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Uber Postponed another 2 Weeks after City Council Concerns

The ride sharing service Uber is set to begin in Montgomery, but drivers and passengers will have to wait a little longer than expected.

The city council’s vote Tuesday night postponed the official start of the ride sharing service after some concerns were raised. Councilman Fred Bell says he is not against Uber, but does have concerns about the screening process. During our TalkBack segment, Bell said: “Prior to the passage of this new ordinance, taxi cab drivers had to go to the doctor…

More 908th Reservists Return Home

Families gathered on Maxwell Air Force Base Tuesday night ready to welcome their loved ones home.

It’s been 4 months and, for many, it’s been way too long to go without seeing some pretty important people. Brittain Tucker says she is waiting on, “my daddy.” From the smallest of their supporters to their wives… “Just ready to let him see his son he hasn’t seen for 4 months. Very excited and very happy,” said wife Stephanie…

Holtville Middle Schoolers Win State In App Competition

A group of Holtville Middle Schoolers are named best in the State. They came up with an idea for an application that won Verizon Innovative App Challenge for Alabama.

A group of Holtville Middle Schoolers are named best in the State. They came up with an idea for an application that won Verizon Innovative App Challenge for Alabama. The group of seven Holtville sixth graders already won their very own tablets and $5,000 for their school. Now they need your help to win even more. Carter Brink, a sixth…

Alabama vs. Auburn Basketball Preview

Preview of the Iron Bowl on the Hardwood

Alabama and Auburn played twice during the 2014-15 season, with the Crimson Tide sweeping the season series – both wins were by a combined 13 points. Alabama captured a 57-55 win in Tuscaloosa, followed by securing a 79-68 victory in Auburn Arena.

Happy Homecoming as 908th Airmen Return

The 908th Airlift Wing have been airlifting people and cargo in southwest Asia. After over four months away, it was a happy homecoming.

Reservists made it back home Monday night to Maxwell Air Force Base. Families and loved ones gathered to welcome them home with signs and banners. Our own Olivia Deas welcomed home her husband, Captain Jason Deas. The airmen and their loved ones say they are couldn’t be happier. Airman Laboris Williams says, “It feels great. It feels amazing. I’ve been…

Meet Our New Sports Director Vince Lennon

Alabama News Network wants you to meet our new sports director, Vince Lennon. Vince has 25 years of TV experience and worked in Montgomery television in the 1990s. Vince was sports director at ABC Montgomery from 1994 to 1998, which was early in his career. Since then, Vince has worked in several larger markets. He comes to us from WRCB in…

Cold Days Ahead

An area of high pressure and deep trough in the upper-levels will bring very cold air into the state to start the new week. Though we are going to see plenty of sunshine on Monday, highs will likely not climb out of the 40s. Then brace yourself for perhaps the coldest night so far this winter as widespread lower and…