Local Restaurant Scene Continues to Change
Whether its pizza, barbecue, Japanese or farm fresh ingredients, you can find it in Montgomery. "We're seeing a lot of new restaurants come in and some places that have been here for…
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Children's Advocates Come Together Over Big Issues, Including Special Session
There are a lot of people in the state that are passionate about problems that affect kids, including the group Alabama Children First. They hosted the first ever conference about those issues…
Cause of Death for Giraffe at Montgomery Zoo Identified
An autopsy shows that a giraffe which died at the Montgomery Zoo had a knotted rope inside its intestines. A post-mortem report shows the rope led to an intestinal blockage, and that resulted in aspiration pneumonia which killed the animal.…
I-65 Lane Closing
The Alabama Department of Transportation is closing one lane of Southbound Interstate 65 from mile post 187 to mile post 186. That's the spot where several cars and a UPS truck collided Thursday  morning. The left lane will be closed…
How Safe are Montgomery Public Schools?
School is back in session in Montgomery. And while students are learning, officers are doing their part to keep them safe. "We take every possible measure that we can take to…
Crimestoppers Looking for Truck Thieves
Crimestoppers is looking for three men who stole a woman's truck in Millbrook. It happened Wednesday at the Entec gas station on Highway 14 in Millbrook.  While the woman is pumping air into the passenger side tires of her Ford F-150 truck,…
Judge Dismisses Case Against Two Tallassee Mayoral Candidates
Two mayoral candidates in Tallassee will be on the ballot in the city's election in two weeks after a circuit judge dismissed a case against them. The issue was whether the candidates…
Senior Alliance Calls for a State Lottery in Alabama
Next week, lawmakers will return to Montgomery to begin a special session called to debate the creation of a state lottery. Â When they do, Â there's one group of Alabama voters hoping that a lottery becomes reality. Today, representatives of the…
Bentley Asks Committee To Suspend Impeachment Probe
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking a committee to suspend an impeachment investigation until lawmakers name what they suspect he has done wrong. The governor's office on Thursday filed the motion to suspend proceedings with the House Judiciary Committee until the…
Alabama Firms School Bus Passing Laws
Starting this week, school buses will be making frequent stops all across the capital city and state troopers want to remind drivers how to keep themselves and your children safe. State law requires drivers to yield on both sides of…
CEO of Montgomery Steel Company Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
Kennon W. Whaley, 51, from Auburn, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison on August 3, 2016. In May, Whaley was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of concealment of bankruptcy assets while his company, Southeastern Stud & Components, was…
UPDATE: Alabama BOE Names New Superintendent
Education consultant Michael Sentance, a former education adviser to the governor of Massachusetts, will be Alabama's next superintendent of education. The Alabama Board of Education named Sentance to the post Thursday morning. Board members went through several rounds of voting…
Gun Sales on the Rise
As gun sales remain on a steady rise across the country, we checked to see how local gun sales are doing. At Tri-County Pawn Shop in Prattville, they say business is booming. Owner David Gentry says they usually see more sales…
UPDATE: Elmore Co. Officials Identify Lake Jordan Drowning Victim
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a man has drowned in Lake Jordan. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says Ned Terry, 31, of Eclectic had been swimming with another man around 2 p.m. when he drowned. Franklin says they were…
State Auditor Wants Safeguards in Place for Lottery
State Auditor Jim Zeigler says he is worried about any lottery bill that could come from the special session. Zeigler, who is pushing for the impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley says he doesn't want any of the governor's supporters profiting from…
Nat King Cole Jazz Festival Returns to Montgomery
Alabama State University's National Public Radio station - WVAS 90.7 FM - will present the second annual Nat King Cole Society Jazz Festival onSunday, September 4, at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in downtown Montgomery. The Jazz Festival will pay tribute to both Natalie and Montgomery…
School Starts For Pike Road Students
It's official, summer vacation ends this week. School is back in session for students in Pike Road School. Pike Road School will see some changes this year. The school is adding 9th grade,…
Montgomery Superintendent Welcomes Students Back to School
Montgomery Public Schools superintendent Margaret Allen welcomed students back to school at TS Morris Elementary on Wednesday. Allen gave students high five and hugs to the teachers and parents while encouraging…
UPDATE: All lanes open on I-65 SB at Mile Marker 186
Alabama State Troopers were on the scene of an early morning wreck on 1-65 south bound near mile marker 186. A UPS truck that is overturned and other cars are involved. There were no injuries reported.  It was shut down due…
Voters Welcome Third Party Candidates
Third party candidates are emerging in the race for the White house - as the election inches closer... But how will they impact the election? Third party candidates historically haven't gotten many votes. But they can influence how the election…
Active Duty Guardsman Could Lose Apartment
Imagine coming home after fighting for your country, and finding out you may have to relocate your family. One National Guardsman is battling his apartment complex to keep a roof over his family's…
State Auditor Calls for Impeachment Charges Against Governor During Special Session
Alabama's State Auditor, Jim Zeigler is calling on lawmakers to use the upcoming special session to bring an impeachment charge against Governor Robert Bentley. Zeigler announced his request during a meeting of…
Senator Introduces Rival Lottery Bill to Include Video Terminals
A state senator is introducing a rival lottery bill that would allow electronic lottery terminals at state dog tracks. Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville said Tuesday that he will introduce a second lottery bill in addition to the one…
MPD Arrest Convenience Store Shooting Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in reference to a suspect wanted for Discharging A Firearm Into An Occupied Building. Investigators advise that 22-year old Laderrius Calhoun, of Montgomery, was identified through a CrimeStoppers anonymous tip. Calhoun has been captured…
Elmore Prison Escapee Recaptured
ELMORE, Ala. (AP) - An inmate who escaped from an Alabama jail has been recaptured in Kentucky. News outlets report that the Alabama Department of Corrections says 27-year-old Justin Caldwell was apprehended Monday morning during a traffic stop in Hardin…
