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Former ASF Director Geoffrey Sherman Dies

Alabama News Network has learned that Geoffrey Sherman, the former producing artistic director for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival has died. Sherman retired in July of 2017 after 12 years at ASF. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival says Sherman died today in…

Alabama Senate Debating Gas Tax Hike

The Alabama Senate is expected to vote today on a proposed 10-cent gasoline tax increase in what could be the final day of the special session. Senators are scheduled to start debate at 10 a.m. on the House-passed proposal and a…

State Supreme Court to Review Hubbard conviction

The Alabama Supreme Court will review former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's ethics conviction. Defense attorney Bill Baxley said Monday that the Supreme Court granted review on one matter that he considered the "catch-all issue" in the case. Baxley said that…

Forestry Commission Warning About Burning Tornado Debris

From The Alabama Forestry Commission Caution Advised Regarding Burning of Tornado Debris As spring approaches, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) is urging everyone to use caution when burning outdoors. Conditions are such that any fire can quickly spread out of…

Tornado Victim's Donation

Kim and Charles Conway  and their son came from Highland Home to our studios in Montgomery to drop off a ton of food and supplies for the victims of the Lee County tornadoes. Thank you!!!!!! Look HERE for full details…

Pike County Teen Dies in Accident

Alabama State Troopers say a teenager was killed in a wreck in Pike County this morning. State Troopers say the accident happened about 10:00 this morning.  19-year-old Byron Floyd died when his 2006 F-150 ran off Pike County Road 1143…

Alabama Teen Killed in Gun Accident in Georgia

DALLAS, Ga. (AP) - An Alabama teenager has died in what investigators believe was an accidental shooting at a home in Paulding County, Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the boy, believed to be 15 years old, was shot by a…

Alabama House Approves Gas Tax Hike

  The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax. House members approved the bill on an 83-20 vote after five hours of debate. The bill now moves…

Full Alabama House Approves The Gas Tax Hike

     Gas tax increase sponsor Rep. Bill Poole (R) told the full house today about the same thing he told a House Committee yesterday...that the 10 cent a gallon increase over several years is critical to the state's future.    …

President Trump to Tour Tornado Damage in Lee County

President Trump is scheduled to tour tornado damage in Lee County today.  The Beauregard community south of Opelika was hit by an EF-4 tornado on Sunday, killing 23 people. The President's specific schedule isn't being released to the public. But…

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