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It was a rainy start at the fair grounds Thursday, but that didn't slow down the setup at the Alabama National Fair. The Fire Marshals', and health department officials were on fair…
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It was a rainy start at the fair grounds Thursday, but that didn't slow down the setup at the Alabama National Fair. The Fire Marshals', and health department officials were on fair…
In Montgomery, we are getting reaction the hours of testimony in the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing. Thursday was full of opening statements from supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh-the man who is accused…
What used to be the shell of a Taco Bell restaurant, is now back up and running. Wednesday night, some loyal taco-enthusiasts couldn't wait to get a taste at it's…
Law enforcement officers are often exposed to dangerous situations each day, making bulletproof vests a necessity for them. Colonel Jon Briggs of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says vests are not exactly…
Strayer University held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 25 to celebrate the opening of their newest campus. Montgomery joins Birmingham and Huntsville as the third location in Alabama. Strayer University's…
Thursday, you have the chance to get a free car wash and help promote men's health at the same time. Rich's Car Wash locations at 151 Perry Hill Road and 2395 E. South Boulevard are offering the free car washes…
W.A Gayle Planetarium in Montgomery is celebrating 50 years of wowing crowds. While the mission of educating remains the same, Director Ricky Evans says a lot has changed since the first show. "Probably…
Authorities say an anonymous tip lead them to a home on County Road 46 in Prattville where they found a 13-year-old boy naked, with chains padlocked around his ankles. The boys' mother step-father and grandmother are now charged with torture…
Katie Griffies was 31 years old and 29 weeks pregnant when she found a lump and texture changes in her breast. She went to the doctor and found out it was…
The Prisoners of War and Missing in Action are a reminder of the sacrifices made in war. The speaker at Saturday's event was a retired army medic who served in the Vietnam War and knew several men who ended up…
Police say the 31 year old Montgomery woman was found shot to death in the 200 block of Alabama River Parkway about 8:20 Friday night. They identify her as Latricia McDade of Montgomery. No arrests or motive…
Troy University will begin a new research facility called The Center for Materials and Manufacturing Sciences (CMMS) using a $3.2 Million grant from The National Institute of Standards and Technology. The grant was announced by the office of U.S. Senator…
Foundation for Moral Law founder Roy Moore says court rulings are on the side of school systems in which students organize pre-game prayers. Moore and his wife and Foundation employees met with reporters this morning. "I think the biggest…
It was a big night in Pike Road Thursday as the town kicked off its first varsity homecoming celebrations with a pep rally. The Pike Road community came out to cheer…
Alabama State University's new president Quinton Ross is addressing some of the university's critics. His comments came as he outlined his vision and expectations to students at ASU's fall convocation Thursday. Ross has previously sat down with Alabama News Network…
Local pumpkin patches will soon be buzzing with people searching for the perfect pumpkins for Fall. But just how much has the summer weather affected this year's crop? For the owners…
Fifteen Alabama Community Health Centers in are receiving federal grants. The centers include those in Montgomery, Selma and Troy. Each will receive $285,000 from the U.S. Department to Health and Human Services. Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board,…
Parade applications are now being accepted for Alabama State University's acclaimed 95th annual Turkey Day Classic Parade, which will begin at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 22), in downtown Montgomery. The deadline to register is Nov. 2. Last year's parade was a…
The southbound lanes of I-85 are closed after several vehicles were involved in an accident with a semi-truck. The crash occurred near the Waugh exit just after 8:00 this morning. Police are directing traffic to the outer-loop.
Hurricane Florence may have left devastation behind on the east coast. But people across the U.S are on high alert for charity scams. Officials are warning that not all charities are the…
President Trump is renewing his attacks on Jeff Sessions, saying, "I don't have an attorney general." Trump says in a Hill.TV interview released today that he's "so sad over Jeff Sessions," whom he…
A lawsuit has been filed against Alabama's secretary of state for blocking people on Twitter. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by three people who said Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill had blocked them from his Twitter account "because…
Montgomery police say they've launched a homicide investigation following a man's shooting death this morning. Police say 33-year-old Darrell Rudolph was found unresponsive around 5:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Rosa Parks Avenue. Police say he was pronounced dead…
The curfew issue is a topic Councilman Glen Pruitt has been trying to pass for a couple of months, proposing 17 year old teens and under to be in by 12 midnight.…