Contract To Sell Georgia Washington Middle School Expires
A lawsuit by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) challenging the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road has not yet been given a final ruling from…
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Dothan Minister Charged with Capital Murder
A minister known as a community activist has been charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting in Alabama. The Dothan Eagle reports the Reverend Kenneth Glasgow was jailed Monday in the slaying of 23-year old Breunia Jennings on…
Music Stars Coming to Montgomery for Opening of Civil Rights Memorial
The Equal Justice Initiative has announced that several music stars will be coming to Montgomery to perform as part of the celebration of the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice…
New Charges Announced Against Man in Child Pornography Case
Law enforcement officials announce charges against Germaine Moore for possession and manufacture of child pornography. Moore is facing 11 counts total The charges include nine counts of producing still images and two…
Golden Apple: Tavaris Marlow
Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Tavaris Marlow is the band director at Georgia Washington Middle School, and believes band has several…
Update: Brantley Fire Damage Estimated at $1 Million
The fire at Brantley Recycling Center has been a costly one. The town's fire chief tells Alabama News Network the fire caused an estimated $1 million in damage. Three buildings are a total loss. As we showed you Sunday, the…
Time Running Out To Sell Georgia Washington Middle School
Time is quickly running out, before the pending sale of the Georgia Washington Middle school to Pike Road Expires. A lawsuit calling to stop the sale of the school is scheduled to go before the courts later this week…
Mike Hubbard Prosecutor Endorses Alice Martin in Attorney General Race
The prosecutor who led the corruption case against former House Speaker Mike Hubbard has endorsed Alice Martin in the race for attorney general. Van Davis, who was the acting attorney general in the prominent case, endorsed Martin on Monday. Davis,…
McGregor's Impact and Legacy on Macon County
Milton McGregor was the force behind the gaming casino that brought hundreds of jobs to Macon County. Victoryland had many legal battles in recent years having to close over the legality of the…
$25,000 Reward Offered for "Fake-Bearded" Bank Robber
The FBI is seeking information on the identity of a man responsible for four robberies and one attempted robbery of various PNC banks throughout Alabama, beginning on January 5, 2018, through March 16, 2018. PNC Bank has increased the reward…
Reconditioning Efforts Underway at Blount Cultural Park
Last month we took your concerns about the upkeep of Blount Cultural Park, the home of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, to city officials. Now we're talking to the Parks and Recreation Department about what they've done to address your complaints. "One…
Update: More Details Released in Triple-Fatal Wreck in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released more information on the wreck that killed three people Saturday afternoon. The crash happened at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Oak Street around 4:30 p.m. Police say 80-year-old John Moore, 12-year-old Desmond Moore and 7-year-old…
Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew Wins Prestigious Broadcasting Award
All of us at Alabama News Network are proud of our colleague Ellis Eskew, who has won a prestigious award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. At an awards banquet at the Hyatt Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover on Saturday, Ellis was…
Teenage Girl Charged with Arson Following Montgomery Apartment Fire
Montgomery Fire/Rescue charged Kayla Grayer, 18, with one count of first-degree arson in connection with a residential fire on Friday, March 23. Grayer was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on Sunday, March 25, and was being held under…
People in Macon County Remember Milton McGregor
People in Macon County are remembering Milton McGregor because he was the force behind VictoryLand - a gaming facility that employed thousands of people in an areas with few jobs. They say…
Crenshaw County Fire Prompts Evacuations
Alabama News Network is following a fire at the Brantley Recycling Center in Crenshaw County. The fire is so large that it is prompting calls for evacuations. Crenshaw County Emergency Management Agency Director Elliott Jones is asking that anyone living…
Troy Police Investigating Murder
The Troy Police Department is conducting a murder investigation following the death of a man late last night. Police say 27-year-old Jamarion Deandre Edwards was found shot to death on Watkins Court just before midnight. Police say there were…
VictoryLand Owner Milton McGregor Dies at 78
Alabama News Network has confirmed that VictoryLand owner Milton McGregor died this morning at his home. He was 78 years old. McGregor was well known throughout our area for VictoryLand in Macon County.…
Car Accident Near Carver High School Leaves Three Dead.
The late afternoon accident happened near Carver High School at the corner of West Fairview Avenue and Oak Street. Multiple police and fire vehicle were at the scene to control traffic and investigate the accident. Police have not identified any…
Hundreds Protest in Montgomery for "March for Our Lives"
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in South Florida called for marches across the nation after a deadly school shooting, and hundreds of students and parents in Montgomery answered the call. The crowd in Montgomery included survivors of gun…
Easter Chicks & Duckling Dangers
From The Alabama Department of Public Health: This month marks the beginning of spring and Easter is just around the corner. Families across the state are preparing to celebrate the anticipated holiday with fun festivities, egg hunts and more –…
Mental Health Commissioner Promotes Mental Health Resources in Schools
School Safety: How We Can All Help By: Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear Recent tragedies have prompted conversations about school safety. I welcome these discussions and want to focus on what the Alabama Department of Mental Health…
Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo Underway
There's a big weekend ahead for the city of Opp as the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo gets underway. "Just looking forward to the crowd coming out, good sales, good weather," says Jeff Wright. "It's just a really good time for everyone. We're…
Montgomery Students Prepping for "March For Our Lives" Rally
Some Montgomery students are preparing to join others from across the country and the world in the fight against gun violence in the 'March For Our Lives" rally this Saturday. From California all the way to Japan, more than 800…
Gov. Ivey Signs Bills Bills Providing Pay Raises for Educators and State Employees, Bonus for Retired State Employees
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law bills providing pay raises for state employees, education employees and a one-time bonus for retired state employees; joining her for the signing were the sponsors of the bills. “We cannot have…
