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Gov. Ivey Announces Various Road and Bridge Projects Across Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that more than $30 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II), a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act requires ATRIP-II…

Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair

It’s Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair! Get in for $1 with a non-perishable food. Rides are $1, or $30 for wristband. Fair open now, rides open at 3. Montgomery Public Schools are out Friday so tonight is a great time to let the kids have a great time! Organizers say they are ready for a long…

Montgomery JCPenney Looking to Hire 60 Seasonal Employees for Holiday Season

JCPenney is preparing for crowds of festive shoppers during the upcoming holiday season by hiring 60 seasonal associates throughout the Montgomery area for a variety of store positions. Available customer service and support positions include cashiers, replenishment specialists, SEPHORA inside JCPenney beauty consultants and more. JCPenney offers seasonal associates a full associate discount up to 25%, as well as flexible holiday scheduling. To fill the seasonal positions, each JCPenney location is hosting…

What the Tech? Weird Stuff You Can Buy on Amazon

I guess we all have someone in our family who, when we ask ‘what do you want for Christmas?’ they say “I don’t know”, “I don’t care”, or “nothing.” Challenge accepted! I went in search of the weirdest things for sale on Amazon and it surprised even me. Did you know you can buy live insects on Amazon? 1500 live…

Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Underage Family Member

Montgomery police have charged Gonzalo Berrera, 42, with one count of first-degree rape, attempted rape and incest. This arrest is in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began on Oct. 9 involving a juvenile female family member. Berrera was taken into custody by MPD detectives Wednesday. Categories: Crime, News

Very Warm but Comfortable Days

For our Thursday, the weather will remain fairly quiet with mainly dry; the sky will be mostly sunny with highs generally in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Tonight will be another very nice one, with mainly clear conditions and lows in the lower to mid 60s. WAITING ON FRONT: Clouds will increase late tomorrow ahead of the next cold…

Judge Charles Price Weighs in on Historic Mayoral Race

Judge Charles price, has spent the majority of his accomplished career in Montgomery. He has seen it all, heard it all, and remained successful through it all. When asked about what the election of Montgomery’s first African-American Mayor means for the city, he says “we’re comin to grips with dealing with the racial divide that has existed.” Judge Price was…

Steven Reed Talks Making History, Plans for Montgomery

Mayor-elect Steven Reed sits down one-on-one with Alabama News Network’s Darryl Hood the day after being elected Montgomery’s first black mayor. Reed opens up about the magnitude of the historic win, his plans for the city and  his expectations during a four-year term. Categories: News

ASU Marching Band to Perform at Halftime of NFL Game

The director of Alabama State University’s Mighty Marching Hornets has confirmed that ASU’s nationally acclaimed 210–member band is going “Pro” on Oct. 20. The band has been selected to perform at halftime during the National Football League’s (NFL) Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Rams football game at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “The invitation for our marching band to perform at halftime…