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Democrats React to Election Results

Democrats gathered Tuesday night in downtown Montgomery at the Alabama Democratic Conference Headquarters. For many Hillary Clinton supporters, it was also a disappointing night. Clinton supporters gathered to watch the results come in throughout the night. There were cheers for the states Virginia, California and Hawaii being called for Clinton. Results continued to flow in to the early hours of the…

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Wins Another Term

Voters in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District have reelected Martha Roby to a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a statement, Roby expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue her service, and vowed to keep fighting on the issues that matter to the 2nd District. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving in Congress and carry on…

Campaign 2016: The Alabama Vote

From Alabama News Network, here are the latest election results from Alabama: Click here Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest election results. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. We are using the hashtag #ALVOTE Categories: Montgomery Metro, South Alabama, Statewide, Troy, West Alabama

Campaign 2016: Most Experts Think Trump Will Win Alabama Easily

Political analysts and Republicans are confident that Donald Trump will win Alabama when all the votes are counted after today’s election. Democrat Hillary Clinton and Trump both visited Alabama during their respective primary battles, but both candidates have concentrated their efforts on battleground states. Alabama has gone Republican in every presidential election since voting for Jimmy Carter in 1976. Secretary…

Sprinkles Today, Much Cooler Weather Ahead

ELECTION DAY FORECAST: As a trough swings through the Southeast, it could squeeze out a few raindrops across the state today, with the best chance coming over the western and southern counties. The sky will be cloudy at times tomorrow with a high in the low 70s. MIDWEEK AND BEYOND: The trough is expected to bring cooler air into the…

Key States to Watch on Election Night

As voters head to the polls, a lot will depend on who turns out to vote. And there will be a few key states to watch.

While Alabama is expected to go overwhelmingly Republican, political analyst Steve Flowers says this election will come down to seven battleground states. And some may be called early in the night. “Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and maybe Pennsylvania. And a fifth one is New Hampshire. So five of the seven pivotal states are in the Eastern time zone, which means…

Tallassee Police Investigating Bank Robbery

Tallassee police say they are searching for a man who robbed the BB&T bank on Gilmer Avenue shortly before noon. Police say the man had his head covered with some covering. He made jesters to the clerk as he removed his hands from his coat pockets and leaned over the counter. Police say he removed an undisclosed amount of money…

Quiet Week of Weather

DRY, BUT PLEASANT START TO WEEK: A strong trough moving through the Great Lakes region on Tuesday will drag an upper trough through the Lower Mississippi River Valley and the Southeast on Tuesday and Wednesday. We should see a mix of sun and clouds, and we could see a few isolated showers possible, but most locations will be staying dry….

ASU Students React to President Boyd’s Suspension

Students say they were shocked to find out Pres. Gwendolyn Boyd had been put on administrative leave by the board of trustees Friday.

Students gathered on the lawn of the president’s house at ASU Friday just after word spread that President Gwendolyn Boyd had been suspended. Students gathered to pray and show their support. “I believe President Boyd to be a very, very prominent leader for Alabama State University. I think she makes decisions with the students best interest at heart. She consults…

ASU President Gwendolyn Boyd Put on Administrative Leave

Alabama News Network was at a tense Alabama State University Board of Trustees meeting that culminated in a vote to put ASU President Gwendolyn Boyd on administrative leave. Dr. Leon Wilson was chosen interim president until Boyd receives a full hearing. That hearing will be to disclose why the board has lost confidence in Boyd’s leadership. That hearing will be…