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…
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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 Reed’s 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…
Groups Aim to Promote Birding to Boost Black Belt Tourism
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An effort to expand tourism in some west Alabama Black Belt counties aims to bring more jobs and tourism dollars into the region. Land and business owners from Dallas…
Two People Injured in Autauga County Wreck
State Troopers are investigating a single-car crash that has left two people injured in Autauga County. Authorities say it happened at the intersection of County Road 19 at County Road 24 just before 6:00pm Wednesday. We have a crew heading…
Charges for Tuskegee Shooting Suspect Upgraded to Murder After Victim's Death
On January 8, around 10:00am, the Tuskegee Police Department Investigation Division made an arrest in reference to the murder of 26-year-old, Qundravious Ferguson. The shooting occurred in Tuskegee on December 8. Tre’von Lyles, 19, initially charged with the attempted murder…
25 Million Dollar Trojan Fitness Center Opens to Students
Troy University students now have easier access to a healthier lifestyle. It's all thanks to a brand new state of the art fitness center. For two years, students waited for the completion. The…
Deadline Approaching for Students to Transfer from "Failing" Schools
If your child is attending a school on the state's "failing schools" list, you have several options to transfer your student under the Alabama Accountability Act but the deadline is approaching. The list of…
Gov. Ivey Updates Alabama Residents on Health Condition
In an ongoing effort to keep the people of Alabama updated on her health, Governor Kay Ivey issued the following statement: “Yesterday, my doctors performed a follow-up examination on the site where I…
Economic Development, Health and Resources Topics for Mayor Steven Reed's Transition Team Meeting
The Mayor Steven Reed Transition Team met Wednesday to discuss the Economic Development, Health and Resources of Montgomery. The Whitewater Center, 2040 vision and Downtown development were a few of the topics of discussion…
Tuskegee University President to Take Medical Leave on January 15
Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair will take a medical leave beginning January 15th. Upon her return from the university’s winter break, President McNair informed the Board of Trustees that, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15,…
Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Lee County Drug Bust
On January 7, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the 100 block of Lee Rd. 43 in the Beauregard community in reference to a stolen vehicle. During the search, investigators located the stolen vehicle in the…
Montgomery City Council Considering 1% Occupational Tax
At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council approved a proposal to form a committee that will study the implementation of a 1% occupational tax. The committee will begin meeting on January 14th,…
Millbrook Woman Charged with 21 Counts of Theft
Millbrook Police have charged Jennifer Dawn Rawls, 45, with 21 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree. Rawls is accused of entering a local business on several occasions, and failing to scan some merchandise while checking out. Police say she…
Now is Your Chance to Impact Montgomery's Future
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed's transition team wants to hear from you. Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9, Mayor Reed's transition team will hold a series of public meetings where you can express concerns and desires for Montgomery's future. Tomorrow's…
Iran Says It Has Launched Missiles at Iraqi Air Base Where U.S. Troops Are Housed
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. CBS News Coverage of Missile Strike ABC News Coverage of Missile Strike…
AP: U.S. Military base in Iraq under attack by Iran
Iran state TV says Tehran has launched "tens" of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq's Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America's killing of a top Iranian general. State TV described it early Wednesday as Tehran's revenge operation over the…
Montgomery City Council Mulling Over One Percent Occupational Tax
The Montgomery City Council is considering the adoption of a one percent occupational tax. A "YES" vote Tuesday doesn't mean the tax will go into effect, instead the city council will appoint a committee to study allocations for the tax.…
Former ASU Theatre Chair Dr. Tommie Stewart Appointed to Alabama State School Board
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewart today to ask her to serve. “Alabama’s students and teachers deserve our best,…
