MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A legislative committee is considering reworked lottery legislation as supporters anticipate a tight vote in the House of Representatives. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Thursday heard details of a substitute plan by Rep. Steve Clouse. Committee members will vote next week. The bill, like the Senate-passed plan, authorizes a lottery with paper tickets….
Montgomery Fire officials say five people are injured after a house fire Wednesday morning. Crews battled the fire in the 3400 block of South Perry Street. Capt. Jason Cupps tells Alabama News Network two people have life threatening injuries. One person was treated on scene and released. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Alabama News Network has a…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama legislative committee has advanced a near total ban on abortion, but added an exception for rape and incest. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-2 Wednesday for the bill that would make it a felony to perform an abortion. The bill could be before the full Senate Thursday. The legislation comes after four states approved…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a deadly crash in Autauga County Sunday evening. State Troopers say 29-year-old Justin Sims died when his motorcycle hit an SUV on Autauga County Road 65 near Autauga County Road 20. Troopers say Sims was refusing to stop for Autauga County Deputies at the time of the crash. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says…
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting late Tuesday morning near Carver High School. Police say a man was shot in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries. Carver High School is on lockdown out of caution due to the proximity to the school. No arrests have been made. Alabama News Network has a crew at the…
When severe weather hits, you’re told to get to your safe place. If you live in a mobile home that could mean getting out and moving to a safer, more sturdy building, but what if there are no shelters close to where you live? An Alabama News Network I-Team Extra found some parts of our viewing area with no shelters…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a burglary suspect near Ada. Maj. Gayle Atchison tells Alabama News Network that two men were taking solar panels off of a business billboard. One suspect is in custody, the second suspect remains on the run. There is heavy law enforcement presence in the area of Old Sellers Road and Union Academy…
Montgomery Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with possession of a weapon on school property after they say he brought a toy gun onto a Montgomery Public Schools bus Friday morning. The teen was also charged with harassment after a dispute with a female student while they waited to get on the bus. Police say they stopped the bus after…
Montgomery’s first Public Charter School officially has an opening date. School leaders announced LEAD Academy will open August 19th, leaving them with a few months and a lot to accomplish. LEAD Academy was first approved in February of 2018, but a lawsuit from the Alabama Education Association kept it from opening. On March 8th, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled in…
New technology called “Building Blocks” is allowing the City of Montgomery to identify vacant properties in a way the city’s never done before. City leaders say this should help cut down on what many people say is a major problem. This comes one week after a proposed vacant property ordinance was voted down by the Montgomery City Council. The Building…
