Dump Truck Crashes with Passenger Vehicle on US Highway 80
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to a crash involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle. The crash occurred around 1 p.m. Monday afternoon. Police say the crash happened on…
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Two Killed in Mass Shooting in Troy Identified
On Saturday, August 15, five people were shot at Pike County Cattleman's Complex. Police say the shooting happened around 2 A.M. Two of the five victims died from the shooting. Devonta Givens, 25, of Troy and Jhakyndall Johnson, 25, of…
Montgomery Man Killed in Early Monday Morning Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a Death Investigation following the death of Devontae Richardson, 21, of Montgomery. On August 17, around 2 A.M., Montgomery police received a call of a person in the 1200 block of Bassett Drive. At…
Large College Crowds Raise Concerns of COVID-19 Pandemic Safety
Scenes of crowded entertainment districts in college towns are raising new questions about safety during the coronavirus pandemic and whether college football can be played this year. University of Alabama…
Alabama Gas Prices Fall in the Past Week
Alabama gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand…
Montgomery Co. Commission to Seek Legal Opinion as LEAD Academy Asks for Portion of Sales Tax Funds
LEAD Academy is asking for a a portion of Montgomery County's 1-cent sales tax increase. Approved in 2003, the tax was passed in support of public education. Charlotte Meadows, board chair…
MPD Charges Suspect in January Murder
The Montgomery Police Department has charged 19-year-old Bakari Taylor of Montgomery with the murder of Roosevelt Rankins, 34, of Montgomery. Rankins was shot to death on January 23, 2020. On that day at about 3 PM, Â MPD and Fire Medics…
The Town of Mosses Celebrating New Park's Grand Opening
Some exciting news for the Town of Mosses this weekend. Residents are celebrating the grand opening of the town's park. The park got new playground equipment thanks to state and federal grants. The town provided additional finances as well. The…
Three Injured in Shooting on Alabama State University Campus
MONTGOMERY, Al. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) -- The Alabama State University Department of Public Safety said three people were injured in a shooting on campus. We're told the shooting happened Saturday night around 11:40 pm in the Acadome parking lot. One…
Three Injured in Montgomery Shooting Saturday
MONTGOMERY, Al.-- Montgomery Police Department told Alabama News Network that three adults were shot Saturday evening. At around 5:20 P.M., MPD and Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 1000 block of Forest Avenue in reference to a subject shot.…
Early Morning Shooting in Troy Leaves Two Dead, Three Others Injured
The Troy Police Department continues is investigating an early morning shooting where five people were shot. At 1:59 Saturday morning, officers were dispatched to assist with dispersing a large crowd at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the 12000 block…
Candlelight Vigil Planned in Prattville in Memory of Shannon Paulk
Family and friends of Shannon Paulk are planning a candlelight vigil in her memory on Sunday. The date marks 19 years since her kidnapping from the Candlestick Park mobile home community in Prattville on August, 16, 2001. She was 11…
Woman Shot in Apparent Domestic Disturbance in Tuskegee
Tuskegee police say a woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in an apparent domestic dispute this morning. Police say they were called to the 300 block of Willow Avenue around 3AM. That's where they say they found…
Students, Employees in Elmore County Schools Test Positive for COVID-19
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has announced that since the start of the month, COVID-19 is affecting students and employees in the school system. Dennis says since the end of last week, seven students have tested positive are are…
Store Clerk Shot in the Head During Armed Robbery in Selma
Selma Police have arrested three suspects who robbed one man and shot another in the head. Dallas County authorities told us 18-year-old Jerry Blocton and 19-year-old Curtis Burns are both charged with…
Elmore County Tech Center Breaks Ground on New Facility
The Elmore County Technical Center broke ground on a new facility Friday. This kicked off Phase 1 of the construction of the new facility. The new tech center is 45,000 square…
Victim Identified in Fatal Montgomery Triple Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 14th shooting death of Aaron Albright, 24, of Montgomery. On Friday, August 14, around 11:18 am, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4900 block of Plaza Drive…
Five Arrested in Felony Drug Bust in Andalusia
On Wednesday, August 12, the Drug Task Force in Andalusia executed a search warrant at which they recovered approximately 37 grams of methamphetamine, pills, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, five weapons and a ballistic vest. Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson said the…
Alabama Health Officials Encouraged by Decline in COVID-19 Cases
Alabama health officials are encouraged by a decline in COVID-19 cases about a month after a state mask order took effect. But they also cautioned that people should not abandon precautions as the state heads to Labor Day gatherings and…
Tuskegee Police Make Arrest in Chicago Car Theft Investigation
The Tuskegee Police Department has made an arrest in a crime that originated in Chicago, Ill. On August 12, around 9:30 A.M., officers responded to the 700 block of Washington Chapel Ct. in reference to a complaint of a man…
BREAKING: One Dead, Two Injured in Montgomery Triple Shooting
Montgomery Police is investigating a triple shooting that has left one person dead. Police and Montgomery Fire responded to the 4900 block of Plaza Drive in regards to multiple people shot. Once they…
Selma Mural Project Aims to Promote Community Unity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An art project in Selma aims to promote unity in the community -- by bringing people together -- to make something beautiful. Birmingham artist Tres Taylor is painting a…
EatMGM Restaurant Week Is Underway in Montgomery
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the annual EatMGM Restaurant Week is underway in Montgomery. The event runs from today through Sunday, August 23. This sixth annual event is organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitor Bureau, and…
People Are Becoming Innovative to Avoid the Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live. But it's also led to a wave of innovations to help people avoid the virus. A supermarket in Helsinki, Finland is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to COVID-19. With…
Montgomery Police Searching for Suspect in Murder of Kennedy Rogers
On Sunday, August 2, around 11:00 p.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 300 Block of East Ogden Avenue regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Kennedy Rogers Sr. and was pronounced deceased…
