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Nice Week of Weather, Weekend Cold Front

The rest of this week you can expect mainly sunny, pleasant days and clear, chilly nights. Highs will mostly be in the upper 60s and lower 70s, lows mostly in the 40s. We should begin to see clouds increase Friday as our flow switches from the south ahead of our next storm system, but we still should see a good…

Golden Apple: Terrence Vaughn

Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. In his 14th year of teaching physical education, Coach Terrence Vaughn, at Brewbaker Intermediate School, wants to lay the foundation for good health, which will benefit his students through their entire life.   “We go over this words like obesity and diabetes, and kids now understand…

A Big “Magic Moment” Reveal for Wetumpka Girl with Cancer

Five-year-old Camdyn Ashland tears into a few presents waiting for her at the Jim ‘n Nick’s restaurant in Prattville. It’s a special day for the little girl who has had her share of battles. “She has gone through so much. We found out about her diagnosis and her tumor when she was about 7 months old. So every three months…

New Accuser Accuses Roy Moore of Sexual Misconduct

A second woman has come forward to accuse Alabama Republican U.S. Senate nominee Roy Moore of sexual misconduct when she was a minor. Beverly Young Nelson says Moore sexually assaulted her when she was 15 and 16. She held a news conference Monday in New York City with attorney Gloria Allred. Nelson says Moore assaulted her when he gave her…

Nice and Seasonal Week of Weather

Today through Friday he weather will be very nice and calm. Highs each afternoon will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s, while lows will be in the 40s. Overall a fantastic fall week of weather as days will feature more sunshine than clouds, and nights clear and chilly. NEXT CHANCE OF RAIN: A storm system will move across…

FACE 2 FACE: Randall Marshall

In a new segment of FACE-to-FACE, Alabama News Network Senior Political Reporter, Tim Lennox, sat down with the Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, Randall Marshall, to discuss his opposition of crossover voting. Categories: Face 2 Face

Veterans Honored with Celebration at Riverwalk Stadium

It’s a day set aside to honor men and women who have worn the uniform and bravely fought for our country. “It’s so important for us to raise our children with a respect and an appreciation for the United States military and those who have served,” Rep. Martha Roby told the crowd. “Anytime you can thank a veteran for what…

Fantastic Fall Friday

Today will feature an abundance of sunshine and after the chilly morning, we should see highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. For those high school football playoff games tonight, it will be chilly and you can expect a clear sky with temperatures falling through the 50s during the games. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday morning will be chilly with…

Local Reaction to Roy Moore Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A month away from the election for U.S. Senate and sexual misconduct allegations hit national headlines. Staunch conservative Roy Moore is accused of groping young women. “It frustrates me. I know why they are doing this. This is exactly the kind of scandal people want to see and it’s the best way to put down a Republican candidate right now….

Roy Moore’s Name to Stay on Ballot, Even If He Decided to Drop Out of U.S. Senate Race

It’s too late for Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore’s name to be removed from the ballot, even if he wants to drop out. That’s according to John Bennett, a spokesman for the Alabama secretary of state. Bennett says the party and candidate can revoke the Republican’s nomination, but his name would appear regardless, because a key deadline has already…