Re-paving To Begin on Zelda Road in Montgomery
To see upcoming re-paving projects in Montgomery Click Here. Starting Monday June, 17 a repaving project will begin on Zelda Rd. in Montgomery. Crews are already on site cleaning and preparing the busy…
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Reaction to Southern Baptist Leaders Addressing Sexual Abuse Allegations
This week, Southern Baptist leaders are addressing a tough issue - sexual abuse in the church. Leaders have approved a constitutional amendment to remove churches from the Southern Baptist Convention that do…
Cyclists Bike More Than 600 Miles to Montgomery for a Good Cause
An Ohio professor along with two other cyclists biked over 600 miles from downtown Cincinnati to Montgomery hoping to raise money for a good cause. The Ride for Freedom Legacy tour began at the…
Alabama Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit Comes to Pike County
Alabama’s 200th birthday celebrations continue. The Alabama Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit has been making stops across the state since March. It's currently in Pike County. “You can spend hours in here or, of…
2019 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference
Alabama has had its share of severe weather, and Emergency Management Agency officials are responsible for helping keep the public safe before, during, and after a disaster. That's why EMA officials from…
Spencer Collier Retiring as Selma Police Chief
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier will soon be retiring. Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has told us Collier's retirement is effective July 30. Collier is currently out on medical leave. Collier was hired as police…
Gov. Kay Ivey Awards Grant to Child Victims in Covington County
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $160,298 grant to the Covington County Child Advocacy Center to ensure that child victims of physical or sexual abuse have access to free, professional care to help them overcome their situation. The Covington County…
Barricaded Suspect In Custody
A man surrendered to police after barricading himself inside a home in the 600 block of East Patton Avenue. Police responded to a domestic dispute call at about 4:00 this morning. Around 5:40 this morning, the man surrendered to police.…
Charlotte Meadows and Michael Fritz to Face Off in Runoff
The House District 74 seat is another step closer to being filled. Candidates Michael Fritz and Charlotte Meadows will now face off in a runoff. The winner of the run-off will face Democrat Rayford Mack…
Man Dies from Gunshot Wound in May 12 Shooting, Suspect Charged with Murder
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the May 12 shooting of 45-year old, Cedric Hubbard. Kendal Johnson, 26, has been charged with murder. Johnson was taken into custody by Montgomery police on June 11.…
Three Arrested Attempting to Smuggle Contraband into Prisons
Three people are behind bars after Department of Corrections officials made multiple arrest this weekend, at two prisons. Officials say on Saturday morning William Tune threw a bag full of cell phones, chargers, and batteries over a wall at Ventress…
Alabama Prison Reform Plan Update
In April, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a report stating that conditions inside Alabama's prisons are unconstitutional. The report sites horrible conditions, sexual abuse, violence, and under staffing. DOJ gave Alabama…
Law Enforcement Investigating Several Thefts in Covington County
Covington County law enforcement is needing the public’s help after several burglaries in the area. “We’ve had numerous burglaries thats been caused by a couple of different cells of burglars,” Sheriff…
Hope Inspired Ministries Moving from Historic Downtown Presbyterian Church
For 8 years, Hope Inspired Ministries has taught classes inside of the old Presbyterian church in downtown Montgomery. "They gave us that space - no rent and no utility cost so…
Local Humane Societies Seeing Increase In Kitten Intakes
Local humane societies are reporting huge spikes in the numbers of kitten intakes in the past few weeks. It's leading humane society officials to send out an important message. "Fix your cats,…
Three Years After Conviction, Mike Hubbard Still Hopes to Avoid Prison
Today marks the third anniversary of a dramatic change in Alabama politics. It's the day that…
Air Base Boulevard to be Closed Starting Wednesday
Air Base Blvd. will be closed beginning at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12 as CSX Transportation performs maintenance in the area. The road will be closed to traffic at Air Base Blvd. and Foshee Road intersection Thursday and Friday. A signed detour…
Governor Ivey Announces ‘Take the Lead, Alabama’ Initiative
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…
3 Shot in Love Shack Shooting
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 Pushing Back Boeing 737 Max Return Date
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…
Former Boston Red Sox Slugger Shot in His Native Country
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…
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.…
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…
