One-on-One with Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange
Alabama News Network is sitting down for one-on-one interviews with the candidates for Montgomery mayor.
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VictoryLand Wants the State to Return Seized Gambling Machines, Cash
VictoryLand is asking the state to return seized gambling machines and cash as the Macon County casino looks to reopen.
Florida State dismisses QB De’Andre Johnson after punching a woman
Florida State has dismissed freshman quarterback De’Andre Johnson from the team on the same day that prosecutors released video showing him punching a woman at a bar.
Avery Johnson Jr. will Transfer to Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama men‘s basketball head coach Avery Johnson announced Monday that his son and former Texas A&M point guard Avery Johnson Jr. will officially join the Crimson Tide program. Johnson Jr., who will have three years of eligibility remaining, will sit out the 2015-16 season due to NCAA transfer rules, but will be able to practice with the…
Auburn Basketball ranked 2nd nationally in average attendance increase
Auburn Basketball is ranked second nationally in Div. I average home attendance increase, the NCAA announced on Monday. Auburn’s increase of 2,002 is its largest in 15 years.
Troy’s Jared Bettcher Qualifies for U.S. Amateur
Troy rising junior Jared Bettcher fired a 2-under-par 140 to win the USGA Qualifier at the Deerfield Golf Club in Clanton, Miss., on Monday. Bettcher’s victory runs Troy’s streak of a student-athlete competing at the U.S. Amateur Championship to four straight years.
Humane Society Reunites Pets with Owners after Holiday Weekend
 Jospeh Ossington is reunited with his dog, Toby, after the holiday weekend.  “He got out two times Saturday from being scared. This morning, I went outside  and the gate was open. I couldn’t find him anywhere. Luckily, he was here,” said Ossington.  Toby and many other dogs are in the same situation after getting  loose over the weekend….
Montgomery Woman Robbed at Gun Point at Eastern Blvd. WalMart
A Montgomery woman is robbed at gun point over the holiday weekend and it all happened in the parking lot of a WalMart.
Montgomery Library Works To Stay Relevant
This week, Montgomery’s main library branch is focusing on high schoolers.
The boot camp lasts all week and gives students like Erica Gage a chance to interact with college professors and technology.
Jay Martin
I joined Alabama News Network as a meteorologist in June 2015. I’m from the small town of Kennesaw, Georgia, which is just north of Atlanta. I grew up seeing all types of interesting weather, from snow storms to tornadoes. That helped me decide to make weather my career. I enjoy severe weather with hail, lightning and tornadoes. I have been…
