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Spokesperson: Gov. Bentley “Not Personally Involved” in Negotiations to Resign

This morning, a spokeswoman for Gov. Robert Bentley says he is “not personally involved” in any negotiations to resign. Yasamie August made the statement as the House Judiciary Committee was set to begin impeachment hearings at 10 a.m. Asked if there were any discussions about resignation, August said the response was the same that the governor was not personally involved…

Quiet Weather Pattern Through Easter

BACK TO WORK: The new work week will be fairly calm and nice. Today will once again feature more sun than clouds and we should see highs climb into the 80s. Overall, it will be marvelous Monday across Alabama, and much of the week should be inactive for April standards. ISOLATED SHOWERS: A weak surface boundary will bring the chance…

MPD Launches Homicide Investigation After Man Dies from Gunshot Wound

The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the death of Leeandre Lockley, 27, who was pronounced dead Thursday, April 6, after sustaining a gunshot wound April 5. At about 5:00 a.m. April 5, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1700 block of Carter Hill Road after receiving a report of a subject shot. At the scene…

Gov. Robert Bentley Says He Won’t Resign

Gov. Robert Bentley delivers statement saying he’s not resigning on the steps of the Alabama Capitol – Alabama News Network Alabama News Network was Live for a hastily-called announcement on the steps of the Alabama Capitol this morning as Gov. Robert Bentley said again he won’t resign even as his political troubles mount. The governor returned inside the Capitol without…

Fans Cheer on Biscuits in Season Opener

Baseball is back with the Biscuits season opener Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Fans braved the cool, windy evening to see the Montgomery Biscuits take on the Biloxi Shuckers. They also got another treat. The Thunderbirds did a flyover. The team will perform in Saturday’s air show at Maxwell Air Force Base. The Thunderbirds also signed autographs for fans after the game….

Calmer, Cooler, and Breezy Weather

Cooler and breezy today as an area of low pressure is helping create gradient winds behind the cold front. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 7 pm for winds of 25 to 40 mph due to this system. Winds calm down some by sunset but will remain at 5 to 10 mph through the evening until the upper low…

Safe Place Locations in Elmore County

Elmore County authorities have released a list of safe places in the county that will be open to residents once a tornado watch has been issued. Those locations include: Deatsville Fire Department – 6930 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville Shoal Creek Baptist Church – 13214 Holtville Road, Deatsville St. James Family Worship – 1005 Nobles Road, Wetumpka First Presbyterian of Wetumpka…

Strong/Severe Storms Today

For today, the upper level trough to our west begins to dig down into the Southeast and becomes negatively tilted, allowing for an enhancement of the upper level dynamics. The surface low over Missouri, will track northeast into Indiana and will also enhance the wind fields even more. With the warm front north of the area, the Gulf of Mexico…

AUM Holds Religious Liberties Debate

It’s an issue we’ve seen in the headlines a lot over the past few years– gay and lesbian equal rights versus religious liberties. Guest debater Adam MacLeod says the religious laws are there to protect those who practice their faith. “Most religious liberty laws simply require the state if it wants to burden someones religious exercise, it has to offer…