Inflated Cost of Lumber and Building Supplies Making Housing Unaffordable for Some
The average home cost $40,000 more than it did a year ago, due to increased cost of building materials.
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Former Communications Director for Gov. Kay Ivey Running for Alabama House
Josh Pendergrass, a former communications director for Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Policy Institute, has announced that he is running for the Alabama House of Representatives in District 88.
UPDATE: PNC Completes Acquisition of BBVA
PNC Financial Services Group says it has completed its acquisition of BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc., including its U.S. banking subsidiary BBVA USA. Both banks have locations in Montgomery and elsewhere in Alabama.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Re-Election Campaign
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that he will seek re-election to a second term as the state's top prosecutor.
Coaches and Mentors Meet to Discuss Details For The Montgomery Basketball League Youth Program
City Councillor, Oronde Mitchell is bringing a new type of basketball league to the city of Montgomery. He says the purpose of this league is to allow students to have something to do outside of school that can help the youth in the community.
Gov. Ivey Looking at Other Options for Prison Construction
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she's looking at other options for prison construction after a plan to lease prisons was set back by financing troubles. Ivey made the statement Wednesday, a day after the June 1 deadline passed for companies…
BREAKING: Gov. Kay Ivey Says She'll Seek Re-Election in 2022
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that she plans to seek a second full term next year.
Pedestrian Dies from Injuries in Hit-and-Run Accident
On Saturday, May 29, around 10 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to a call of a pedestrian struck. The collision between the vehicle and pedestrian occurred in the area of Eastern Boulevard and Interstate 85.
Katie Boyd Britt Resigns as President & CEO of the Business Council of Alabama, Is U.S. Senate Bid Next?
The Business Council of Alabama has announced that President & CEO Katie Boyd Britt is resigning to pursue other opportunities.
Police Investigating Homicide in Midtown Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that happened in Midtown Montgomery.
Hurricane Season Is Underway, Are You Ready?
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. You don't have to live along the Alabama coast to feel the effects of these dangerous storms.
Woman Seriously Injured in Sunday Night Shooting in Montgomery
A woman is in critical condition in a Montgomery hospital after being shot Sunday night. Police and fire medics were called to the 700 block of Golden Gate Drive around 10:30 Sunday night in reference to a shooting. On the…
Safe from the Storm: Why Do We Have Hurricanes and Can They Be Stopped?
Wouldn't it be great if hurricanes could be stopped or steered away from land?
Most Inmates Excluded from New Sentence Reduction Incentive
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers have approved a program that would allow some state inmates to receive up to a year off their sentence by completing vocational or other training, although most prisoners will not be allowed to participate.…
Last School Dashboard for May Shows Another Drop in COVID-19 Cases
The final Alabama school dashboard release for May shows another drop in COVID-19 cases in Alabama public schools, as the school year is coming to an end.
Safe from the Storm: A Look Back at the Record-Setting 2020 Hurricane Season
Alabama News Network is working to get you prepared for the 2021 hurricane season. But we also want to remind you of last year's record-setting year for tropical weather.
More Than A Bus Driver: Pike Road Bus Driver Saves Mother's Day for 7 Year Old
Pike Road Bus Driver Saves Mother's Day for 7 Year Old.
State Health Leaders Worry about Alabama's Plunging COVID-19 Vaccination Rate
The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alabama has fallen to a level not seen since the earliest days of the immunization campaign even though less than 30% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
Does Ainsworth's Re-Election Plans Hint at Gov. Kay Ivey's Plans?
Republican Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will launch his re-election campaign on Friday, June 4. That could be a signal that Gov. Kay Ivey will seek re-election herself.
City of Montgomery Launches Website to Inform Residents About Major Road Projects
A new website called MGM Street Status has been launched to inform the public about major road projects. Some of these projects have already begun and some will start later on this year.
Safe from the Storm: Changes for 2021 Hurricane Season
Changes are coming to the 2021 hurricane season. Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas outlines what is different this year.
Alabama News Network, Gov. Kay Ivey Say Goodbye and Good Luck to Andrew James
Today is a sad day at Alabama News Network. We are saying goodbye to Alabama News Rising anchor Andrew James.
ALEA and Montgomery Airport Officials Encourage Safe Travels For Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is this weekend and one important thing to remember while traveling during the holiday is other people travel as well. From road trips to plane rides, a lot of people will be out of their homes this weekend.
Woman Dies after Being Shot in Montgomery, Another Woman Injured
Montgomery police say a woman has died after being shot this afternoon.
UPDATE: Groundbreaking for Montgomery Whitewater Recreation Center Set for June 10
Gov. Kay Ivey will join leaders from Montgomery and Montgomery County to break ground on the long-awaited whitewater recreation center on June 10.
