Lowndes Co. Man Acquitted of Murder on a Mission to Inspire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Lowndes County man is speaking out after being acquitted of murder -- and spending more than five years in jail. Alfonso Green of…
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Governor Ivey Issues State of Emergency in Preparation of Gordon
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, for several Alabama counties in preparation for Tropical Storm Gordon. The counties included are as follows: Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and…
Famous Boeing B-17 "Madras Maiden" Lands in Montgomery
You have a chance to ride in a part of history in Montgomery this weekend. As part of its 2018 Salute to Veterans tour, the non-profit Liberty Group is displaying its…
"The Last Hurrah", Labor Day On Lake Martin
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, and many flocked to lake Martin today to soak up some of the last Summer rays on the water. Hundreds were on…
Construction Firms Struggling to Hire Workers
Construction firms in Alabama are having trouble filing hourly craft positions. Reports say a survey suggests that 75 percent of companies said they are having a hard time filling positions. The struggle for companies comes at a time when construction…
Man Convicted of Montgomery Shooting Fatally Stabbed at St. Clair Prison
An inmate has been fatally stabbed at a state prison in Springville. Alabama Department of Corrections spokesman Bob Horton said the stabbing happened Sunday evening at St. Clair Correctional Facility. Prison staff found 29-year-old Terry Pettiway unresponsive and suffering from…
Retired Auburn Professor Producing New Movie on Neil Armstrong
An Alabama author who struck up a relationship with Neil Armstrong nearly two decades ago is behind a new movie about the first person to walk on the moon. The biography "First Man" by retired Auburn University professor emeritus James…
Son Fatally Shoots Mom, Found Dead in Atlanta
The Montgomery Police Department has determined that the death investigation of Ruth Ward, 56, of Montgomery was a homicide. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2000 block of Queens Hollow Court on September 2, after receiving a report of a…
Tattooed Man and Teen Charged with Attempted Murder and Robbery in Elmore County
Elmore County authorities have arrested two people in connection with an attempted murder and robbery. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin tells us 32-yea-old Jason Mann and an unnamed 16-year-old went to a home in the 6000 block of Holtville Road…
MPS Short on Bus Drivers
The city of Montgomery is going through a drought of bus drivers. Reports say Montgomery Public Schools are working toward solutions for the lack of drivers at the start of this school year. A school official says the district is…
Montgomery Police Arrest Murder Suspect
This is the statement from MPD regarding the late Friday night shooting death that Alabama News Network reported during yesterday's newscasts. MONTGOMERY — The Montgomery Police Department has arrested Kendrick Holley, 34, of Montgomery following the August 31st, 2018 shooting…
Local Fans React to Wins for Auburn and Alabama Football
It's been eight months since 2017's last college football season ended with Alabama's national championship. College football returned on Saturday for several of the state's teams. Both top-ranked Alabama and 9th ranked Auburn…
Bands Battle It Out at Alabama State's Football Stadium
It was a battle of music, dance, and technique, as university and high school bands came to Alabama State University's football stadium for the 2018 Battle of the Bands. Bands included Alabama's Tuskegee University and Tennessee's Bethune-Cookman University. High school…
"Death Investigation" underway
Montgomery police have begun a "death investigation" after a 56 year old woman was found dead near Bell and Vaughn Roads. That designation indicates officers do not know whether or not the women was murdered, or died some other way.…
Fans Celebrating the 2018 Labor Day Classic
Alabama State and Tuskegee fans meet again. This time in ASU's season opener. "We take about a month out just to start talking about it-talking trash so I'm looking forward to today," says Tuskegee fan, Joe Thomas. This year's Labor…
Montgomery Police Investigate Homicide
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed just off West Fairview Avenue where it becomes Mobile Highway last night. They found the body of 46 year old Jermaine Ashley just before Midnight. No arrests so far.
AAA Predicts Highest Gas Prices In 4 Years This Labor Day Weekend
If you're hitting the road for the long weekend ahead be prepared to pay a little more at the pump. This Labor Day weekend is expected to be the most expensive Labor Day in the past four years to fill…
Football Fans Show Team Spirit on "College Colors Day"
College football season is finally here! Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Friday as "College Colors Day." We found many people around Montgomery sporting their college colors. A lot of Alabama and Auburn fans at "Bama Fever/ Tiger Pride" were gearing up…
Ross Sits Down with Alabama News Network for One-on-One Interview
Alabama News Network anchor Andrew James recently sat down with new Alabama State University President Quinton Ross for a one-on-one interview to discuss his vision for ASU. After years of instability in…
Suspect Wanted in Tennessee Captured in Autauga County
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office has announced that a Prattville man wanted on warrants in Tennessee has been captured after a chase in Autauga County. Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Brian Lee Cleckler, 39, of Prattville was wanted by the Franklin…
Labor Day Weekend Safety
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency folks have passed along some advice about staying safe--and alive!--over the holiday: Avoid driving and/or boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are impaired, do not drive or operate a…
MPD Releases Traffic Advisory for Labor Day Classic
The below traffic advisory will be in effect during all ASU home games. The first home game is scheduled for Saturday, September 1. *Carter Hill Road from South Decatur Street to Felder Avenue will be eastbound only beginning two hours…
Troy Makes Changes to Gameday Parking Areas, Upgrades to Football Stadium
Preparations are underway for the start of Troy University’s Trojan college football season, and there are some changes gameday attendees need to be prepared for. Updates to veterans memorial stadium will have trojan…
ASU Fans Ready for Labor Day Classic Rivalry Game against Tuskegee
Two long-time local rivals are getting ready for battle in Montgomery. Alabama State and Tuskegee are playing in the Labor Day Classic Saturday. Fans spent the most of Friday, grilling out on campus getting ready for the big game. The meeting…
New Montgomery School Board Member Appointed
The Montgomery County School Board named a former economic developer and journalist to a vacant seat on the board today. Larry Lee will occupy the District 2 seat only until the November Election. The seat came vacant when W. Durden…
