MPS Parents React To Newly Elected School Board
Four newly elected leaders will soon take on new responsibility as members of the Montgomery County Public School Board. They haven't even sat down for their first meeting, but…
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Former Death Row Inmate Goes Viral After Posting Picture with "#VOTED" Sticker on His Forehead
A photo showing a smiling former death row inmate with a #VOTED sticker on his forehead has captured the social media spotlight. Anthony Hinton spent 28 years on Alabama's death row before his release in 2015. The group that helped…
Tuskegee Police Identify Man in September 23rd Concert Shooting
The Tuskegee Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect has been identified in a shooting incident. The incident occurred at a concert on September 23. Tuskegee Investigators have developed Patrick Perry, 26, as the suspect. Lowndes County investigators…
Police ID Bank Robbery Suspect as 60 Year Old Man
See FBI flyer about the bank robbery suspect: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/myron-william-ernst WANTED Myron William Ernst Sex: Male Age: 60 Race: White Criminal Charges Robbery 1st Degree Montgomery Police Department The Montgomery Police Department is searching for Myron William Ernst for Bank Robbery.…
Jeff Sessions Fired as Attorney General
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions has resigned as the country's chief law enforcement officer at President Donald Trump's request. Sessions announced his plan to resign in a letter to the White House on Wednesday. Trump announced in a…
Trump on Sessions
AP---President Donald Trump says he's happy with "most" of his Cabinet as he suggests changes may be coming. Trump said at a Wednesday press conference that he is "looking at different people…
Republicans Crush Democrats in General Election Races
Alabama Republicans crushed Democratic hopes of building on last year's election of U.S. Sen. Doug Jones. Republicans swept all statewide and contested congressional races on Tuesday as Alabama maintained its status as…
Hayneville Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Pintlala
A single-vehicle crash at 5:57 a.m. today, Nov. 7, has claimed the life of a Hayneville man. Princeton Moorer, 28, was killed when the 2009 Hyundai Sonata he was driving left the roadway and overturned. Moorer, who was not using a seat…
Alabama Department of Labor Get Convictions for Unemployment Compensation Fraud
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud. The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor violation of the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements…
Montgomery County Board of Education Winners React to Election Night Victories
Alabama News Network has reaction from winners of Tuesday's Montgomery County Board of Education races. For months now, these races have been highly anticipated as Montgomery Public Schools find solutions to…
Gov. Ivey First Republican Woman Elected Governor of Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey tonight gave the following remarks after Alabamians elected her as the first Republican woman Governor of Alabama: “The people of Alabama have spoken loud and clear: we want to keep Alabama on the right track and…
Campaign 2018: Election Results
Alabama News Network is covering Campaign 2018: The Alabama Vote and all of the important state and local races in Central, West and South Alabama. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS The races…
ALDOT Set for Road Work on I-65, Expect Delays
PRATTVILLE – Repairs on Interstate 65 South near mile marker 190 will begin Wednesday, November 7 at approximately 8:00 a.m. The outside lane will be closed while work is performed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is expected to be…
Tallassee Police Investigate Stabbing, Apparent Suicide
On Monday, November 5, around 9:15 a.m., the Tallassee Police Department received a call of a subject stabbed in the area of the 600 block of Hudson Place in Tallassee. Upon arrival at the scene officers located an adult female…
Man Intervenes in Physical Altercation, Fatally Shot in Attempt to Resolve Altercation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of an adult male. The shooting occurred early Sunday, Nov. 4. At about 1 a.m., MPD Patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 1000 block of West…
Alabama Voters Vote on Rights of Unborn Children
Amendment 2 could write into the Alabama Constitution that it is state policy to recognize the "rights of unborn children." There has been fierce disagreement about the ramifications of the proposal on Tuesday's ballot. Lynn M. Paltrow, executive director of…
Governor Ivey and Walt Maddox Hit the Polls
Governor Kay Ivey made her trip to the poll this morning. Our cameras caught up with her, as she headed inside Huntingdon College to vote. https://twitter.com/AndrewJamesNews/status/1059829440958619648 In his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox hit the polls with his family. https://twitter.com/ALNewsNetwork/status/1059845942206234624
Last Voter Push Before Election
As Election Day approaches, Political analyst Steve Flowers says the Republicans are expected to win across Alabama. However, there are some strong challengers that he says you may want to watch. Both…
Nearly Seventy City Employees Laid Off in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- About 70 city employees in Selma -- have been laid off from their jobs -- just as the holiday season is about to get started. City officials…
Sheriff Identifies Prattville Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting
Autauga County officials have identified the 9-year-old Prattville girl killed in an accidental shooting over the weekend. Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Alyssa Davis died at Children's Hospital in Birmingham after she shot herself with a handgun Sunday afternoon. Davis was…
Ivey, Maddox Make Final Election Push
It is crunch time for candidates as Election Day is now just one day away. Today, the candidates for Governor criss-crossed the state, both making stops in Montgomery. "I'm going to…
Montgomery Fire Officials Investigate Early-Morning Warehouse Fire
Montgomery fire officials are investigating an early morning fire. Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a warehouse fire on Wares Ferry Road. The warehouse housed race cars, trucks, and tires. Crews were able to contain the blaze. No injuries were…
Mobile Man Charged with Murder in Troy Man's Death, Second Suspect Sought
An Mobile man has been arrested on a murder charge and police are looking for a second suspect. Reports say that 21-year-old Jeremyah Deunte Howell of Mobile has been arrested and charged in the Saturday death of 25-year-old Rashad…
West Point Apologizes for Theft of Air Force Falcon Mascot
Cadet 3rd Class Mara Brown releases Ziva, a gyr-saker falcon, Jan. 12, 2017, during falcon training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Co. The AcademyÕs falcons perform for 500,000 to 600,000 people each year at sporting…
Gun Manufacturer Misses Hiring Target
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Officials in a north Alabama city are giving a gun maker three more years to meet job quotas in an incentive deal. The Huntsville City Council on Thursday approved the extension for Remington Outdoor Co. Remington…
