The multi-million dollar whitewater center that is planned for West Montgomery may resemble one that’s already in operation near Charlotte, North Carolina. Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange told Alabama News Network that city and county leaders are studying the facility in North Carolina as a possible model for Montgomery’s proposed complex. That facility is called the U.S. National Whitewater Center. It…
A couple of years ago some friends decided it’d be a good idea to have their wedding at 4 PM on a Saturday afternoon in October. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to be there to celebrate but there were multiple college football games on the schedule. I was going to miss one of the biggest games of the year…
A white water center will soon be coming to West Montgomery near Maxwell Air Force Base. The Montgomery County Commission held a briefing Friday morning on what is known as “Project Catalyst.” The multi-million dollar project will include whitewater rafting, zip lines, hiking, mountain biking, rope courses, and more. “It is going to revitalize that I-65 corridor as it passes…
FRIDAY & THE WEEKEND: The air will become more unstable these days as colder air aloft moves in over the state and accordingly will cause an increase in the number of showers and storms today through Sunday. We should see a generous supply of rain and storms all three days, with the highest coverage of activity during the afternoon…
If you’re a fan or follower of some Hollywood celebrities and musicians, you may have run across a scary post on Instagram recently. Stars such as Rob Lowe, Julia Roberts and Usher shared a viral post that claimed Instagram had changed its privacy policy and would be making everyone’s Insta’s public this week. The post further asked people to share…
The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts is making strides against breast cancer. Today was the official kick off for the Making Strides campaign walk in downtown Montgomery. Breast cancer survivors and their families took part in today’s kick off event, showing their support for those affected by the disease. “This event is always important just to raise awareness and recognition…
Hot temperatures continue for our Thursday, with many locations heading towards the lower and mid 90s this afternoon; add in those humidity levels, we are seeing those heat indices over 100° for in locations as well. As we see each day, with ample moisture in place to provide fuel, scattered showers and storms will be seen across the Alabama landscape…
Eight of the twelve candidates running for Mayor of Montgomery were at ASU Wednesday evening for a candidate forum. For some freshmen, this would be their first time participating in the political process. Students we talked to say the race is important to them because the direction of the city’s leadership will determine if they stay or leave Montgomery after…
Southern rock band Alabama says it is postponing the remainder of its 50th anniversary tour as lead singer Randy Owen battles health complications. The band announced Wednesday that the 69-year-old Owen is suffering from migraines and vertigo, and doctors say he needs more time to recover. The news comes after a string of already-canceled shows due to the singer’s health….
The Greenville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for questioning in relation to a theft case. According to Capt. Joseph Disney, a purse was stolen from a business in Greenville between June 19 and June 26. The purse had credit cards that have been used at a store in Montgomery. The two black…
