LEAD Academy Board Chair on First Year Challenges
LEAD Academy School Board Chair Charlotte Meadows says she would give the school a C+ grade for its first year open. It has been an eventful first…
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Montgomery Judge Suspended for Jailing Poor People Announces Retirement
Judge Les Hayes has announced his retirement as presiding judge of the Montgomery Municipal Court following 20 years of service. “We wish Judge Hayes well in future endeavors and appreciate his 20 years of service to the citizens of Montgomery,”…
ADOL: Common Issues and Mistakes Regarding Unemployment Compensation
The Alabama Department of Labor is providing a listing of common issues regarding unemployment compensation claims, along with some common mistakes claimants make when filing their claims. “We are seeing several things occurring repeatedly in relation to unemployment claims,” said…
Rayshard Brooks' Funeral Held at Historic Atlanta Church
Rayshard Brooks is being remembered at the Atlanta church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. once preached. The private funeral for the man who was shot by a police officer is being held Tuesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church. The…
Waitr: What Is The City of Montgomery Eating During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
With many households turning to food delivery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, food delivery app Waitr has given us a peek into what Montgomery is ordering … and what restaurants dishes are being delivered straight to diners’ doorsteps.…
Employee in Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth's Office Tests Positive for COVID-19
A part-time employee in the Lieutenant Governor’s Office tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. Officials say the employee last worked in the office on Thursday, June 18. All members of the office staff have been tested or are in the…
$2,500 Reward: Video Surveillance Shows Suspects in 2019 Murder
On Thursday, July 25, 2019, Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 4700 Block of Park Towne Way regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as black…
Crimestoppers: Anonymous Tip Leads to Homicide Investigation Arrest, Tipster Offered Cash Reward
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested one suspect in connection to a Homicide investigation. The homicide occurred on June 2, in the 4100 block of Troy Highway. CrimeStoppers was notified on June 22, that a tip led to the identity…
Montgomery County Lifts Nightly COVID-19 Curfew
Montgomery County has announced the nightly curfew implemented due to COVID-19 concerns has been lifted. The lifting of the curfew is effective immediately. Montgomery County put the curfew in effect following the rise of COVID-19 case in the county. Montgomery…
Alabama News Network Adds WeatherSTEM Technology and Curriculum
Alabama News Network has joined with WeatherSTEM to provide an unmatched ability to bring you live weather conditions and science-based curriculum. WeatherSTEM gives our Weather Authority team of meteorologists yet another layer of information to use in tracking and forecasting.…
Montgomery Regional Airport Ramping Up Security as Travel Picks Up
As travel resumes, Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) has implemented strong measures to keep passengers safe. In accordance with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the airport has introduced a number of changes to help protect…
Montgomery County Commission Providing Free Lunches, Face Masks Around County
The Montgomery County Commission held a food and mask distribution at three locations around the county. Free brown bag lunches and face mask were given away Monday at the Dunbar…
Montgomery Zoo Welcoming Patrons Back after Reopening
Officials say patrons are slowly but surely heading back to Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum, in its first few days since…
Montgomery City Councilwoman Partners with Sorority for Face Mask Giveaway
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapter will provide free masks to the community as part of its COVID-19 Community Response Drive on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 11:00 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m., at Carver High School, 2001 W. Fairview Avenue.…
Publix Recalling Some Salad Products in Several States
Publix  is announcing a recall of some salads sold in its stores. The store announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit. Publix said the problem is that wheat, soy, cashews, and…
MPD: Two Shot, 1 Dead in North Decatur Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the June 20th shooting death of Chaun Williams, 30, of Montgomery. On Saturday, June 20, around 10:40 pm, MPD and Fire Medics…
NASCAR Investigating Noose Found in Bubba Wallace's Garage
A noose was placed in the team garage of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace at the Talladega Superspeedway over the weekend. Wallace, the only black driver in NASCAR'S top circuit, was among those who pushed for banning confederate flags at NASCAR…
Publix Recalls Salad Products in Several States
One of the South's largest grocery store chains is announcing a recall of select salads sold in its stores. Publix announced that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of Fresh Express 11.5-ounce Southwest Chopped Kit. Publix said the…
Midnight Shooting in Auburn Leaves One Victim in Critical Condition
Four individuals are currently recovering from gunshot wounds which were a result of a midnight shooting in Auburn. At around 12:12 Sunday morning, police responded to a complaint of gunshots at a residence located in the 600 block of Railroad Avenue.…
With Face Mask Order in Place, Mayor Steven Reed Lifts Coronavirus Curfew
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that with his executive order on face masks now in place, the city curfew is being lifted, effective immediately. The nightly 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew had been in effect since March 27.…
SPLC Holds Juneteenth Vigil
Juneetenth is known as the day the last enslaved people in American got word that they were free. It was nearly two and half years after President Abe Lincoln signed…
Montgomery Face Mask Policy: Questions & Answers
The city of Montgomery's face mask policy is in effect as of 5 p.m. Friday, June 19. The city has released a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the new policy: Where and when are face coverings or…
Montgomery Police Charge Teen with Sexual Assault of Child Less than 12-Years-Old
Montgomery police have charged D’Kevin Lawery, 19, with Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12. Police say the incident occurred February 12, in the 3700 block of Maclamar Road. Lawery was identified as the suspect and arrested on June…
Remains Found in Tuskegee Confirmed to be Those of Man Missing Since 2017
On January 2, 2017, Tuskegee Police Department assisted Tuskegee Veterans Hospital in reference to a report of a Missing Person. It was reported that Earl Zook had gone missing from the Veterans Affairs Hospital Tuskegee Campus. The incident sparked a…
Body Found Near Elmore Community Hospital, Death Investigation Underway
The Wetumpka Police Department is on the scene of a death investigation near Elmore Community Hospital. Police have released limited information at this time, but the hospital is still open and operating. This…
