Gambling on the Agenda for 2022 Alabama Legislative Session
Lottery and casino legislation will be again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session which starts January 11
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Groups Want Investigation into Alabama's Plan to Use Pandemic Relief Money for Prisons
Nearly two dozen organizations have sent a letter asking the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to investigate Alabama’s plan to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build two super size prisons.
One Person Killed in Two-Car Crash in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a two-car wreck that left a woman dead.
Pike Road Schools Expect Success and Plan For It After Tremendous 2021
Pike Road School District is one of the newest but fastest growing school districts in Alabama.
Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin's Montgomery Court Records Expunged
The juvenile court records of Montgomery civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin have been expunged, according to The Colvin Family Legacy.
Montgomery Regional Airport Names New Executive Director
The Montgomery Airport Authority has named Wade Davis as the new executive director of Montgomery Regional Airport.
First case of omicron variant in Alabama has been confirmed
State Health Officer Scott Harris said officials had presumed the variant was already in Alabama since it had been confirmed in neighboring states.
Suspect in Custody after Montgomery Police Chase that Ended with Crash
Montgomery police say a police chase ended with a crash involving a marked patrol car. A suspect is in custody.
Elmore County Deputies Searching for Missing Man
Elmore County Sheriff's deputies need your help in finding a missing man.
Owners of Yubar Host Christmas Toy Drive Saturday
Yubrothers owners of Yubar and grill in Montgomery will host a Christmas toy drive on Saturday to give to the children in Montgomery.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Release Name of Pedestrian Killed
Montgomery police have now released the name of the pedestrian who was struck and killed by a car.
More than 300 People Shot in Montgomery in 2021
New date from MPD reveals the department handled more than 320 cases of people shot this year.
Red Cross Sends Alabamians to Help Kentucky Tornado Victims
As many organizations and individuals flee to Kentucky to help those affected by the tornadoes, the American Red Cross of Alabama & Mississippi is sending one of it's own to…
Tallassee Police Chief Resigns
Alabama News Network has confirmed that Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins has resigned.
Medicaid Now Certifies Children for Free Lunch in Alabama, Other States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has added Alabama and seven other states to the 19 where students receiving Medicaid coverage will be automatically added to the program offering free or reduced-price school lunches.
Local Agencies Among Those Getting $1.4 Million to Help Child Abuse Victims
Several local agencies will be getting their share of $1.4 million in grants to help children who are victims of abuse, neglect and sexual assault.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Vaughn Plaza Murder
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a shooting death that happened on Vaughn Plaza Road.
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Celebrates 91st Birthday
Alabama News Network was invited to attend civil rights attorney Fred Gray's 91st birthday celebration in Tuskegee.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Murder Arrest
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a man's shooting death.
Alabama Prisons Lost Workers over Past 12 Months
The Alabama prison system, already understaffed and facing a federal court order to boost employment numbers, saw the number of correctional staff decline 4% during 12 months of the pandemic.
One Person Dead after Confrontation at Main Gate to Gunter Annex
One person has died after a confrontation at the main gate to Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Release Name of Fatal Shooting Victim
Montgomery police have now released the name of the person who died after being shot on Saturday.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a homicide that happened December 5.
Proposed Alabama Abortion Bill Would Be Similar to Texas Law
A group of Alabama lawmakers has proposed legislation similar to a Texas law that would ban most abortions and allow anyone to file civil lawsuits against violators and collect damages.
Man Dies after Being Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead.
