TV Station Owner David Woods Enters Montgomery Mayor Race
TV station owner David Woods has announced that he will run for Montgomery Mayor in this year's city elections. The announcement came via an email this morning. Woods is president…
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Join Alabama News Network in Raising Money for Lee County Tornado Victims
Alabama News Network is raising money to help Lee County tornado victims. The EF-4 tornado that hit the Beauregard community on Sunday killed at least 23 people and injured dozens more. We need your help in raising money for the Community…
Gov. Kay Ivey Calls Special Session on Gas Tax Issue
Following tonight’s adjournment of the Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey called a Special Session to tackle Alabama’s ongoing infrastructure issues. This followed her delivery of her annual "State of the State" address.…
Ivey Delivers State of State; Signals Likely Special Session on Gas Tax
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is signaling her intent to call a special session on a proposed gas tax to fund road and bridge construction. In her State of the State address Tuesday night, Ivey said "crumbling" infrastructure is a threat…
President Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for Lee County
Gov. Kay Ivey's office has announced that after she made a request for tornado aid, President Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Lee County. The President plans to visit Lee County to see the damage for himself on Friday.…
New State Representative Wes Allen Ready for First Session
The gavel rang in the beginning of the 2019 legislative session today at the State House in Montgomery. Standing in the room so many great lawmakers have been before can be overwhelming. But…
Recovery Efforts Continue in Lee County
We are getting a closer look at some of the areas hit hardest by the tornado in Lee County Sunday. While many areas are still closed to the public we were taken behind the…
President Trump to Visit Lee County Tornado Damage on Friday
This afternoon, President Trump announced that he will be coming to Alabama on Friday to see the tornado damage in Lee County. The EF-4 tornado killed at least 23 people on Sunday in the Beauregard community, becoming the deadliest tornado…
People in Lee County Describe Horrifying Damage in Beauregard Community
Most of the homes in the Beauregard community, are completely demolished and surrounded by trees snapped in half. Haley Presridge is stunned to see that…
Extra: ASU Civil Rights Interpretive Center Scheduled to Open in 2020
Alabama News Network has an update on a story we've been covering for years. The civil rights interpretive center at Alabama State University is now scheduled to open in March 2020. That would…
Family Survives Lee County Tornado in Bathtub
Julie Morrison is thankful to be alive after surviving a tornado that destroyed her on Lee County Road 63. She was home with her husband when the storm hit. "He saw debris flying,…
Lee County Tornado: Latest on Search and Recovery Efforts
Alabama News Network is in the Lee County community of Beauregard with the latest on search and recovery efforts after Sunday's tornado. The death toll remains at 23, with 22 of those pronounced…
Lee County Tornado: Rated EF-4 with 170 mph Winds
The National Weather Service now says the Lee County tornado that killed at least 23 people in the Beauregard community was stronger than first thought. It says the tornado was an EF-4 with winds estimated at 170 mph. The tornado…
Selma's Jubilee Bridge Crossing Re-Enactment Goes on As Planned
Chants of "No Justice, No Peace" rang out in downtown Selma Sunday, as marchers refused to let the stormy weather impact the annual Jubilee Bridge Crossing festivities. Thousands took part in this year's…
Update: Death Toll Rises to 23 in Lee County Tornado
The death toll has risen to 23 people in the apparent tornado that hit the Beauregard community of central Lee County today. Rescuers are still searching for people in the rubble. In addition,…
Shane Butler Shows You Lee County Tornadoes on Radar
Alabama News Network Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler tracked the tornadoes that caused the fatalities and damage in Lee County as they were happening this afternoon. He was Live on CBS 8…
Thunder Truck: Lee County Storm Fatality Scene
Alabama News Network Anchor Jeff Sanders was allowed near the scene of the storm fatalities late this afternoon. That scene is near Beauregard in Lee County, south of Opelika. There have been reports…
Thunder Truck: Damage in Lee County
Alabama News Network's Jeff Sanders was in Thunder Truck this afternoon, getting coverage of the damage that was reported in central Lee County. There are reports of fatalities in or near Beauregard, which…
Storm Fatalities Reported in Lee County
Alabama News Network is on the scene in Lee County, where multiple fatalities have been reported in the wake of the severe storms and likely tornadoes that moved…
Strong to Severe Storms Expected on Sunday
From the Alabama News Network Weather Authority: You can expect strong to severe storms to break out starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening across much of Central and South Alabama. The main threat looks to be between…
Selma Jubilee Festivities Continue
Most of this year's Selma Jubilee Festivities surround the Voting Rights Act. It's something that one of the original foot soldiers Annie Pearl Avery and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson are passionate about. People part of the "Poor People's Campaign"…
Prayer Walk in Washington Park Saturday, March 2
In the wake of recent violence in Montgomery, a prayer walk will be held tomorrow. All people are encouraged to come out and fellowship, pray, and walk in the spirit of love for one another and unity in Montgomery. The…
Park Crossing High School Student Charged with Having Loaded Gun at School
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a Park Crossing High School student was arrested and charged with having a loaded gun at school this morning. Tom Salter, a spokesman for Montgomery Public Schools says the student was a 16-year-old male.…
$4.1 Million Project to Stop Pedestrian/car Accidents on The Southern Boulevard in Montgomery
The state is going to add crosswalks and electronic crossing signs on a stretch of the Southern Boulevard where there have been multiple pedestrian accidents. They'll also add sidewalks on both sides of the boulevard near I-65 and Davenport…
Extra: Burning Blight
You may think that vacant houses have no impact on your everyday life, but some city leaders beg to differ. Everyone can agree that they're an eyesore in neighborhoods all across Montgomery. City…
