Attorney General Steve Marshall welcomed news that Alabama is among the top ten states in enacting laws to protect human trafficking victims. On Wednesday, Shared Hope International released its annual “Protected Innocence Challenge” state report cards, ranking Alabama sixth in the nation with a 94.5 score in enacting laws to combat child sex trafficking. “Alabama has made tremendous strides over…
Grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are being used to restore Alabama’s longleaf pine forests and grasslands. One site is near Selma overlooking the Alabama River. Alabama Power and its parent, Southern Company, are among the supporters of NFWF. Claude Jenkins, a wildlife biologist with the Alabama Wildlife Federation, gave a tour of the forest Thursday to…
Alabama State University is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees. University officials say the public is invited to apply for the positions. The seats are for Congressional District 2 and a State-at-Large position. The candidates for the Congressional District 2 seat should live in one of the following Alabama counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington,…
Tech toys and gadgets are expected to be among the hottest Christmas gifts this year and if you’re waiting on Black Friday or Cyber Monday to get them, you may miss out. Several toys and electronics either won’t be on sale or will sell out in advance of the shopping holidays. Here’s my list of gifts that will be almost…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
