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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
Today marks the third anniversary of a dramatic change in Alabama politics. It's the day that…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. 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…
