LEAD Academy Renovations Continue
Monday was the first day of training for teachers at LEAD Academy, Montgomery's first charter school. The school will open August 19th, but the building is still undergoing renovations. Lead Academy has a temporary…
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Clanton Man Charged with Murder in Lake Jordan Boating Accident
ALEA Marine Patrol troopers announce the arrest of one of the boat operators involved in the accident that took the lives of two people on Lake Jordan on July 4. Damion Bruno, 41, of Clanton, was arrested on Monday, July…
Montgomery Police Investigate Homicide
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Kenneth Sanders, 55, of Montgomery late last night. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 200 block of Conley Circle at about 10:45 p.m. That's where…
Troy Man Charged in Brundidge Gas Station Robbery-Homicide
Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of Troy, has been arrested and charged in the robbery-homicide at the J&S Buy Rite gas station in Brundidge. He has been charged with Capital Murder and Robbery. The…
MPD Investigates Late-Night Clinton Street Shooting
On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at about 11:00 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 700 block of Clinton Street after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In On Second Congressional District Seat
Alabama News Network's political analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his thoughts on the 2020 race for the state's 2nd Congressional District, now that current Congresswoman Martha announced she is not seeking reelection.…
2019 is Turning Into a Deadly Year for Alabama Officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against Alabama law enforcement officers. Al.com reports that three Alabama police officers were killed in the first half of this year. According to the National Law…
Memorial Service to be Held for Alabama Prison Search Dog
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A memorial service will be held for an Alabama prison search dog that died after helping authorities discover synthetic marijuana. The Alabama Department of Corrections says "Jake" will be honored on Tuesday. The dog became ill…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of An Opelika Man
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Opelika man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Kyle Vaughan Jones, 39, was killed when the 2007 Suzuki motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2012 Honda Accord. The…
1 Person Injured in Boat Fire on Lake Harding
Troopers with the ALEA Marine Patrol are currently investigating a boat fire that left one person injured on Saturday. The Beulah Fire/Rescue Department was first called to Lake Harding at 3:03 pm. Rescue responded to reports of a boat fire…
Alabama Family Continues Fight for Grease Trap Safety Laws
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama family is continuing its fight for new safety rules for restaurant grease traps across the nation. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Corrie Andrews' 3-year-old daughter, Sadie Grace, died in October 2017 at an Auburn…
Police Officer Makes Immunity Request in '16 Shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge will consider a police officer's request for immunity in a 2016 fatal shooting in Montgomery. Defense lawyers argue Aaron Smith was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed 58-year-old-Greg Gunn. Smith currently faces…
A NEW BEGINNING: Adult Education Students Receive Diplomas
Saturday marked a new beginning for several students in the River Region area. They graduated from Trenholm State Community College's Adult Education classes. The classes are designed to help students get ready for the…
Your Town Friday: Frank Jackson State Park
We've hit the road for another Your Town Friday. As we highlight Alabama State Parks in our area, we take a trip to Opp in Covington County to see Frank Jackson…
Montgomery Woman's Dog Mistakenly Euthanized
Kimberly Wright's life forever changed, now that her pit bull Vinny is gone. Her dog was picked up by animal control Monday, then taken to the Montgomery Humane Society. "I had a notice from…
A Suspicious House Fire Sparks an Arson Investigation in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An arson investigation is underway in Marion after a suspicious fire breaks out a home late Tuesday night. Police Chief Patrick Essex says firefighters and police responded to…
Prattville PD Arrests Two Montgomery Men on Breaking and Entering Charges
On June 26, Prattville Police Department investigators identified, located and arrested two men in reference to numerous breaking and entering of vehicles. The crimes occurred in the Cracker Barrel, Outback and New…
Florida Man Attempting to Elude Andalusia Police Faces Multiple Charges
A Freeport, Fla., man is being held in the Covington County Jail on a $13,000 bond after attempting to elude police. He is also being charged with shoplifting. The Andalusia Police Department responded to a shoplifting report from a local…
Exclusive Analysis: Who Will Replace Roby in the Second District?
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his thoughts on the 2020 race for Alabama's Second Congressional District. Current Congresswoman Martha Roby has announced that she won't seek a…
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Says She Won't Seek Re-Election
U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-Alabama) has announced she will not seek re-election to a sixth congressional term in 2020. She released the following statement on her website: “Riley and I, and our children, Margaret and George, will be forever grateful…
Should Halloween Trick-or-Treating Move to a Different Date?
Yes, it's still summer, but some people already have Halloween on their mind. Specifically, the day of the week when October 31 falls. A Change.org petition seeks to move the day that children trick-or-treat to the last Saturday of October,…
Surveillance Video Released in Brundidge Gas Station Robbery-Homicide
Authorities say a $4,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest in the Brundidge gas station robbery-homicide. Brundidge police say that 30-year-old Neil Kumar was shot and killed during a robbery at the Gulf gas…
UAB Set to No Longer Accept UnitedHealthcare Insurance
UnitedHealthcare and the University of Alabama Health System have failed to reach a contract agreement, potentially jeopardizing coverage for nearly 25,000 policyholders at one of Alabama's largest hospital systems. UAB entities are scheduled to end accepting UnitedHealthcare insurance on July…
Former Prattville City Council Member Dies
Former Prattville City Council member Frederick "Mac" Macready, Jr. has died. He had represented District 6 at city hall. Flags have been lowered to half-staff throughout Prattville in his memory. The city has released a statement saying, "We are thankful…
Montgomery Animal Shelter Mistakenly Euthanizes Woman's Dog
A Montgomery animal shelter says it mistakenly euthanized a woman's dog only hours after picking it up. According to reports, Kim Wright found a note on her door Monday saying her dog Vinnie had been running loose in the neighborhood…
