City of Tallassee Almost Set to Acquire Mill Property
The city of Tallassee is one step closer to acquiring the Mount Vernon Pine mill property. For year s, the mill was a major source of income for residents. It closed in 2005 and…
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Macon County Wreck Claims Life of Union Springs Woman
A single-vehicle accident in Macon County has claimed the life of a Union Springs woman. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said it happened Monday morning just before 8:00AM on County Road 47 near U.S. 29. ALEA officials say the vehicle…
Mayor Steven Reed on Goals, Plans for 2020
As Montgomery closes out what has been a historic 2019, Mayor Steven Reed is looking towards 2020 and the opportunities he believes it holds for the city. Reed has been working on…
MPD Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Northern Boulevard
Montgomery Police is investigating a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Montgomery man. According to officials, the single vehicle crash happened Sunday morning on Northern Boulevard near Lagoon Park. The driver, Michael Avery, 50, of Montgomery was…
Security Guard Shot and Killed at Enterprise Lounge
A security guard has died after being shot in the back at a lounge in Enterprise, according to the Enterprise Police Department. EPD released a statement saying that Stevie Lamaric Franklin, 42, of Troy was shot during a fight between…
Crenshaw County EMA Warns Public of Washed-Out Road
A road in Crenshaw County has become washed-out due to the excessive rain. According to Crenshaw County EMA Director Elliot Jones, a section of Taylor Crossing Road has been washed out in the north end of the county. The section…
Turkeys From Heaven Deliver 600 Meals to Needy Families
Pike County families in need will be receiving a home-cooked meal this Christmas, all thanks to a nonprofit called "Turkeys From Heaven." “There’s tons of needs, physical needs, spiritual needs, emotional needs.…
Girl's Work Funds Pet Donations at Alabama Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - Money raised by an 11-year-old girl to help a north Alabama animal shelter is being used to fund animal adoptions as an early Christmas treat. The Cullman Times reports that sixth-grader Denna Chivers has been helping…
Prattville Police Officer Hit While Directing Traffic
A Prattville Police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic Saturday night. According to the Prattville Police Department, the officer was directing traffic at an accident on 31 north at the Prattville city limits when…
6-Year-Old Severely Injured in Drive-By Shooting in Dallas County
Authorities in Dallas County are trying to find those responsible for a drive-by shooting that severely injured a six-year-old child. According to CrimeStoppers, a vehicle stopped in front of a home in the 100 block of County Road 465 in…
Junior Johnson, "The Last American Hero," Dies at 88
NASCAR Hall of Famer Junior Johnson has died at 88. His death was announced Friday by NASCAR. Johnson honed his driving skills as a moonshine runner in North Carolina before he began competing in NASCAR. He won 50 races as…
2 Killed, 2 Injured in Tuskegee Shooting Friday Night
Two people have been killed and two others injured after a shooting took place late Friday night in Tuskegee. According to a press release from the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Davison Street in Tuskegee…
Montgomery Zoo Cancels Saturday Night Christmas Lights Festival
The Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo has been canceled due to inclement weather. Zoo officials say the closure is for the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff. The Christmas Lights Festival is scheduled to continue through Dec. 25…
Fans Travel Hours To Watch Annual Camellia Bowl
The rain did not stop some fans from coming out to enjoy gameday activities ahead of the Sixth Annual Camellia Bowl at historic Cramton Bowl Saturday afternoon. "We're so excited to be in Montgomery and to be able to support…
Flu Continues to Hit South Hard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The flu season is continuing to hit southern states hard as influenza begins to spread across the country. The flu season got off to an early start in the Deep South. The most recent weekly flu…
Troopers to Have Elevated Presence During Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State troopers will have have an elevated presence on state roadways during the holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says all available state troopers will be assigned to patrol Alabama roadways. The extended holiday…
4 Farm Animals, Including Zebra Killed in Covington County
Authorities in Covington County are working to find those responsible for killing four animals including a zebra at a farm in south Alabama. According to Covington County Sheriff Blake Turman, a zebra, a cow and two miniature horses were shot…
Michael B. Jordan and Bryan Stevenson Talk "Just Mercy" Ahead of its Montgomery Premiere
Bryan Stevenson is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to his work in criminal justice reform, but his story is now being told on the big screen, starring some big names. Actor Michael…
Lee County Tornado Survivor is Gifted a New Home
Despite losing everything in the deadly March tornadoes, Alabama homeowner, Earnestine Reese, thanked God. Her story made national headlines when the only room left standing was her prayer closet. Nine months later, Reese…
Tallassee Mill Destroyed By Fire in 2016 Will Soon Have A New Owner
The Tallassee mill that was destroyed by fire in 2016 will soon have a new owner. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock told Alabama News Network that the city council has authorized him to move forward with accepting the old Mount Vernon…
Fulford Discusses Plans for Selma Police Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma City Council appointed Lt. Kenta Fulford to lead the police department earlier this week. Alabama News Network sat down the incoming new chief to hear his plans…
Whoo's There? Georgia Family Discovers Owl in Christmas Tree
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia family is getting a real hoot from its Christmas tree. Katie McBride Newman said Friday that she and her daughter spotted a live owl in the tree earlier this month. The discovery came more than…
Boeing Capsule Goes Off Course, Won't Dock at Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Boeing's new Starliner capsule went off course after launch and won't dock with the International Space Station. Friday's liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, marked the start of a crucial dress rehearsal for next year's inaugural…
Prattville PD Searching for Shoplifting Suspect
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for shoplifting at Belk. According to investigators, a suspect pictured below entered Belk on Dec. 13 and left with merchandise valued over $700…
Alabama Jobless Rate Down to Record 2.7%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is down to a record-low 2.7%. A statement from the governor's office on Friday said the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November was one-tenth of a percent better than the October rate of…
