The Alabama State Department of Education has released its list of failing schools. It is required by state law under the Alabama Accountability Act. In our area, 11 schools in Montgomery Public Schools made the list. The only other…
Nearly a dozen Montgomery Public Schools have been named in this year's legislature-mandated list of the lowest performing schools in Alabama. Compared to the list released last January, the total number of schools has risen from 10 to 11. That…
Montgomery native Henry Tellis recognizes the potential for greatness in Montgomery's youth. He is on a mission to help them carve out a path that leads a successful future. "Growing up I rarely…
Patients at Baptist Medical Center East traded in their hospital gowns for sparkly princess crowns, superhero costumes and more for a fun event. The hospital holds Halloween festivities every year but this…
Thanks to nurses at Montgomery's Baptist Medical East and Baptist South Hospital, tiny babies are taking part in the Halloween fun during 'Boo in NICU!' Each costume was handmade by the nurses who provide round-the-clock care for them. The costumes…
This morning, the U.S. House voted 232-196 to set rules for an impeachment inquiry of President Trump. (This was not a vote on actual impeachment.) A sharply divided House voted nearly on party lines on the first formal vote on a…
The Elmore County Commission has unanimously approved a $1.23 million bid for the construction of a new sheriff's operation building. "The building that we had that the drug task force was housed in…
Alabama State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-District 88) has dropped out of the Republican race for the second district congressional seat. His campaign manager Henry Thornton made the announcement by email this afternoon. "It is with a heavy heart that I…
The runway at Montgomery Regional Airport was filled with emergency crews Wednesday morning, responding to a mock plane crash. For nearly two hours the airport held a full-scale disaster exercise. Police, firefighters, …
Halloween is often a favorite holiday for children. But it can be a scary time for parents and grandparents, like Donna Morrow. "Well, you can't be too safe. Whether it's Halloween or just an ordinary…
Starting as early as Monday November 4th, Decatur St. at Minnie St. will be closed, and a detour will direct traffic around the area. The detour is near the Paterson Court Housing…
Halloween is just a few days away, which means your kids will probably be out in costume collecting candies and treats. But one local mother is raising awareness that her child, like so many others, has food allergies and can't…
The River Region's Halloween festivities are well underway. The Montgomery Biscuits held their third annual Ballpark Trick or Treat inside Riverwalk Stadium Sunday. The ballpark was transformed into a friendly neighborhood- with trick or treating on the suite level. About…
River Region youth programs and charities are getting some additional funding thanks to the annual Montgomery Lions Club Chili Cookoff. Twenty-eight teams took part in this year's competition at Riverwalk Stadium for the 16th annual Cookoff. "This cook off is…
Residents that drive Old Selma Road think that overweight trucks are crossing the weight restricted bridges, and fear they may be in danger because of compromised bridge structure as a result. On Old Selma Road, three weigh-restricted bridges are within…
It's been more than 2 years since the Montgomery Co. District Attorney's office debuted an anti-bully text-line; a number students can use to report bullying and get help. It was announced one week…
Since 1917, Brantwood Children’s Home has been providing a safe, stable, structured environment for abused, neglected and other “at-risk” children. On Thursday, October 24, you can help too by watching Alabama News Network from…
Many are showing support for the Equality Volunteer Firefighter killed in Coosa County last Friday. 45-year-old Michael Johnston was driving a fire tanker truck while responding to a call for service. Johnston was killed…
Monday afternoon, State Wildlife officials held an information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal disease affecting several species of the deer family, including the prized white-tailed deer. CWD has not…
Starting today , the Montgomery Fire Department is competing to prove that they're one of the finest forces in the world! And the Capital City is once again hosting the Firefighter Challenge World…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A group of cyclists are traveling across Alabama to raise awareness of rural poverty and civil rights. The group Civil Rides said in a news release that 20 cyclists are taking part in the ride on…
Every year, a Montgomery women's ministry holds its special Harvest Sunday Celebration. The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Christian Church in downtown Montgomery hosts the special service, which includes special songs and special guests. "It's a matter of pausing to…
If you love grits, Prattville was the place to be Saturday. The Prattville YMCA held its annual Great Grits Cookoff and Festival event, which provides scholarships to kids through its "Coach a Child…
The latest school report cards from the Alabama Department of Education show that Montgomery Public Schools are making progress. School system officials are speaking out about the improvements. Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Ann Roy Moore is celebrating the results with…
Alabama News Network now has more information on the wreck that killed an on-duty volunteer firefighter in Coosa County. Alabama State Troopers say 45-year-old Michael Wayne Johnston of Equality was killed when the tanker truck he was driving hit an…
