Alabama Tourism Department Launches Civil Rights Podcast
Alabama’s state tourism agency has launched a podcast that both tells stories about the civil rights movement and encourages people to visit places linked to the era.
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Alabama’s state tourism agency has launched a podcast that both tells stories about the civil rights movement and encourages people to visit places linked to the era.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the nation is “over the hump” on gas shortages following a ransomware cyberattack that forced a shutdown of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline.
The 17th annual Farmers Market at The Shoppes at EastChase has now opened for the season, with local vendors, music and much more.
Alabama State Troopers have now released more details about the crash that killed two women in Autauga County yesterday afternoon.
UPDATE: Alabama State Troopers say a woman from Prattville and a woman from Autaugaville were killed in the wreck. MORE DETAILS Original Story: State troopers are on the scene of an accident in Autauga County that claimed the lives of…
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that critically injured two people. MPD spokesperson Cpl. Tina McGriff said it happened just after 1:00PM in the 2900 block of Pelzer Avenue. Once officers arrived on the scene, they discovered two individuals, one…
The nationwide manhunt for the man accused of murdering a Yale University student, back in February, has now been arrested. The U.S.Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force, in conjunction with the…
This week the Montgomery Christian School hosted "Art in the Garden" for its annual Art Splash. The event raises funds for scholarships for MCS Students. Those in attendance were able to walk through the…
A group of Pike Road students are leading the efforts to build a playground accessible to people of all abilities. Pike Road Intermediate School's SGA president and vice president, Tristan Bradsher and Gunner Gibbs,…
The Alabama Hospital Association celebrated 100 years on Thursday by planting an oak tree on their campus signifying their statewide strength and unity. The association was founded in 1921 with the mission to support…
The Montgomery Public School system is Currently working on changing the names of three of the high schools. Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Sidney Lanier are all names of notable confederate men.
The father charged with capital murder in the death of his one-month-old son has a prior history with law enforcement. According to court records, 32-year-old Caleb Whisnand, Sr., was arrested on several…
Alabamians will soon be able to have a bottle of cabernet or chardonnay delivered in the mail.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is here! As part of its annual “coast-to-coast wienie roast,” the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in Montgomery, Wetumpka, Prattville, and Milbrook from Thursday, May 13th until Sunday, May 16th. Fans can peek inside and…
Governor Ivey has announced the expansion of the COVID-19 vaccination eligibility. It now includes individuals age 12 and older, it is effective immediately. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in adolescents with…
Alabama News Network brought you live coverage of a news conference this morning as Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham and others updated the case of the father charged in the death of his newborn son, who had been reported missing.
Selma Police are looking for 13-year-old Kamirah Coleman who was last seen at the Dollar General in White Hall, Al on May 8th at 9:30 pm. Coleman left her home in Selma the previous night. She was last seen wearing…
The parents of missing one-month-old Caleb Whisnand, Jr. spoke at a news conference this afternoon. They were joined by Capt. Trent Beasley of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
The body of a missing infant last seen in north Montgomery has been found.
Do the names Andruw Jones, Jimmy Rollins, Roman Harper or Luis Gonzalez ring a bell? Well those were just a few of the star athletes that we're in attendance at the Robert Trent Jones…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to refrain from panic buying at gas stations after the pipeline cyberattack. Ivey's office said Tuesday that Alabama does not have a fuel…
A former band director at Chilton County High School who was accused of having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
Police are still investigating the incident that lead to 7 people being shot on the 3800 block of South Court Street in Montgomery. This recent incident raises the questions about what can be done about the crime spike in Montgomery.
Special agents with the State Bureau of Investigation have released the identity of the suspect involved an officer-involved shooting that happened in Montgomery on Saturday.



