State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Frazier has issued a stop movement order on certain types of poultry in the state. This comes as officials announce there are three suspected bird flu cases in Alabama. “We don’t call them positive, we call them either suspect or non-negatives, so that lets us know that we’ve got some genetic materials stirring around in there…
Drone video lets people see things from a whole new perspective, but the equipment does come with a downside if it’s used incorrectly. Chip Gentry with the Montgomery Regional Airport says they’ve seen many near-misses where planes almost collided with drones. “Causing the pilots to take evasive maneuvering it’s very important from the airport’s standpoint to educate and inform,” he…
The Montgomery Half Marathon and 5k are just a few days away. This time last year, officials were preparing for a full marathon. Race Director Hardy Sellers says this year they decided to scale back. “Truly we need a marathon,” he explained, “but right now we just need to have an excellent race.” He says the decision was made after…
A Pine Level burglary suspect was arrested Saturday in Montgomery. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirmed that Nicky Gaines was apprehended by U.S. Marshals. Officials say deputies attempted to stop Gaines after a suspicious vehicle call on Highway 31 in Pine Level Feb. 13. Gaines fled the scene and burglarized a home in Pine Level during the manhunt. When…
Alabama is the last state in the country to still have judicial override and Tuesday a large group of people gathered at the State House to support legislation that would change that. Judicial override allows judges to override juries’ sentencing recommendations in death penalty cases. Senator Dick Brewbaker and Representative Chris England are both sponsoring legislation that would end judicial…
Monday was an exciting day for Stephanie Miner. She lives with the neurological disorder cerebral palsy. With the creation of the Enable Savings Plan Alabama, Miner now has more saving options that assist with that disability. “It’ll help me try and save money for personal care attendants, healthcare expenses,” she explained. Miner has a service dog named Astro to…
Alabama News Network has obtained a copy of the crash report for the officer-involved crash on February 17. The crash happened on Woodley Road. In the report, the other driver is identified as Mae Francis Williams, of Montgomery. The report states that Officer Carlos Taylor was driving an unmarked car that was not equipped with emergency equipment. The report states…
From the road, it doesn’t look like much, but in the woods, on the banks of the Alabama River you’ll find Camp Hope. It’s home to five people who are homeless and living in tents. “I’m not content living like this, I truly am not, I’d much rather have running water, heat and air,” explained James Spedding who has lived…
Hundreds of people packed into Trinity Presbyterian Church Thursday for the Midtown Montgomery Town Hall meeting. The meeting comes after a rise in crime in the area. Many city leaders were in attendance including Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Police Chief Ernest Finley. Residents had the opportunity to present their concerns to city leaders. Many of those were related to…
New security camera technology is giving homeowners even more ways to protect their homes. Law enforcement officials say this technology can be very helpful in fighting crime, but that not just any setup is going to get the job done. Katherine Hert has three security cameras at her home in Montgomery and she says they make her feel more secure….
