A former Auburn University football player faces criminal charges in suburban Atlanta after police say he robbed a restaurant at gunpoint. Duluth police arrested Myron Burton Jr. Friday, saying he entered a Chinese restaurant Tuesday, pointing a pistol at an…
Construction crews began the process of tearing down Troy University’s former basketball gymnasium Sartain Hall Monday morning. Sartain Hall is known for hosting concerts from bands like Jimmy Buffet and Ike and…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the Friday morning shooting death of Samuel James, 29, of Montgomery as a homicide. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1500 block of South Hull…
Montgomery Investigators are searching for five females wanted in reference to multiple theft warrants. Investigators advise that Alexandria Blue is wanted in Montgomery for two felony warrants for theft. Blue also…
Auburn University is now the first Adobe Creative Campus in the Southeastern Conference. Through a partnership with the global software company Adobe Systems, Inc., Auburn is providing its students free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud platform—a suite of content…
Chief Alabama News Network Meteorologist Shane Butler took Thunder Truck out for a spin today to Macon Academy East for an event featuring first-responders and their vehicles.
Troy University is set to begin this week. Before it does, incoming freshmen began their college journey at the inaugural Troy University Odyssey Convocation Sunday, welcoming them to campus. The freshmen…
An accident that caused Montgomery police to close down the Northbound lanes of Eastern Boulevard Saturday evening also resulted in the death of a passenger in one of the two vehicles that collided. The police report: "... they located a…
Democratic party Chair Nancy Worley was re-elected as party chair today, despite a challenge from longtime Democratic activist Peck Fox. Delegates to the Executive Committee meting re-elected her 101 to 89. Fox was being promoted by the only Democrat holding…
The Alabama Democratic Party has re-elected Nancy Worley as chair. U.S Senator Doug Jones is the only democrat holding statewide office and he wanted Worley replaced. But he did not…
Many Alabama school systems are already back in session. But one Alabama lawmaker has a problem with the early start. Rep. Craig Ford is proposing that school start just two weeks before Labor Day. These days, the beginning of August…
As Alabama Democrats head into what they hope will be a rebuilding year, some are arguing for new party leadership. The Alabama Democratic Party executive committee meets Saturday in Montgomery to elect a chair person. Longtime chairwoman Nancy Worley will…
A state appeals court has upheld the capital murder convictions of a man sentenced to die for killing a friend in southeast Alabama six years ago. The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals refused Friday to overturn the conviction of Justice…
Funding from the black Belt Community Foundation has allowed the Head Start/Early Head Start program in Linden to open in a new location. The 13,350 square foot building includes four Early Head Start and three Head Start classrooms.…
The federal government recorded a $76.9 billion deficit in July, with increased government spending and tax cuts keeping the country on track to record its biggest annual deficit in six years. The Treasury Department reports that in the first 10…
The Montgomery Police Department held its promotion ceremony Friday morning at City Hall. A total of 20 officers were promoted to the ranks of police sergeant, lieutenant, captain and major. The ceremony also included the swearing in of chiefs of…
Thursday, August 9th, four members of a drug trafficking organization based in Lee County pled guilty to charges against them on the second day of their trial, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Their guilty pleas bring the total…
A three-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Selma and the Gulf Coast region resulted in federal charges against 24 defendants, with about 50 guns seized, announced U.S. Attorney Richard…
The Montgomery Police Department says a body was found in the 1500 block of South Hull Street about 7 a.m. this morning. Police say a man was found dead at the scene. Montgomery police are investigating the cause of…
Both Republican Jannah Bailey and Democrat Rhonda Oats spoke to the Halcyon Neighborhood Association. They say they are looking to bring fresh vision and perspective to the board. Jannah…
Alabama State Troopers are investigating what caused a deadly four-car crash in Macon County Wednesday morning. Troopers say 71-year-old James McCorvey of Columbus, Georgia and 39-year-old Derrick Shelton of Prattville died in that crash Highway 80, east of Tuskegee. Authorities…
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is attempting to revive his battered reputation on social media after his administration ended in scandal. The former governor has launched the "Bentley for Alabama" website and reactivated his social media accounts. The website discusses…
For many people, Montgomery is a tourism destination and city and county leaders are doing everything they can to keep people coming back to the Capitol City. Darren Bater of Canada, is …
School faculty and staff are always looking to improve their academics. Thursday was the beginning of the school year for Troy City Schools and Pike Liberal Arts, and improvement is…
Armed DEA Agents raided the Montgomery family medicine practice of Doctor Richard Stehl as well as his home this morning and left with materials. Stehl faces charges of illegally distributing controlled…
