52nd Annual Memorial Day Fly-In at Molton Field
Memorial Day Weekend kicked off in Tuskegee with the Annual Fly-In. There were food vendors, live music, vintage and homebuilt planes, and free airplane rides for kids. People were able to get up…
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Both Parties Say Abortion Bans Give Dems a Political Weapon
WASHINGTON (AP) - Members of both parties say a flood of laws banning abortions in Republican-run states has handed Democrats a political weapon for next year's elections. They say the restrictions will help Democrats paint the GOP as extreme and…
Alabama to Pay Victims' Families $1M Over Suspect's Parole
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's attorney general has announced the state will pay $1 million to the families of three slaying victims allegedly killed by a man on parole. The three families will share the award. They allege that the…
House Approves Wine Shipment Legislation
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation allowing residents to purchase wine and have it shipped directly to their house. The bill by Republican Rep. Terri Collins would allow licensed wine manufacturers to obtain a…
CollegeCounts to Giveaway $529 to 29 Alabama Babies
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's 529 Fund will celebrate May 29 by selecting at random 29 babies to receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. Babies born between May 29, 2018 and May 29 of…
Alabama Country Singer Takes 3rd on NBC's 'The Voice'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama country singer Dexter Roberts has come in third place on Season 16 of NBC's "The Voice." Al.com reports that Roberts competed on celebrity country crooner Blake Shelton's team during the reality series. The 27-year-old from…
ADOC Commissioner Shares Importance of New Strategic Plan
Could the Alabama Department of Correction's latest strategic plan, fix a 30 year prison crisis? ADOC Commissioner Jeff Dunn talked with Alabama News Network about the issue. "Right now our facilities are in such disrepair that it's very difficult to…
Man Charged with Assault after Throwing Hot Coffee on 9-Month Old Girl
Montgomery police have charged Alnekeo Davis, 20, with first-degree assault following a domestic altercation that occurred on May 22. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Burbank Drive. The victim, a 9-month-old female, sustained burns from…
Federal Lawsuit Filed to Block Alabama's New Abortion Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Abortion providers are asking a federal judge to block an Alabama law that would ban most abortions in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed the lawsuit Friday on behalf of Alabama…
ALEA Issues Missing Person Alert
ALEA has issued a missing person alert for 85 year old L.C. Woods. He was last seen driving a tan mini van Thursday afternoon near Lawnwood Drive in Montgomery. His car tags were scanned in Rankin County, Mississippi around 5:30…
ALDOT Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Receiving Input From Public
People could soon see a difference from the Alabama Department of Transportation, as they get input from the public. "We want to make sure that the public's experience when they travel along…
Former Brantley School Aide Charged With First Degree Rape
A 36-year-old Luverne man has been arrested on a felony charge of first-degree rape. According to the Luverne Police Department, James Earl Lee McCreary, a special education aide and assistant coach was arrested earlier this month. Luverne Police confirmed that at…
Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety
Lake Martin is a hot destination for many in this area for Memorial Day weekend but unfortunately, the safety record is already off to a bad start. David George Goodling, 56, of…
Update: Suspect in Custody After 4 Hour Standoff In Rutledge
UPDATE: (7:20 p.m.) After a four hour standoff, Craig McCaffee has been arrested and charged with third-degree receiving stolen property, interference of government operations, and resisting arrest. According to Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance when…
Alabama Legislature Votes to End Judge-Signed Marriage Licenses
Alabama lawmakers have voted to abolish judge-signed marriage licenses as some conservative probate judges continue to object to same-sex marriage. The House of Representatives voted 67-26 today for the bill that would replace marriage licenses with a new form called…
Bullock County School Improvements Expected to Save District $2.7 Million
If you take a walk inside some of the classrooms in the Bullock County School District, you would see areas with needed improvements. Outdated A.C units, dim lighting, and windows…
Via Airlines Ends Service Between Montgomery and Metro Orlando
Florida-based Via Airlines has announced that it will not resume seasonal operations at Montgomery Regional Airport. Via announced that it will discontinue much of its commercial service across the country and return…
Southern Baptists Lose Members for 12th Straight Year
The nation's largest Protestant denomination is reporting its twelfth year of declining memberships. The Southern Baptist Convention has reported total membership for 2018 at 14.8 million, down about 192,000 from the previous year. Baptisms also declined by about 7,600 to…
MPD: Woman Robbed at Gunpoint Thursday Morning
Montgomery Police are investigating a Thursday morning armed robbery. Police say a woman was robbed at gunpoint and pepper sprayed around 9:30 Thursday morning in the 6900 block of Atlanta Highway. The victim has minor injuries. No arrests have been…
ADOC Releases Strategic Plan for 2019-2022
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is pleased to share its 2019-2022 Strategic Plan, which will serve as an actionable roadmap to reverse long-standing challenges and to transform corrections in Alabama. The…
Early Morning House Fire Under Investigation
Montgomery Fire officials are investigating a house fire early Thursday morning. Fire crews were called to a home in the 400 block of Clayton Park. A spokesperson says flames were shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived. One person was…
Alabama Residents React to Failed Lottery Bill
Another Alabama lottery is rejected once again. Some people were hoping to see it on the ballot next year. "We live in a democracy - in a republic in a…
Lottery Bill is Dead in the House of Representatives
The lottery bill stalled on the floor Tuesday after not receiving enough procedural votes for a debate. We now have confirmation that the bill is dead. Representative Steve Clouse sponsored the bill, and…
Montgomery Regional Office Holds First Veterans Resource Fair and Town Hall
May is faith based initiative month for the Department of Veteran Affairs. On Wednesday, the Montgomery V.A. Office hosted its first Veterans' Resource Fair and Town Hall at True Divine Baptist Church. "We…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grant to Upgrade State’s DUI Detection Devices
A $236,339 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will improve the state’s ability to take dangerous drivers off the road and make Alabama highways safer. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences will use the grant to upgrade alcohol-testing devices to…
