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…
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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…
Family and Friends Gather to Say Goodbye to Greg Gunn
Many left their cars in silence entering True Divine Baptist Church for Gregory Gunn's funeral service. After nearly an hour they made their way out showing support to the family one more time before laying Gunn to rest. Right now…
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…
Several Demonstrate Peace in Memory of Greg Gunn
It was a sad day for many family and friends of Greg Gunn. They started the day gaining support from the community in the Mobile Heights area remembering a man they say was a hard worker and a man of…
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.…
Troy University's Alpha Tau Omega Begin Walk Hard Trek for Wounded Warriors
Thirty Troy University students are spending spring break walking a six-day journey to benefit wounded warriors. Alpha Tau Omega's "Walk Hard for Heroes" raises money and brings awareness for those warriors. For several years, its been their philanthropy drive.…
MPD Possible Victim of Cyber Attack
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Altercation with Student Leads to Teacher's Arrest
Police say an Alabama high school teacher has been arrested after an altercation with a student. Hoover police Capt. Gregg Rector tells local news media Friday that 46-year-old physical education teacher Lori Michelle McCombs has been charged with harassment of…
Alabama Court Refuses to Defy Supreme Court on Gay Marriage
The Alabama Supreme Court is refusing to defy the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The court issued a one-sentence order Friday dismissing a challenge by a probate judge and a conservative policy group that wanted…
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…
Former State Trooper Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct
An ex-Alabama state trooper who was accused of raping a woman while he was on duty has been sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct. Samuel McHenry II filed a plea agreement in Butler…
Local High School Basketball Stars Injured in Car Crash
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Russian Roulette Results in Charges
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A Tuscaloosa teen has been arrested after police say he shot another teen in the head while discussing playing Russian roulette. Media outlets report that the shooting occurred Feb. 1 at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex. A…
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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AMC Theater Chain To Buy Carmike For $1.1 billion
AMC Entertainment, the movie theater chain bought by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group in 2012, is acquiring rival chain Carmike Cinemas for $1.1 billion including debt. The acquisition will make the combined entity the largest theater chain in North America…
Criminal Justice Prof. On Force: Microsecond Decisions Create Lasting Evaluation
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Union Springs Police Release Name of Shooting Suspect
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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…
