Behind the Blue Fence: A Montgomery Whitewater Update
Officials say Montgomery Whitewater park is on schedule to be completed by Summer 2023.
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Single Vehicle Accident Causes Damage to First Baptist Church Montgomery
Pastor Bethea said the driver ran into the front steps of the Main Sanctuary causing heavy damage to the staircase and railing.
Body of Missing Union Springs Man Found at Wreck Site in Macon County
Alabama State Troopers say the body of a Union Springs man who had been reported missing has been found at the site where he wrecked his car.
UPDATE: Deputy, Suspect Identified in Wilcox County Fatal Shooting
The Wilcox County deputy and the suspect involved in a fatal shooting on Wednesday have been identified.
City of Montgomery Presents "12 Days of Christmas" Events
The City of Montgomery has announced its "12 Days of Christmas" celebration, which features events through New Year's Eve.
Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron Celebrates CAP's 80th Anniversary
A special anniversary was celebrated nationwide among U.S. Air Force members. A local civil air patrol squadron held their anniversary event in the City of Wetumpka.
Deputy Dies in Wilcox County
UPDATE 10:37 12/1/2021 D.A. Jackson has confirmed one of the deputies has died. The other is expected to be OK. __________________________________________________________________ District Attorney Michael Jackson has confirmed that two Wilcox County deputies have been shot. The shooting happened late Wednesday…
Thieves Steal Farm Equipment in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than $60,000 dollars worth of farm equipment is stolen from a Dallas County farm. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the theft happened about a week ago at the JB…
MPS State Intervention Lifted, Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore Reacts
On Wednesday, Montgomery Public Schools was lifted from state intervention.
New Artwork Unveiled in Montgomery to Honor Rosa Parks
The city of Montgomery along with Troy University unveiled a new piece of art in honor of Rosa Parks on Wednesday. City, county and military leaders gathered at the Rosa Parks Museum for…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Butler Land & Timber Co. Goes on Shopping Spree
This year, Butler Land & Timber Co. is joining Alabama News Network for our 8th annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Our drive collects toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
Montgomery Salvation Army seeing greater need this holiday season
It's the time of the year where the Salvation Army bells are ringing, and with the pandemic the non-profit is in need of your generosity more now than ever.
ALEA Investigating Seven Traffic Fatalities over Thanksgiving Holiday
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating seven traffic fatalities over the Thanksgiving holiday, as travel started to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Gov. Kay Ivey Honors Alabama's First Black Poet Laureate
Gov. Kay Ivey is honoring the state's first Black poet laureate, a creative writing teacher from Birmingham who delves into the pain and difficulty of being Black in America.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Signal They May Approve Abortion Limits
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling it will uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion and may go much further to overturn the nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years. Â
Fauci: First U.S. Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified
A person in California has become the first  in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Prattville Police Take Woman into Custody after Stabbing, I-65 Pursuit
Prattville police say they have taken a woman into custody after a stabbing and a short pursuit on Interstate 65.
UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Shot and Killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have now identified the woman who died of a gunshot wound on Monday.
Prattville Police Searching for Christmas Display Vandals
The city of Prattville is investigating a case of Christmas vandalism after crews found several light displays were vandalized on Maple Street over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Jemison Police: FedEx Packages Found Dumped on Roadside
Police in the Chilton County city of Jemison say they have recovered 20 or more Fed Ex packages that they say appear to have been dumped on the side of a road.
Montgomery Public Schools Celebrates End of State Intervention with Video Release
The state intervention of Montgomery Public Schools has ended today after nearly five years. The school system is celebrating by releasing a video that declares "It's a Brand New Day."
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Preps for Inaugural HBCU Pigskin Showdown Underway in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The NFL is headed to west Alabama to scout college football players at the inaugural HBCU Pigskin Showdown in Marion. The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is a post season all-star…
Authorities: Student Kills 3, Wounds 8 at Michigan School
Authorities say eight people were wounded in an attack at a Michigan high school in which three students were killed.
City of Montgomery Faces Fine for Changing Name of Jeff Davis Avenue
The Alabama attorney general's office says the City of Montgomery owes a $25,000 for changing the name of Jeff Davis Avenue, named after Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
