Highland Home Man Faces Charges in Crash that Injured Two Children
The State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Highland Home man on two counts of felony leaving the scene of an accident and two counts of assault in the first degree.
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ALEA Graduates 13 New State Troopers
On Thursday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency graduated 13 new state troopers. The graduation was at ALEA’s training center in Selma.
Survey Teams Confirm Several Tornadoes Hit Our Area Wednesday and Thursday
Survey teams from the National Weather Service are working to confirm that tornadoes touched down in our area during the severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 17, and into the overnight hours of Thursday, March 18. So far, they have identified several tornadoes. The storms caused property damage but did not result in any fatalities. Here is a rundown of…
Barn in Brantley in Shambles after the Storm on Thursday Morning
A Barn in Brantley is destroyed Thursday morning after the storm that charged through most of Alabama. The Crenshaw County EMA Director who sent Alabama News Network the picture of the damaged barn says there is heavy debris in the area, which is to be expected after the strong winds that the city endured over the last few hours. Crews…
$176,000 in Grants Awarded to Four Alabama Counties to Assist with Domestic Violence Victims
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $176,000 to support programs that aid domestic violence victims in four Alabama counties. Grant funds of $25,000 will help the Crenshaw County Commission continue its work through the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office of arresting perpetrators of domestic violence and protecting victims. The office’s domestic violence officers will also attend public meetings to educate residents about…
Closings and Cancellations for Tuesday
Alabama News Network is tracking closings and cancellations due to the winter weather threat and the expectations of a hard freeze tonight that could lead to icy spots on the road Tuesday. We will be updating this list. SCHOOLS: Alabama State University – delayed opening until 10:00AM Alexander City Schools – switching to virtual learning Tuesday Autauga Academy – closed…
Campaign 2020: Find Out What’s On Your Local Ballot, Get Election Day Info
Most Alabama voters know that the November 3 General Election ballot will feature the presidential race and our U.S. Senate race. But there’s a lot more that you’ll find on your ballot. There are six proposed state amendments that will be on everyone’s ballot. There’s also the race for Public Service Commission president. While there are several state court races,…
Lewis Carpenter, Andalusia’s First Black City Council Member, Dies at 92
Photo from the City of Andalusia The city of Andalusia has announced the death of Lewis Carpenter, who elected in 1984 as the first black member of City Council. He was 92 years old. Carpenter died Wednesday at Mizell Memorial Hospital. Carpenter was born in Crenshaw County on February 1, 1928. He was the fourth of eight children, and grew…
Gov. Ivey Awards Grants Totaling Over $9.5 Million to Provide High-Speed Internet Access to Numerous Alabama Communities
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 20 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to provide high-speed internet access to numerous communities throughout Alabama. The grants, part of the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund, were awarded to nine broadband providers to fund multiple projects in their coverage areas. “Availability of high-speed internet has always been vital, but the events of the…
Alabama Inmate Recaptured in Brantley After Week-long Search
An escaped Alabama inmate has been captured after more than a week on the lam. The Department of Corrections says 34-year-old Dustin Joel Morton was arrested Tuesday in the town of Brantley. He escaped from the Elba Work Release Center about 20 miles away on February 17. Morton was serving a 15-year sentence for obstructing justice and using a false…
