How Safe Are Alabama's Bridges?
Italy's bridge collapse lead us that killed over 20 people lead us to ask the question, "How safe are Alabama's bridges?" The deadly bridge collapse in Italy during a heavy rainstorm…
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Sunflower Field Brings Visitors to Autaugaville
The Sunflower Field in Autaugaville is officially in bloom and people from across the state are making the drive to check it out. The Sunflower Field is located at the intersection of…
Taxpayers with high incomes, complex returns: Check withholding soon to avoid a year-end tax surprise
The Internal Revenue Service today urged high-income taxpayers and those with complex tax returns to check their withholding soon to avoid an unexpected tax bill or penalty when they file their 2018 federal income tax return in 2019. The Tax…
Former Prattville Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years on Insurance Fraud and Burglary Charges
A former Prattville police officer who pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and burglary has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Reports…
Doctor Arrested in Connection to Pill Mill Case in Court
Federal agents raided Dr. Richard Stehl's Montgomery office on Winton M. Blount Loop last Thursday. Authorities say the case is the result of a complaint and is connected to another…
Lawmakers Vow Action on Google Location Tracking
Lawmakers are vowing to step up their oversight of the data collection practices of giant technology companies after an Associated Press investigation found Google continues to collect user location data even if they've used a privacy setting that claims to…
Greenville's Edge 8 Movie Theatre, Closes Down Suddenly
Greenville's only movie theatre, The Edge 8, showed it's last movie on the big screen Sunday night, before suddenly closing its doors. Those that drove by Monday expecting to see showtimes…
Former Auburn WR Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges, Accused of Robbing Chinese Restaurant at Gunpoint
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…
Demolition Begins On Historic Troy University Gymnasium
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…
Body Found on South Hull Street Now Being Investigated as Homicide
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…
Five Women Wanted in Regional Shoplifting Investigation
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 Offering Free Access to Adobe Creative Software for Students
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…
Thunder Truck at Macon Academy East
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.
Convocation Speakers Encourage Incoming Freshman to Step Out of Comfort Zones
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…
Montgomery Traffic Fatality
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…
Worley Fights off Challenge
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…
Alabama Democratic Party Re-Elects Nancy Worley as Chair
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…
Alabama Lawmaker Proposing Later Start Date for School Systems
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…
Worley Faces Challenge for Head of Alabama Democratic Party
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…
Death Penalty Upheld for Inmate Convicted of Killing Friend in Henry Co. Six Years Ago
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…
Head Start expanding in Alabama's Black Belt
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.…
US Budget Deficit Totals $76.9 Billion in July
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…
20 Montgomery Police Officers Promoted
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…
Four Members of Drug Trafficking Organization Arrested
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…
"Operation Focused Remedy" Leads to 24 Arrests, 50 Guns Seized
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…
