Montgomery-Based Southern Poverty Law Center Names New President and CEO
The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center has announced that Margaret Huang has been named as the SPLC's new president and chief executive…
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MPD: Man Dies in Hamilton Road Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of an adult male that occurred on Sunday, February 2. At about 6 p.m., MPD Patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 4000 block of L.H. Hamilton…
Beauregard Teen Charged with Rape of 10-Year-Old Girl
On July 30, 2019, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault that occurred against a 10-year-old female in Beauregard. Jeremiah Terrell Wagner, 18, of Beauregard was developed as a suspect. A search warrant…
Here's What You Need to Know If You Plan to Vote in Next Month's Montgomery County Primary Elections
The primary elections for Montgomery County will be held on Tuesday, March 3. In order to have the most up-to-date list of registered voters, the Montgomery County Board of Registrars will mail voter information cards to the home address of…
Man Runs Into Burning House for Girl, Age 2; Both Die
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama fire officials say a man ran into his burning house for his 2-year-old daughter, and both have died. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo says a 10-year-old child is in critical condition. Abuwi Rahmaan…
Secretary of State Merrill Talks Cybersecurity, Trip to Israel
Alabama's Secretary of State John Merrill is speaking out about keeping voters as cyber secure as possible in the state's 2020 election cycle. "One of the things that we're dedicated to doing is to…
Gadsden Pet Owners Will No Longer Be Able to Tie Up Animals
GADSDEN, Ala. - An Alabama city is taking steps to outlaw the tethering of animals. The Gadsden City Council recently passed an ordinance to ban tying up animals. The Gadsden Times reports that it won't be enforced until after a…
Contractor Charged after Customer's Body Found in Landfill
FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. - A Florida contractor is facing murder charges after the body of a disgruntled customer was found in a Georgia landfill. Authorities say the body of 65-year-old Susan Mauldin was found last week in a Folkston, Georgia,…
Alabama City to Swear in New Fire Chief Monday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The new chief of the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service will be sworn in Monday at Bill Harris Arena. Al.com reports that Cory D. Moon's new administration will also be taking the oath of office during…
UPDATE: Montgomery House Fire Sends 10 to the Hospital
UPDATE: Capt. Jason Cupps with Montgomery Fire/Rescue tells Alabama News Network that ten people were sent to the hospital from the fire. Nine people were trapped inside of the home…
China Reports 259 People Have Died of New Virus; 11,800 Sick
BEIJING (AP) - China has reported 259 people have died of a new virus, which has now infected nearly 11,800 people as the United States declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to significantly restrict entry into the…
THE AGITATORS: Panel Discussion Explains How Differences Can Be Overcome
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival held a panel discussion Saturday in downtown Montgomery-- focusing on people who are working for change in the Montgomery community. The discussion was made up of city and community leaders…
Corrections, Gambling to be Focus of Legislative Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A state prison crisis and gambling legislation are expected to be top topics when lawmakers return to Montgomery next week. The Alabama Legislature begins the 2020 legislative session on Tuesday. Lawmakers are expected to debate additional…
Alabama County to Reopen Park Where Deadly Fire Occurred
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama county is reopening the park where a deadly fire at a marina killed eight people. Officials say Jackson County Park at Scottsboro will reopen Monday. The part of the marina where fire broke out…
1 Dead after Crash in Pike County
A single vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Pike County man. According to Sgt. Drew Brooks with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Â Kenneth Earl Moultry, 64, of Brundidge, was killed when the 2016 Dodge Ram truck he was…
Bellingrath Community Center is not a Trash Drop Off Point
The Bellingrath Community Center near the old school is no longer a trash drop off point in Montgomery. Residents of the area have complained of people dropping trash at the site at all…
Correctional Officer, Family Member Arrested and Facing Drug Trafficking Charges
An Alabama Department of Corrections’ officer and his cousin have been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation by the ADOC Investigations and Intelligence Division. Thursday night, 27-year-old correctional officer Christian Dashawn Esco was arrested and charged with trafficking illegal…
Macon County Commission Makes Recommendations for Budget Adjustments
A special called meeting was held on Friday for the Macon County Commission to discuss and adjust the county's budget. County Chairman Louis Maxwell said budget problems stemmed from the closing of…
Three Arrested in Sex Offender Sweep in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Three registered sex offenders are arrested during a sex offender check this week in Dallas County. Sheriff Mike Granthum says Latrell Carmichael -- Terry Anderson -- and William Carson,…
Senate Votes Against Calling New Witnesses in Impeachment Trial of President Trump, 49-51
The Senate rejected the idea of witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring his eventual acquittal. But senators considered pushing off final voting on his fate to next week. The vote on allowing new witnesses…
Capital Murder Conviction Upheld for Montgomery Man in 2016 Shooting
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Kierro Deandre Nelson, 30, of Montgomery for capital murder. Nelson was convicted…
Family Medicine Physician Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Prescription Drugs
A family medicine physician pleaded guilty today of drug distribution charges arising out of her prescription of opioid drugs from a medical clinic she operated near Huntsville. Celia Lloyd-Turney…
Opelika Man Arrested on Multiple Child Pornography Charges
On January 7, Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators started an investigation in reference to obscene material being transmitted through social media to a female juvenile under the age of 17. The juvenile is a resident of the Beauregard community in Lee…
Coronavirus: Death Toll Rises as Virus Spreads, U.S. Advises Against Travel to China
The U.S. has advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus has spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period. The virus has infected…
More Alabama Schools Closing Because of Flu Outbreak
More Alabama schools are calling off classes because of a flu outbreak. Two Pickens County schools will reopen on Monday following a two-day shutdown because of the illness. According to reports that teachers and staff members spent Thursday wiping down…
