Gubernatorial Candidate Walt Maddox Speaks to Voters in the Capital City
Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox is running for governor and Monday night he was in the Capital City to talk with voters. It was a packed out meeting as Maddox…
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Alabama Charter School Commission Approves LEAD Academy In Montgomery
Montgomery's first charter school is now one step closer to becoming a reality this fall. The Alabama Public Charter Schools Commission voted to approve LEAD Academy. LEAD board members were…
Metro Montgomery NAACP Brings Awareness to Kidney Disease
The NAACP is working with healthcare company, Baxter International Incorporation to help African Americans prevent kidney disease. Saturday a team of medical experts shared what they know about the dangers…
Sen. Hank Sanders Changes his mind.
This is the statement from Sen. Sanders: "Some time it is time. Some time we do not realize it is time until something special happens. I had thought that I would run to serve one more term in the…
Sen. Hank Sanders Decides Not to Seek Re-Election
Despite having already qualified to run for re-election, Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) has decided not to seek another term in the Alabama Senate. He has held the District 23 seat since 1983. In a statement emailed to Alabama News Network,…
Intervention Plan For Montgomery Public Schools, Includes Major Financial and Academic Changes
Difficult decisions and swift changes are on the way to the Montgomery Public School System; according to an aggressive financial and academic plan laid out by interim state superintendent of education Ed Richardson at a press conference Friday morning. The plan…
Qualifying Deadline Passes, So Who's Running in Alabama State Elections?
The qualifying deadline has now passed for the 2018 Alabama state elections. So the field is set for the June 5 primaries. In the race for governor, Kay Ivey hopes to be elected to a full term in office after…
Montgomery School Board Members React to Aggressive Intervention Plan
Montgomery School Board members are reacting to the aggressive five year plan laid out today by the Interim State Superintendent. "What do we want? Do we want the reserve where it is…
Group in Prattville Working to Fight the Spread of HIV and Hepatitis C
A group in Prattville wants to raise awareness for the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C in Alabama. A non-profit group called Medical Advocacy and Outreach sponsored the 2nd annual Breaking Barriers Summit. The…
UPDATE: Wetumpka Teen Reported Missing Found Safe
According to CrimeStoppers, Hannah Marie Knighten, 16, was found safe Friday and is back with her family. The Wetumpka Police Department did not release any other details. The Wetumpka High School student was reported missing earlier this week after her…
Plan Unveiled to Bring Massive Changes to Montgomery Public Schools, Including Closing Some Schools
Interim state school Supt. Dr. Ed Richardson held a grim news conference this morning, outlining his plan to bring massive changes to Montgomery Public Schools. The changes are designed to…
House OKs Budget Deal, Ending Shutdown
The House has narrowly passed a sweeping bipartisan budget accord, ending an hours-long government shutdown and clearing a path for huge spending increases for both the Pentagon and domestic programs. The 240-186 vote sends the $400 billion spending plan to…
i-Team: Building the Future of MPS
As MPS leaders work to get its financial house in order, in the midst of the state intervention, every option is on the table, including job cuts. State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson has said he doesn't want cuts to impact…
Former Attorney General Troy King Running for Office Again
Former Attorney General Troy King is seeking his old job back. King officially qualified for the race Thursday in Elba. It has been 7 years, since he has served the people of Alabama…
Montgomery Zoo Unveils Baby African Pygmy Hippo
There's a new addition to the Montgomery Zoo. A baby African Pygmy Hippo was unveiled at the zoo Thursday. The hippo was born on January 31st and weighs 18 pounds and 5 ounces. Right…
Interim Superintendent To Deliver "Aggressive" Academic And Financial Plans For MPS
We should find out Friday morning what's next in the intervention of Montgomery Public Schools. That's when Interim state superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson is expected to reveal the changes on the way…
Bobby Bright Will Try to Win Back His Congressional Seat, This Time As a Republican
Former District 2 Alabama Congressman Bobby Bright has announced that he is running to reclaim his seat in Congress, but this time as a Republican. Bright was a Democrat when he held…
Talking to your Kids about Child Molestation
Child sexual abuse can be a parents worst nightmare. Counselors recommend speaking to your kids about what is appropriate and what's not. Counselors at Child Protect Children's Advocacy Center in Montgomery advise being…
Bond Set at $5 million for Suspect in Videotaped Child Sexual Assault
An Elmore County Judge set bond Wednesday at $5 million for child sex assault suspect, 44-year-old Germaine Moore; $1 million for each count. The charges against him include rape in the 1st degree, facilitating travel to meet a child for…
Macon County Officials Continue to Wait for Bridge Repairs
The wet weather continues to be a cause for concern for the people of Macon County. That's because one of the county's main bridges on Washington Avenue in Tuskegee was destroyed…
Rape Kit Tracking App Created To End Back Logging Of Rape Kits
A group of engineers are aiming to use their technology skills to tackle social problems. They hope to help end the back log of rape kits…
Houses Passes Controversial 'In God We Trust' Bill after Lengthy Debate
The Alabama House of Representatives voted to allow the phrase "In God We Trust" on public buildings, but only after debate went far off track. Black legislators on Tuesday accused a member of twisting history. In speaking for the bill,…
House Democratic Caucus Calls for Ensuring Access to Affordable Healthcare
Montgomery, Ala – Members of the Alabama House Democratic Caucus called for an effort to ensure access to affordable healthcare for all Alabamians during a press conference this afternoon. They also announced a resolution calling on Governor Kay Ivey to…
Gubernatorial Candidate Sue Bell Cobb Proposes Alabama Lottery
Democratic candidate for governor Sue Bell Cobb has announced a proposal for a statewide education lottery. The issue has come up in political campaigns for decades but has never been approved. Cobb says her "Lifelong Learner Lottery" would help fund…
Alabama Teachers, Other School Workers Could Get a Pay Raise This Year
Teachers and school employees could get a 2.5% pay raise later this year. The House Ways and Means Education Committee has approved the raise, which is popular with members of both parties, with little discussion. Education employees at both public…
