Thunder Truck at Macon Academy East
Chief Alabama News Network Meteorologist Shane Butler took Thunder Truck out for a spin today to Macon Academy East for an event featuring first-responders and their vehicles.
Statewide
Worley Fights off Challenge
Democratic party Chair Nancy Worley was re-elected as party chair today, despite a challenge from longtime Democratic activist Peck Fox. Delegates to the Executive Committee meting re-elected her 101 to 89. Fox was being promoted by the only Democrat holding…
Head Start expanding in Alabama's Black Belt
Funding from the black Belt Community Foundation has allowed the Head Start/Early Head Start program in Linden to open in a new location. The 13,350 square foot building includes four Early Head Start and three Head Start classrooms.…
Four-Car Crash in Macon County Claims Two Lives
Alabama State Troopers are investigating what caused a deadly four-car crash in Macon County Wednesday morning. Troopers say 71-year-old James McCorvey of Columbus, Georgia and 39-year-old Derrick Shelton of Prattville died in that crash Highway 80, east of Tuskegee. Authorities…
Former Alabama Governor Attempts Comeback on Social Media
Former Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is attempting to revive his battered reputation on social media after his administration ended in scandal. The former governor has launched the "Bentley for Alabama" website and reactivated his social media accounts. The website discusses…
Historic Photographs Donated to Tuskegee University
The University reports: “Polk’s work was well known throughout the world; however, little was known about his relevancy and legacy to our campus,” he noted. “Polk studied how to use light and developed photographic techniques that others had never…
Montgomery Woman Died in Accident
State authorities say a 53 year old Montgomery woman has died in an accident in East Alabama. State Troopers issued this statement A single-vehicle crash at 12:36 p.m. today, Aug. 2, has claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Kelley…
Possible Father & Son Drowning in Alabama Gulf Waters
AP-AL-Missing Swimmers Body found after father, son disappear off Alabama coast DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) - The body of a 17-year-old boy has been found after he disappeared while swimming off the coast of Alabama with his father. News…
Price for MLK Letter Goes from $6,500 to $95,000 in One Week.
AP-US--Martin Luther King Jr Letter Rare Martin Luther King Jr. letter for sale_again ATLANTA (AP) - A 1966 letter from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is up for auction for the second time in two weeks. The letter contains…
Judge Temporarily Halts Release Of Blueprints For 3D Printed Guns
The fight involving a Texas man who distributed blueprints to create a 3d-printed plastic gun seems to be at a standstill. A judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday that is…
Chases Ends with Suspect Jumping to His Death off Bridge
Authorities say a high-speed chase through several south Alabama counties ended with a suspect dead after he jumped off a bridge over a river delta. News outlets report the incident began Tuesday night with reports of a car being stolen…
Alabama Ranked 8th for Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in 2016
The Auto Insurance Center says Alabama ranks 8th worst for motorcycle deaths....while that's high, neighboring Mississippi ranked number one---the most dangerous state in the u-s. the center found states in the south had the highest rates of motorcycle fatalities. …
Alabama's Doug Jones says he is keeping 'open mind' on Kavanaugh
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Doug Jones says he is keeping an "open mind" on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Democratic senator told reporters Friday evening that he wants to do his "due diligence" on…
Maddox Challenges Ivey to Debate Ahead of Election
Walt Maddox has challenged Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey to debate ahead of the November election for governor. The gubernatorial challenger sent Ivey a letter Tuesday outlining a proposal for four debates. Maddox wrote that the candidates "owe the people of…
Police: Man on the Run, Wanted for Millbrook Robbery and Assault
The Millbrook Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a Montgomery man wanted for assault and robbery. Louis Stinson, Jr, 40, is accused of shooting into a residence in the 4000 block of Grandview Road Saturday. Police say…
Alabama's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Underway Through Sunday
Alabama's 13th annual sales tax holiday for back-to-school items is now underway through midnight, Sunday, July 22. Shoppers can purchase many items without paying the 4% state sales tax. In addition, many cities and counties are also dropping their local…
Graves Exhumed in Texas---Century Old Remains of Inmates
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas -- Forty-eight sets of remains believed to have been buried between 1878 and 1910 have been exhumed from an unmarked cemetery in Fort Bend County, Texas, CBS Houston affiliate KHOU reports. Bodies at the site, which construction…
Man Arrested in Connection to Triple Murder in Alabama
Police say a man has been arrested in connection to a triple murder in Alabama. Guntersville Police told WAFF-TV that 52-year-old Jimmy O'Neal Spencer was Tuesday arrested on four counts of capital murder. The bodies of 74-year-old Marie Kitchens Martin…
Will Ainsworth Defeats Twinkle Cavanaugh in GOP Runoff for Vacant Lt. Governor Seat
State Rep. Will Ainsworth has defeated Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor in a race that got raucous down the stretch. The…
Rick Pate Beats State Sen. Gerald Dial in GOP Runoff for Agriculture Commissioner
Lowndesboro Mayor and farmer Rick Pate has defeated longtime state Sen. Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) for the Republican nomination for commissioner of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. The 63-year-old Pate led the 80-year-old Dial and three other candidates in…
Attorney General Steve Marshall Holds Off Challenge from Troy King in GOP Runoff
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has won the Republican nomination for attorney general and now faces his first statewide general election challenge. Marshall defeated former attorney general Troy King in the Republican runoff…
Alabama Legislature: Runoff Winners and Losers
Longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes (D-Montgomery) has lost the seat he has held since winning it in 1974. His defeat in District 78 is…
Campaign 2018: Alabama Runoff Results
Alabama News Network has your complete results of Campaign 2018, The Alabama Runoffs. Click here to see the latest results. Some of the notable statewide races are the Republican runoffs for lieutenant governor, attorney general and agriculture commissioner. In addition,…
Alabama, 4 Other States Cracking Down On Speeding This Week
Alabama driver's may begin to notice a few more flashing lights on the roadways this week. State troopers are joining law agencies in 4 other South-Eastern states, (Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina)…
