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Lee County Tornado: Rated EF-4 with 170 mph Winds

The National Weather Service now says the Lee County tornado that killed at least 23 people in the Beauregard community was stronger than first thought. It says the tornado was an EF-4 with winds estimated at 170 mph. The tornado…

Thunder Truck: Damage in Lee County

Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders was in Thunder Truck this afternoon, getting coverage of the damage that was reported in central Lee County. There are reports of fatalities in or near Beauregard, which…

Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday

From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority:  You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between…

Selma Jubilee Festivities Continue

Most of this year's Selma Jubilee Festivities surround the Voting Rights Act. It's something that one of the original foot soldiers Annie Pearl Avery and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson are passionate about. People part of the "Poor People's Campaign"…

Prayer Walk in Washington Park Saturday, March 2

In the wake of recent violence in Montgomery, a prayer walk will be held tomorrow. All people are encouraged to come out and fellowship, pray, and walk in the spirit of love for one another and unity in Montgomery. The…

Extra: Burning Blight

You may think that vacant houses have no impact on your everyday life, but some city leaders beg to differ.  Everyone can agree that they're an eyesore in neighborhoods all across Montgomery.  City…

What Buyers Should Know About CBD Oil

Just before the start of 2019, Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill which made CBD oil legal across the country, including Alabama. Since the bill's passage, CBD products are popping up…

Student Shot Inside Lee High School

Alabama News Network is on the scene of breaking news. A student has been shot inside Lee High School in Montgomery. The shooting happened late this morning in the gym…

Gov. Kay Ivey Expected to Announce Plan to Hike Gas Tax

Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce a gas tax proposal this week as infrastructure improvement takes center stage in this year's legislative session.  Ivey is planning to make her announcement Wednesday in Maplesville. A proposed gas tax increase to…

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