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Alabama Senate Could Vote Today on Abortion Bill

  The Alabama Senate goes back into session at 4PM today. It is expected that senators will debate and possibly vote on a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill would make performing an abortion…

More Than 800 Seek FEMA Aid After Deadly Alabama Tornado

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The government says hundreds of people have sought federal aid since a tornado killed nearly two dozen people in east Alabama this spring. A statement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency says 817 homeowners and renters…

1 Dead After Fatal Crash in Lowndes County

A two vehicle collision in Lowndes County has claimed the life of a Hope Hull woman. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Jasmine Davis, 27, was killed when the 2007 Toyota Yaris she was driving was struck by…

Alabama Historical Group Elects First Black President

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A group for Alabama historians has elected its first African-American president after more than 70 years in existence. The Alabama Historical Association has elected Wetumpka native Franzine Taylor as president for the upcoming year. Taylor works…

Hundreds Visit Downtown Montgomery for Tacos and Music

If you love tacos and live entertainment, downtown Montgomery was the place to be on Saturday afternoon. The fourth annual Taco Libre Taco, Beer, and Music Festival attracted hundreds of people from around the country to the Union Station Water…

1 Dead After Fire Destroys Old Camp Hill High School

A fire that consumed the old Camp Hill School in Tallapoosa County has claimed the life of one person. According to the Camp Hill Police Department, officers and fire officials responded to a call on High School Avenue around 12:15 p.m. Friday…

Prattville CityFest Kicks Off in Downtown Prattville

Friday evening was the first day of Prattville CityFest and there was already a packed crowd enjoying everything the festival has to offer. Lot's of live music and plenty of food brought people to downtown Prattville for the annual Prattville…

Church Van Stolen from Montgomery Church

Alabama News Network has learned a church van has been stolen from a Montgomery church. Montgomery police have confirmed the van was stolen from St. Luke United Methodist Church, which is located in the 2500 block of Upper Wetumpka Road.…

House Approves Parole Board Changes, Sentence Minimums

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Following concern about the release of violent offenders, Alabama's House of Representatives has approved legislation to give the governor more control of the state parole board. Representatives voted 73-27 for the bill Thursday after contentious debate.…

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