Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Commission President Elton Dean announced his candidacy for the office of Mayor of Montgomery. Dean made his candidacy official through a video that was released on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The full text of Dean’s announcement in as follows: “I’m Elton Dean and I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be Montgomery’s next Mayor. 2019 is…
Today the Alabama Senate re-elected Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) as President Pro Tempore by a vote of 32-0 gaining support from both Republican and Democrat Senators. Senator Marsh will serve as Pro Tem for a third consecutive term and is the only person to serve in the role since Republicans took control of the Senate in 2010. Marsh noted that…
Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) What had been a perfect ride for #1 Alabama became a season that slammed into a brick wall as the Crimson Tide fell 44-16 to #2 Clemson in the…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Baldwin’s 4th grade class at Macmillan International Baccalaureate Magnet Academy. Categories: The Morning Pledge
A two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, has claimed the life of a Milton, Fla., man. Carl Evans, 54, was killed when the tractor-trailer he was driving struck a 2004 Kenworth, before leaving the road and striking a tree. The tractor-trailer caught fire and was complete loss. The crash occurred on Interstate 65 near the 157 mile marker,…
Alabamians who received unemployment compensation benefits in 2018 can now view and download their form 1099-G online at www.labor.alabama.gov. The Form 1099-G details how much unemployment compensation claimants received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from unemployment benefits. This information must be reported each year. The forms are also available for years 2010-2017. “This convenient access…
A cold front has brought clouds back into the area today and this front could even squeeze out a few isolated showers today, but nothing heavy or widespread as rain amounts will be light and spotty. We stay very mild today with a high in the upper 60s in most locations. BACK TO WINTER: Colder air flows back into the…
Authorities in Tallapoosa County are investigating a deadly hunting accident. They say 48-year-old Donna Duran was killed when a rifle that was being taken out of a car, went off. The incident happened Sunday on Centerpoint Road near Dadeville. The investigation is pending results of an autopsy from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences. Check back with Alabama News Network…
Republicans in the Alabama Legislature have proposed rules that would curtail the ability of Democrats to temporarily slow down debate on bills pushed by the GOP majority. Proposed House rules end a longstanding practice of allowing two hours of debate on the special order calendar listing what bills will get floor votes that day. The speaker would decide the time…
President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control Johnny Hardin has released a statement regarding the suspension of Charles Henderson Girls’ Basketball player, Maori Davenport: “As President of the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control, I would like to address the numerous stories being circulated regarding a recent eligibility ruling assessed to a…
