Will Teacher Cuts Help Montgomery Public Schools?
MPS Board Member Lesa Keith says Tuesday's approval from the board of cutting 140 teacher positions, was one of the toughest. "You cannot have the decreasing students that we have and maintain the…
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Rosa Parks, Helen Keller Statues Sought at Alabama Capitol
Alabama lawmakers have voted to place statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the grounds of the state Capitol. State senators on Tuesday voted 29-0 for the bill. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature.…
Medical Marijuana Vote Delayed in State Senate
A medical marijuana bill has stalled in the Alabama Senate under a filibuster threat. Republican Sen. Tim Melson of Florence delayed a vote on his bill Wednesday night. However, Melson says he believes he has the votes needed to eventually…
Senate Committee Votes in Favor of Abortion Bill
What some people call the most aggressive abortion bill in the country... is one step closer to becoming law. After hearing public testimony , the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-2 in favor…
BREAKING: Crenshaw County Man Wanted For Luring 12-year-old Girl From NC Arrested
LUVERNE, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - An Alabama man wanted by Scotland County authorities in North Carolina has been arrested by the Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office. According to law enforcement, 24-year-old Odarious Deshun…
Abortion Bill in Senate Judiciary Committee
What is being called the most aggressive abortion bill in the country is being heard before a Senate Judiciary Committee today. The bill, authored by Representative Terri Collins (R) Decatur, would make all abortions illegal. The bill passed through the…
Montgomery Co. School Board Approves Cuts to Teachers and Services
At a special called meeting of the Montgomery County school board this afternoon, board members approved making cuts to the number of teachers and to various services. The school system is faced…
Survivor and Family Member of Charleston, South Carolina Church Massacre Speak on Forgiveness in Montgomery
It's been nearly 4 years since Polly Sheppard's life changed after Dylan Roof fatally shot nine people inside of her church, Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. She is leaning on one…
"Alabama Then and Now" Exhibit Making its Way Across the State
The town of Pike Road is offering a blast from the past for the next couple of weeks. It's one of 9 city's that are a part of the "Alabama Then and Now"…
Teen Wanted in Connection to Recent Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery Police Department are searching for 18-year-old Thearthis House in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive on Tuesday, April 23. One man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone who knows House's current location is…
Federal Judge, Advocacy Groups Demand Change After Prison Suicides
One group is speaking out against Alabama's prison problems. The Southern Poverty Law Center says immediate action needs to be taken to help prevent prisoner suicides. "Unfortunately, those individuals will never come…
Norah O'Donnell to Become Anchor of "CBS Evening News"
Norah O'Donnell will take over as anchor of the CBS Evening News this summer. It's one of many changes CBS is making in its news division under new CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer Susan Zirinsky. The CBS Evening…
Wetumpka Strong Community Luncheon Held In Wetumpka
People in Wetumpka are still cleaning up months after an EF-2 tornado damaged the city. City leaders held a luncheon today to get the community together, as they continue moving forward. "It's a great opportunity for the city to reach…
Lake Martin Update: Investigators Determine 2 Separate Boat Crashes Occurred, Leaving 1 Dead
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - Troopers with the Marine Patrol division of ALEA continue to investigate Friday night's fatal boat crash on Lake Martin that claimed the life of an Auburn man and injured one more. According to…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair
More than 70 vendors lined the Crampton Bowl Multiplex today for the Montgomery Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sororities, 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair. Health and wealth consciousness was a theme at the fair this year. There…
FLIMP Festival at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The FLIMP Festival is the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art's free celebration of imagination , amusement, and creativity. The festival featured more than a dozen art-making activities, live music performances, games and food vendors. This was the first time the…
Judge Says Alabama failed to protect prisoners after 15 Suicides
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - After 15 inmate suicides in 15 months, a federal judge says Alabama is putting prisoners in danger by failing to provide adequate suicide-prevention measures. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the findings Saturday. The judge wrote…
Alabama Kidney Foundation Holds Annual Walk
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) - The Alabama Kidney Foundation held its annual walk to help create awareness for kidney disease as well as raise money for its assistance programs. Alabama is ranked 5th in the nation in kidney disease…
Proposed Abortion Ban to Get Senate Vote Next Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State senators are expected to debate Alabama's proposed abortion ban next week. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Cam Ward said the panel will vote Wednesday following a public hearing. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he…
Auburn Man Killed in 3-Boat Collision on Lake Martin
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. - ALEA Marine Patrol continues its investigation into Friday night’s fatal boat crash on Lake Martin leaving one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred late Friday night near The Ridge Marina. ALEA Capt. Gary Buchanan…
Brewbaker Students are Learning to the Beat of a Different Drum
An international speaker and musician took learning to the next level at Brewbaker Primary School in Montgomery using drums and other musical instruments. John Scalici, Rhythm facilitator and teaching artist has been in…
Alabama State Advocacy Day for Alzheimer's
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) The Alabama Alzheimer's Association hosted Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the State House Tuesday. Alabama is one of two states that recognizes Alzheimer's as a mental health issue. Senate…
4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo
Here's a look at Alabama News Network's 4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo, hosted at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. One canned good was all it took, for expert advice on just about all things related to healthier…
Hubbard Case to Go to Alabama Supreme Court in June
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's appeal of his ethics conviction. The court said oral arguments will be held June 4. Hubbard was one of the state's most influential Republicans,…
Man Found Shot to Death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death this morning. Police and fire medics responded to the 1500 block of Jean Street at about 5:15 a.m. They say they found the man…
