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What the Tech? Tech Gear for Travelers

If you have holiday travel plans this year and they involve airplanes and airports, you may already be dreading long lines and delays. A long day in an airport can put a damper on the entire trip. Over the past year I’ve discovered some gadgets and tech products that help me get through security a little faster and makes it…

What the Tech? How High Tech Can Help Runners Stay in Shape

Every November I way to Las Vegas for the Rock and Roll Marathon‘a series where thousands of runners race down the Vegas strip. You see runners of all skill levels. Elite runners who’ll complete the marathon in a little over 2 hours, and people who are walking 5K. But almost all of the contestants our competitors have or do use…

Montgomery Police Searching for Murder Suspect in Ann Street Gas Station Stabbing

The Montgomery Police Department is currently searching for Marcus Andre Johnson wanted for Murder. Johnson is wanted for a Murder that occurred on November 18. The murder occurred at the Zmart gas station on Ann Street. BREAKING: According to @mpdmontgomery, the person stabbed yesterday afternoon at Liberty gas station on Ann Street died from his injuries throughout the night. @ALNewsNetwork…

Aaron Smith Takes Stand in Murder Trial

On day 4 of the murder trial for former Montgomery police officer, Aaron Cody Smith, Smith takes the stand. Smith is on trial for fatally shooting unarmed black man, Greg Gunn. Smith had been an 3rd shift officer with MPD for about 3 1/2 years. After a brief recess, defense attorney Mickey McDermott called Smith to the stand. He asked…

Noose Found in Auburn University Dorm

Auburn University says it’s investigating after an extension cord tied into a noose was found inside a campus residence hall. Tweets sent late Wednesday by the school’s safety and security department say the noose was discovered and removed from a common area of the building. The tweets say nooses are linked to racial violence in the United States, and that…

Dry and Mild Through Friday

FANTASTIC FALL WEATHER: For our Thursday, expect more of the same with a few more clouds and warmer temperatures as lower and mid 70s are expected this afternoon. Clouds will begin to increase in coverage tonight and into Friday. FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: A cold front will be approaching the state Friday, and though it will be a mainly cloudy…

Price of Freedom: John Morrow of Wetumpka

Our veteran this week is a 97-year-old WWII Purple Heart recipient. He served in the U. S. Army as a tank driver helping to liberate European countries and he’s had his share of injuries. John Morrow knows the “Price of Freedom”. Categories: Price of Freedom

The Salvation Army Kicks Off the 2019 Red Kettle Campaign

‘Tis the season for red kettles! Alabama News Network has partnered with the Salvation Army for another year to kick off the Red Kettle Campaign in the River Region. A kickoff celebration was held Wednesday in front of the Sam’s Club on the Eastern Boulevard. The famous red kettles will appear outside of 43 businesses and organizations in the Montgomery…

Study: Outdoor Tourism has $1 Billion Dollar Economic Impact on the Black Belt

On Wednesday the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association celebrated 10 years of promoting Alabama’s Black Belt region to outdoorsmen and women around the country. The non-profit group was joined by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth to release an economic study, highlighting the impact that hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation have on the Black Belt region and Alabama’s economy. In 2018,…

Human Trafficking Charges Dropped Against Former Alabama Basketball Star

A judge in Tennessee has dropped a human trafficking charge against former NBA player Jim Farmer. Defense lawyer Worrick G. Robinson IV says a court dismissed the charge against the one-time University of Alabama stand out on Tuesday. Robinson says the decision came during a preliminary hearing for Farmer. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the 55-year-old resident of Franklin,…