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Extra: The Dye Effect

Exclusive Interview With Pat Dye and Charlie Trotman

Sports Reporter Darrell Puckett, sat down for an Exclusive one-on-one interview with Auburn coaching legend, Pat Dye, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Iron Bowl and his last game coaching. Categories: Auburn, News, News Extras, News Video, Sports, Sports Tags: Auburn Football, coach pat dye, pat dye

Elmore County Sheriff: Escaped Inmate Seen in Titus Community

Elmore Co. Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the inmate accused of escaping from the Coosa County Jail has been seen in the Titus community of Elmore County. Franklin says 27-year-old Shane Anthony Vernon stole a dirt bike and was seen in the area. He says Vernon may have slept in someone’s shed on Grass Farm…

Fourth Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive Is Underway

Alabama News Network has launched its fourth annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit The Salvation Army in Montgomery. From now through Dec. 15, you can help us make a child’s Christmas brighter here in our area. Last year’s event collected thousands of toys that The Salvation Army distributed to children who might otherwise not had any presents on Christmas…

Georgia Dome Implosion Leaves Behind Dust and Memories

One of the nation’s largest domed stadiums has been reduced to rubble in downtown Atlanta. The Georgia Dome was imploded with nearly 5,000 pounds of explosives this morning. Alabama and Auburn football fans will remember many historic games inside the dome.  The dome was the former home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and also the site of two Super Bowls,…

Noon Update: Calm Week of Weather

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: After the chilly start this morning, the afternoon will be clear and sunny with afternoon highs in the lower 60s. For Tuesday and Wednesday, expect mainly sunny and cool days and cold nights. Highs will range from the lower to mid 60s these days, while lows range from the upper 30s to the north, and lower 40s to the…

Fantastic Friday, Saturday Night Cold Front

Foggy start with a chilly temps, but we warm nicely today with ample sunshine along with a high in the lower 70s. Clouds move in tonight ahead of the approaching cold front. FRIDAY NIGHT: For high school playoff games tonight, the weather looks pleasant and dry with temperatures falling from the low 60s at kickoff, into the mid 50s by…

Nice Days, Cold Front Late Saturday

A ridge will build in over the region and we are stating the day off clouds, but with drier air moving into the state, the sky will clear through the day and we should clear conditions tonight and tomorrow. The next two days expect pleasant afternoons and cool nights. Highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s, with lows generally…

MPS School Board Brainstorms ways to Cut Costs

The Montgomery County Board of Education met Wednesday night to brainstorm ways to cut the budget. The board needs to cut about 5 million dollars from the current budget. They came up with ideas such as consolidating schools, MPS office buildings, and transportation routes. Reginald Eggleston says they will try to make cuts with the students’ well being in mind….

Dry Until Weekend Cold Front

Not much change tomorrow through Friday as dry weather continues with pleasant afternoons and cool nights. Highs in the mid to upper 60s today and lower 70s Thursday and Friday. Lows generally in the 40s. WEEKEND WEATHER: First off, we should mention the SPC has removed the severe weather threat across the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys for Friday. We are…

Local Girl Raising Awareness of Diabetes with ‘Heart of Gold’ Foundation

More than 30 million Americans have diabetes. A local 12-year-old is doing her part to combat the illness. Tuesday night, a group gathered on the Capitol steps in Montgomery for a candlelight vigil for World Diabetes Day. It’s the work of Richelleng Ramirez- Pieruccini, who has diabetes. She founded a non-profit organization called “Heart of Gold.” Her foundation raises funds…