Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced her ‘Take the Lead, Alabama’ initiative at a press conference, alongside legislators to express her steadfast commitment to education reform in the state of Alabama. The Alabama Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 397…
Three people were shot over the weekend at a Montgomery business. Montgomery police say it happened at the "Love Shack" in the 3200 block of Atlanta Highway around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 8th. They say two men were found…
American Airlines is pushing back the planned return of its Boeing 737 Max jets until early September, two weeks longer than the airline had previously expected. American over the weekend removed its 24 Max jets from the flight schedule through…
The father of David Ortiz says the former Boston Red Sox slugger has been shot and wounded in his native Dominican Republic. Leo Ortiz told ESPN.com on Sunday night that Ortiz was shot while at an entertainment center in Santo…
A special service honoring a local pastor's major milestone was held Sunday morning in Montgomery. Reverend Thomas E. Jordan of the Lilly Baptist Church was celebrated for reaching 50 years as pastor.…
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has announced that 20 local airports throughout Alabama will benefit from more than $25.9 million in grants. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for various airport improvements to support infrastructure construction, safety…
LIVINGSTON, Ala. (AP) - The University of West Alabama is freezing its tuition rates in an effort to maintain enrollment. The Tuscaloosa News reports that trustees recently decided to keep the annual tuition rate for in-state students at about $8,450…
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the lives of two people, one being a teenager. According to ALEA Cpl. Jess Thornton, the crash occurred at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, June 8. Monty Ray Jones, 45, of Sylacauga, was killed when the 1997 Harley Davidson…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - June 8 is "Free Fishing Day" in Alabama. The one-day event lets Alabamians fish recreationally in most public waters without a fishing license. The Commissioner of Conservation and Natural Resources designates the day annually as part…
To apply for Montgomery Fire Rescue CLICK HERE. Montgomery Fire Rescue has a new wave of recruits, and today they began their path to becoming firefighters. Almost 200 men and women were at the Crampton Bowl Multiplex Saturday morning to take…
The Tallassee Riverfest is something people always look forward to. "It gets everybody out. You get to see what the community is all about, enjoy each other as a community - friends…
Dr. Tommi "Tonea" Stewart has retired after 50 years in higher education. 28 of those years were at Alabama State University. She maintained her position at ASU, while raising a family…
The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in finding a missing teenage girl. Aaliyah Yother is 16 years old. She was last seen wearing a white and brown zip-up jacket with "USA POLO" on it, a gray shirt,…
The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado struck Dallas County in yesterday's round of rain. The storm brought damage to a home. A survey team says the tornado was very…
A quick-moving line of storms brought down trees and power lines in various spots in Montgomery and elsewhere. Early this afternoon, Alabama…
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) has announced he has hired former Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks as his Regional Director for the Middle District of Alabama, which includes Montgomery and Dothan. "Ron has a long record of…
University of Alabama trustees have voted to return a record $26.5 million to a donor who called for a boycott after the state passed a hardline anti-abortion law. Real estate investor and lawyer Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. says he has…
A solider from Opelika will be participating the 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremonies in France. Sgt. Maj. Lorie Nix, is a part of a select group of service members participating in the 75th anniversary…
Alabama News Network has received a copy of the police report on the fatal wreck that killed Rod and Paula Bramblett last month. Rod Bramblett was the Voice of…
D-Day was a pivotal moment in World War II, it was the turning point in the war against Nazi Germany. The Tuskegee Airmen did not fly a mission on D-Day. Their missions…
A bill that would allow Pike County law enforcement to help individuals with possible mental illness is waiting on Governor Kay Ivey's signature. Current Pike County laws do not allow local law…
Alabama News Network has new information on a man's body that was found in the Alabama River on Wednesday. The body was found near Powder Magazine Park and Cooter's Pond between Montgomery and Prattville. Montgomery Police tell us today that…
Governor Kay Ivey, during a bill signing ceremony on Thursday, signed into law House Bill 380, which reforms the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Rep. Connie Rowe and Sen. Cam Ward sponsored the legislation. “The paramount duty of this…
Alabama State Troopers say a Brundidge woman was killed this morning in a one-car crash in Coffee County. State troopers say 47-year-old Vanessa Terry was killed when her car hit a tree around 7:45 a.m. Terry was pronounced dead at…
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell for the sixth consecutive week, with the key 30-year loan average running below 4% and at its lowest point since September 2017. The declining rates have been a boon to potential purchasers in the spring…
