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Experts Weigh in on Alabama vs Clemson

College football experts have gathered in Arizona to break down what we can expect from Alabama vs Clemson.

As both the Clemson and Alabama football teams have arrived in Arizona to get ready for the national championship game, the experts are arriving on the scene too.  Sports reporter Ben Bolton spoke to several college football experts to get their thoughts on the big game. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson tide, College Football, football,…

Arizona Rolls Out Red Carpet for Alabama Fans

Hard work is behind welcoming fans and media to Arizona.

The road to the national championship started at the beginning of the football season for the Alabama Crimson Tide, with their win over Wisconsin. But for the Arizona Organizing Committee – who rolls out the red carpet for the media and fans, the planning started even before that. Stefanie Hicks is covering the arrival of Tide fans in the Valley…

Fans give their National Championship Game Predictions

We are just a few days away from the Alabama Crimson Tide taking on the Clemson Tigers in the National Championship. Fans tell us how they think the game will go.

The Alabama Crimson Tide made its way back to the Championship game. And fans are pumped up. “Roll Tide! Alabama going all the way. I think the score is gonna may be 14 point difference. I’m thinking Alabama is gonna score at least 31 points on the board,” said Latisha Upshaw. Fans broke down the game for us. Elliot Steinwinder…

Mr. College Football Talks Alabama vs Clemson

College football expert Tony Barnhart discussess the upcoming matchup to crown a national champion.

Tony Barnhart has made a career of knowing the ins and outs college football.  From his days as a newspaper writer to being a college analyst for CBS Sports, if anyone knows college football, it’s him.  Sports reporter Ben Bolton caught up with Barnhart in Arizona, site of the college football national championship. Categories: Alabama, News, Sports, Video Tags: Alabama,…

Volunteers Work to Prepare for National Championship Game

It takes scores of volunteers to prepare for the National Championship game between Alabama and Clemson in Glendale, Arizona. We find out about those efforts as the national sports media also prepares. This is our Live coverage from Alabama News Network at Noon on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016. Categories: Montgomery Metro, Sports, Video

Rain for Saturday, Then Winter Returns Sunday

RAIN & A FEW STORMS RETURN: An intensifying area of low pressure will be lifting northeast across the Mississippi Valley tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms associated with this feature will spread east tonight and will spread rain into the state during the day tomorrow. It won’t rain all day, but there will be periods of rain and a few thunderstorms are…

Alabama Fans Travel Differently

Alabama News Network Flies To Arizona To The National Championship And Meets Fans With Interesting Story

Glendale, AZ — The Alabama News Network team set out just like Alabama and Clemson fans finding ways to the game, with costs high and limited time to plan following New-Year’s wins. On our flight to Phoenix we saw several Crimson Tide and Tiger faithful, but most are expect to travel this weekend. Alabama fans Jack and Lisa Windham, and…

Road to the National Championship

Our live coverage of Alabama versus Clemson has begun from Arizona.

  It’s the biggest college football game of the season, Alabama versus Clemson for the college football national championship.  Alabama News Network has you covered for everything leading up to the big game.  Our Stefanie Hicks and Ben Bolton are live in Arizona covering the players, coaches and fans. Categories: Alabama, News, News Video, Sports, Video Tags: alabama crimson tide,…

Gov. Bentley Files Federal Lawsuit over Refugees Coming to AL

Governor Bentley says he is filing the lawsuit because the federal government is not following the Refugee Act of 1980. This Act specifically requires the federal government to consult with the state before refugees are placed within its borders.

Governor Robert Bentley announces he is suing the federal government. He says he wrote letters to The White House on three separate occasions asking about the Refugee Reception Program and never got a response. Now he’s calling on the courts to help fix the system. “Their process needs to be revamped. That’s what we are trying to get done. We are…

Prattville Zoning Board Sued Over Mobile Home Decision

A Prattville zoning board member is suing the very board he sits on.

A Prattville zoning board member is suing the very board he sits on. Dr. Gerald Cimis is on the zoning adjustments board. That board denied a property owner’s request to update his mobile home, even though the switch was already made. Cimis said the request violated city ordinance and board rules. According to Cimis, The board later approved the measure…