Southern Poverty Law Center Protest in Atlanta
    The Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law…
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Looking In: National Geographic Writes about the Civil Rights Trail
Those of us who live here in Alabama know about the Civil Rights Monuments, the Maya Lin fountain, and the bridge, and the church,…
New Alabama Hardship Driver's License Law Now in Effect
There is hope for thousands of Alabamians who have had their drivers licenses suspended because they're unable to pay a fine. They could get behind the wheel again thanks to Alabama's new hardship drivers license law. "They will be able…
"Roots and Wings Collection Exhibition" at ASU Celebrates Black History Month and Alabama's Bicentennial
A new African American art exhibit made its debut Friday night at Alabama State University in celebration of Black History Month and Alabama's Bicentennial. The "Roots and Wings Collection Exhibition" opened at ASU's Warren Britt Gallery. It is a compilation…
Hidden Treasures in the City of Prattville
For many people Prattville is known as the small town just a few miles north of Montgomery. Look past its shopping malls just off I-65, and this growing town is filled with southern…
Calling All Montgomery Area Security Camera Owners
The city of Montgomery has established a security camera command center, part of what they call the "River Region Star Watch" program. In it, officers can monitor various government cameras---including traffic cams, and some privately owned cameras if the owners…
Dixie Electric Joins Apprenticeship Alabama Giving Opportunities to Aspiring Electricians
One local company says it's doing its part to help Governor Kay Ivey get more people working in Alabama. Dixie Electric is now part of the Apprenticeship Alabama Program. It's…
MPS Board Discusses Report Card Assessment
The more pressing topic at Thursday's MPS board meeting was a recent report card grade. The school system went from a grade of D, up to a C. MPS…
State Gets an "F" for Almost All Tobacco Laws
Alabama gets a "D" in the category of being a "state (that) has increased the age at which stores can sell tobacco products to people to age 21. Increasing the minimum age of sale to 21 will decrease smoking by…
Alabama (& 28 other States) Rank Low in Laws Protecting LGBTQ Persons
The Human Rights Campaign is out with a ranking of the states based on the laws they have protecting LGBTQ persons. And Alabama is among the states ranked as not providing "basic equality" Those states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas,…
Recycling in Montgomery (Take 2)
Officials with RePower South and the city of Montgomery have cut the ribbon, reopening the shut down recycling plant and reinstating a single stream operation. A…
Central Alabama Community Foundation Assisting with Wetumpka Tornado Relief Fund
Following the devastating tornado in Wetumpka, people have answered to the call, to give of their time and money to help storm victims recover. Now, the Central Alabama Community Foundation is…
Alabama Legislative Budget Hearings
The yearly process of Alabama Agency heads going before the joint House/Senate legislative budget committees is underway in Montgomery. The biggest public safety agencies went before the joint committee today, both asking for increases. Corrections Commission Jeff Dunn pointed…
Hundreds March Against Violence in Montgomery Following Fatal Shooting of a Montgomery Teen
People in Montgomery are coming together to bring an end to violence throughout the city. Hundreds participated in a march for peace Tuesday afternoon. For residents and Montgomery police, this march was…
Judge Orders Mediation in Spencer Collier's Lawsuit Against Former Gov. Robert Bentley
A judge has ordered mediation in a defamation lawsuit filed against former Gov. Robert Bentley by his former law enforcement chief Spencer Collier. Al.com reports that Montgomery Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Monday ordered the two sides to attempt mediation.…
8th Annual Veterans Prayer Breakfast
Hundreds of Veterans gathered in Montgomery this morning for a prayer breakfast. Covenant International Ministries provided breakfast for the veterans. The host speaker was Bishop Yvonne Jones. Organizer Felicia Jackson says this was a vision of Bishop Jones years ago.…
Two Men Injured in Shooting
Montgomery police say two men were shot Saturday night in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Eastern Boulevard. They say one victim was found at the scene. The other victim walked into a hospital for treatment. Their injuries…
Habitat For Humanity Holds 90th Home Dedication
The Brown family walked into their new home today. The home is in the Brookview neighborhood in North Montgomery. They received the keys after completing the Habitat Housing Program. The family…
Women's March in Montgomery
Today dozens of people gathered at the fountain on Dexter Avenue to make their voice heard on women's rights and gender equality. The march was organized by Montgomery Pride United. MPU fights…
Man shot and killed in Montgomery
An adult male was shot and killed in the 4500 block of Delray Road at about 5:15 p.m. Friday. He was pronounced dead on scene. This is under investigation-- no arrests made yet.
Wetumpka Tornado: Then and Now
On January 19th an EF-2 Tornado tore through downtown Wetumpka. Alabama News Network was among the first crews on the scene. What we saw was hard to describe. Destruction was everywhere. Powerpoles were snapped like toothpicks. Homes, businesses, and churches…
Alabama Goodwill Ambassadors Recognized at Maxwell Air Force Base
Maxwell Air Force Base is thanking the hundreds of people in the River Region, who make international officers and their families feel at home. These volunteers serve as sponsors and play…
Inmate Mental Health Court Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge has ordered the Alabama Department of Corrections to report data on the number of mentally ill inmates who have been placed in segregation units. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the order Tuesday…
Study: Some Montgomery-Made Hyundai Models at Risk for Fires.
"A high number of complaints about certain Hyundai and Kia models bursting into flames has prompted a recall campaign to fix faulty repairs that the affiliated companies say were carried out during previous recalls of 2011-14 Hyundai Sonatas, 2013-14 Hyundai…
Why Knowing Everything About Your Insurance Before Disaster Strikes is Important
When a disaster strikes, it pays to have important things in place - like insurance. It's one thing to actually have home insurance. But to actually know what it covers and…
