Fatal Accident
A 90 year old Titus man was killed Wednesday afternoon about 4:33 p.m. in a two car accident. Alabama State Troopers say Bernard Harbin died when his vehicle collided with another vehicle on U.S. 231 north of Wetumpka. Troopers say…
News
Community Hears from Aviation Heroes at "An Evening with Eagles"
It was a night to celebrate American air power as the community heard the inspiring stories of aviation pioneers Wednesday evening at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. It's part of the "Gathering of Eagles" program at Maxwell Air Force Base. Each…
MPS Accreditation Status Changed To 'Under Review'
Officials with the accrediting board-AdvancED met with the Montgomery Public School Board Wednesday, for an update in the school systems' accreditation status. AdvancED State Director Andre Harrison, announced the change from 'accredited' to 'under review' point, he says not to…
Torrential Rains Cause Flooding in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The wet weather wreaks havoc in Perry County and one of the hardest hit areas was in the Marion area. EMA Deputy Director Davie Heard says the storm dropped about six to eight inches of…
Wetumpka Police Searching for Suspect in Multiple Robberies
The Wetumpka Police Department is searching for an unidentified male wanted in connection to multiple robbery investigations. Two of the robberies occurred Sunday morning between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. One happened at the Chevron located at the corner of Highway 231 and Red Eagle…
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Indicted on Rape Charges in New York
Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on rape and criminal sex act charges in New York City. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. announced the indictment Wednesday. He says it brings the former movie mogul "another step closer to accountability." The…
How Many Voters Are Expected to Vote in Next Week's Primary Election?
From local to state-wide races, some voters already have their minds made up on whether or not they will be heading to the polls next week. "I do plan on voting. I'm not exactly sure who is in the running…
Montgomery Man Turns Self In for Death of Montgomery Couple
The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting deaths of Shanika King, 25, and Nicholas Lewis, 23, both of Montgomery. The victims were fatally wounded Monday, May 28. MPD charged Tommie McCall, 31, of Montgomery with Murder…
Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Sentry Program to Train Administrators in School Security
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Sentry Program which provides for an additional security measure in schools that do not have a School Resource Officer (SRO). The Alabama Sentry Program is a voluntary program which will permit administrators in schools,…
Preparing for Hurricane Season
We are now just two days away from Hurricane Season and now is the time to get prepared. From emergency kits for your family to flood insurance, it can be a lot to think about. The Governor's Office of Volunteer…
Alabama Arise Names New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of Alabama Arise has chosen Robyn Hyden as the organization’s next executive director. Hyden will begin her tenure in July. She will take over for Arise’s current executive director, Kimble Forrister, who will retire in June…
Alabama GOP Censures Public Service Commission Candidate over "Egregious Comments"
The Alabama Republican Party is warning voters away from one of its statewide candidates who has come under scrutiny for offensive comments. A statement issued Wednesday by GOP chair Terry Lathan says the party's candidate committee unanimously censured Public Service…
Widespread Flooding Reported in Perry County
The National Weather Service office in Birmingham is reporting widespread flash flooding in Perry County. As of late morning, numerous state and county roads are flooded. The National Weather Service says State Highway 219 is under water, Highway 14 is…
Experts Warn of Fraudulent Home Repair Scams
Hurricane season is three days away, and the winds and rains of those storms can result in costly damages. According to the Attorney General's Office, there is something else to keep…
Poor People's Campaign Rally Protests War and Guns
The Alabama Poor People's Campaign held the third in an on-going series of rallies and demonstrations this afternoon at the State Capitol. Organizers say the Poor People's Campaign is a national…
Cleanup Underway After Alberto Hits Alabama
Many people across the Montgomery area spent some of the day without power after Alberto knocked down trees in many neighborhoods, and now cleanup is underway and many people are thankful no…
Hyundai Investing $388 Million, Adding 50 Jobs to Montgomery Plant
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, Montgomery Co. Commission Chairman Elton Dean and other officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama LLC President and CEO Dong Ryeol Choi this afternoon to announce…
ABC President Cancels 'Roseanne' Reboot
ABC has canceled its hit reboot of "Roseanne" following Roseanne Barr's racist tweet about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey says the comment "is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to…
Stuart, Parker Battle in Alabama Chief Justice GOP Primaries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Republican primary for Alabama chief justice pits a long-time ally of Roy Moore against the judge who took over his duties when Moore was suspended. Alabama Chief Justice Lyn Stuart faces Associate Justice Tom Parker…
Tree Falls Near Home on Kenny Street
A large tree fell near A home on Kenny Street just after 5 this morning. A family was inside at the time, but they were able to exit the home with help from Montgomery Fire Officials. No one was injured.
2 People Injured After Tree Falls on House
Montgomery Fire Officials have confirmed 2 people were injured when a tree fell onto a house in the 800 block of Sayre Street just after 4 this morning. Their injuries are considered to be minor.
Alberto Leads to Closure of All Andalusia City Roads
The Andalusia Police Department announced Monday evening that all city roads are closed until Tuesday morning as result of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Here's the message the police department posted to it's Facebook page. Remember to download the Alabama News Network…
Selma Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Those Who Gave All
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma gather to pay their respect to the men and woman of the military who've paid the cost for our freedom. The annual Memorial…
Greenville Lions Club Memorial Day Ceremony Moved Inside High School
While some communities were forced to cancel their Memorial Day services Monday due to the threat of bad weather from Tropical Storm Alberto, the Greenville Lions Club's annual ceremony was…
Crenshaw County Dropped from Tropical Storm Warning; Covington County Remains in Warning
The National Weather Service has dropped Crenshaw County from the Tropical Storm Warning as Subtropical Storm Alberto heads from the Florida panhandle into Alabama. Covington County remains under the warning. Besides Crenshaw County, the Tropical Storm Warning was…
