Driver Crashes Into Child's Bedroom
A terrifying experience for a local mother when a driver crashed into her home, hitting her children's bedroom. Crystal Agee walked us through what happened around 2:30 Saturday morning. She says…
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Nearly 70 Selma to be Laid Off Due to Lack of Money
The City of Selma says it will lay off 68 employees because it lacks money. Reportedly, Mayor Darrio Melton met with employees Monday to notify them of layoffs, which will take…
Night Club Security Guard Injured in Shootout in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An apparent shootout in downtown Selma early Saturday morning leaves one man hurt. Club Entourage owner Clyde Richardson says club security was trying to clear…
Prattville Police Collecting Items to Help Officers in Panama City
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Prattville Police Department is working to collect items to help members of the Panama City Police Department who lost everything in the storm.…
Alabama Securities Commission Cautions Investors About Marijuana-Related Investments
The Alabama Securities Commission is cautioning investors about schemes and risks associated with marijuana-related investments. Investments in marijuana business ventures are becoming more prevalent and are receiving increased media coverage. Fraudsters may attempt to use this attention to convince investors…
Tennessee Couple Extradited Back to Montgomery, Faces Murder Charges
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two Tennessee residents in the homicide of Darrell Rudolph, 33, who was fatally wounded Sept. 19. MPD charged Mitchell Call, 29, and Abigail Peace, 25, with one count each of murder. Both suspects…
Gov. Ivey Freezes Early Parole Hearings
There is a leadership shakeup at the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. After growing concerns about violent criminals getting early parole, Governor Kay Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall are taking action. The three person board is made up…
Homicide Investigation Launched for Teen Killed in South Holt Street Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Saturday night shooting death of Ja’Devian De’Sean Smith, 17, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of South Holt Street at about 9:30 p.m. on…
Walking to Raise Money for Alzheimers Research
You may know someone with Alzheimer's Disease. On Sunday, hundreds of area residents participated in a walk to raise awareness about that disease at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. 364 individuals and 67 teams joined in the walk at…
2nd Person Dies in Friday Eastern Blvd. Accident
Montgomery police say a second person has died following a two-vehicle accident on Eastern Boulevard early Friday morning. They say 41 year old Jennifer Gaston of Montgomery died of her injuries. She was a passenger in a BMW vehicle that…
Prattville Shooting
Authorities are searching for a shooting suspect this afternoon. It occurred on north Northington Avenue near Bent Tree Drive. Police Chief mark Thompson says one man was transported to Baptist South Medical Center with injuries described as life-threatening. No names…
Macon County Single Car Fatal Accident
OPELIKA POST – A single-vehicle crash at 4:45 a.m. today, Oct. 13, has claimed the life of an Auburn man. Jeremy Maurice Dowdell, 32, was killed when the 2004 GMC Yukon in which he was a passenger left the roadway and…
Golf Tournament Benefits Central Alabama CrimeStoppers
It may be a day out on the golf course. But there is a bigger reason why these players are out to win. It is all to support central Alabama CrimeStoppers. Each year, the golfers help to raise thousands of dollars.…
Man Charged in Shooting Over Drugs
MPD charged Benitez Sankey, 42, with first-degree assault in connection to a shooting that occurred the night of September 28, in the 3900 block of Woodley Road. The adult male victim sustained a serious gunshot wound and was transported to…
Teen Arrested, Charged with Assault in Eagle Circle Shooting
MPD charged Brandon Parker, 19, with second-degree assault in connection to a shooting that occurred Oct. 5 at about 2:30 p.m. in the 5800 block of Eagle Circle. The teenage male victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported…
Walmart to Donate $2.5M for Hurricane Michael Relief
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $1.5 million of cash and in-kind support for relief and recovery. In addition, $1 million from the Walmart 2018 Hurricane…
Expand Medicaid?
As he leaves the legislature, the Republican Senator takes a stand in favor of expanding Medicaid. "....the cost of doing nothing is too great." Republican Governor Kay Ivey opposes it. Here's Senator Dial's statement: I was born…
One Person Killed, Two Injured in Early Morning Wreck
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal crash at the intersection of Vaughn Road and the Eastern Boulevard. Captain Regina Duckett with the Montgomery Police Department confirms one person was killed and two others were seriously injured. The crash happened around…
Florida Evacuees Still Not able to Go Home
A lot of families are stranded in the Capital City even though Hurricane Michael is gone. In many places, authorities are not opening up the roads to get back into the…
Selma Mayor Files Lawsuit Against Selma City Council
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has filed a lawsuit against the Selma City Council. The lawsuit comes after the city council voted to override Melton's vetoes…
Woman Speaks Out After Man Allegedly Exposes Himself Inside Eastern Boulevard Walmart
Christy Jones says she is more alert and aware of her surroundings, after a man allegedly exposed himself to her and her baby inside the Walmart on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.…
Two Elmore County Prison Guards Injured in Assault by Inmates
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating an assault on two correctional officers that was reported at the Staton Correctional Facility in Elmore today. At approximately 5:30 a.m., a male correctional officer was injured during an assault by…
Ex-Girlfriend Among Those Charged in Montgomery Man's Death
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two women with capital murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. The shooting happened Wednesday, Oct. 3 in 2000 block of Lucas Drive. Police say the women fired shots from the road…
Former Wetumpka Police Officer Sentenced to One Year for Manslaughter
A former police office in Alabama has been sentenced to one year in jail for a wreck that killed a woman nearly two years ago. Reports say that Andrew Bass, 30, was sentenced today in Wetumpka for his conviction last…
Assessment and Recovery of Hurricane Michael
The Alabama News Network Thunder Truck is making its way south into the Florida Panhandle. Reporter Jalea Brooks will be live throughout the day with coverage of the wreckage and recovery…
