The state Christmas tree graces the front entrance to the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. The current capitol building once served as the Confederate Capitol while Montgomery served as the first political capital of the Confederate States of America in 1861, before being moved to Richmond, Virginia. Meeting in the Senate Chamber, the Provisional Constitution of…
Alabama defensive back Xavier McKinney (15) loses his helmet as Auburn running back Shaun Shivers (8) runs through him for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill) Auburn has defeated Alabama 48-45 in an Iron Bowl showdown that will be remembered for years. Not only…
A major crash on I-65 in Montgomery has caused a road closure. According to Algo, the crash is on Interstate 65 nortbound at the US31/Mobile Highway exit. Officials are asking that you seek an alternate route. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: traffic alert
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama is celebrating its 200th birthday. The 2019 bicentennial celebration will culminate in December with three days of events in Montgomery. The event marks the 200th anniversary of Alabama’s admission to the United States. The celebration includes concerts, a parade, a park dedication, performances and open houses. The three-day celebration begins with a concert by Bobby…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – A new statue of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks will stand in downtown Montgomery. The city said the statue will be unveiled Sunday at 1 p.m. at Montgomery Plaza at the Court Street Fountain. The unveiling coincides with the anniversary of Parks’ historic Dec. 1, 1955 arrest for refusing to give up her seat on a…
The 2019 Iron Bowl has fans of both Alabama and Auburn excited and a little nervous. But they have packed the Plains around Jordan-Hare Stadium as they await kickoff. The Alabama Crimson Tide (10-1) will be playing without injured star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and will be starting with backup QB Mac Jones. Bama is #5 in the college football playoff…
Montgomery police say a Montgomery man was killed in a single-car wreck early this morning. Police say 34-year-old Rodney Vaughans, Jr. was killed when his car hit a tree. The wreck happened around 5AM in the 300 block of Taylor Road North near Brownwood Lane. Police are still investigating what led up to the crash. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags:…
Alabama News Network has produced a special on the historic election of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. This year, he became the city’s first black mayor in Montgomery’s 200-year history. While he’s a new face in the mayor’s office, Reed was born and raised in Montgomery. He was born at St. Margaret’s Hospital and attended Forest Avenue Elementary School, Vaughn Road…
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