People from Across the State Attend Milton Mcgregor's Funeral
How will Milton McGregor be remembered? "He was a beautiful man, beautiful. He showed loved to everyone," says Mary Mullins. For some, he leaves behind a legacy in Alabama, that not…
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Racial Profiling Bill Stalled in House on Last Day
Alabama lawmakers could end the legislative session with debate to collect data about race and traffic stops, but it is uncertain if the measure has the votes to pass. The House of Representatives could vote Wednesday on the bill that…
Montgomery Police-Involved Shooting Leaves Woman Dead
Alabama News Network responded to the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting in North Montgomery, near the Montgomery Zoo. The shooting took place near the intersection of Kiwanis and Civitan streets. Police…
Alabama's First Gay Legislator Bids Farewell to House
Alabama's first openly gay legislator bid farewell to the House of Representatives on Tuesday evening. Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat from Birmingham, will not seek re-election after serving 12 years. Todd said on the…
Divided Senate Delays vote on Ethics Exemption
A divided Alabama Senate delayed a vote on a proposal to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. Senators delayed a vote for a second time Wednesday after the bill hit opposition. A group of Republicans and…
Lawmakers Head Into What Could be Last Day of Session
Alabama lawmakers are heading into what could be the last day of the 2018 legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said lawmakers will end the session Wednesday "if we get the work done." Senators are expected to debate…
Auburn/ Alabama Fans Pack Out Capital City Classic in Record Number
It was a big night in downtown Montgomery for the tenth annual Max Capital City Classic Tuesday night. And it was a big Auburn and Alabama rivalry as usual. Fans packed…
Selma Police Officers Call for Chief to Resign
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A group of officers within the Selma Police Department are calling for the chief of police to resign. A letter asking for Chief Spencer…
Baseball Brings Boost to Downtown Montgomery
The return of baseball to downtown Montgomery brings a big boost to local businesses. The Max Capital City Classic between Auburn and Alabama is a kickoff game before Biscuit baseball gets underway…
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…
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…
