Funeral Plans Scheduled for Roderic Scott
Funeral plans have been set for a Robert E. Lee high School student killed in a car crash. The students and faculty of Robert E. Lee High School will host a "School…
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House Committee Approves Bill To Remove Montgomery Speed Cameras
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Two Dead in Selma Nightclub Shooting
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Montgomery County Commissioners React to Losing Seats
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Hooded Man Enters Church with Gun
This story has been the buzz on social media the last couple of days, after parishioners say a man entered their church with a gun. It happened Sunday morning at New Hope Baptist Church in Montgomery. Some church members are taking…
Coming up on Alabama News Network this Morning
Good morning! Here's what's ahead this morning on Alabama News Network: Darryl Forges is live from Downtown Montgomery with a preview of today's Montgomery County Commission meeting. Gregory Gunn was laid to rest over the weekend. A week after being…
A Montevallo Man is Dead After Being Hit by a Car
A single-vehicle crash in Chilton County claimed the life of a pedestrian. 56- year- old Pedro Guzman, of Montevallo was killed when he was hit by a 2010 chevy s-u-v. It happened on Alabama 155 near the 6 mile marker.…
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan Passes Away
Many across the country are in mourning as Former First Lady Nancy Reagan passes away Sunday morning. She died at her home in Los Angeles at the age of 94-years-old. Mrs. Reagan will be buried next to her husband, Ronald…
Two Teens are Dead After Fatal Accident
Two midway teens are dead after a fatal car crash. 16 -year-old Jalyric Tarver and 18-year-old Chelsey Person were killed when the 2000 Ford Mustang where they were passengers collided with a 2008 Nissian Altima. Neither were wearing a seat…
Pike Road Holds 5th Annual Art Market
It was a great day to be in Pike Road as the town held its fifth annual art market. More than twenty artists were on display at the event. It wasn't just art for everyone to see, authentic British cars…
Jackson Hospital Uses State of the Art Mobile Lab
A huge trailer was set up in front of Jackson Hospital Saturday. Inside is some of the most advanced technology to help teach the hospital staff new techniques and patient safety. Hospital officials say it's often hard to send staff away to…
Man Injured After Shooting on Destin Street
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in Montgomery this afternoon. At about 4:30 p.m., MPD were called to the 100 block of Destin Street for a subject shot. An adult male was taken to a local hospital with non life…
Fatal Crash Kills One
A two-vehicle crash Friday, claimed the life of forty five year-old Stephen Derek Williams. Williams was killed when the motorcycle he was operating collided head-on with a Chevrolet Tahoe. The crash occurred on Dale County 36, five miles east of…
Prattville Welcomes Home 217th Military Police
One hundred twenty-four soldiers filed into the Doster Community Center nine months since they were first deployed to the Middle East for Operation Sentinel. "Their primary mission over there was to provide customs and security support within that theater of operation.…
MPD Possible Victim of Cyber Attack
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Lee High School Basketball Star Dies From Car Crash Injuries
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Wetumpka Teen Charged in Prattville Murder
According to Police, a Wetumpka man is charged with murder after he shot and killed a man in Prattville Thursday night. James Rembert, 19, has been charged with murder. According to investigators, the shooting happened around 8:55 p.m. on the 100…
Preliminary Hearing Set for MPD Officer Accused of Fatal Shooting
A white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man will go before a judge at a March 24 preliminary hearing. Authorities on Wednesday arrested 23-year-old Aaron Smith for the fatal shooting of 58-year-old…
Local High School Basketball Stars Injured in Car Crash
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Sen. Jeff Sessions to Advise Trump on National Security
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is taking on a new position as chairman of Don Trump's advisory committee on national security. Trump named the Mobile Republican to the post on Thursday. A release from the Trump campaign says he's honored to…
Selma Marks 51st Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday"
Selma is marking the 51st anniversary of the voting rights demonstration that came to be known as "Bloody Sunday." Officials expect thousands of people to fill the west Alabama city this weekend for Selma's annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event…
Coming up on Alabama News Network this Morning
Good morning! Here's what's ahead this morning on Alabama News Network: Because of last week's officer involved shooting, some fear this will cause officers to be reluctant to protect and serve. GOP Presidential hopefuls squared off in their 1st debate…
ASF's "White Lightning" Brings Racing Legends to Town
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Criminal Justice Prof. On Force: Microsecond Decisions Create Lasting Evaluation
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Two Escaped Alabama Prisoners Recaptured
Two state work release inmates are back in custody following their escape from two separate job sites on March 2. Officials with the Alabama Department of Corrections report that 39-year-old Jermey James McCormick, and Tory Mondale Elliott, 37, were recaptured…
