The Solar Eclipse is the talk of the town now that it’s less than one week away. “It’s just going to be a spectacular event,” explained pet owner Lamar Wagner Wagner is also concerned with what the eclipse could mean for his dog, Pebbles. Veterinarian Dr. Jessica Loch, though, says pets should be safe. “Unless they’re prone to staring up…
The Alabama Education Association is warning Montgomery Public Schools custodians to keep an eye out for changes to their job. This comes as the school system continues to restructure its departments with the ongoing state intervention. Back in late June, Montgomery Public Schools approved a plan to deep clean 25 schools across the district, but instead of using its custodial…
MPD charge Leroy Jones, 29, with first-degree assault in reference to a shooting that occurred August 6th in the 2900 block of Forbes Drive. The adult male victim sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. MPD’s investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute and identified Jones as the suspect. Jones was taken into custody this morning by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task…
As the Montgomery County Commission meets Monday morning there’s a new topic crossing the minds of some commissioners, the possibility of a city school system. For Vice Chair Ronda Walker the issue hits close to home as she has two children in Montgomery Public Schools currently. She’s open to looking more into the idea, and points to other counties…
When asked how he would grade the intervention into Montgomery Public Schools, State Superintendent Michael Sentance says he would give it a B. It’s an intervention process that has had its share of controversy with many Montgomery County Board of Education members complaining about a lack of collaboration. Sentance says this is something he’s working on. “I enjoy them individually,…
Earlier this month we reported on parents transferring their kids out of failing Montgomery schools through the Alabama Accountability Act. Now we’ve obtained the final numbers of just how many students are transferring. Montgomery Public Schools officials tell Alabama News Network that 69 students are transferring to Park Crossing High School. That’s in comparison to just 37 students total transferring…
Prattville police chief Mark Thompson confirms 8-year-old Avery Williams has been located and is safe. Williams was reported missing Sunday around 4:30 PM near the Candlestick Park area of Prattville. Stay with Alabama News Network for any new updates as they become available. Categories: News Tags: Local News, missing child, Prattville News
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that left a person injured Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 4700 block of Court Street around 12:30 p.m. The victim has non-life threatening injuries. The shooting remains under investigation. Categories: News Tags: Local News, Montgomery News, Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that sent a woman to the hospital with injuries Sunday. Police say the shooting happened in the 5200 block of Carmichael Road around 1:15 p.m. The woman was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. The shooting remains under investigation. Categories: News Tags: Local News, Montgomery News, Shooting
Alabama State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Tuskegee man dead. Officials say 64-year-old Ronald Cleo Gibbs was killed when the 1982 Mercury Zephyr he was driving left the roadway and hit a tree. Gibbs was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened on Macon County 65 north of…
