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MPD: Woman Shot New Year’s Eve

Montgomery police say a woman was shot at about 9:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve. It happened in the 3500 block of Norman Bridge Rd. The victim was shot in the leg.  Her injury is non-life threatening according to police. Police say they are working to determine what led to the shooting. No arrests have been made in the case. Categories:…

MPD Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on Northern Boulevard

Montgomery Police is investigating a motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Montgomery man. According to officials, the single vehicle crash happened Sunday morning on Northern Boulevard near Lagoon Park. The driver, Michael Avery, 50, of Montgomery was pronounced dead on the scene. The initial investigation indicates that vehicle was traveling westbound on Northern Boulevard when for some…

The Ultimate Christmas Gift: Lt. Colonel, Deployed for Months, Surprises Daughter at A Montgomery School

Thursday, one soldier got to come home and surprise his little girl just in time for Christmas, and Alabama News Network was there to capture all of the special moment on camera. Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Scott serves in the United States Air Force and has been deployed for six months in Qatar. He said the original plan was for the…

Changemakers: Fred Gray, A Titan of the Civil Rights Movement

Earlier this month, the country marked the 64th anniversary of the Montgomery bus boycott. This month’s changemaker played a crucial role in the success of that effort… resulting in desegrating the Montgomery city bus system in the 1950’s. Civil rights attorney Fred Gray, a Montgomery native, is a titan of the civil rights movement who has played a key role…

Toys From Our Magical Christmas Toy Vault Now Have Homes Under Christmas Trees for Hundreds of Families

For six years now, we’ve partnered with the Salvation Army to collect toys for families in need through our Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Last week, we packed up all of the toys from our toy vault, and sent them over to Salvation Army’s headquarters. Wednesday, those toys now got a new home.. under the Christmas trees of hundreds of families…

Equal Justice Initiative Announces Free Screenings of “Just Mercy” in Montgomery

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has announced that there will be four free advance screenings of the new Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film, Just Mercy on December 20, ahead of its January 10, 2020 release in theaters. The screenings, to be held in Montgomery, are open to the public, but registration is required.   The screenings will be held at…

11 Treated Following Chemical Reaction at Montgomery Business

Montgomery Fire/Rescue is on the scene of a hazmat scene in the 2700 block of Gunter Park Drive. Fire officials say 11 people were treated after a chemical reaction occurred at Kinpak, Inc., a manufacturing facility in Lagoon Park. Three of those were transported to local hospitals for non-life threatening conditions. Capt. Jason Cupps says the chemical reaction occurred when…

Two Killed in Fatal Wednesday Night Montgomery Shooting Identified

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a double homicide investigation following the Wednesday night shooting deaths of Antuane Daniel Jr., 20, and Dylan White, 20, both of Montgomery. Two other males were also injured in the shooting. On Dec. 4, around 8:45 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to Birchwood Apartments in 500 block of Eastdale Road South after receiving…

Four People Shot, Two Dead in Montgomery Wednesday Night

According to the Montgomery Police Department, four adult males were shot in the 500 block of Eastdale Road South Wednesday night. We’re told two men were pronounced dead on the scene, and one man was transported to a hospital in life-threatening condition. Authorities told us the fourth man went to a local hospital, on his own, with a non-life-threatening gunshot…

Frazer United Methodist Church Lead Pastor to Retire

(Source: Frazer UMC) The lead pastor at a well-known Montgomery church announced this retirement Tuesday. Pastor Larry Bryars told his congregation in an email that his retirement as lead pastor at Frazer United Methodist Church will be effective June 2020. “This has not been an easy decision for me because I love serving the Lord and I love serving the…