of the Judiciary suspended Hayes for 11…
On Thursday, January 26, at about 12:45, Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded the Northern Blvd at Congressman Dickinson Drive in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, an adult male, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced…
The Prattville Police Department officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect involved in the Shady Oak Lane burglary was identified and taken into custody on January 25, 2017. The suspect was identified as Montgomery resident Terry Wayne Montgomery. Terry Montgomery has…
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 14-year old juvenile Emmalee Jane Rose. Rose was last seen January 25, around 9:00 pm at her residence in the 900 block of County Road 83. There…
Confederate Memorial Park in Autauga County has donated its old tractor to a Selma-area historical site in need. Old Cahawba Archaeological Park's frustrating tractor problems were solved when they recently received the gift from Confederate Memorial Park. The archaeological park…
Alabama Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn told lawmakers the "risk" in Alabama's crowding prisons is growing each day. Dunn addressed the legislative judiciary committees Wednesday as the Bentley administration tries to build support for an $800 million prison construction bond issue.…
Alabama Co-Chairman for the Donald Trump Campaign and US Senate appointment candidate Perry O Hooper Jr. applauded Judge Bill Pryor for being a finalist for the open US Supreme Court seat once held by Antonin Scalia. Perry O Hooper Jr.…
The trial has begun for a third man accused of killing his uncle to avenge his grandmother's death. A trial began Tuesday for William Kyle Richards in the 2013 death of Thomas Bracknell. Authorities say Richards and his two cousins,…
The theme of this hackathon is for all teams to find their “center of gravity” which leads to the invention of an extraordinary concept or prototype of an “education” or “economic development” solution. The center of gravity is defined for…
The National Weather Service says at least nine tornadoes struck Alabama over the weekend. The agency says the strongest twister confirmed so far in Alabama was an EF-2 that hit Choctaw County…
Support continues to come in for Rhonda Adair and her family as the "A "Living Hope" headquarters opens its doors. Rhonda's sister, Robyn, says it's a result of the whole community…
