Strong Storms Cause Minor Damage in Montgomery
The strong storms that blew though the Capital City early Monday evening left behind some minor damage. Fire officials say Montgomery Fire Station, Number 12, at the corner of Norman Bridge Rd and East…
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Target Launching Private Label in Fight for Grocery Share
Target is launching a private food label next month as it attempts to energize grocery sales. On Sept. 15, 650 products will appear on store shelves under the brand "Good & Gather." That will expand to 2,000 products by late…
Montgomery City Jail Offers Inmates a Chance for Change During "Road to Redemption"
The Montgomery City Jail is offering inmates a chance for change with a new initiative known as the "Road to Redemption." The Montgomery Police Department has partnered with organizations such as Hope Inspired…
Stuff the Truck Food Drive Set for Saturday
Thousands of Alabama's children participate in the free or reduced lunch program, which for some is their only meal of the day. That's why Alabama News Network is teaming up with Tie and…
Selma Company Donates Profits to Help Selma Non-Profits
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma-based oil company is donating a portion of it's profits -- to non-profit groups -- that are working to make a difference in the community. Cougar Oil…
Former Prattville Mayor Dead at 76
Former Prattville mayor, Clarence Gray Price has passed away. He was 76. Price was the mayor of Prattville from 1980-1992. Statement from Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr.: “Yesterday, Prattville lost a true born leader, mentor, and friend. Gray…
Selma Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years for Carrying Firearm by Convicted Felon
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Jarvis Moss, 38, of Selma, was sentenced to 30 months (2 years and 6 months) in prison for possession of a Smith & Wesson, .38 caliber…
Should Pediatricians Accept Unvaccinated Children as Patients?
Should pediatricians accept unvaccinated children as patients? A new poll suggests many doctors could lose many of their vaccinated patients if they do. A new national poll shows four in 10 parents say they are "very" or "somewhat likely" to…
Staton Correctional Facility Inmate Escapes
Alabama Department of Corrections is searching for an escaped inmate. Kevin Bradley Nelson, escaped from Staton Correctional Facility at approximately 1:30 PM on Monday, August 19th. Staton Correctional Facility is located in Elmore in Elmore County. Bradley was serving a…
Over 20,000 Parents Taking Pledge to Wait to Give Their Child a Smartphone
Thousands of parents all over the country are taking a pledge to wait to give their child a smartphone. Studies have shown too much screen time can lead to lower test scores and hurt the development of memory and language…
First Day of School at LEAD Academy
Monday was the first day of school for students at LEAD Academy, Montgomery's first charter school. LEAD Academy is a K-5 charter school. Today we were with parents and students, as…
Bentley Opens New Dermatology Office in Tuscaloosa
Former Alabama governor, Robert Bentley, who resigned amid a sex scandal has opened a new dermatology office. According to reports, former Gov. Bentley's new location opened Friday in Tuscaloosa. He previously practiced in another site. Bentley is a longtime dermatologist…
Gunshots Interrupt Little League Football Game Near Bellingrath Middle School
A little league football game was interrupted, and kids were rushed to the ground at the sounds of nearby gunshots. A Central Alabama Youth Football League team was playing near Bellingrath Middle School, when the gunfire erupted early Saturday afternoon.…
One Year Later: BTW Celebrates Progress After Fire
It's been exactly one year since a fire destroyed a part of BTW Magnet School in Montgomery. The progress of the students and faculty was front and center at a commemoration on Sunday.…
Auditions for "American Idol" Being Held Tuesday in Alabama
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - "American Idol" producers say auditions will be taking place in Mobile at the GulfQuest maritime museum. Auditions will be Tuesday for the show's 18th season, which will air on ABC. People planning to audition can register…
Alabama Pilot Says he Crashed in Trees to Avoid Road, Condos
LINCOLN, Ala. (AP) - A pilot has escaped a plane crash in Alabama with only minor injuries. Local news outlets say the crash happened just after noon Sunday near a condominium complex on Lake Logan Martin south of Lincoln. The…
Buckmasters Expo Day 2
Day two of the Buckmasters Expo may have been the biggest day yet. Thousands of people were at the Montgomery Convention Center to view the latest and greatest in deer and deer hunting. People came from all corners of the…
Alabama Won't Release Contract Related to Executions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama attorney general's office says it will not release to the news media a copy of a contract related to death penalty litigation. The attorney general's office on Tuesday cited security reasons for refusing a…
Millbrook Man Accused of Abusing and Suffocating 2-Month-Old Baby
A Millbrook man is behind bars after allegedly suffocating and abusing a 2-month-old baby. Court records allege that William Burch Jr., 27, struck and suffocated the baby girl multiple times, inflicting repeated abuse. Incidents of the abuse were caught on…
Matching Pets With Owners Designed to 'Clear the Shelters'
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - Humane societies in Alabama and Georgia are among many participating in this weekend's "Clear the Shelters" events. The events are aimed at finding owners for the animals. In eastern Alabama, the Lee County Humane Society is…
Alabama High School Closed After Students Sickened
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (AP) - Eight students from a south Alabama high school are suffering elevated levels of carbon monoxide, and officials are trying to determine why. News outlets report that New Brockton High School canceled classes Friday after the…
15-Year-Old Killed in Pike County Crash
A two-vehicle crash has the claimed the life of a 15-year-old teen from Clio. According to ALEA Sgt. Michael Simmons, the teen was killed when the 2003 Dodge Neon that he was operating collided with a 2013 Nissan Altima. The…
Buckmasters 2019 Begins
If you're looking for something to do this weekend and enjoy hunting you're in luck. The 2019 Buckmasters Expo kicked off today and lasts through Sunday. It is the perfect time to stock up on…
Alabama State University Student Killed in N. University Dr. Double Homicide
Alabama News Network has confirmed that one the people killed in a shooting that injured 5 people was an ASU student. 21 year old Jaquez Hall, was a rushed to Baptist Medical Center…
Roy Moore Defamation Lawsuit Against Accusers is Paused
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge has paused a defamation suit filed by Roy Moore against women who accused him during his unsuccessful U.S. Senate bid of past misconduct. Circuit Judge Albert Johnson says the case will be held until…
