The southbound lanes of I-85 are closed after several vehicles were involved in an accident with a semi-truck. The crash occurred near the Waugh exit just after 8:00 this morning. Police are directing traffic to the outer-loop. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: car accident, montgomery, traffic
An annual event in memory of the fire and law enforcement personnel who died in the 9-11 terrorist attacks takes place each year at the RSA Building in Montgomery. The Alabama Remembers 9/11 Stair Climb allows firefighters and volunteers from across Alabama and Florida to climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor the…
The first ever Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery has opened in Montgomery. Alabama News Network Videographer/Editor Jerome Jones takes video of the Vietnamese Buddhist Monastery sign on Norman Bridge Road. (The Drive-Thru sign is for a dry cleaners next door.) It’s located near the old Normandale Mall…at 510 Winston Drive. They’re holding a festival on Sunday September 9th at 4:00…
Montgomery police say a man was shot and killed just off West Fairview Avenue where it becomes Mobile Highway last night. They found the body of 46 year old Jermaine Ashley just before Midnight. No arrests so far. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Homicide, Jermaine Ashley, montgomery
The 2018 Air Force IT Conference kicked off in Montgomery Monday for a three-day event that brings in companies that can help with solving the Air Force’s toughest national problems. The Conference includes activities, training sessions, and networking opportunities. Richard Aldridge is the Program Executive OFficer at Maxwell Air Force Base. He says the U.S. is having to adapt to…
Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 Representative W. Durden Dean has resigned from the school board. The following is a statement from Montgomery Public Schools: Montgomery County Board of Education District 2 Representative W. Durden Dean has resigned from the board effective today. Superintendent Moore and board members were notified of his decision in an email received at 10:57…
Dozens of teams from across Central Alabama put their oars in the water and their endurance to the test, trying to win the championship at the 9th Annual Dragon Boat Race and Festival in Montgomery’s Riverfront Park on Saturday. “We’ve got 32 teams that have been paddling all day long,” executive director of the festival Andrew Szymanski said. “We also…
Fire destroyed a part of Montgomery’s Booker T. Washington Magnet High School early Saturday morning. For many, the aftermath of the fire seems unreal, leaving students distraught over what they have worked so hard for. BTW students like Senior Class President Laci Lavoy says watching the fire at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School’s building “C” was surreal. “It’s like…
Volunteers spent a part of Sunday cleaning up a newly-built bike trail at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park. The Lagoon Park Trails Group teamed with the Auburn-based Central Alabama Mountain Pedlers, or CAMP, to work on compacting loose dirt left from machinery, as well as tidying up the surrounding area. “We are cutting out some roots out of the trail,” volunteer Will…
A Jackson Hospital employee has been shot after being involved in and armed robbery Friday morning. At 1:00 A.M. three Jackson Hospital employees and an employee at Nolan Hospital were held up at gunpoint in the 1200 block of Forest Avenue. The victim is being treated for their injuries and is in fair condition. So far no arrests have been…
