Update: Aftermath of Fire at BTW Magnet High School
Leaders at Montgomery Public Schools are getting a better idea of the fire damage at Booker T. Washington Magnet High…
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Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Has a Long History
Every school has a history that includes the faces of students, the commitment…
How to Help BTW Students after Fire Destroyed Part of Their School
The fire at Booker T. Washington…
BTW Magnet Students and Community React to Early Morning Fire
Fire destroyed a part of Montgomery's Booker T. Washington Magnet High School early Saturday morning. For many, the aftermath of the fire seems unreal, leaving students distraught over what they have worked so hard for. BTW students like Senior Class…
Web Page Set Up for BTW Students and Parents after School Fire
Montgomery Public Schools has set up a web page for parents of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School students to share information about the fire that destroyed part of the school early this morning. The web page will be used…
MFD Drone Video Released of Booker T. Washington Magnet School Fire
The Montgomery Fire Department has released drone video of the fire at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. The fire destroyed part of the school early this morning. The fire destroyed Building C, which housed the school’s cafeteria, counselor’s offices,…
Fire Destroys Part of BTW Magnet School in Montgomery
A fire has destroyed part of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School School in Montgomery. The fire started around 3…
Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing at Troy Apartment Complex
Troy police have made an arrest following a fatal stabbing. Authorities have charged 41-year-old Domeka McKenzie with murder in the stabbing death of 33-year-old Carl Burney. They say McKenzie stabbed Burney in the back and chest Thursday night. It happened…
2018 Buckmasters Expo Begins
If you are looking for the best in hunting, then Buckmasters is the place to be this weekend for you. Buckmasters gives hunters a chance to get well-prepared for hunting season with a big choice of hunting manufacturers to choose…
Selma Museums Benefit from Montgomery Memorial
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Museums in Montgomery aren't the only ones getting a bump in tourism from the new Lynching Memorial. Some museums in Selma are also seeing an up-tick in tourism traffic. The Ancient Africa, Enslavement & Civil…
Greenville Dollar General Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Need Help Identifying Suspect
The Butler County Sheriff’s Department are searching for an unknown subject wanted in reference to an Armed Robbery investigation. Investigators say a robbery occurred at the Dollar General Store located on Pineapple Highway in Greenville on Thursday, August 16.…
Former Prattville Police Officer Cooperates with Investigation, Gets Reduced Sentence
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former Prattville police officer, John Wayne McDaniel Jr., has been sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary, third-degree theft, second-degree theft of prescription medicine and criminal impersonation of a police officer. McDaniel was sentenced this…
Briggs & Stratton Corp. Bringing More Jobs to Alabama
Briggs & Stratton Corp. announced plans today to open a 400,000-square-foot distribution center in Alabama, adding 20 new jobs to its significant manufacturing presence in Auburn. The new facility is expected to be operational by spring 2019. Briggs & Stratton’s decision…
A Perfect Activity for the Rainy Weekend Ahead
Montgomery officials are running a two week contest with some cool prizes....but you'll have to go out in the rain to win. Mayor Todd Strange joined the head of the Public Art Commission on Thursday to announce the contest and…
Nearly $200,000 Stolen from Montgomery Casino; Two Men Arrested in Connection to Crime
Two men have been arrested on charges of stealing nearly $200,000 from an Indian casino in Montgomery. Federal court records show that Timothy Dean Pettiway and Jory D'Michael Trayvunn Dumas were arrested Tuesday on theft charges in the August 10…
Uber Eats Launches in Montgomery and Auburn
Uber Eats launches in Montgomery and Auburn, offering food delivery at Uber speed. The Uber Eats app is free to download, offering menus from restaurants including Osaka, The Cork and Cleaver, and NYC Gyro in Montgomery and Pho Lee, Amsterdam…
Alabama Supreme Court Refuses to Move Lawsuit Against Roy Moore
The Alabama Supreme Court won't transfer a defamation lawsuit against former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore by a woman who says Moore molested her decades ago. The court on Friday denied Moore's request to have the case heard in Etowah…
Montgomery Woman Found Guilty of Shooting Into Vehicle, Faces Life in Prison Due to Lengthy Criminal Record
A Montgomery woman has been found guilty of shooting into a vehicle multiple times in an attempt to kill another woman. Cheryl Blount was convicted by a Montgomery County jury of discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and attempted…
State's July Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.1%
Alabama's unemployment rate is unchanged from last month. State officials said Friday the July jobless rate was 4.1 percent, the same as it was in June. That rate is also the same as it was in July of last year.…
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces Big Production Line-Up
An exciting season is ahead for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. The season's production line-up has been announced. If you are looking to have an exciting theatre experience, the Alabama Shakespeare festival…
New Indoor Pool Announced at YMCA Groundbreaking Event
The Cleveland Avenue's historic YMCA of the Greater Montgomery Area announced plans to construct a new two million dollar, state-of-the-art indoor pool at a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday. YMCA President Gary…
MPD Charges Two in Murder on South Hull Street
The Montgomery Police Department has filed charges against two people in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Samuel James. Taketrin Bivins, 28, and Jay'Shun Edwards, 16, are charged with one count each of capital murder during the commission of…
Changes are Coming for Alabama Shakespeare Festival's 2018-19 Season
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery has announced several exciting changes for the 2018-19 season. As Alabama News Network reported Live from tonight's announcement, there will be 14 productions -- the most in ASF's history. The inaugural New Festival Season…
August 2019 Montgomery Mayoral Election
The 2019 Montgomery election is just over a year away, and while Todd Strange insists he is not running for another…
Montgomery EMT Receives First Responder Hero Award
A long-time EMT walked in to some unexpected recognition for her work on the job, Thursday. Sarah Kreauter was presented with Alabama News Network's and Wettermark Keith's First Responder Hero…
