A two-vehicle crash Saturday, March 19, claimed five lives. Curtis Jay McCurdy, 31, of Opelika was killed when the 2002 Mazda Tribute he was driving collided with a Ford Edge. Two passengers in the Mazda were killed: Kyla Yarbrough, 26, and Michele Smith, 36,…
It's no longer winter in Alabama. With the official start of the spring season, more people are spending time outside to enjoy the weather. Dozens of people are stopping by the Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka to see what's blooming.…
Hundreds of walkers and organizers came together today to help fight Multiple Sclerosis. The walk took place at river walk stadium. It's an opportunity for people living with M-S and those who care about them to connect, join together, and raise…
Most people know about Selma's civil rights history, but today many learned about the rest of the city's past. The city held its forty-first historic pilgrimage today. It's a way to showcase Selma and help people to appreciate the historic homes…
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[gtxvideo vid="0W3a6RFj" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0W3a6RFj-120.jpg?cachebust=1458580589109" vtitle="rodeo special seats"] It's night two of the SLE Rodeo. Every year thousands of people enjoy the 59 year tradition. But for one man, this is a 44-year long tradition that's not just about the…
[gtxvideo vid="7Kmu96Sg" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7Kmu96Sg-120.jpg?cachebust=1458339416422" vtitle="national guard"] We are now just a few hours from the official start of spring. With the warmer weather comes the threat of storms. That's why the Alabama National Guard is beginning training to prepare to…
[gtxvideo vid="rtVVDbTe" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rtVVDbTe-120.jpg?cachebust=1458310258785" vtitle="sle rodeo"] Horses, ponies and people marched in front of the Capitol Building in downtown Montgomery on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the 59th Annual Southeastern Livestock Exhibition's first Rodeo Day Parade. Rodeo organizers hope to make the…
[gtxvideo vid="Bizae69m" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bizae69m-120.jpg?cachebust=1458312806181" vtitle="danica knight"] It was a big night for local singer-songwriter Donica Knight. The Millbrook native released her latest album with a special tribute to an American hero. The country rock star held a party at…
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Montgomery Public Schools has three of the top 25 high schools in the state when it comes to composite ACT scores, including Alabama’s #1 school. Loveless Academic Magnet Program is tops in the state with a composite score of 28…
[gtxvideo vid="3UeYLpMF" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3UeYLpMF-120.jpg?cachebust=1458252881508" vtitle="supreme court"] For 200 years, Judicial appointments made by the President must go through the senate Judiciary committee before any vote is taken for confirmation. For Merrick Garland that process will be an uphill battle for…
Because of March Madness basketball on CBS, Alabama News Network won't be seen on CBS 8 at noon or 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 or Friday, March 18. Click the "Watch Live" tab at the top of the website…
[gtxvideo vid="9i0ok3SV" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9i0ok3SV-120.jpg?cachebust=1458229349993" vtitle="suicide reax"] There are an average of 117 suicides in the country every single day. It's a difficult topic to talk about and can be as difficult to spot the warning signs. That's the reality…
[gtxvideo vid="WyD5Y9Z5" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WyD5Y9Z5-120.jpg?cachebust=1458228469167" vtitle="WAKA_2016_03_16_22_05_44"] Rep. Mac McCutcheon from Huntsville proposed a six cent per gallon tax. He says there would be an option for the legislature to re-evaluate it every few years and raise it as needed. McCutcheon…
In Elmore County Circuit Court today, 21-year old Miles Pepping, of Deatsville, pled guilty to Manslaughter, Assault 3rd, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Governmental Operation. Pepping was arrested in January 2015 for the single vehicle crash that occurred on…
Jackson Hospital will host a special book signing with author Lilly Henderson-Harold Thursday, March 24 at 1pm in the hospital’s main lobby. Harold’s book, “Memories to Cling,” an autobiography, is a collection of life experiences captured in sketches of memories. She says,…
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The Elmore County Sheriff’s Department is searching for Wendy Owings Powell. On March 3rd, the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department received an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle report in reference to a 1998 Buick Regal LS, maroon in color, tag number…
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MONTGOMERY, Ala (AlabamaNews.Net) -- Citing his deep roots to the Capital City, Montgomery native Reggie Barlow was introduced Tuesday night as the new Head Football Coach for the Sidney Lanier Poets. The 43 year old Poets' alumnus, who had a standout…
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has voted to do away with state-issued marriage licenses following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized same-sex marriage. Senators approved the bill 23-3 on Tuesday. It would require couples to file…
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