The Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo has been canceled due to inclement weather. Zoo officials say the closure is for the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff. The Christmas Lights Festival is scheduled to continue through Dec. 25…
The rain did not stop some fans from coming out to enjoy gameday activities ahead of the Sixth Annual Camellia Bowl at historic Cramton Bowl Saturday afternoon. "We're so excited to be in Montgomery and to be able to support…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The flu season is continuing to hit southern states hard as influenza begins to spread across the country. The flu season got off to an early start in the Deep South. The most recent weekly flu…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State troopers will have have an elevated presence on state roadways during the holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says all available state troopers will be assigned to patrol Alabama roadways. The extended holiday…
Bryan Stevenson is no stranger to the spotlight when it comes to his work in criminal justice reform, but his story is now being told on the big screen, starring some big names. Actor Michael…
The Tallassee mill that was destroyed by fire in 2016 will soon have a new owner. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock told Alabama News Network that the city council has authorized him to move forward with accepting the old Mount Vernon…
The Prattville Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for shoplifting at Belk. According to investigators, a suspect pictured below entered Belk on Dec. 13 and left with merchandise valued over $700…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate is down to a record-low 2.7%. A statement from the governor's office on Friday said the seasonally adjusted jobless rate for November was one-tenth of a percent better than the October rate of…
The Camellia Bowl is Saturday, December 21. Here is a full list of events leading up to the game. Friday, December 20 Pep Rallys at the Trainshed 5:00Pm FIU, 5:30PM…
Students at Reeltown High School in Tallapoosa County received real hands-on experience in the dangers of drinking and driving, all within a safe environment. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the Alabama Farmers…
An Opelika man was arrested and charged with Electronic Solicitation of a Child. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones says on December 3, investigators received information and found that 27…
The Clanton man charged with two counts of murder related to the July 4 fatal boating accident at Lake Jordan has plead guilty. Elmore County Deputy District Attorney C.J. Robinson said…
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - A national fraternity is disbanding its chapter at Auburn University after school officials suspended the organization over repeated allegations of physical abuse and alcohol infractions. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Beta Theta Pi announced the decision…
The teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed "The Voice of the Auburn Tigers" Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in May has had his bond revoked. Lee…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's capital city has repealed a local law that would have jailed panhandlers. The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to repeal the unenforced ordinance that had drawn heavy criticism from homeless advocates and other…
On Tuesday evening the non-profit group Moveon.org held an impeachment rally on the Capital steps in Montgomery. The rally happened just hours before the House of Representatives will convene to vote on two…
Flu season is in full swing, and experts are warning that now is the time to take precautions so that you don't catch the illness. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, this year's…
Alabama News Network has our Thunder Truck ready to go when severe weather threatens this evening and overnight. Our Thunder Truck has a fully-equipped mobile weather station and live broadcasting equipment on board. In addition, it is constantly linked to…
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University's landmark oak trees has increased his restitution payments since prosecutors threatened to have him jailed. Court records show Harvey Updyke has made more than $3,000 in…
The Elmore County Board of Education will hold a regular called board meeting on Monday, Dec. 16 where Superintendent Richard Dennis is expected to ask the board to approve a Resolution for a $50 million bond. According to Administrative Assistant…
Montgomery fire fighters battled a blaze within a home on Saturday afternoon. Crews were called to a fire at the 2100 block of Dorthy Street in Montgomery. Once they arrived, heavy smoke could be seen coming from a one story…
The grand finale of Alabama's three year bicentennial commemoration -- is underway this weekend in downtown Montgomery. The Alabama Bicentennial Parade kicked off an event-filled Saturday -- chocked full of events. The parade featured dozens…
It was a historic day in the Capitol City Saturday, as hundreds of Alabama residents came to downtown Montgomery for the state's Bicentennial Celebration. "73 thousand days, 24 hundred months, 200 years. That, my fellow…
Hundreds gathered to watch a celebration on the Alabama Capitol steps as Gov. Kay Ivey dedicated the Alabama Bicentennial Park on the state's 200th birthday. Alabama News Network provided a Special…
Alabama celebrates its bicentennial. State officials have a complete weekend full of events in downtown Montgomery to commemorate 200 years since Alabama became a state on Dec. 14, 1819. ALABAMA BICENTENNIAL SCHEDULE Saturday, December 14th 10 a.m.…
