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Alabama One of 13 States Trying to Block School Transgender Bathroom Order

Attorney General Luther Strange has announced that Alabama is one of 13 states filing a preliminary injunction to block the Obama administration’s recent order that schools must allow students access to restrooms and locker rooms of their gender “identity,” rather than their sex, or lose federal funding. Strange issued a statement saying Alabama joined the other states in filing the…

Hot, Humid, Daily Thunder

SHOWERS & STORMS: A fairly active day on the radar as we have been dealing with widespread and numerous showers and storms all day. Thankfully these are providing some heat relief as temperatures are being held in check with mid 80s, but it remains rather humid outside. The rain is definitely helping rainfall deficits too as many locations across Alabama…

Hot and Humid July Weather

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: A hot and humid day continues as we are seeing a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 90s for much of South/Central Alabama, factor in those dew points in the 70s, heat index values are at of above 100° in many locations. We are seeing scattered showers and storms across the…

Busy Holiday Weekend on the Roadways Expected

ALEA is gearing up for major traffic on Alabama highways as the holiday weekend begins. They are reminding drivers to be safe.

AAA is projecting 43 million motorists to be on the roadways over the July 4th holiday weekend. According to ALEA, traffic fatalities are up significantly this year compared to last. Since January 1st, there have been 308 fatalities. Last year at this time, there were 223. That’s 85 more fatalities than this time last year. Sgt. Steve Jarrett says to…

Greenville Police Investigate Shooting That Left a Man Injured

Greenville police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot early this morning. Police say a 36-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds on South Street just after 5 a.m. Police tell Alabama News Network that he was taken to a Montgomery hospital for treatment but is expected to recover. Police believe the shooting happened after an argument….

i-Team: Get Out of Jail Free

The City of Montgomery signed an agreement in 2015 to change the way people get out of jail. Instead of posting a cash bond, some defendants just sign their name as a promise to show up, even people with no address. The jury’s still out on whether it’s been a success.  Alabama News Network’s Tim Lennox reports:   Categories: Gallery,…

Day-Long 4th of July Events in Prattville

There will plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in Prattville. The day starts with a parade through downtown at 9 a.m., followed by the Lions Club BBQ at Pratt Park at 10. Cardboard boat races will be held at Pratt Pool starting at 11 a.m. A patriotic program will start at 6 p.m. at Stanley Jensen Stadium, which will…

4th of July Celebrations in Andalusia

Independence Day will be celebrated with two big events on July 4 in Andalusia. At 10 a.m., a parade will be held from First Baptist Church on Three Notch Street to Sixth Street, ending at the Veterans Memorial. There will be prizes, throws, candy and patriotic photo opportunities. Call (334) 222-0347 for more information or if you want to be…

ALFA holds Annual Farmers Market Day

ALFA employees get back to their roots and connect with farmers at their annual Farmers Market Day.

Tomatoes, peaches, pickles, and local honey…. ALFA employees took advantage of “Farmers Market Day” at work. “I got an 8 pound bag of peas and tomatoes. I’m not through shopping yet!” said employee Tonya Robison. Agriculture is Alabama’s main industry, pumping more than 70 billion dollars into the economy each year. And ALFA management says it’s a good for everyone…