Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Eastdale Mall Goes on Shopping Spree
Eastdale Mall is joining Alabama News Network for our 8th annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Our drive collects toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
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Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall to Near 400
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now dropped to near 400.
Mobile-Based Shoe Station Purchased by Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival will operate all of Shoe Station’s 21 stores, including the ones in Montgomery and Prattville, under the Shoe Station name and will continue to have an online presence under the current website.
Playoff Spot on the Line as Alabama Faces Georgia in SEC Championship Game
No. 4 Alabama is playing for a spot in the College Football Playoff when it plays No. 1 Georgia in the SEC championship game on Saturday in Atlanta.
Former Troy City Schools Bookkeeper Avoids Prison, Must Pay Restitution
A former bookkeeper who pleaded guilty to stealing from Troy’s public schools avoided prison time but must pay nearly $27,000 in restitution.
Foggy Friday Morning; Wet Pattern Next Week
Be careful out there this morning, we are seeing widespread fog to start the day, but once the fog mixes out, we are in store for another terrific day of weather.
Pike Road dominates Pleasant Grove for first State Championship
Patriots (14-0) earned a 51-14 victory over Pleasant Grove (12-2) in Thursday night’s AHSAA 2021 Super 7 Class 5A championship football game.
Troy names Jon Sumrall as new Head Coach
Jon Sumrall has been named Troy’s new football head coach.
Sweet Water pulls away from Wadley to win Class 1A Title
Quarterback Walker Thompson threw two long touchdown passes as the Bulldogs (14-0) earned a 34-16 victory over Wadley (13-2) in Thursday’s AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A State Football Championship.
