Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn was one of the featured coaches for day one of SEC Media Days in Hoover. He is trying to bounce back after a disappointing 2015 season, in which the Tigers finished 7-6 (2-6 in SEC). Alabama News Network sports director Vince Lennon and sports analyst John Longshore talked about how Malzahn dealt with some…
Montgomery police say they have charged a woman with leaving a baby inside a car. Police say they and fire medics responded to the 800 block of Ann Street about 10 a.m. on Saturday after the baby was discovered unattended in a vehicle. Police say the windows had been left cracked, and the vehicle was unlocked. Police say 33-year-old Javonda…
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey scrapped much of his planned speech at the league’s annual media days to decry the wave of shootings across the country. The second-year commissioner said Monday this is “one of those times in our nation where we weep, we mourn, for those families and cities who have experienced loss.” Sankey said the shooting in Dallas…
Alabama State University has announced that it will host an anti-crime and anti-violence citywide town hall meeting and block party on Wednesday. The university says the idea is to bring the public and law enforcement together to have a meaningful dialogue. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the corner of Pleasant and West Jeff Davis Avenues. Montgomery’s top…
Lawyers for abortion providers have asked a federal judge to block new Alabama laws that ban abortion clinics near schools as well as the procedure most commonly used in the second trimester. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson scheduled a Monday telephone conference on the request for a temporary restraining order. The laws, unless blocked by the court, will go into…
Andalusia police are investigating shots that were fired at an apartment complex. The shots were fired just before 2 a.m. today. Police say they got a call about gunshots on South Cotton St. at the Andalusia Estates apartment complex. There were no injuries and only minor property damage. Police say a shot had been fired into an apartment by an…
A stormy Sunday across much of South/Central Alabama. Many areas across the area received much needed rainfall, and some received less than needed. WHAT TO EXPECT FOR MONDAY: Unsettled weather for another day as a weakness in the upper air pattern is continuing to hover near the area. With a more sun than clouds and thunderstorms expected, temperatures will be…
Most of the day consisted of character witnesses on behalf of Hubbard. In addition to Hubbard’s pastor and some close friends, U.S. Representative Mike Rogers also took up for the former speaker. However, in the end, the judge sentenced Hubbard to 4 years in prison and 8 years on probation. Political analyst Steve Flowers says he expected it. “I wasn’t…
WEEKEND WEATHER: The ridge weakens, opening the door for the return of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Best chance of a passing shower or storm will come during the afternoon and evening hours, but we can’t rule out a late night or morning shower. Highest coverage will come Sunday, but even then it won’t rain everywhere due to the scattered nature…
Major Walter Strong at The salvation army in Montgomery says their pantry is running low. While many donations at Christmastime go to help the Salvation Army all year long, they could definitely use your help in restocking their shelves. “I’d like to see if we can get some canned meat. A lot of what we get is vegetables and what…
