Students Prepare For Trades At New MPACT Facility
These are just a few of the students who get bussed in every day to attend MPACT. Now that the ribbon is cut and students are in the work centers and classrooms, it's…
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Remains Positively Identified as Missing Millbrook Man
Millbrook police now confirm that human remains found in the city are that of a missing man. Police say an autopsy showed they were the remains of 44-year-old Carl Cogdell, who was reported missing back in June. The remains were…
New Litter Patrol on State Right-of-Ways
The city of Montgomery's new litter initiative targeting problem areas on state right-of-ways will begin August 29. City officials last week announced plans for a new initiative creating a five-person patrol to remove litter on highways and byways within Montgomery’s…
Cyber Security Conference Playing Major Role in National Security
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the…
UPS Driver Shot with Stray Crossbow
Authorities in Alabama say a man was practicing with his crossbow in his front yard when he accidentally shot a United Parcel Service driver in the chest. Citing Autauga County Sheriff's Office records, the unidentified delivery man was driving around…
What do Alabamians think about the special session?
Lawmakers failed to pass any lottery measures in time for the November ballot in the special session. In fact, all of the measures died after extensive debate. It's something that has many voters questioning what's going on in Montgomery. Alabama News…
Montgomery Churches Come Together To Help Flood Victims
Destiny and Journey churches are teaming up to collect donations for the victims of the Louisiana floods. Wal-Mart Supercenter in Prattville joined with the two churches to pack an entire 18 wheeler to help victims in need in the Baton Rouge area.…
Capri Host's 14th Annual Montgomery Black Film Festival
It's a special weekend at the Capri theater as the Montgomery Black Film Festival continues today. This is the 14th year for the festival. The free event is showcasing movies like Nothing But A Man and Woodlawn. Once the screenings…
Montgomery's Dragon Boat Festival 2016
Dozens of teams, headed out on the water to partipate in Montgomery's Dragon Boat Race. 80 teams with 20 paddlers raced their way to the finish line to benefit 2 non-profit organizations, "Bridge Builders Alabama" and "Rebuilding Together Central Alabama."…
No More Parking in Median Downtown
Right now Commerce Street is divided by cars in the middle of the street. The City of Montgomery allows drivers to park in this median. But not for long. "We're just concerned about someone stepping out of their car in…
Lottery Bill Dies in Alabama Senate
Gov. Robert Bentley's proposed state lottery has failed in the Alabama Senate. Senators on Friday voted 23-7 to reject changes the House of Representatives made to the bill. Sen. Jim McClendon, the bill's sponsor, said the legislation is "dead" for…
Montgomery Bank Settles in Bank Fraud Lawsuit
Lawyers for accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers and a defunct mortgage company's creditors and investors have reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving audits at a failed Alabama bank. Attorneys from both sides confirmed via email Friday that the case involving the…
Lottery Passes House
The House started at 10 am Thursday and finally came to a decision just before midnight. But it was not without controversy. The House debated constitutional amendments to the bill through…
Human Remains Found in Millbrook; May be Missing Man
Millbrook police are investigating human remains found in the city that they say could be related to a missing persons case. The remains were found in a pond in the area of Valleybrook Drive and Cobbs Ford Road. Investigators say…
MPD Make Arrest in Kiwanis Street Murder Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in the May 4 shooting death of 22-year-old Demetrice Kelly of Montgomery. MPD charged Willie McLean, 34, with capital murder and placed him in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he is being held…
Local Reaction to Lottery Bill
The lottery bill got some traction in the special session but it looks like it will have to jump through more hoops if it will go before the people for…
Dead Or Alive: Alabama Lottery Makes Surprise Reappearance
After the lottery hit a stumbling block in the house yesterday, everyone wrote the bill off as dead for the general election. But some senators tried to find a…
Montgomery Zoo Announce Winning Name to Pygmy Hippo Calf
The Montgomery Zoo announced the name of its four month old pygmy hippo calf in a ceremony held at the Zoo on August 24, 2016. The winning name, chosen through a public election held on August 23, is Monty. The…
Medical Outreach Ministries Helping Uninsured Families
44 million. That's the number of people who do not have health insurance in the United States, and according to the Center for Disease Control, another 38 million have inadequate health insurance.…
Update: House Committee Approves Lottery Bill
A House committee has approved a lottery bill backed by Gov. Robert Bentley. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the bill Wednesday on an 8-3 vote. The full House of Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. Bentley is…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Montgomery Woman
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Felicia Rose Landrum, 52, was killed when the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta she was driving collided head-on with a 2003 Oshkosh concrete truck. She was pronounced dead a short time later at Baptist…
Sec. of State Merrill Seeking an AG Opinion on Lottery Vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says he believes a November lottery referendum is no longer possible, but is seeking an opinion from the attorney general's office. Merrill said he believes the law is clear that Wednesday…
Montgomery Couple Arrested for Child Abuse
A couple accused of abusing a child has been arrested. Montgomery police and court records show 26-year-old Heather Brabham and 34-year-old William Kirkpatrick were arrested Tuesday after an ongoing investigation involving the abuse of a female juvenile. Brabham and Kirkpatrick were…
What Others are Saying.
As Alabama News Network reported last week, The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative is going to build a $20-Million memorial to the hundreds of people lynched by mobs in The South. National media outlets are writing about the planned six-acre…
Hammock, McCain In Runoff For Tallassee Mayor
It was a crowded field of four heading into Tallassee's mayoral election. After some questions about whether or not some candidates even lived in the city, the election comes down to a runoff.…
