Dr. Melvin Brown Chosen as Next Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools
Members of the Montgomery County school board have voted unanimously to select Dr. Melvin Brown as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
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Superstar Garth Brooks Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Country Music Superstar Garth Brooks joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his upcoming concert in Birmingham on June 4th. The concert will be the first time Brooks has returned to Alabama…
Local Residents React to Jefferson Co. Schools Stopping Prayer before Games
Jefferson county schools announced that they will no longer allow broadcast public prayer before high school football games. The Freedom From Religion Foundation received multiple complaints on this matter last year. Local…
Transgender Youth Medication Ban Passed by Alabama Lawmakers
Alabama lawmakers have approved sweeping legislation outlawing transgender youth's access to gender-affirming medications.
Two Local Men Face Riot Charges in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach police say two men from our area have been arrested on charges of inciting or encouraging a riot.
Alabama Lawmakers Put Job Search Requirement on Unemployment Benefit
People receiving unemployment benefits in Alabama could soon face a new requirement to contact three employers each week about a potential job.
Montgomery Weather Sirens Malfunction at 3AM
Alabama News Network spoke to the Montgomery County EMA about what went wrong to cause people to be awakened to a tornado siren at 3AM Wednesday.
ALDOT Shares Importance of Work Zone Awareness Week, April 11-15
The Alabama Department of Transportation and states across the nation are joining forces to ask drivers to slow down and eliminate distractions in work zones in recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week on…
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Vote "No" on Biden Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) says he will vote "no" on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve Teacher Pay Raise
Alabama lawmakers have approved the largest teacher pay raise in a generation.
New Superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools to be Named Friday
The Montgomery County school board says it will name the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools on Friday.
Proposal to Change Name of Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma Moves Forward in Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to alter the name of Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge to honor those beaten as they marched for civil rights in 1965.
Alabama Lawmakers Approve Delay of Reading Promotion Requirement
Alabama lawmakers have voted to postpone a requirement to hold back third graders who don’t meet reading benchmarks.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Transgender Bathroom Bill
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation that would bar transgender students from using school bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond to their current gender identity.
Proposed Ban on Teaching "Divisive Concepts" Advances in Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers have advanced legislation to ban a list of “divisive concepts” from being taught in K-12 classrooms and state worker training.
Storm Cleanup to Begin in Elmore County
Severe storms on Tuesday took down trees and power lines throughout the area. The cleanup will be starting immediately in Elmore County.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bill to Improve Math Education in Alabama Schools
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Alabama Numeracy Act into law.
Prattville Man Killed in Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Prattville man has been killed in a one-car crash. State troopers say 29-year-old Terance Whitfield was killed just before 11PM on Monday night. Investigators say the car he was driving crossed the center line, left…
UPDATE: Nine-Month-Old Montgomery Boy Found; Amber Alert Canceled
The Amber Alert for a kidnapped nine-month-old Montgomery boy was canceled late Monday night after he was found.
Man Killed in Montgomery Wreck
Montgomery police say a man has been killed in a one-car wreck.
Major Issues Could Be Decided in Final Days of Regular Legislative Session
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery with a number of large issues to be decided in the closing days of the legislative session.
Hundreds of Alabama Systems Apply for Water, Sewer Grants
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management says more than 400 water and sewer systems have applied for grants funded by pandemic relief money.
Man Arrested, Woman Injured After Lake Martin Boat Crash
An Elmore County man was arrested and a woman was sent to the hospital after a boat crash on Lake Martin Saturday night.
Man Killed in Montgomery Car Crash
Montgomery Police say a man was killed after a car accident early Sunday morning.
Girl Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say a juvenile female was shot on Saturday night.
