Lightning Blamed for House Fire in Montgomery County
Alabama News Network was on the scene of a house fire in Montgomery County this afternoon. The sheriff's office says lightning from the severe storms is what likely caused it. The fire…
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Officials: 3 Dead in Alabama, Bringing Storm Death Toll to 7
BENTON, La. (AP) - The National Weather Service reports three storm-related deaths in Alabama, bringing the number of people killed following severe storms to at least seven. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said via Twitter that the three Alabama…
Early Morning Macon County Crash Claims Lives of Two Georgia Men
A two-vehicle crash just after 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, has claimed the life of two LaGrange, Ga., men. Donald Wayne Grantham, 59, was killed when the 1994 Isuzu Rodeo he was driving was struck by a 1997 Buick…
UPDATE: Three People Dead in Pickens County Storm
Three people have been confirmed dead in Pickens County due to severe weather. Birmingham news outlets report the identities of the victims have been released. Tyrone Spain, 51, Albert Barnett, 85, and his wife, Susan Barnett, 75, were killed after…
Four Dead Across Southern Part of U.S. Due to Severe Weather
Authorities say at least four people have died after severe storms swept across parts of the U.S. South. Three people were killed in Louisiana, including an elderly couple found near their trailer home Saturday by firefighters. In Texas, one person…
Storm Threat a Reminder of Wetumpka Tornado Last January
The severe weather threat we are facing brings back painful memories for many people in Wetumpka. It was January 19, 2019 that an EF-2 tornado hit near downtown with winds of up…
Fire Damages Vacant House in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters spent part of the morning battling a house fire on Thrasher Street. Montgomery Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Captain Jason Cupps said it happened just before 7 A.M. in the…
Manhunt Underway for Crenshaw County Escapee
The Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in the Dozier area to be on the lookout for 46-year-old Joey Markus Salter. Authorities say Salter escaped from a deputy vehicle after being taken into custody for burglary in the Dozier…
Wilcox Co. Man Charged in 2016 Disappearance of Clarke Co. Man
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight -- charged in connection with the 2016 disappearance of a Clarke County man. District Attorney Michael Jackson says 27 year old…
Juvenile Charged with Multiple Montgomery Vehicle Break-ins
On Friday, Jan. 10, shortly after midnight MPD responded to the area of Ponce DeLeon and Lexington Road in reference to multiple vehicle break-ins. After further investigation 14 separate residences reported a total of 17 vehicle break-ins that occurred during…
Second Arrest Made in December Tuskegee Shooting
On January 10, around 10:00 AM, the Tuskegee Police Department Investigation Division made a second arrest in reference to the murder of Qundravious Ferguson. Ferguson was injured during a shooting on December 8, 2019. He later died from his injuries…
Court of Appeals Uphold Death Sentence for Man Convicted of Killing Man Over Xbox Theft
A state appeals court has upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of capital murder in a gang-related killing in north Alabama. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals rejected claims by Peter Capote in a decision released Friday. Capote…
Macon County Residents Prepare for Potential Severe Weather
We are getting ready for potentially severe storms this weekend. Tornadoes are possible, which means now is the time to prepare- especially for residents living in mobile homes. You have probably heard…
Severe Weather Storm Shelter Locations
ELMORE COUNTY: Open when GREEN Shoal Creek Baptist Church Elmore County Courthouse - Downtown Tallassee City Hall First Presbyterian Church Redland Baptist Church Tallassee Police Department Deatsville Volunteer Fire Department Town of Elmore Fire Station 2 Town of Elmore -…
Montgomery May Have Another Charter School Soon
Thursday evening the Montgomery County School Board held a public hearing, to consider the proposal for Life Academy Charter School. Board members, citizens, and City Councillor Audrew Graham heard overwhelming support the…
Airman Pays Surprise Visit to Her Unsuspecting Daughter in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Air Force Staff Sergeant returns home from deployment in the Middle East -- and pays a surprise visit to her unsuspecting daughter at a Selma elementary school.…
Severe Weather Preparedness Tips Ahead of a Stormy Saturday
As Alabama braces for another round of severe weather, officials say that the number one item that you need to have is a NOAA weather radio, and an APP like the Alabama…
Charles Barkley Donates $1 Million to Birmingham HBCU
Former Auburn University star and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley says he's donating $1 million to Miles College, a historically black institution in Fairfield. According to reports, Barkley told interim president Bobbie Knight about the donation Wednesday. Knight is…
Winn-Dixie Closing Store on Eastern Boulevard
The parent company of Winn-Dixie has announced that it will be closing its grocery store at 2730 Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. That's the store located in the Promenade shopping center. In a statement to Alabama News Network, a spokesman for…
Mayor Steven Reed: 'I Want Montgomery to be the Safest City in the Country'
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reedâs Transition Team hosted the final day of public meetings Thursday. The Public Safety Committee heard from MPD Chief Finley, District Attorney Daryl Bailey and MPS Superintendent…
U.S. Officials Confident Iran Shot Down Ukrainian Plane Tuesday, 176 Killed
Two U.S. officials say it was "highly likely" that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. President Donald Trump is suggesting he believes Iran was responsible. He is dismissing Iranian claims…
Two Former Employees of Montgomery Doctor Sentenced on Drug Distribution Charges
Two Montgomery area women were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances by forging prescriptions, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and DEA Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Clay A. Morris. On December…
Montgomery Man Killed in East Birmingham Homicide
A Montgomery man was shot and killed Wednesday night while arriving at a relative's home in East Birmingham. Birmingham Police say 36-year-old Tristian Jackson was shot in the 300 block of…
Local Foreign Policy Expert talks U.S., Iran Conflict Implications
Social media was on fire Wednesday after it was reported that Iran launched more than a dozen rockets and U.S. targets in Iraq. Many people were  saying that humanity was on the…
Deadline for STAR ID is Around the Corner, What You Need to Know
Millions hop on a plane each year to travel, either for family vacations, reunions or business. Every time you go through airport security, TSA checks your driver's license. However, starting Oct. 1, they…
