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Martha Roby: Complete Mistrust of Health Care For Vets

An Alabama congresswoman says she has complete mistrust of the health care system for veterans. Rep. Martha Roby of Montgomery made the comment Thursday. That was one day after she met with top officials of the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System. The interim director of the Central Alabama VA announced earlier this week that wait times for new patients…

Montgomery Preparing For First Full Marathon

This video is no longer available.The City of Montgomery is preparing for its first full marathon. The 26.2 mile race will take place in March. Alabama News Network is the exclusive media sponsor for the event.   Today, montgomery mayor todd strange is releasing more details about the marathon. The city’s held a half marathon in the past. But officials…

Holtville High School Student Recovering After Being Struck By Car

This video is no longer available.A Holtville high school student is recovering from injuries after being struck by a car this morning. Elmore County sheriff’s deputies say the female student was waiting for her school bus on Pine Leaf Street in Slapout when she was struck by a vehicle. She has been taken to a local hospital and is in…

Selma Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

This video is no longer available.A Selma man who was on trial for capital murder has now plead guilty to manslaughter. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says Kevin Moore has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. He says Moore could have gotten a life sentence or the death penalty if he had been convicted of capital murder. Jackson…