Minnesota Sen. Al Franken is resigning amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Once a rising star in the Democratic Party, Franken made the announcement in a speech today on the Senate floor. The…
The number of unemployed workers filing for jobless benefits fell by 2,000 last week to 236,000, the lowest level in five weeks and further evidence of the strength in the labor market. The Labor Department says last week's total was…
Montgomery Police are searching for a man wanted in reference to a third degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument investigation that occurred in August of this year at a financial institution located in the 4700 block of Vaughn Road.…
Alabama News Network is now even closer to filling our Magical Christmas Toy Vault, after another successful Magical Shopping Spree. Rob Needham and Andrew Anderson of Capitol Hyundai joined Alabama News…
Montgomery city leaders announced this morning that they will be changing their policy which has allowed people to walk around in public with open containers of alcohol in the downtown entertainment…
Deputies have arrested three people on smuggling contraband charges. They were booked into the Covington County Jail. Deputies say Jacob Rabren, Gary Little, and Wanda Rabren have been charged with promoting prison contraband. Wanda Rabren is also charged with drug…
Troy University's Sigma Chi Chapter is working to make a difference in the lives of students at Troy's Head Start. One after another, the brothers are donating jackets to Troy Head…
The Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) convened a screening committee on Monday, December 4, in Montgomery and voted to endorse Attorney Fred Bell in the Democratic Primary Special Election for Senate District 26 on Tuesday, December 12. Bell is a Montgomery…
The Montgomery Police Department says it has arrested a Talladega man in a man's shooting death in Montgomery. Police say 30-year-old Cornelius Fain has been charged with murder in the killing of 32-year-old Vantrell Flynn. Flynn was shot on Friday…
The Butler County Education Retirees Association is working hard to make a difference this holiday season. "Once an education employee, always an education employee," said President Wayne Boswell. Boswell says the…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office now has access to a lifesaving opioid antidote. They're receiving Naloxone kits from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. District Attorney Daryl Bailey says that around 700 people died from drug overdoses in Alabama in…
Alabama Democratic Senate nominee Doug Jones says Sen. Al Franken should resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving women. Jones said Wednesday that sexual harassment isn't a partisan issue, and people in Congress shouldn't be treated differently than others. He…
Populist firebrand Steve Bannon savaged national Republican leaders in a fiery call to rally voters behind embattled Senate candidate Roy Moore as the battle for the GOP's soul spilled into a dirt-floor barn deep in rural Alabama. Bannon, known best…
The race for U.S. Senate enters the home stretch. Political analyst Steve Flowers says while Roy Moore may not be the most liked candidate, his supporters are the most likely…
Priester's Pecans gets thousands of visitors everyday especially this time of year. Shopper Alene Lawhorn is one of those. She can spot her favorite pecan a mile away. "Cinnamon honey glaze," said Lawhorn with…
It was a day of brain storming, as local church leaders met with teachers and staff to find out what they can bring to the table, in Montgomery Public Schools. A…
For months, the Alabama Opioid Overdose and Addiction Council have discussed how to combat a problem that's sweeping the nation. "This is one of those problems that bleeds over into patient…
Three people were arrested on Monday, December 4 at the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery County for possession of a controlled substance and attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison. Christopher Wilson, 28, of Fayetteville, and Shiane Bambinelli, 21, of Leeds, were…
AT&T and Elmore County Officials announced the expansion of high speed internet access in some rural areas Tuesday. The expansion will help create internet access for people living in the Santuck community. …
On Tuesday, December 5, four individuals were arrested after being indicted by a federal grand jury for their role in operating a “pill mill,” out of a Montgomery medical office. A “pill mill” is a medical clinic that is dispensing…
The top Republican in the Senate says if Alabama candidate Roy Moore is elected, he would "immediately have an issue with the Ethics Committee" over allegations of sexual misconduct with teenagers decades ago. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters…
Roy Moore's Democratic opponent in the Alabama Senate race says he did his part as a prosecutor to ensure that "men who hurt little girls should go to jail and not the United States Senate." Doug Jones told supporters Tuesday…
After seeing a CrimeStopper segment, Kenric Thomas notified the Postal Inspection Service and notified them that he was turning himself in. Thomas turned himself over to authorities at approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning. No other information was released concerning his…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the indictment of a contractor for forgery of paperwork related to the renewal of his license with the Alabama Licensure Board for General Contractors. Morris Mitchell, 51, of Grayson, Georgia, surrendered at the Montgomery County…
The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is proud to announce Jay Rye from Montgomery Academy is the 2017-2018 Alabama Educator of the Year. From more than 5,000 member coaches and teachers across the country, Jay Rye was selected…
