Memorial Service Held for K9 Jake
A memorial service honoring the life of a prison search dog who died earlier this month was held Tuesday. Jake, an Alabama Department of Correction's K9, became ill after detecting a narcotic during a…
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Part of Eastern Boulevard to be Closed Early Thursday Morning
The Alabama Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of a road closure on Eastern Boulevard in front of the Drury Inn in the early morning hours of Thursday. The closure will begin…
Two Former Auburn Bank Employees Plead Guilty to Embezzling Funds
Two people have pleaded guilty for their involvement in an embezzlement scheme involving Auburn Bank in Notasulga, announced Louis V. Franklin, Sr., U.S Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. Randi Lynn Carleton, 39, of Dadeville, pleaded guilty today to…
Montgomery Airport to Offer More Business Travel Options
Starting January 7, 2020 American Airlines will offer a new schedule for same-day, return flights between Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) and Reagan National Airport (DCA). A welcome addition for business travelers, American began non-stop service from MGM to DCA in…
Former Troy Basketball Star Involved in Fatal Pike County Crash
Three people are dead and four others are injured after two multi-vehicle accidents Monday night in Pike County. Troopers say that crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on Pike County Road 2276 West of Henderson. They say one car hit the…
Crews Working to Remove Submerged Vehicle
Crews are working to remove a vehicle submerged in water. Authorities responded to the 200 block Eugene Street in reference to a vehicle in the water. So far no injuries have…
Montgomery Police Investigating Tuesday Morning Fatal Shooting
Montgomery Police are conducting a homicide investigation following the early morning shooting death of 35- year -old Toderick Smith of Hope Hull. Police responded to the 5700 block of E. Shirley Lane at about 12:30 Tuesday morning after receiving a…
New Members Added to Elmore County's Community Emergency Response Team
Gina Pellegrino is one of 29 people who are now part of Elmore County's Community Emergency Response Team. She signed-up following January's tornado that ripped through Wetumpka. "I couldn't guide my people properly…
City of Demopolis Set to Host Babe Ruth 14U World Series Tournament
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis is set to host the 2019 Babe Ruth 14U World Series in just a week. Final preparations are underway to make sure everything is ready…
Man Arrested in Connection with Brundidge Robbery Homicide
A man is behind bars tonight in Pike County in connection with last week's deadly gas station robbery in Brundidge. Authorities say the suspect has a long criminal record. Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of…
Woman Wounded in East Shirley Lane Shooting
MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 5700 block of E. Shirley Lane after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, an adult female was located suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. There have been no arrests and…
New Phone Scam Involving Bank to Look Out For
Each year about 24 million Americans fall victim to phone scams. And now an elaborate new con has people believing their bank is preventing a problem when, in reality, it's a criminal looking to steal money. Candace Terrell says it…
Marine Patrol Critical to Public Safety on Alabama's Waterways
Instead of climbing into a police cruiser everyday, Thomas Kennington climbs into a boat to patrol some of Alabama’s beautiful waterways. For many, State Trooper means officer on the roadways but the…
LEAD Academy Renovations Continue
Monday was the first day of training for teachers at LEAD Academy, Montgomery's first charter school.  The school will open August 19th, but the building is still undergoing renovations. Lead Academy has a temporary…
Clanton Man Charged with Murder in Lake Jordan Boating Accident
ALEA Marine Patrol troopers announce the arrest of one of the boat operators involved in the accident that took the lives of two people on Lake Jordan on July 4. Damion Bruno, 41, of Clanton, was arrested on Monday, July…
Montgomery Police Investigate Homicide
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Kenneth Sanders, 55, of Montgomery late last night. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 200 block of Conley Circle at about 10:45 p.m. That's where…
Troy Man Charged in Brundidge Gas Station Robbery-Homicide
Leon Terrell Flowers, 23, of Troy, has been arrested and charged in the robbery-homicide at the J&S Buy Rite gas station in Brundidge. He has been charged with Capital Murder and Robbery. The…
MPD Investigates Late-Night Clinton Street Shooting
On Sunday, July 28, 2019 at about 11:00 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 700 block of Clinton Street after receiving a report of a subject shot. There, they located an adult male who had sustained a non-life…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs In On Second Congressional District Seat
Alabama News Network's political analyst Steve Flowers is sharing his thoughts on the 2020 race for the state's 2nd Congressional District, now that current Congresswoman Martha announced she is not seeking reelection.…
2019 is Turning Into a Deadly Year for Alabama Officers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say they're seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against Alabama law enforcement officers. Al.com reports that three Alabama police officers were killed in the first half of this year. According to the National Law…
Memorial Service to be Held for Alabama Prison Search Dog
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A memorial service will be held for an Alabama prison search dog that died after helping authorities discover synthetic marijuana. The Alabama Department of Corrections says "Jake" will be honored on Tuesday. The dog became ill…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims the Life of An Opelika Man
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Opelika man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Kyle Vaughan Jones, 39, was killed when the 2007 Suzuki motorcycle he was operating was struck by a 2012 Honda Accord. The…
1 Person Injured in Boat Fire on Lake Harding
Troopers with the ALEA Marine Patrol are currently investigating a boat fire that left one person injured on Saturday. The Beulah Fire/Rescue Department was first called to Lake Harding at 3:03 pm. Rescue responded to reports of a boat fire…
Alabama Family Continues Fight for Grease Trap Safety Laws
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama family is continuing its fight for new safety rules for restaurant grease traps across the nation. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Corrie Andrews' 3-year-old daughter, Sadie Grace, died in October 2017 at an Auburn…
Police Officer Makes Immunity Request in '16 Shooting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge will consider a police officer's request for immunity in a 2016 fatal shooting in Montgomery. Defense lawyers argue Aaron Smith was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed 58-year-old-Greg Gunn. Smith currently faces…
