Marche Johnson Sworn in to Montgomery City Council
Marche Johnson has been sworn in to Montgomery City Council tonight. She will represent Council District 3.
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Alabama’s 68th Annual National Fair Dates Are Set
The 68th Annual Alabama National Fair dates have been announced.
UPDATE: Suspect in Montgomery Police Chase Dies at Hospital
Montgomery police say a pursuit has ended with a suspect shooting themselves after wrecking this afternoon.
Several Commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides
On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders began their journey to the segregated south in hopes to desegregate bus terminals. Now, 60 years later, several city and state leaders along with members of the community gathered at the same place those Freedom Riders arrived at here in Montgomery, to commemorate the anniversary. “John Lewis and I desegregated a Greyhound bus…
Lightning Kills 15 Head of Cattle in Macon County
Lightning associated with a band of thunderstorms that moved through Central Alabama last night struck and killed 15 head of cattle in Macon County.
Pay It Forward: Alberta Ronoakes of Tuskegee
This week’s Pay it forward honoree is Alberta Ronoakes of Tuskegee. She has been driving a school bus for 24 years and works hard to make sure all her kids are taken care of. Alberta Ronoakes has spent much her of her life raising 6 kids and driving a school bus for 24 years. And she does it for…
Hyundai Recalling More than 390,000 Vehicles for Engine Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada for problems that can cause engine fires.
Biden Sets July 4 Vaccination Goal; Alabama Leaders Worry That Our Doses Will Be Sent Elsewhere
President Biden has set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one dose to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth.
UPDATE: Tornado Watch Until 10PM, Includes Montgomery County
The National Weather Service has issued an updated TORNADO WATCH that includes much of the Alabama News Network viewing area.
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bills Giving Teachers, State Employees 2% Pay Raises
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed bills that will give both teachers and state employees 2% pay raises.
