Expand Medicaid?
As he leaves the legislature, the Republican Senator takes a stand in favor of expanding Medicaid. "....the cost of doing nothing is too great." Republican Governor Kay Ivey opposes it. Here's Senator Dial's statement: I was born…
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Florida Evacuees Still Not able to Go Home
A lot of families are stranded in the Capital City even though Hurricane Michael is gone. In many places, authorities are not opening up the roads to get back into the…
Woman Speaks Out After Man Allegedly Exposes Himself Inside Eastern Boulevard Walmart
Christy Jones says she is more alert and aware of her surroundings, after a man allegedly exposed himself to her and her baby inside the Walmart on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery.…
Ex-Girlfriend Among Those Charged in Montgomery Man's Death
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two women with capital murder in the shooting death of 27-year-old Terry Tallie. The shooting happened Wednesday, Oct. 3 in 2000 block of Lucas Drive. Police say the women fired shots from the road…
Montgomery Businessman Greg Calhoun Dead at 66
Calhoun's daughter says her father died this morning at a Los Angeles hospital. Calhoun owned Calhoun foods, which at one time had several locations in Montgomery. The last Montgomery location closed in…
ALDOT Officials Expect Delays To Continue Along Evacuation Routes
As Hurricane Michael evacuees continue to wait out the storm in Central Alabama, Alabama's Department of Transportation (ALDOT) says you can expect some delays on the roadways. Major routes in Southeast Alabama including Highway 231, 331 and 431 and Alabama…
Red Cross Shelter at Aldersgate Church Keep Storm Evacuees Safe as Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall
Since Tuesday afternoon, storm evacuees have made their way to Aldersgate Church in Montgomery where the Red Cross has set up a room for shelter. There is already damage in Florida, as Hurricane Michael came ashore Wednesday. Jala Lee says…
Missing Woman May be in Montgomery (UPDATE: FOUND SAFE)
Missing Person Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports that detectives are conducting a missing person investigation. The subject was last seen on Sunday, October 7, 2018. The missing person has been identified as: Whitney McDurmin, 22, W/F, of Birmingham, Alabama.…
Ranking Alabama Cities on LGBTQ Protections
The Human Right Campaign (HRC) is out with an annual ranking of 506 U.S. municipalities based on the legal protections they provide gay residents. The spread is significant,…
Murder Conviction Upheld For Man Jailed Years Without Trial
An appellate court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who spent a decade in jail before going to trial. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld Kharon Davis' murder…
Florida Hurricane Evacuees Pack Montgomery Hotels
Some Montgomery hotels are packed with evacuees, ahead of Hurricane Michael. Many of them from Panama City, Florida. "I live on the water or on the bay and I didn't want to…
Garrett Coliseum Opens As Temporary Livestock Shelter For Michael Evacuees
As thousands trickle into Central Alabama in the wake of Hurricane Michael, several facilities in the state have opened up as temporary livestock shelters -- including Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The shelters are coordinating with the Alabama Dept of Agriculture…
Kavanaugh's Impact on Midterm Elections
It was a bitter fight on both sides as Republicans and Democrats fought over sexual assault accusations and whether Judge Brett Kavanaugh should be appointed to the Supreme Court. Political analyst…
Charges Dismissed After Confederate Monument Protests
Charges have been dropped against protesters who police said splashed ketchup and colored powder on statues honoring Confederate figures at the Alabama Capitol. Jon Broadway was arrested in April after smearing ketchup at the base of the statue honoring a…
The Alabama National Fair A Huge Success, Officials Say.
The sound of laughter filled the air Monday night, as the final night of the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery came to a close. Officials say they're happy with how this year's fair went. "It's been great. We've had a…
Southeast Alabama Put Under Tropical Storm Watch
Part of the Alabama News Network viewing area is under a Tropical Storm Watch until further notice. This is in advance of the expected landfall of Hurricane Michael on the Florida panhandle in the middle part of the week. The…
Dream Field Farms Pumpkin Patch in Full Swing
The beginning of October usually brings fall time, family-fun activities. One is the seasonal opening of Dream Field Farm's Pumpkin Patch in Bullock County. People from all around come to the Farm each year, which brings the question "what do…
Michael continues to weaken and move away from us!
Hurricane Michael continues to weaken with max sustained winds now down to 90 mph near the center. Tropical storm force winds (39 mph+) will be possible mainly over our southeastern counties (Pike & Bullock). Michael will move rapidly northeastward this…
Pike Road Fire Could Continue Smoking for Days
Capt. David Hughes of the Pike Road Fire Department says smoke could continue to rise from a fire at the Feed Lot store on Meriwether Road for several…
River Region Prayer Walk 2018
As Saturday's U.S Senate vote illustrated, there s a lot of division in the U.S today and that's offered something to pray about for people taking part in an annual prayer walk in downtown Montgomery. Brooke Freeman was one of…
Montgomery Humane Society's Walk 'N Wag
Some pet owners visited Blount Cultural Park Saturday to support the work of the Montgomery Humane Society. They took a one-mile pledge walk and watched dog agility demonstrations. Coordinator's say they usually raise around $18,000 at the event to pay…
Shooting Leaves Man With Life-Threatening Injuries
"At approximately 3:50 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival an adult male was located. The male sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The male was…
Montana Governor Visits Pintlala Elementary to Learn More About Alabama's Pre-K Program
It's not everyday that Pintlala Elementary students get a visit from Montana state officials. But Montana Governor Steve Bullock and 2 Montana state senators are visiting Pintlala Elementary and other Alabama schools to get a better grasp on what to do…
Siegelman Claims Marshall Received Campaign Contributions from National GOP Group
The Democratic candidate for attorney general is urging the state Ethics Commission to review campaign contributions he says Attorney General Steve Marshall illegally received from a national Republican group. Joe Siegelman in a Thursday letter to commission members argued the…
Tony Blair Speaks to Sold Out Crowd for Faulkner Benefit Dinner
It was a sold out crowd Thursday for Faulkner University's Benefit Dinner. The guest speaker was former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Two thousand people came out tonight to the Renaissance Hotel to…
