Stefanie Hicks, Josh Ninke Run the Half Marathon
You may have seen some familiar faces running in the half marathon, as two of our own here at Alabama News Network took on that challenge.
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Montgomery Marathon Brings Nearly 2,000 Runners To City
Nearly 2,000 runners laced up their shoes for Montgomery’s first full marathon. They represented at least half the states in the country…
Paul Finebaum Speaks at Cancer Wellness Fundraiser
He’s a familiar face to many. When sports analyst Paul Finebaum was asked to be the keynote speaker at the Cancer Wellness Foundation’s fundraiser, he didn’t hesitate
Thad Beaty, Sugarland Musician, Talks Fitness Transformation
Of the thousands of runners and spectators coming to town, one of them is a Grammy-award winning musician, but he’s not coming to put on a show.
Check In Starts For First Montgomery Marathon
It takes a lot of work stuffing bags with shirts and setting out all the running gear anyone could need.
The day before a race is all about making those last minute preps to get a new personal record.
Reception Held for Montgomery Marathon Sponsors
Montgomery’s first full marathon is this Saturday and runners are gearing up for it.
Local Groups Continue To Fight For Civil Rights
Some may say Alabama has come a long way since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law in 1965, but others say the fight for civil rights is far from over.
Some Worried House Bill Targets Same Sex Couples
Some are worried that the state is continuing to target same sex couples.
The house of Representatives passed a bill would keep ministers and judges from performing marriages that go against their moral and religious beliefs.
New Restaurants Coming to Downtown Montgomery
If you’ve seen the countdown clock in downtown Montgomery, time is up. We now know what the big announcement is.
Ala. Agency Closes Abuse Complaint Regarding Harper Lee
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama official says a state agency closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Harper Lee’s upcoming novel involved financial fraud. Some in Lee’s hometown of Monroeville questioned whether the 88-year-old “To Kill A Mockingbird” author was capable of consenting to the second novel’s publication. A longtime friend says she is mostly deaf, blind…
