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Breast Cancer Survivor Makeover- Angela Hunstad

Angela Hunstad was just 38-years-old when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “It was hard, but with my faith I knew I was going to be okay. And I had an awesome support system,” said Hunstad. A support system of her husband and two sons and lots of friends and family to walk along side her in the long journey…

Sunny and Hot Final Week of September

FIRST HALF OF WEEK: Not much change in the overall pattern and rain chances look pretty slim Monday through Wednesday. Highs will be well up in the 80s and lower 90s will show up on the maps as well. The sky will feature more sun than clouds, with just some of those fair weather cumulus clouds floating by from time…

Montgomery Co. Sheriff Searching for Pike Road Area Murder Suspect

Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies and CrimeStoppers are searching for a man wanted on murder and other charges in the Pike Road area. Investigators say Anfernee “Mook” Sledge is wanted for several burglaries and the breaking and entering of vehicles. He is 19 years old and is 5’6″ and 150 pounds. Investigators say Sledge’s last known address was in the 300…

Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Strange-Moore Debate

Alabama News Network political analyst Steve Flowers has analysis of Thursday’s debate between U.S. Sen. Luther Strange and Roy Moore. The candidates will face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. Strange and Moore appeared at a moderator-less debate in Montgomery. Flowers told our Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox whether he thought either candidate changed the course of…

Palin, Gorka Speak Out at Roy Moore Rally

A few hundred people gathered at the Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. Former Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin rallied the crowd. “Drain that swamp! This is our line in the sand, Alabama! Our line in the sand. The eyes of the entire nation are on you! You can show Washington how to win!” said Palin. Sarah Palin fired up the…

More Progress in Recovery from Ransomware Attack on Montgomery County Computers

Montgomery County officials say they continue making progress in recovering from a ransomware attack on several county government computer systems this week. As of Thursday morning, county leaders gave this update: -The Sheriff’s Office is operating except for pistol permits but that system should be working later today. -Information System Department spent most of the night at probate satellite offices…

Popular Dangerous Apps for Teens

A warning to parents of teenagers: popular apps on your child’s phone could get them into trouble. Blount County District Attorney Pamela Casey wants to warn parents about two popular apps. One is called “TBH” and another is “Marco Polo.” She says the apps can allow a predator in to communicate with your child including sending video messages to them….

Still No City Operating Budget for 2018

There’s still no operating budget in place for the Capital City’s upcoming fiscal year. The Montgomery City Council could not come to an agreement Tuesday night because of what was in the budget. The lodging tax increase was voted down in a previous meeting. But it appeared back in the budget as an amendment. Some councilmen had issues with the…

Sarah Palin Coming to Montgomery to Campaign for Roy Moore

Former Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin will campaign for Roy Moore in Montgomery on Thursday. She will be a part of a bus tour that will stop at the Union Station Train Shed. Moore is facing Sen. Luther Strange in a Republican runoff on Tuesday. The Great America Alliance says that Palin will attend a rally after Moore and Strange…