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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alabama has the highest rate of opioid prescriptions in the country. And Thursday some state lawmakers announced what they are doing to combat that. State Senators Gerald Dial, Jim McClendon, and Steve…
People in Prattville are safer after the city's fire department is awarded a top ISO rating. Chief Terry Brown says the upgrade reflects the effort and commitment of the men and women…
Well-known Montgomery historian Mary Ann Neeley died earlier this week. For many people in Montgomery, Neeley was the go-to historian for decades. Those who worked alongside her tell me that she leaves behind…
Alabama State University is celebrating an official change of leadership. Thursday morning Dr. Quinton Ross was inaugurated as the university's 15th president. Dr. Ross took his oath in front of close family and…
