As the holiday season comes to a close many people are heading back to the mall and stores, but this time not everyone is looking to buy gifts. Instead, some people are returning gifts they received. The National Retail Federation found that in 2014, one in every three gift recipients ended up returning at least one item. In Montgomery, shopper…
A family was forced to relocate to Montgomery after their home went up in flames in Hueytown, outside of Birmingham last month. Sharon Richey has nine kids between the ages of 1 and 19. Now a few days from Christmas they are trying to grant their children’s Christmas wishes. Sharon Richey explained their situation, “I feel so bad for my…
As the Alabama Department of Transportation enters the sixth month of construction on Chantilly Parkway, many drivers are now describing it as a traffic headache. The goals of the project are to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion. Drivers, though, have mixed opinions on the project. “I think it’s something great, the city has needed to do this for awhile,…
A Troy University student has died in a Florida car crash, according to university officials. Officials say 19-year-old Aslesha Pandit and three other students were traveling to Panama City Thursday afternoon, when they were involved in a three car crash near Ebro, Florida. Pandit later died at the hospital. The university’s statement said in part, “our condolences are extended to…
Officials with the Selma Police Department have initiated a homicide investigation after a man was found dead in a vehicle Friday night. Officers were called to the 1900 block of Kayser Street around 9:15 p.m. in response to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, they found a man in his late teens in the car suffering from an apparent gunshot wound….
The Elmore County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Tallassee. Sheriff Bill Franklin says that a driver called 9-1-1 around 6:30 a.m. Saturday after seeing a body at the intersection of New Quarters Road and Taylor Road. When deputies arrived at the scene they found 26-year-old Stephvon Adams deceased. Sheriff Franklin said he had multiple gunshot wounds to the…
Colonel Toms Tavern was intentionally set on fire early Wednesday morning, according to the State Fire Marshal. The popular business has been open for over 30 years and was severely damaged. No injuries were reported in the fire. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help rebuild the bar and a benefit concert is being planned. Categories: News Tags:…
Fires involving holiday lighting and decorations cause an estimated $8.4 million in direct property damage every year. Alabama State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen says many of these fires are preventable and that everyone needs to take steps to make sure their decorations are safe. He says that one of the biggest risks is Christmas Trees. “They can cause a tremendous…
Close to $1.4 million that was supposed to be allocated to Montgomery Public Schools was mistakenly sent to Pike Road City Schools, according to the Alabama Department of Education. Michael Sibley, Director of Communications for the Alabama Department of Education, sent Alabama News Network the following statement: “In every school system’s initial year, all funding computations are entered manually. They…
Monster Jam truck show is back in Montgomery this weekend and the crew has an exciting and high flying show planned. There are eight different trucks in the show including the iconic Grave Digger. The trucks are close to ten feet tall and weigh around 10,000 pounds. Event organizers moved to close to 100 pounds of dirt into Garrett Coliseum…
