Voter Push Before Election
There are two weeks to go until the November election. While there has been some mud slinging, political analyst Steve Flowers says it's been pretty quiet. "Certain people show up to vote…
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Kowaliga Volunteer Firefighter Receives Alabama News Network's and Wettermark Keith's First Responder Hero Award
It's a tough job battling fires and for volunteer firefighters it can sometimes be tougher. But Larry Warren is showing what may seem impossible is possible. That is why he is chosen…
Monday 10-22-18 is The Deadline to Register to Vote
You can register online or in person, but... You must be a citizen of the United States. You must live in the State of Alabama. You must be at least 18 years of age on or before election day. You…
Another Shooting in Montgomery
Montgomery Police say it happened about 9:00 PM this evening: At about 9pm, MPD responded to the area of Calmar Drive and Gas Light Curve in reference to shots fired. Upon responding to the area, an adult male was…
Gump City Con Attacts Hundreds of Comic and Anime Fans
If you are a fan of comics, anime or sci-fi, Gump City Con may be the place for you to be in downtown Montgomery this weekend. Thomas Chancey's first…
Local Organization Hosts Senior Citizen Prom for Blue Ridge Healthcare
Residents at Montgomery's Blue Ridge Health Care nursing home relived prom night Saturday. An organization calling themselves "We Are One" hosted the event as a way to give back to the…
Man Injured in Eastdale Mall Shooting
Montgomery Police are investigating a shooting that happened at Eastdale Mall Friday evening. Authorities say a man was seriously injured. Authorities are investigating what may have led up to the shooting. No word on if anyone has been arrested. Stay…
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Greg Calhoun
Family, friends, and colleagues tearfully said goodbye Friday to Greg Calhoun on what they called a bittersweet day. Calhoun was the founder of Calhoun Foods and Calhoun Enterprises. "Greg Calhoun is…
Grants Being Made Available in Dallas County
From a Foundation News Release: "Black Belt Community Foundation Launches First Re-Granting Cycle for Its Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Process Work supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation for Selma and Dallas County SELMA, AL – October 19,…
Montgomery County To Use New Polling System In November Election
Voting in Montgomery County may be getting easier. Montgomery County voters will be using a new system that should get them in an out of the polling booth a lot quicker on…
Local Youth Organization "That's My Child" Continues to Keep Kids Away from Violence
With recent violence hitting Montgomery, one local youth organization continues their efforts in keeping kids off the street. "That's My Child" has been getting area youth involved since 2012. Right…
3rd Congressional District Voting Concerns
The Democratic nominee for the 3rd Congressional District is suspicious about the number of voters listed as inactive or removed…
MPS Asks Community to Assist with Funding of Middle School Baseball and Softball Programs
Montgomery Public Schools is asking for help from the community to create a system-wide middle school softball and baseball program. The drive is being led by a community committee headed by David Thomas Sr. The group is seeking funds to…
Two Alabama Groups Call for Less Marijuana Prosecution
From an SPLC News release: "The report (From The Southern Poverty Law Center and The Appleseed Center for Law and Justice) identified wildly disparate arrest rates for white and black people in certain jurisdictions. Among the 50 law enforcement agencies…
Political Anaylst Steve Flowers Speaks on Upcoming November Election
We are just a few weeks away from Alabama's November election. Right now, Alabama News Network's Political Analyst Steve Flowers says that the democrats have 3 viable candidates, one…
One Dead, Two Others Injured in Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation into the Wednesday night shooting death of Jermaine Barnes, 45, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 900…
Montgomery City Councilman's Proposed Program Could Help Vacant Lots
Councilman William Green is looking to clean up Montgomery with his "Mow to Own" program. "For particularly the city and state owned properties we want to allow the citizens that…
Audrey Billups-Graham Officially Sworn in to Montgomery City Council
A new Montgomery city council member was officially sworn in Tuesday. Audrey Billups-Graham will be serving District 4. Many of her supporters were at Tuesday afternoon's council meeting for her swearing…
Prattville Police Collecting Items to Help Officers in Panama City
In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Prattville Police Department is working to collect items to help members of the Panama City Police Department who lost everything in the storm.…
Walking to Raise Money for Alzheimers Research
You may know someone with Alzheimer's Disease. On Sunday, hundreds of area residents participated in a walk to raise awareness about that disease at the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. 364 individuals and 67 teams joined in the walk at…
2nd Person Dies in Friday Eastern Blvd. Accident
Montgomery police say a second person has died following a two-vehicle accident on Eastern Boulevard early Friday morning. They say 41 year old Jennifer Gaston of Montgomery died of her injuries. She was a passenger in a BMW vehicle that…
Prattville Shooting
Authorities are searching for a shooting suspect this afternoon. It occurred on north Northington Avenue near Bent Tree Drive. Police Chief mark Thompson says one man was transported to Baptist South Medical Center with injuries described as life-threatening. No names…
Golf Tournament Benefits Central Alabama CrimeStoppers
It may be a day out on the golf course. But there is a bigger reason why these players are out to win. It is all to support central Alabama CrimeStoppers. Each year, the golfers help to raise thousands of dollars.…
Expand Medicaid?
As he leaves the legislature, the Republican Senator takes a stand in favor of expanding Medicaid. "....the cost of doing nothing is too great." Republican Governor Kay Ivey opposes it. Here's Senator Dial's statement: I was born…
