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National Bail Fund to Expand in the Deep South

A national effort helping to bail poor and low-income people out of jail has formally announced its expansion into the Deep South. “Bail Out the South” is the next phase of The Bail Project’s plans to secure freedom for thousands of people over the next few years, organizers told The Associated Press. The South continues to have the highest jail…

Much Calmer Weather Through Mother’s Day

A widespread severe weather event with damaging winds, in the 60-80 mph range, and a few tornadoes caused widespread wind damage across Alabama and the Southeast with hundreds of reports of wind damage. Crews will be out the next several days surveying the damage, restoring power, and cleaning up the debris. Please be patient and realize it will take several days due to the widespread nature of the event.

Alabama House Delays Vote on Medical Marijuana Bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has delayed a vote on a bill. Representatives debated the bill for more than six hours Tuesday night and adjourned shortly before midnight. The bill could return to the House floor on the final two days of the session, Thursday and May 17. The bill would allow people with a qualifying…

Prattville Fire, Police Respond to Storm Damage

Prattville Fire Department Deputy Chief Josh Bingham was live on Alabama News Network at 10 Tuesday night with an update on storm damage throughout the city. He says the storms came through around 6 p.m., and shortly after, 911 calls began. He says there are power outages, powerlines down and trees on houses. We interviewed him near the High Point…

Kids Say The Darndest Things is BACK!

Watch the premiere of Kids Say The Darndest Things with Tiffany Haddish Wednesday, May 5th at 8/7c on you CBS 8!

Kid Say with  Tiffany Haddish premieres May 5th! Tiffany and the Kids make a special visit to the iconic CBS game show Price Is Right to play pricing games with Drew Carey! Watch the premiere of Kids Say The Darndest Things with Tiffany Haddish Wednesday at 8/7c on your CBS 8!

PHOTO GALLERY: Storm Damage in Prattville

Alabama News Network is getting photos of storm damage in Prattville. A line of heavy storms with high winds went through the city earlier this evening. These photos are from Camellia Estates. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: alabama severe weather, Alabama storms, autauga county storms, prattville severe weather, prattville storm damage