Drought, Temperatures Causing Concerns For Farmers
Farmers across the state are hoping for rain after hundreds of acres of their crops have been destroyed due to the extreme temperatures. “This is the first year out of the last four…
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Wildfire in Crenshaw County Threatens Church
Alabama News Network is on the scene of a wildfire in Crenshaw County. The fire is in Honoraville. These are photos from an area beside Salem Church of Christ off of Faulk Road. The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed…
Alabama Supreme Court Hears Arguments In Mike Hubbard's Appeal
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard wants to stay out of prison. That decision is now in the hands of the Alabama Supreme Court. Tuesday justices, heard oral arguments in Hubbard's appeal. Hubbard…
Man Robbed During Physical Altercation, Suspect in Police Custody
Montgomery police have charged Charles Fuller, 23, with second-degree robbery in connection to a robbery of a person that occurred May 6 at about 5 p.m. in the 3500 block of McGehee Place Drive. The adult male victim was robbed…
Roommates Suffer Stab Wounds During Altercation
An altercation between two roommates turned physical, leaving both with stab wounds. Two adult male roommates were involved in a physical altercation last night at about 10:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of East 4th Street. During the altercation, both subjects…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Speaks on 2019 Legislative Session
Alabama's prison crisis is still on the forefront for lawmakers, following the wrap-up of the 2019 legislative session. "The justice department is working very closely with the governor's office and they…
Longtime Millbrook Business Shut Down
An empty parking lot, closed doors and windows, it's an unusual lunch hour sight at Smokehouse BBQ in Millbrook. The restaurant has been in business for over 25 years, but was shut…
MPD Searching for Possible Suspect in Recent Murder
Montgomery Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man they want to speak with about a murder. They released photos of a man who they believe was the last person seen with the victim, Marcus Martin. Martin's…
Alabama Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Hubbard Appeal
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday morning in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's appeal of his conviction on ethics charges. The prominent Republican was convicted in 2016 of improperly receiving consulting contracts and business investments from company…
Students With Disabilities Learn Life Skills At YLF
Alabama high school students with disabilities are learning skills that will help them in the transition to adulthood. It's all part of the the Alabama Governor's Youth Leadership Forum on Troy University’s…
MPD Hosts Jr. Police Academy For Rising Middle Schoolers
Montgomery's Police Department is training up some of it's youngest officers. June 3rd-7th, MPD is hosting a Jr. Police Academy. All week long, a couple dozen rising 6th graders are learning…
Alabama Prison System Turns Over Documents to Justice Department
Alabama has turned over more documents to the Department of Justice as it continues its investigation of the state prison system. Justice Department lawyers wrote in a Thursday court filing that Alabama turned over requested documents in an ongoing investigation…
Drivers React to Roadway Safety Bills
Two bills that enforce measures for safer roadways are currently waiting on Governor Kay Ivey's signature. One bill is known as the Anti-Road Rage Bill. It's designed to prohibit drivers from staying in the left most lane on the interstate…
Bail Denied For Suspect in 1999 Cold Case Killing Slaying
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - A judge has denied bail for a man charged with killing two Dothan teens in 1999. Dale County District Judge Stan Garner, Jr. on Friday denied bail for Coley McCraney. McCraney was arrested in March for…
Auburn Man Killed in I-85 Crash in Montgomery County
Alabama State Troopers say a three-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. State troopers say Akiethain Jamal Dennison, 29, was killed when his car collided with another car on Interstate 85 near the Pike Road exit (Exit…
Associated Press Honors Alabama News Network for Journalism Excellence
The Alabama Associated Press has honored Alabama News Network with several awards for journalism excellence. The…
Terrell Owens, Randy Moss join other ex-NFL and NBA stars in Charity Basketball Game
Alumni from Alex City and Central-Coosa High Schools were at the ASU Acadome today for the third annual Charity Basketball Game. Fans were able to get autographs, take pictures, and see some explosive…
3-Vehicle Crash on I-85 Claims the Life of an Auburn Man
A three-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Akiethain Jamal Dennison, 29, was killed when the 2005 Mercury Marquis he was driving collided with a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The crash…
Dale County Woman Killed in One-Vehicle Crash
A one-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Dale County woman. According to Sgt. Drew Brooks with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Tanya Faye Hall, 39, was killed when the 2000 Toyota Tacoma she was driving left the roadway…
Alabama Girl Honored For Role in Saving Grandmother
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An 8-year-old south Alabama girl is being honored for her role in helping save the life of her grandmother. Sheriff's officials in Escambia County say second-grader Kenleigh Madison was with her grandmother in Atmore when the…
Alabama Utility Reaches Deal for $125M Solar Project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A Montgomery, Alabama-based electric authority has completed a deal to develop what it says will be one of the largest solar power arrays in the state. The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority announced the agreement with Lightsource…
Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Study Commission
Alabama lawmakers have voted to create a medical marijuana commission to draft legislation that they might consider next year. Lawmakers approved the study commission Friday after an original medical marijuana bill hit opposition. The study commission bill now goes to…
Lawmakers Approve Education Budget with 4% Pay Raise
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to an education trust fund budget that includes a 4% pay increase for K-12 teachers and other public school employees. Lawmakers gave final approval to the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins…
Update: Fate of State School Board in the Hands of Alabama Voters
Alabama voters will decide next year whether they want to abolish the elected state school board and replace it with an appointed commission. The House of Representatives voted 78-21 today for the proposed constitutional amendment that will go before voters…
State Rep. Jimmy Martin Dies
State Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton) died this morning, Alabama News Network has confirmed. Martin represented District 42, which includes parts of Chilton and Autauga counties. He was elected in 2014, but had served previously in the Legislature from 1998 to…
