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AL Kidney Foundation Raising Funds for Local Patients

Montgomery Kidney Walk 2019 March is National Kidney Month. The Alabama Kidney Foundation is raising funds to help kidney patients in our area with the goal of $100,000. “The middle of Alabama has the greatest need out of the state. So it’s important that we meet our goals every year. And due to the pandemic last year, we are really…

Deadline to File Taxes Extended to May 17

On March 17, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued IR-2021-59, which provides for an automatic extension of the filing and payment date for individual 2020 income tax returns from April 15, to May 17. The IRS release specifically stated that the relief does not apply to estimated tax payments that are due on and still must be paid by…

Suspect Arrested, Charged with Murder in Highland Avenue Stabbing

Montgomery police is conducting a homicide investigation into the death of 28-year-old Brandon Whitt, of Montgomery. On Thursday, March 18, around 12 a.m., police responded to the 1800 of Highland Avenue in reference to someone stabbed. At the scene, police located Whitt with a life-threatening stab wound. He later died at a local hospital. After an investigation, police identified Steve…

Mo Brooks Possibly Announcing Senate Run at Planned Campaign Rally

Alabama Rep. Mo Brooks has scheduled a Monday campaign rally where he he could announce a bid for U.S. Senate. The north Alabama Republican announced via Twitter on Wednesday that he’ll hold a campaign rally in Huntsville on Monday where he’ll make an “exciting announcement.” Brooks said former President Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller will join him for the announcement….

Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Wednesday Storms Across Alabama

Thunderstorms and tornadoes ripped through Alabama on Wednesday, March 17. Storms caused damage in multiple counties across the state. Following the waves of tornadoes and severe weather, Governor Ivey has shared the following statement. From Governor Kay Ivey: “Alabamians weathered tornadoes and significant thunderstorms yesterday into the early hours this morning. Like forecasts projected, we had a lot of spinning systems…

Montgomery Fire Units Respond to a House Fire Thursday Night

A single-story home caught fire on March 17 at 7:54 pm in Montgomery. Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the 2500 block of Plum St. When the crew arrived to the scene the house was smothered in smoke. Units were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The home suffered moderate damage and no injuries were reported. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News…

Alabama Power Update: 12,750 Customers are Without Service

According to Alabama Power, At 6:00 a.m., approximately 12,750 Alabama Power customers are without service as a result of severe weather on Wednesday and throughout the night.  Mainly in central Alabama, 3,500 customers are without power.  The majority of central Alabama customers lost power as a result of severe weather overnight. Outages exist in the following areas: Lee County –…

Barn in Brantley in Shambles after the Storm on Thursday Morning

A Barn in Brantley is destroyed Thursday morning after the storm that charged through most of Alabama. The Crenshaw County EMA Director who sent Alabama News Network the picture of the damaged barn says there is heavy debris in the area, which is to be expected after the strong winds that the city endured over the last few hours. Crews…

Much Quieter Weather Ahead

THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT : Watching the cold front continue to slowly work its way into the state. Behind the front will be the upper low as it swings through and provides more clouds and even some light rain to the northern third of the area into the evening hours. Also accompanying the rest of the system will be strong winds…

Alabama Lottery Bill Advances, Casino Issue Still Alive

An Alabama Senate committee has advanced a lottery bill as lawmakers try to get the issue of gambling before state voters for the first time since 1999.   The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday approved a lottery proposal sponsored by Republican Sen. Jim McClendon. However, Tourism Committee Chairman Del Marsh described the bill as a vehicle for negotiations…