Local Pastor Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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.…
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FAA Grants $25.9 Million for Statewide Airport Infrastructure Upgrades
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…
University of West Alabama Freezing Tuition
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…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of 2 People in Coosa County
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…
Alabama Holds Day of Free Fishing
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…
Potential Firefighters Take Employment Exam
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…
Tallassee Riverfest Kicks Off
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. Tommie "Tonea" Stewart Retires From Alabama State University
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…
Tallapoosa Co. Deputies Searching for Missing Teenager
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,…
Confirmed: Small Tornado Touches Down in Dallas County
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…
Strong Storms Bring Down Trees and Power Lines
A quick-moving line of storms brought down trees and power lines in various spots in Montgomery and elsewhere. Early this afternoon, Alabama…
Sen. Doug Jones Hires Former Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks
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 Return Record $26.5M to Donor
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…
Opelika Soldier Lands in Normandy for 75th Anniversary of D-Day
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…
Police Report: Teen Driver Says He Fell Asleep Before Wreck that Killed Brambletts
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 75th Anniversary Celebration in Tuskegee
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…
Transport Bill Waiting On Governor's Signature
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…
Update: New Details on Body Found in Alabama River
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 Ivey Signs Bill Reforming Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
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…
Brundidge Woman Killed in Coffee County Wreck
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…
Mortgage Rates on Steady Decline
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…
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty to 11 New Sex-Related Felonies
Singer R. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to 11 additional sex-related felonies during a court hearing in Chicago. Prosecutors did not ask the judge to raise the bond amount for Kelly during Thursday's hearing in Cook County court. Kelly stood…
Bill Will Require Chemical Castration for Sex Offenders
Alabama lawmakers approved legislation that would require certain sex offenders to be chemically castrated before being released on parole. Lawmakers gave final approval to the bill last week and sent it to Gov. Kay Ivey. The bill by Rep. Steve…
Public Memorial Service Scheduled for Bart Starr
Details have just been announced for a public memorial service to remember the life of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. A public memorial service called "Celebrating the Legacy of Bart Starr," will take place Sunday, June 9, from 3-5…
75th Anniversary of D-Day Invasion Remembered
Thousands of people and a handful…
