MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A community that's fighting plans to build a 3,000-inmate prison in Bibb County is asking for a meeting with Alabama's governor. Birmingham attorney Chris Christie, who represents Block the Brierfield Prison, wrote a letter to Gov.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season produced 30 named storms surpassing the previous record of 28 in 2005. There were so many that the list of names was exhausted and the Greek alphabet was used for only the…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has reached a new high for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19. State health department numbers on Monday indicated that 1,717 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state. That's the highest…
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a woman with another woman's stabbing death. Police say late Saturday night, November 5, they were called to the 2500 block of McGraw Court. That's where they say they found 27-year-old Mia Ziegler of…
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers says a $1,000 reward is now being offered to try to…
Montgomery police say they've charged a suspect with the killing of 20-year-old Tawaine McCullough, Jr. of Montgomery, who was fatally shot on November 6. Police have charged 40-year-old Demond Parks of Montgomery with capital murder. Parks was taken into custody…
The City of Montgomery is planning a week long celebration of Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycotts. December 5th, marks the 65th anniversary of the events that would…
Just like the summer months, pet owners are encouraged to remember their pets safety for the winter months. Montgomery Humane Society executive director, Steven Tears, says keeping blankets and straw in dog…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a fatal crash in Conecuh County that left two people dead. The crash happened just before 7:30AM Monday on U.S. 31 at MM 82 near Castleberry. ALEA says 24-year-old Justin Naamon Alan Grant, of…
As temperatures are expected to fall below freezing, the City of Montgomery and EMA are opening a warming shelter for those who need a place to stay safe. Therapeutic Recreation Center located off of…
NASHVILLE—With Christmas just around the corner, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its annual holiday special, “CMA Country Christmas.” Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett,…
Alabama has reached a new high for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19. State health department numbers on Monday indicated that 1,717 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state. That's the highest number of virus hospitalizations…
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. The Salvation Army…
Two administrators in Montgomery Public Schools have died. School officials are not releasing the cause of death. Montgomery County School Board President Clare Weil confirms that Lee High School assistant principal Dr. Ennis McCorvey has died, as well as Johnnie…
Opelika police are searching for a suspected jewelry thief. Police say at around 2:45 p.m. on November 17, a man could be seen at Almost Anything Pawn, located at 221 South 9th Street. Police say the suspect can be…
Montgomery, Ala.- Starting December 7, 2020, all MPS students will be virtual learners. MPS teachers and administrators will continue to report to their classrooms and offices as usual. MPS will observe its December holiday break starting Dec. 21, 2020. All…
Montgomery Police are searching for a missing senior and are asking for help in locating him. 70-year-old Joseph Willie Reed was last seen on Sunday around 4 p.m. on Woodley Road in Montgomery. He was wearing a tan jacket, blue…
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Sunday he was "ashamed" for endorsing the Republican governor of Georgia after he lost in the state to Democrat Joe Biden. Trump said on Fox News that Gov. Brian Kemp has "done absolutely…
The nation's leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. may see "surge upon a surge" of coronavirus cases after the Thanksgiving holiday. Fauci says it's not too late for people traveling back home after Thanksgiving to help…
The Alabama prison system, which suspended visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic, is starting a video visitation service to try to reconnect prisoners with their family and friends. The Alabama Department of Corrections said the system is expected to be rolled…
UPDATE: The arrival of the state Christmas tree has been delayed until Tuesday at around 12:30PM. The tree-lighting ceremony is…
Even though the pandemic hit small businesses hard, owners believe Black Friday and other holiday sales will help in-store revenues. Kudzu and Cotton owner, Katie Castanza, says in times like now, it's important…
The headline from this years Iron Bowl is Nick Saban missing from the sidelines after testing positive for coronavirus. An underdog Auburn team is looking to pull off an upset against the…
Hyundai and Kia will spend $137 million on fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million U.S. vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic…
A holiday tradition in Montgomery is undergoing changes because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will be streaming digitally this year rather…
