Emergency officials in Andalusia say three people had to be rescued after being pulled under the water in a drainage ditch this afternoon. Fire Chief Russell McGlamory said his department responded to a call that a teen was drowning on…
Alabama News Network anchor Andrew James is in Thunder Truck this afternoon, checking on conditions throughout the area. He has spent time in Covington County, which has seen some of the heaviest…
Torrential rain and tropical-storm-force winds are likely this evening into early Thursday for south central and eastern Alabama. Sally was downgraded to a tropical storm with winds near 60 mph. It's picked…
Alabama News Network anchor Andrew James is in Thunder Truck, checking on road conditions throughout the local area as Hurricane Sally pushes through. In Butler County, Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn…
The workforce development council called West Alabama Works reports that several counties in that part of the state are still lagging behind in responding to the 2020 Census. The deadline for people to fill out the census forms is September…
Former Montgomery County Commissioner Jiles Williams has died. The Montgomery County Commission confirmed his passing last night. He served as District 4 Commissioner for nearly two decades from 2000 to 2016. Montgomery County Commission Chair Elton Dean said "He was…
A tense situation for Notasulga police officers last night as shots rang out while responding to a call. Officials say someone shot in to a car near Lyon Street South just before 8:30 last night. Police say there were people…
On Monday, September 14, Troy police arrested Shelbie Lynn Moore, 29, of Troy. She was charged with three counts of Chemical Endangerment of a Child. On September 9, Pike County Department of Human Resources notified Troy police of an ongoing…
The deadline to apply for the vacated Alabama Senate District 26 special primary election was Tuesday at 5 p.m. The vacancy in Senate District 26 occurred following the resignation of State Sen. David Burkette (D-Montgomery). Six candidates have qualified for…
The City of Montgomery has announced that eligible City of Montgomery Sanitation employees working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive hazard pay, pending approval by the Montgomery City-County Personnel Board Wednesday night. Mayor Reed has requested…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agencyâs (ALEA) Driver License Division began modifying operations on Monday, September 14, in response to Hurricane Sally. The storm is expected to bring torrential rain and flooding to the stateâs Gulf Coast region, as well as…
As Hurricane Sally begins to move inland, Dallas county officials are preparing for flooding. 'Right now we're monitoring the direction of Hurricane Sally," Dallas county EMA Director Toya Stiles says, "also…
Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murder of 18-year-old Thomas Anthony Green, of Auburn. Police found Green's body in a rural area in Waverly on September 10. Authorities reported Green missing on September 6. Crimestoppers is now offering a…
A new fast food chain is coming to Montgomery. Texas-based burger joint, Whataburger, expected to open in the Capital City in Spring 2021. The new location will break ground this fall. Whataburger is looking to hire 125 employees. You can…
Wetumpka police were called to assist the Elmore County Sheriff's Office in a vehicle chase shortly after 6 am. The vehicle, stolen from Montgomery, was headed towards Downtown Wetumpka. Police say a Wetumpka police vehicle and Elmore County Sheriff's vehicle…
The American Red Cross and Alabama Power are two local organizations prepping for Hurricane Sally. Both have crews deployed to the Gulf Coast ready to respond. The American Red Cross has already opened shelters in Alabama and Mississippi and they…
Tallassee police have arrested Kristofer James Carey, 18, of Tallassee and charged him in a burglary investigation. A Crimestoppers tip led to police identifying Carey as the suspect in the burglary. On August 27, police say the Road Runner gas…
Hurricane Sally prompted closings and cancellations in our area. This is the latest list from Alabama News Network. We will be updating this list, so check back often. SCHOOLS: Macon County Schools - No In-Person Classes Friday Tallapoosa County Schools…
Former State Senator David Burkette plans to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of campaign finance violation. Burkette required to pay a $3,000 under the plea agreement will also waive his right to an appeal. Taken into custody on September…
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings for many local rivers. ALABAMA RIVER: For the Alabama River, this warning affects Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes and Dallas counties. Heavy rainfall of six to eight inches is expected by Thursday.…
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning Alabamians of price gauging during the State of Emergency. The price gauging law is in effect ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Sally. Alabamaâs price gouging law comes into effect when the Governor…
Coastal Alabama Growers LLC is planning to build a peanut shelling facility in Atmore. The new facility will bring 100 or more jobs to the area. The new $87 million facility will be built on 60 acres of land. The…
Update:Â Montgomery police say they have found the body of 22-year-old Adam Dowdell, Jr. Police have opened a death investigation after they say a body was found in the 800 block…
Montgomery Ballet is moving back to its original studio located on Woodley Road in Cloverdale. The building is exactly the same since it was built in 1987 including the floors, bars and mirrors.…
Sally was upgraded to a hurricane at midday on Monday. The storm is expected to make landfall sometime Tuesday and then make a hard turn east, bringing tropical weather to our…
