State Preparations for Irma
Hurricane Irma's force is being felt in south Florida it's headed toward Alabama, and state officials are preparing. "I've authorized the national guard personnel to be deployed immediately for pre-storm preparation…
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Pike Road Volunteer Fire Department Hosts Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
People across the country will remember 9/11 and the victims that were killed at the World Trade Center that day in 2001. In Montgomery, the Pike Road Volunteer Fire Department hosted their annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. Teams of firefighters…
Hurricane Irma: Closings and Cancellations
These are the closings and cancellations that have been made because of Hurricane Irma's expected impact on parts of Alabama: SCHOOLS: Alabama State University -  closed Tuesday Alexander City Schools - Closed Tuesday Auburn University - Classes will resume Tuesday at Noon;…
Gov. Kay Ivey Activates State Emergency Operations Center
Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized the activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in Clanton to level one and the activation of the Alabama National Guard for state active duty, due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma and the state’s…
Auburn University Cancels Classes Because of Hurricane Irma
Auburn University has announced that classes are being canceled and normal operations suspended for Monday, Sept. 11Â due to Hurricane Irma. The university says students and others with campus interests should monitor auburn.edu for updates.
Florida Evacuees Anticipating Hurricane Irma
It's not voluntary tourism for many people from Florida that are in Montgomery this weekend. Instead they are in the Capitol City to escape Hurricane Irma. "We got here yesterday so we really haven't done much but we're kind…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Irma, which is expected to begin affecting Alabama late this weekend and into the beginning of next week. Gov. Ivey had previously issued limited supplemental States of…
FEMA Supply Trucks At Maxwell Air Force Base, Ready To Send Supplies After Hurricane Irma
Hundreds of tractor trailers are lined up at Maxwell Air Base ready to send aid to communities in Irma's path. That's because Maxwell is an incident staging base for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For the last 2 days those…
ALDOT Update on Hurricane Irma Evacuations
The Alabama Dept. of Transportation says hurricane evacuation routes in Alabama are expected to continue experiencing heavy traffic throughout the weekend as Floridians flee the approach of Hurricane Irma. Alabama evacuation routes are carrying traffic northbound and westbound from Florida…
Alabama First Responders to Get Kits to Help Fight Overdoses
Alabama now has new tools to help fight the opioid epidemic. Acting State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, at a news conference Friday in Montgomery, said first responders throughout the state will have access to 600 kits of the lifesaving…
ASU Board of Trustees Chooses Sen. Quinton Ross as University President
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has chosen Sen. Quinton T. Ross of Montgomery as the new ASU president, pending a background check review and contract negotiations. Ross was one of the four finalists, which also included Tony Atwater,…
Troy Gentry of Country Music Duo "Montgomery Gentry" Killed in Copter Crash
The official website for the country music duo "Montgomery Gentry" says Troy Gentry, half of the duo, has died in a New Jersey helicopter crash. The Federal Aviation Administration says the helicopter crashed into a wooded area Friday afternoon near…
Teen Charged with Assault in Sheldon Lane Shooting
Montgomery Police Department charged Jacobi Johnson, 19, in connection to a July 15 assault that occurred in the 3100 block of Sheldon Lane. Johnson was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. MPD placed him in the Montgomery…
Selma Man Killed When His Antique Car Crashes in Autauga County
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma man driving an antique car was killed when his car crashed in Autauga County. Investigators say John Percy Daves, 74, was killed when the 1931 Ford Model A he was driving left the road…
City of Montgomery Surplus Property
Cities sometimes end up owning real estate when property owners fail to pay property taxes.    A Montgomery city  map of those properties makes it look looks…
Hotels In Montgomery At Capacity As Hurricane Irma Evacuees Travel To The River Region
Many folks avoiding Hurricane Irma are making their way to the River Region; some having trouble finding accommodations. Tarina Mann works at Montgomery's Comfort Inn and says that phones have…
ASU Acadome to Open for Hurricane Irma Evacuees
Alabama State University is opening the doors to its Acadome to help house Hurricane Irma evacuees. ASU says it's working with the American Red Cross and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to offer shelter to the storm's evacuees. The Red Cross…
Burger Bash Invades Downtown Montgomery
If you're hungry for a burger then downtown Montgomery is the place for you to be Thursday night. Â The MGM Burger Bash is returning. Meteorologist Elissia Wilson will be live on Alabama News Network at 5:00, 5:30 and 6:00 with…
Gov. Kay Ivey Announces She's Seeking a Full Term in Office
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her decision to seek election as Governor in 2018. The Governor said in a statement, “Four months ago, I was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. There hasn’t been a more humbling moment in…
Local Impact of Hurricanes bring High Gas Prices, FL Livestock
A driver moves through flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore…
5 Finalists Selected in Bullock County Superintendent Search
What exactly should the next superintendent bring to the table for bullock county schools? "Someone who is excited to be here, who wants to be part of the community, who is willing to work with our government officials, our business…
Alabama Community College Systems Names New Director Of Aviation Programs
There's a new head of aviation programs for the Alabama Community College System. The new position is responsible for the oversight of the system's aviation technology programs across the state. Michael McDaniel will take on the new title and plans…
City Council Cracks Down on Negligent Landlords
The City of Montgomery is cracking down on negligent landlords. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, they passed an ordinance. The abatement ordinance will keep landlords living out of state accountable to what is happening on their properties. But not…
Governor Ivey's Council to Combat Alabama's Opioid Crisis Holds First Meeting
Many public health, law enforcement and government officials have come together under Governor Ivey's order to combat the opioid crisis in Alabama head on. Gov. Kay Ivey's council to study opioid…
Oprah, Beyonce to Headline Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon
Beyonce, Blake Shelton, Barbra Streisand and Oprah Winfrey will headline a one-hour benefit telethon to benefit Hurricane Harvey victims that will be simulcast next week on ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and CMT. The event will be telecast live at 8…
