During the month of October, the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) will begin implementation of a new airport parking system. Upgrades to parking at MGM represent another significant step taken in support of the airport’s core goal to deliver a world-class…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following a shooting Sunday, September 27, around 3:30 am. The victim is the fatal shooting is identified as Lamar Merritt, 30, of Montgomery. Merritt transported to a local hospital from the…
Lee County authorities arrested Brandon Hart, 31, of Smiths Station, for 21 counts of sex crimes against children. The children ages range from two and 14-years-old. On Tuesday, September 22, investigators executed a search warrant at Lee Road 560 in…
The memorial service for the late Reverend Robert Graetz, Jr. Was held Sunday. He's remembered as a Civil Rights icon and acclaimed human rights advocate. The memorial service for Rev. Graetz was held at Montgomery's Historic First Baptist Brick-A-Day…
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following a Sunday morning shooting that left one man dead. On September 27 at 3:33 in the morning, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3400 block of Mobile Highway after…
Following President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of his nomination of Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court of the United States, Governor Ivey issued the following statement of support: “I commend President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to serve…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Sen. Doug Jones of Alabama said he will not support any U.S. Supreme Court nominee before the outcome of the presidential election. Jones, a Democrat, said Friday that the nomination to replace the late Justice Ruth…
Montgomery police are investigating a wreck that left one person dead and two others with life-threatening injuries. Police say at around 9:50 last night, they responded to the wreck, which was near the intersection of Zelda Road and Gatsby Drive.…
The John Lewis Voting Rights Mural that was unveiled on Friday, Sept. 25. The mural was commissioned by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and painted by local artist and activist, Michelle Browder…
We have good news in a story that Alabama News Network has been following for years. The foundation working to restore the historic Mt. Zion AME Zion Church in Montgomery has received a second $500,000 grant from the National Park…
The Montgomery Biscuits team is hosting a ball game this weekend, but not baseball. The SEC football season kicks off Saturday, but of course like most everything else, it's going to look pretty different…
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at the end of September. Her order extends the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident for another month, through the end of October. U.S. District Judge…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Supreme Court says judges in two rural counties were wrong to dismiss lawsuits filed by the state seeking to have three casinos declared public nuisances. The decision means the state can resume cases challenging…
The River Region United Way kicked off their annual fund raising campaign today via social media. River Region United Way supports the community by helping under served residents meet basic needs. Through more than 80 funded programs operated by 40…
Montgomery police arrest two in connection to a Attempted Murder investigation. Police charge Parker Stewart, 17, and Morgan Mote, 20, both with two counts of Attempted Murder. Police say the incident occurred on…
Montgomery police charge Brian Carter, Jr., 27, with Sexual Abuse of a Child less than 12. Police say the incident occurred on August 27, at about 4 a.m., in the 400 block of King Cole Drive. Carter was identified as…
President Donald Trump is trying to chip away at his Democratic rival's advantage with black and Hispanic voters during a two-day campaign swing that is ticking off boxes, both geographically and with key constituencies. Trump on Friday appealed to Hispanic…
The Alabama Supreme Court says judges in two rural counties were wrong to dismiss lawsuits filed by the state seeking to have three casinos declared public nuisances. The decision means the state can resume cases challenging operations at VictoryLand in…
A death row inmate has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and could be eligible for release in the future. A judge re-sentenced Christopher Dewayne Revis to life with the possibility of parole after he plead guilty to murder. Revis…
Beginning October 19, Opp High School 9th and 10th graders will be back on campus on Mondays. All 9th and 10th grade traditional students will attend school three days a…
The family of Rev. Robert S. Graetz, Jr. has announced the details of a memorial service to be held in Montgomery on Sunday. Graetz will be remembered as a champion for civil rights in Montgomery and a key figure in…
Alabama's largest beach towns are delaying the reopening of their beaches because the cleanup from Hurricane Sally is taking longer than expected. Officials in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach say the beaches won't reopen until Oct. 2 rather than this…
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a Macon East Academy coach and teacher for having inappropriate contact with a student. He is no longer with the school. Capt. Saba…
Mayor Reed announced on Thursday Sept. 24th that he is giving city officials paid time off to vote in this year's election. From now until October 29th, city employees…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Restaurants everywhere are struggling to survive -- due to the effect that Covid-19 has had on business. But one Selma restaurant is managing to stay afloat by taking…
