New Information Released about Suspect in I-85 Shootings
Auburn police have released new details about the string of shootings on Interstate 85 that stretched from Montgomery into Georgia.
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Cold Case: Can You Solve the Murder of Elizabeth Spence?
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced the murder of Elizabeth Spence as its “Cold Case of the Day.” It’s a part of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s “Week of Action” against violent crime.
UPDATE: Montgomery Man Charged with Shooting Incidents in Alabama, Georgia
Investigators say a suspect in a string of shooting incidents in Alabama and Georgia has been arrested in LaFayette, Alabama.
Auburn Man Arrested on Child Sex-Related Charges
Auburn police have arrested a man on several child sex-related charges.
Two Teenagers Charged with Robbery in Auburn
Auburn police have charged two teenagers with robbery after the victim had arranged a meeting to purchase property.
Union Springs Man Dies after Bullock County Tractor Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man has died after a crash involving a tractor.
All Auburn City Schools to Have at Least One School Resource Officer
Auburn police have announced that there will be at least one school resource officer in every school in Auburn City Schools in the 2022-23 school year.
UPDATE: Arrest Made after Man Found Dead of Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Lee County
Lee County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest in a shooting that left a man dead.
Monument Unveiled to Recognize Tuskegee University for Work in Polio Vaccine Development
A monument has been unveiled at Tuskegee University in recognition of its efforts in the development of the polio vaccine, which has saved countless lives over recent decades.
UPDATE: Gruesome New Details Uncovered in Tallapoosa County Murders
Alabama News Network has uncovered new details in the murders of two people in Tallapoosa County.
Tallapoosa County kidnapping leads to discovery of two bodies, suspect arrested
Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett said just before 8:30 a.m. Monday, a 12-year-old girl was found walking alone in the 3500 block of County Road 34, just south of Dadeville.
Lee County Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Lee County motorcyclist has been killed in a crash that involved two other vehicles.
Meet the Reporter Who Uncovered the Tuskegee Syphilis Study 50 Years Ago
50 years ago, a news reporter broke the story that shocked a nation -- that the U.S. government had denied hundreds of poor, Black men treatment for syphilis -- in what became known as the "Tuskegee Study."
50th Anniversary of Tuskegee Syphilis Study Being Uncovered
It was July 25, 1972, that a news story revealed the federal government's Tuskegee syphilis study.
Tuskegee Woman Killed in Pickup Truck Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Tuskegee woman has been killed in a pickup truck crash in Macon County.
Part of Historic Area in Downtown Opelika Destroyed by Fire
Fire crews from Opelika and neighboring areas spent the overnight hours battling a large fire in the city's historic area.
UPDATE: Montgomery Man Taken into Custody in Tuskegee Man's Shooting Death
Tuskegee police say they have taken a Montgomery man into custody in connection with a fatal shooting.
Montgomery area hospital system encourages patients to use the ER for emergencies only
Baptist Health said Emergency Departments are seeing a record increase in the number of patients seeking non-emergent care.
Alabama Power raising rates beginning in August
A typical residential customer bill will increase by about $6 a month to cover the higher cost of fuel.
Alabama Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Runs July 15-17
Starting this Friday through Sunday, the state is waiving its four percent sales tax on school-related supplies, computers and clothing.
Woman Killed in Tallapoosa County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a woman has been killed in an SUV crash in Tallapoosa County.
Auburn University Doing Its Part to Ease U.S. Pilot Shortage
The U.S. aviation industry is facing a pilot shortage, which has led to flight cancellations and travel frustrations. But hundreds of aviation students at Auburn University hope to take to the skies and ease this problem.
Tuskegee Celebrates Inaugural Watermelon Festival
Tuskegee Celebrates Inaugural Watermelon Festival
Man, Juvenile Critically Hurt in Tuskegee Shooting
Tuskegee police are investigating a shooting that left a man and a juvenile male with critical injuries.
State Sen. Tom Whatley Drops His GOP Primary Defeat Challenge
State Sen. Tom Whatley (R-Auburn) has dropped a challenge to his one-vote defeat in the Republican primary.
