Mayor Todd Strange Ready to Help in Reed's Transition
Current Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange now only has a few weeks left in office before Mayor-elect Steven Reed takes over as the city's top official. We caught up with the…
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BMW Recalls Cars, SUVs to Fix Backup Camera Display Problem
BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display. The recall covers certain 3-Series, 5-series, 6-Series, 7-Series and 8-Series cars as well as certain X3, X4, X5…
Impeachment of Trump Puts Sen. Doug Jones in a Bind
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is headed into a tough election fight that he wants to keep focused on his record. But he may have to talk about impeachment. Already considered the Senate's most endangered Democrat, the impeachment inquiry is adding…
US Soldier in Afghanistan Accused of Raping Alabama Student
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Army criminal investigators have arrested a deployed soldier accused of raping an Auburn University student last year. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said in a news release Tuesday that 27-year-old Ryan Charles Petro of North…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Steven Reed's Victory
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into Steven Reed's overwhelming victory in the runoff for Montgomery Mayor. Reed becomes the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. Flowers says Reed's…
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford Speaks Out about Steven Reed's Election
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford can appreciate Steven Reed's election as the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. That's because Ford was elected Tuskegee's first black mayor in 1972. He…
David Woods still plans to serve Montgomery, Despite Losing the Mayor's Runoff
David Woods scored 33% of Montgomery's votes in the race to become mayor, losing to Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed, who finished with 67% in tonight's runoff. Woods spent his night at…
Montgomery City Council District 3 Too Close to Call
At the end of a historic night in Montgomery, the District 3 City Council race was too close to call. Less than 10 votes separated incumbent Tracy Larkin and Marche Johnson. The election will now turn to provisional votes before…
Steven Reed Becomes Montgomery's First Black Mayor
The numbers are in and Steven Reed has won the election for mayor of Montgomery. Reed becomes Montgomery's first black mayor in the city's history. Reed defeated David Woods with 67%…
Police: 50 Animals Found Alive in Feces-Filled Mobile Home
PELL CITY, Ala. (AP) - Authorities in Alabama say they've arrested a woman whose mobile home was filled with feces, dead carcasses and 50 malnourished animals. News outlets report Donna Mullins was arrested Friday and charged with obstruction of governmental…
Alabama City's Former Mayor, Judge Dies
OZARK, Ala. (AP) - A man who held several leadership posts, including mayor, judge and police chief in the Alabama City of Ozark, has died. Funeral services for Tom A. Goff will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Earl…
Montgomery City Runoffs: The Results
Alabama News Network has the latest results in the Montgomery City Runoffs. Voters in Montgomery are deciding who will be the next mayor, as well as three city council seats. CLICK HERE for complete election results from Alabama News Network.…
Grant Awarded to Restore Dilapidated Boynton House in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The dilapidated former home of a Selma voting rights legend will soon be getting a much-needed -- and long overdue facelift. "I just felt like this is…
Montgomery Municipal Election Coverage
We're bringing you LIVE coverage of today's Montgomery Mayoral runoff election. Tune-in to CBS 8 & ABC 32 for LIVE updates throughout the night!
ADOC Officer Arrested, Charged with Contraband Possession
On Monday, law enforcement agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested a corrections officer at St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville for possession of illegal narcotics. Correctional Officer, Ivan Caldwell, 26, of Birmingham, was arrested and…
Judge to Allow One Representative from Each Candidate to be Present at Election Center
A judge has ordered that each candidate in the Montgomery runoff elections is entitled to have a duly-appointed watcher present at the Montgomery Election Center. They will be allowed to have someone there from the time machines are prepared to…
Inmate Found Dead in Bessemer Prison
Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division agents are investigating an inmate’s death. The death occurred on October 7th at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility. Inmate, Elvin Burnseed, 53, of Dothan, was pronounced dead at approximately 3:58 p.m. Burnseed…
ADOC Searching for Escaped Montgomery Prisoner
The Alabama Department of Corrections is searching for an escaped inmate. Vernell Sanders, left from his assigned job location at approximately 12:11 pm on Tuesday, October 8. His assigned job location is Red Eagle Work Center in Montgomery. If you…
Montgomery Voters Going to the Polls to Choose New Mayor
Today is runoff day in the city of Montgomery. Voters have until 7 p.m. to head to the polls to choose the city's next mayor. In addition, three council races will be decided. In the mayor's race, Montgomery County Probate…
Montgomery Police Charge Man with Attempted Murder in Sam's Club Incident
Montgomery police have charged a man with attempted murder in an incident outside the Sam's Club on Eastern Boulevard that left a police officer injured. Police say they've charged 53-year-old Willie Thomas Luckie, Jr., of Montgomery with one count each…
Well-Known Activist Jane Fonda Visits Lowndes County
Activist and actress Jane Fonda made a stop in Alabama Monday. She was in Lowndes County to help launch an organization that combats racial injustices in rural areas. Fonda joined founder…
State Superintendent of Education Tours Schools in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey was in Selma Monday -- where he toured schools -- and spoke with a civic group. One of the…
David Woods Campaign Files Petition for Temporary Restraining Order Against Montgomery Election Center
Monday afternoon, the David Woods for Mayor campaign filed a petition for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in the Montgomery County Circuit Court. They are seeking an injunction against the decision to…
LEAD Academy Names New Principal, After Firing Former Leader
Montgomery's first and only charter school, LEAD Academy's board voted to hire Ibrahim Lee as the charter school's new principal after weeks of back and forth between the former principal, Nicole…
Body of 3-Year-Old Girl Found in Elmore County Pond
Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says a 3-year-old girl was found dead in a pond Monday morning off of Mitchell Creek Road, in the Redland Community. The sheriff…
