Honoring Civil Rights Activist Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin's choice to remain in her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1953 is something some people will never forget, especially those sitting on that same bus at the time of her…
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3rd Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo
Free flu shots, blood pressure checks and more were offered at Alabama News Network's 3rd annual River Region Healthy Living Expo at Frazer United Methodist Church . Dozens of health professionals were there…
Reward Offered In January 22 Homicide Investigation
On Monday, January 22, 2018 at 2:12 am, Montgomery Patrol Units responded to the area of East South Boulevard near Woodley Road in reference to two subjects shot. At the scene, Officers located a vehicle that had run into a…
2018 Bridge Crossing Jubilee Underway in Selma
The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee is underway in Selma. The event commemorates the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march and Bloody Sunday. Each year, the celebration draws people from across the country, including political…
ASU Student Wins First-Place Prize at National Scientific Conference
Terrell Hilliard, an Alabama State University master of science candidate in biology, and a National Institute of Health scholar, took home a first-place prize for his research at the 2018 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in Washington, D.C. “It was an honor…
Former Bush White House Aide Eric L. Motley to Keynote Historic Celebration
Former President George W. Bush’s special assistant and bestselling author, Eric L. Motley will be the keynote speaker during the 137th Anniversary and Men’s Day Program at historic Union Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on March 25, 2018 at…
F-35 Fighter Jet Environmental Impact Study
The F-35 fighter jet is coming to Montgomery, but first the U.S. Air Force wants to hear your concerns. Thursday evening there was an environmental impact meeting at the Montgomery Regional Airport. The…
Possible Evidence Found in 1988 Alabama Disappearance
Authorities say a new search has turned up potential evidence in the case of an Alabama woman who disappeared three decades ago. News outlets reported Thursday that Elmore County District Attorney Randall Houston says searchers found the potential evidence connected…
Alabama Seeks Work Requirement on Some Medicaid Recipients
Alabama is seeking to put a work requirement on a small number of Medicaid recipients. Gov. Kay Ivey's office said Thursday that the state will seek permission from the federal government to make the change to its Medicaid program. The…
Governor Kay Ivey Talks Gun Control
There are several gun safety proposals popping up, since the Parkland, Florida shooting. But what is the solution? While some are in favor of arming teachers, Governor Kay Ivey thinks otherwise, saying teachers already have their hands full. "I hope…
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Statewide Ride-Sharing Bill Into Law
Ridesharing companies like Uber can now operate statewide in Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey signed the ride-sharing bill into law Thursday morning at the capitol. The law allows companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate throughout Alabama. The governor says it…
AEA Lawsuit Against Interim State Superintendent Continued In Court
A lawsuit calling for a temporary halt to the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School made it to court, a little over a week after it was filed by the the Alabama Education Association. The suit alleges that the approved…
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspects
On January 12, 2018 at 8:11 pm, two unknown males entered a fast food restaurant in the 4400 block of Troy Highway. The two males approached the counter and demanded all of the money from inside the register. The…
Alabama News Network Anchors Read to Students
Members of The Alabama News Network staff read to students in the area today as part of that NEA sponsored program. Sr. Political Reporter Tim Lennox read for 4th graders at Vaughn Road Elementary. News Anchor Andrew James…
State Senate Enhances Protections for Consumers with Data Breach Notification Law
Alabama and South Dakota are the only states in the nation that don’t require companies to report the theft of electronic consumer information. On Thursday morning, the State Senate moved to protect consumers by passing the Alabama Data Breach Notification Act, which…
Faulkner University Ranked #2 Nationally For Online Graduate Counseling Program
Faulkner University was recently ranked #2 in the nation for the university’s online graduate degree in counseling according to Online Psychology Degrees. After looking at Christian universities and colleges throughout the country, Online Psychology Degrees complied a list of 25…
Governor Kay Ivey Signs Statewide Ridesharing Bill into Law
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday — alongside state Representative David Faulkner, state Senator Bobby Singleton, Ride for Alabama coalition members and local rideshare drivers — signed Alabama’s rideshare legislation into law during a bill signing ceremony at the State Capitol. Alabama is the 45th state…
Application Period Open For Pupil Transportation Scholarship Opportunities
Applications are now being accepted for three pupil transportation scholarships that the recipients will be able to apply toward college costs for the 2018-2019 academic year. An Alabama public high school senior will be eligible to receive the Alabama School Transportation Association…
Doctor and Nurse Indicted for Participating in "Pill Mill"
On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, a physician and nurse were arrested after being indicted in the ongoing investigation and prosecution of a “pill mill” being operated out of a Montgomery, Alabama medical office. The two new defendants in this case…
Whistleblower Receives $14.7 Million For Uncovering Billing Scam
U.S. District Judge Virginia Hopkins entered judgment in the amount of $14,708,630.06 on behalf of whistleblower Barry Taul, who uncovered and reported an illegal kickback and false billing scheme that defrauded the Alabama Organ Center and taxpayers. A jury found…
Man Walking From Selma To Memphis to Honor MLK
From Selma to Memphis, one Massachusetts man is making the 400 mile trip on foot to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. 57-year-old Ken Johnston is calling it a "Walk to Freedom". Johnston started the…
Senate Committee Approves Lottery Bill
A Senate committee has approved lottery legislation aimed at letting Alabama join multi-state games such as Powerball. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee on Wednesday approved the proposed constitutional amendment by a 3-2 vote. However, the bill is expected to…
David Burkette Wins the Democratic Runoff for Alabama Senate Seat
Montgomery City Councilman David Burkette has won the Democratic primary runoff for Alabama Senate District 26. He defeated state Rep. John Knight. The unofficial results are: David Burkette 3,575 55% John…
Knight, Burkette Face Off In District 26 Senate Seat Run-Off Election
Voters in Alabama's 26th district hit the polls Tuesday for the runoff election for state senate. Representative John Knight and City Councilman David Burkette are vying for a spot on the general…
Runoff Results: Alabama Senate District 26
Here are the results for the Democratic Party primary runoff for Alabama Senate District 26. Click here for the latest results The candidates are Montgomery City Council member David…
