71st Annual Labor Day Greek Barbecue Underway Bright and Early
Labor Day in the Capitol City means another year of food, fun, and fellowship at Montgomery's Greek Orthodox Church. For 71 years now, the church has held it's annual Labor Day Greek…
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Publix Donating $5M to Southeast Organizations, Montgomery Area Food Bank to Receive $100,000
Publix Supermarkets is giving a total of $500,000 to food banks in Alabama. The Florida-based grocery store chain recently announced the donations. They're part of $5 million Publix is giving to organizations across the Southeast in September. That's national Hunger…
Millbrook Mourns the Loss of Former Stanhope Elmore Principal and Coach
The Millbrook community is mourning the loss of former Stanhope Elmore principle and football coach Conrad Henderson. Henderson passed away Saturday after being seriously injured Wednesday night when his car collided with a train.…
Troy Begins Lindsey Era with 43-14 Win Over Campbell
TROY, Ala. (AP) - Senior quarterback Kaleb Barker threw two touchdown passes and DK Billingsley ran for two scores in coach Chip Lindsey's debut and Troy beat Campbell 43-14 in Saturday's season opener for both teams. Barker, who missed the…
2 Books Published to Mark Alabama Bicentennial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Two new books have been published to coincide with Alabama's bicentennial celebration. The Montgomery-based NewSouth Books has joined with Alabama Heritage magazine to produce "Alabama from Territory to Statehood." The book covers the state's early period,…
Man Charged with Killing Infant Son Found Dead in Cell
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a “death in custody” after an inmate was found dead in his cell in south Alabama. According to SBI Lieutenant Heath Carpenter, a Houston County Corrections Officer requested emergency medical assistance at approximately…
21 People Shot, 4 Killed in Odessa, Texas
The police chief of Odessa, Texas, says at least 21 people have been injured by gunfire and four killed in a shooting in West Texas. At a news conference, Police Chief Michael Gerke also says that at least three law…
Golden Eagle Joins Flight Crew at Auburn Home Football Games
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - A new golden eagle will be joining Auburn University's avian air force. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that "Aurea" joins the bald eagle Spirit. The pair will soar over Jordan-Hare Stadium before home games. Aurea was brought…
Teen at Horseshoe Bend School Arrested for Making Terrorist Threat
A high school student at Horseshoe Bend School in Tallapoosa County has been arrested for making terroristic threats after several classmates reported him to the School Resource Officer. According to the sheriff’s office, the Tallapoosa County SRO was notified Tuesday…
Have You Seen This Man? MPD Searching for Robbery Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers are asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection to a business robbery. According to authorities, the robbery occurred on Saturday, Aug. 24, at a business located…
Court Upholds Death Sentence for Man with IQ of 76
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal appeals court has denied the appeal of a man sentenced to die for the 1989 murder of a woman. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday turned down the appeal of Mark…
Auburn Selling Raptor Gear From Football Games as Fundraiser
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn University's raptor facility is selling some of the equipment used to handle eagles during their ceremonial flights before football games. A statement from the school says the Southeastern Raptor Center at Auburn is holding online…
6 Teens Shot at End of High School Football Game in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Police have made an arrest in a shooting that happened at a high school football game in Alabama, leaving at least 10 people injured. Mobile Police Chief Lawrence Battiste tells news outlets that six people were…
17th Annual Alabama Black Film Festival
SATURDAY, AUG. 31, The Capri Theatre | 1045 East Fairview Ave. 334-262-4858 9 - 11 a.m. “IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK” (2018) (R) A young woman embraces her pregnancy while she and her family set out to prove her childhood friend/lover…
Woods and Reed Continue to the Race For Montgomery Mayor
First there were 12 and now there are only two candidates vying to be Montgomery's next mayor as the race continues. Alabama News Network spoke with both Steven Reed and David Woods…
Local Neurologist Continues Testing Technology for Concussions
Football season is now underway and player safety is top of mind. Cutting edge technology created by Dr. Rosa Bell in Montgomery, is helping to assess concussions in real-time. "If they…
Elmore County Receives $150K Grant for Medical Facility
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has awarded the Elmore County Commission with a $150,ooo Grant. This is the second $150k Grant the commission received this year…
Alabama National Guard Ready to Send Support to Florida to Assist with Hurricane Dorian Relief If Needed
This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters…
Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor to Kick Off New NFL Social Change Partnership with Free Pregame Concert
Meek Mill and Meghan Trainor are helping kick off the new social change partnership between the NFL and Jay-Z before the season-opening game in Chicago next week. The NFL and Roc Nation announced Friday that Mill, Trainor and Rapsody will…
Crenshaw County Man Behind Bars After Early Morning Fatal Shooting
A Crenshaw County man is behind bars after a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. According to the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call in the early morning hours and found a woman deceased in a…
Woman Arrested, Charged with Murder in Fatal Prattville Shooting
On Thursday, August 29, the Prattville Police Department responded to 1358 Mets Court in reference to a person shot. Jason Alan Bobyarchick, 34, was found deceased in the residence with a fatal gunshot wound. Sara Melissa Fish, 43, was identified…
You May Waste More Fridge Food Than You Realize
Americans throw out a lot more of their refrigerated food than they realize, according to a new study that looks at the worldwide problem of food waste. Researchers found that study participants expected to eat 97% of the meat in…
Ford Recalling Over 550,000 SUVs and Trucks in North America
Ford is recalling more than 550,000 trucks and SUVs in North America because seat backs may not properly restrain people in a crash. The recall covers certain 2018 through 2020 F-150 pickups, 2019 and 2020 Super Duty trucks, 2018 and…
19-Year-Old Charged with Capital Murder in April Robbery-Homicide
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested Shariko Smith, 19, of Montgomery for Capital Murder following the April 30, shooting death of Marcus Martin, 30, of Montgomery. On Tuesday, April 30, at about 9:50 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to…
Statewide Fuel Tax Begins Sunday
Drivers can expect to pay a few cents more at the pump starting this weekend. Sunday, September 1st a six cent fuel tax will go into effect for anyone purchasing gas in Alabama. It's the…
