UPDATE: Arrest Made in Deadly Weekend Shooting
UPDATE: Montgomery Police have charged 21-year-old Quayshon Hardy with one count of felony murder. He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Police say Hardy and Jessie Felts…
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"Son Of The South" Movie Being Filmed In Montgomery
Alabama News Network Sr. Political Reporter Tim Lennox has been cast for a small speaking part in the movie being shot in Montgomery. The movie is based on the book "Wrong Side of Murder Creek" and it is set in…
Cleanup Underway After Possible Tornado Hits Troy
2019 has been a rough year for Alabama’s weather. The latest storms occurred Sunday after a possible tornado hit Troy in the early morning hours while residents slept in their beds. Resident…
Tiger Wins A 5th Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - The comeback is complete. Tiger Woods has…
Troy Mayor Reacts After Sunday Morning Storms Hit The City
We spoke with Troy Mayor Jason Reeves early Sunday morning after the storms in Pike County had cleared up. He gave the following statement to Alabama News Network: “Well the big thing is nobody’s seriously hurt. We did have one…
Two-Year-Old Child Killed in Wreck in Elmore County
Alabama State Troopers say a two-year-old child has died after a wreck in Elmore County. State troopers say the child was pronounced dead at Elmore Community Medical Center when the car she was riding in collided with a pickup truck…
Crenshaw County Woman Killed in Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Crenshaw County woman has been killed in a car crash. State troopers say Mary Elizabeth Baker, 23, of Dozier was killed around 3:19AM this morning. They say she was killed when her car collided with…
Alabama Power Reports Scattered Power Outages
Alabama Power is reporting scattered power outages across Central, West and South Alabama. At 8AM, Alabama Power says there are approximately 4,350 customers are without service. The following is a quick rundown of outages by county location: Tallapoosa County -…
Storm Damage Reported in Troy
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Troy, where a storm has brought damage. The damage has been reported on North 3 Notch Street as well as…
Final Round Play at The Masters Moved Up Because of Severe Weather Threat
The severe storms we're expecting in Alabama will be moving into Georgia later on Sunday. Because of that, the schedule at The Masters in Augusta has been moved up, including the Live coverage on CBS. You can watch final round…
Are You Prepared for A Severe Weather Emergency?
Today officials and EMA managers from around the River Region came together for an emergency preparedness fair. Officials say that the number one item that you need to have is a NOAA weather radio, and an APP like the Alabama…
Prattville Residents Raise Money for Autism
Big Star Tavern and the Noah Foundation sponsored the fundraiser. People could purchase a BBQ chicken meal with two sides for $10. There were raffles, an auction, and a DJ. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser go to New…
"Son of The South" film will premier here.
The Director of the movie and the author of the book were both at the Alabama Book Festival today at Old Alabama Town. Film Director Barry Brown and Author Bob Zellner at The Alabama Book…
Hundreds Attend Crime Victims Vigil
Friday night, hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montgomery outside of the attorney general's office to remember victims of crime. The vigil is part of National Crime Victims Rights Week. Attorney General Steve Marshall says that this is always a…
Gordonville Opens New Municipal Complex
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The town of Gordonville has a new municipal complex. Town officials opened it up to the public for the first time Friday afternoon. Residents packed the grand opening ceremony at the new facility. Mayor Orbuty…
Man Killed in Ann St. Shooting Friday Night
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal shooting. According to MPD, one man was killed. The shooting happened Friday evening in the 1100 block of Ann street at 8:20 p.m in the parking lot of a convenience store. Police say they…
Auburn, Coach Bruce Pearl Agree to New 5-year Contract
Auburn and basketball coach Bruce Pearl have agreed to a new five-year contract. The deal announced Friday runs through the 2023-24 season. Auburn didn't release terms. Pearl led the Tigers to their first Final Four and a Southeastern Conference Tournament…
Alabama State University Host "Me Too" Movement Founder Tarana Burke
Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement spoke to students and faculty at ASU today. The event is part of Burks "Me Too" HBCU Tour. The forum was open to the public. Events included an open discussion, a men's…
Churches Prepare for Severe Weather on Palm Sunday
Churches across the area are making preparations for the severe weather threat on Sunday. Alabama News Network and emergency agencies have been urging churches to have a NOAA weather radio and a plan…
University of Alabama Trustees to Consider Tuition Freeze
The University of Alabama system is proposing a freeze on in-state tuition at all three campuses for the upcoming school year. The move would mean tuition remains the same next year at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa as well…
Two Men Shot at Troy Carwash
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 600 block of North Three Notch Street. At 7:13 pm officers responded to the report of a shooting at A&A Carwash on North Three Notch Street. When officers…
Court Rejects Appeal by Alabama Death Row Inmate
An Alabama appeals court is rejecting the claims of a death row inmate who's trying to overturn his capital murder conviction. The Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the conviction and death sentence of Justin White, who was convicted…
One Year Later
It was one year ago today that the U.S. Park Service signed an agreement with Alabama state university to operate the Selma-to-Montgomery march interpretive center. Looking at the main doors to the center on the ASU…
Detroit Sculptor to Memorialize Slain Civil Rights Activist
A 23-year-old sculptor from Detroit is shaping the memory of a civil rights activist who was slain in Alabama during a 1965 voting rights march. The Detroit Free Press reports that Austen Brantley is preparing to unveil a statue of…
Manhunt Underway in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is searching for a burglary suspect near Ada. Maj. Gayle Atchison tells Alabama News Network that two men were taking solar panels off of a business billboard. One suspect is in custody, the second suspect…
