New Hotel Coming to Downtown Montgomery
A new hotel is coming to downtown Montgomery. City officials announced a Staybridge Suites will be built at the corner of Bibb and Lee Streets. The Staybridge Suites project is…
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Two People Die in Single-Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash today, June 9, claimed two lives. Dillon Scott Self, 24, of Wetumpka was killed when the 2009 Ford Mustang he was driving left the road and struck a tree. A passenger was also killed: Benjamin Temple, 25,…
MPD Investigate Suspicious Package at Home Depot
MPD responded to the 2300 block of Eastern Boulevard on a call of a possible suspicious package. Units are still on the scene. No further information is available at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for updates.
Chantilly Parkway is Set to See Some Changes
Major traffic changes will soon be coming to Chantilly Parkway in East Montgomery. Continued growth in that area has led to more traffic in recent years. The Alabama Department of Transportation says weather permitting, crews will be placing signs on…
Closing Arguments Underway in Ethics Trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard
Closing arguments are underway in the ethics trial of Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. He faces 23 felony ethics counts. A prosecutor has told jurors that Hubbard put a "for…
Escaped Inmate Apprehended in Montgomery
Authorities say an inmate who escaped from an Elmore County detention center wearing his Burger King uniform has been captured. The Alabama Department of Corrections said in a news release that 23-year-old Jordan Devon Myhand of Dothan was found and…
Victims Identified in Crash that Killed Four People
Authorities are investigating a wreck in Chilton County that left four people dead, including a Montgomery woman. It happened Wednesday on US Highway 82, just south of Maplesville. 21-year-old Destini Davis of Montgomery was killed. Three passengers, 22-year-old Tarlanda Davenport…
Wetumpka Man's Viral Video of Police Leads to his Arrest
It's video that's brought over 23 thousand views. Wetumpka Police officers questioned why Keith Golden was filming them outside the police department. According to Golden, he was just seeing what…
Third Suspect in Prattville Murder Case Arrested in Colorado
On June 8, at approximately 2:30pm (CST), the United States Marshals Service arrested Santwone Cornelius Jones at Mountain View Inn/Hotel in Lakewood, CO. Jones was wanted for the May 22, robbery and murder of John Michael Taylor that occurred in Prattville, AL.…
Large Wildfire at Autauga-Chilton Co. Line
Several wildland firefighters with the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) are currently battling a large wildfire along I-65 near the Autauga-Chilton county line, between mile markers 197 and 198. The wildfire is creating a considerable amount of smoke on the road…
Wetumpka PD Becomes Subject of 'Bama Camera' Viral Video
The Wetumpka Police Department has been the subject of a viral video produced by Bama Camera operator Lynwood Keith Golden. On June 2, Mr. Golden came to the Wetumpka Police Department and began filming the building with multiple cameras. Mr. Golden had…
Practical Exercise Looks to Help First Responders
Its something people hope will never happen, but in parts of the country it does. Active shooters claiming lives of innocent victims all across the country, With the threat of active shooters, that…
City Updates Law to Reflect State's Beer-to-Go Law
The City of Montgomery is now on board with the state's latest beer-to-go law. The law went into effect last week. Now breweries can sell craft beer directly to the consumer…
Conference Looks to Help School Administrators
Improving education, and learning for children is a constant thought for educators and school administrators. That's why educators from across the state are coming together. School may be out for the summer,…
Montgomery House Fire
A House fire started just before 4:00 AM today in Montgomery in the 900 block of Ridgemont Avenue, and fire officials are looking for a cause. Officials say the house was vacant when the fire started and there are reasons…
Hubbard Impact On Ethics Laws
Testy moments in the courtroom of Mike Hubbard's ethics trial. Former Governor Bob Riley took the stand for his second day of testimony. One out of 23 counts facing Speaker of…
Montgomery Couple Wanted for Capital Murder Captured
The United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Fugitive Taskforce officially notified CrimeStoppers that Cymone Thompson and Kierro Nelson has been taken into custody. On Wednesday April 27, white male, Jordan Wilson was found shot inside of his vehicle located in the 3200 block…
Dangers of Issuing Protection Orders
Serving protection orders can be a dangerous job, but one man who does it says the reward outweighs the risk, and that's keeping abused women and children safe. Investigators for Alabama Legal…
MPD Conducts Death Investigation on Old Selma Road
MPD is conducting a death investigation in the 2600 block of Selma road. This is an ongoing investigation, no further information is available at this time. Check back for updates to this ongoing investigation.
Prattville to Hold 3rd Annual Creek Walk Concert Series
The City of Prattville is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Creek Walk Concert Series beginning on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. Our first concert will feature Souled Out from Montgomery. Souled Out features a lineup of male and female vocalists…
Search Warrant Leads to Drug Bust
On Thursday, June 3, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force and the Alexander City Police Department Special Response Group executed a search warrant at a residence in the Alexander City area. This investigation derived from a social media” terroristic threat” that had…
Traffic Alert: Carter Hill Rd. and Robison Hill Rd. Intersection to be Close for Road Work
The intersection of Carter Hill Road and Robison Hill Road will be closed on June 4 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for street, utility and drainage system repairs. A detour will be available via Old Farm Road and Hill…
Updated Traffic Alert: Wares Ferry Road Railroad Crossing to Close for Repairs
CSX called this afternoon and said that some of the materials that were ordered for the crossing repair are on back order and should be delivered later next week. They have revised their schedule and now plan to close the…
Confederate White House Celebration
Jeff Davis' birthday will be celebrated this morning at the First White House of The Confederacy. He was born on this date in 1808. The 11:00 AM event is free and open to the public. Birthday cake will be served.…
MPD Arrest Video Goes Viral
City investigators in Montgomery, Alabama, are looking into the procedures used by two police officers during a videotaped arrest of two black people that was circulated online. A video posted on Facebook shows two officers - one white and one…
