Ben Bolton is the weekend sports anchor for Alabama News Network. Ben came to Montgomery after graduating from the University of Georgia and the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. He also worked as a temporary news reporter at WRBL in Columbus, Georgia, in 2013. Ben grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He played almost every sport, and competed on…
Alabama’s first lady Dianne Bentley is scheduled to attend a domestic violence training session for Shelby County law enforcement officials. Gov. Robert Bentley’s office says the session Monday morning is part of Dianne Bentley’s initiative to raise awareness of domestic violence. The training session is being provided by SafeHouse, which offers emergency and transitional housing for those who are homeless…
A newly-created special commission is expected to help small business startups throughout the state and assist existing businesses in their expansion efforts. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to announce the creation of the Alabama Small Business Commission Monday morning at the state Capitol building along with House Speaker Mike Hubbard, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh and National Federation…
President Barack Obama is bestowing the nation’s highest military honor on a Union Army officer who was killed more than 150 years ago during the Battle of Gettysburg. First Lt. Alonzo H. Cushing died in July 1863 while standing his ground against Pickett’s Charge. Congress had to grant an exemption for Cushing, since recommendations for a Medal of Honor must…
The U.S. has a two-pronged strategy on Ebola: Increase desperately needed aid to West Africa and train U.S. medical workers for volunteer duty in the outbreak zone. President Barack Obama has called the outbreak a national security priority. But the administration isn’t saying how big a role the military will play or how quickly additional promised help will arrive. Sen….
Montgomery Police make an arrest after a pedestrian is struck by a car.
The Prattville Creative Arts Center Gallery is Presenting an Exhibit of New Works by Charlie “Tin Man” Lucas
Montgomery First Assembly of God is celebrating 80 years…by marking a new beginning.
One department of corrections veteran is using her position to improve the lives of female inmates.
The Troy Police Department is investigating a shooting.
