Alabama and Auburn Fans Watch Season Openers
It was a packed house at Baumhowers in Montgomery, with fans watching closely as their teams took the field. Alabama fans are predicting another good season. "I've been waiting for this since January.…
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Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Emergency Declaration
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency to prevent price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Ivey on Friday amended a previously issued emergency declaration to put people and companies "on notice" that price gouging is illegal.…
Sneak Peek Inside Atlanta's New Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Alabama News Network is in Atlanta for Saturday's game between #1 Alabama and #3 Florida State. While we await kickoff, we got a sneak peek inside the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The stadium is…
Auburn Gameday Changes- What To Expect At Season Opener
Auburn University will kickoff a brand new football season with some brand new game day changes. Kassie Arner with Auburn athletics highlights some of the biggest changes fans can expect to see this…
Supreme Court Issues Stay for MPD Officer Murder Trial
The Supreme Court has issued a stay in the case of a Montgomery police officer charged with the shooting death of a west-side Montgomery resident. Officer Aaron Smith was due to go on trial for his role in the death…
Female Juvenile Charged with Calling in Bomb Threat
Montgomery police has charged a juvenile female with Terrorist Threats in reference to a bomb threat that occurred yesterday at Jeff Davis High School in Montgomery. The threat was called in to the office and the school was evacuated out…
Apple CEO Headlines List of Auburn Alumni in TV Spot
Six notable Auburn alumni are helping the university drive home the message that a degree from the Plains is a powerful tool for success and a great career. The alumni are featured in Auburn’s 2017 fall television spot, which debuted Friday in…
Help Needed for Montgomery Bakery Owner in Wreck
The community is coming together to help the owner of a well known Montgomery bakery after a serious car crash. The owner of Liger's Bakery, Donnie Davis, was hit head-on by…
Alabama State Students Ready For The Labor Day Football Classic
This weekend marks the return of the showdown between the ASU Hornets and the Tuskegee Golden Tigers. The highly anticipated rivalry that was once a Thanksgiving day tradition, is now the Labor Day Football Classic. ASU students are excited to…
Colonial Pipeline to Shut Down Gasoline Supply Line
Colonial Pipeline says it plans to shut down a key line that supplies gasoline to the South due to storm-related refinery shutdowns and Harvey's effect on its facilities west of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Georgia-based company said in a statement…
Alabama News Network Joins "Together for Texas" Relief Effort
Alabama News Network is joining other broadcasters throughout the state in helping with relief efforts in Texas. TV and radio stations throughout Alabama are collecting donations to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Alabama News Network is working with the…
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Proclaims Chiari Malformation Awareness Month
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange has officially declared September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month. Strange signed a proclamation to John Farris Harper, who has been diagnosed with the disease. Chiari Malformation is a neurological disorder…
Auburn Making Gameday Changes for 2017 Season
Auburn University is making changes and updates to its gameday experience. The University has announced that it's made improvements in food service, game presentation, parking and traffic, gameday weekend events and in-stadium features. Auburn has released a list of 25 changes…
Local EMA Looking for Lessons from Harvey
Prattville emergency crews are preparing to help with flood rescue efforts in Houston in the aftermath of Hurrican Harvey. Back at home, EMA officials are taking a closer look a their own…
U.S. Senate Runoff Heats Up
We're four weeks away from the U.S. Senate runoff and the race is heating up. Luther Strange and Roy Moore are vying for votes. Moore won 39 percent of the vote to Strange's 33 percent. Political analyst Steve Flowers says…
Annual I.T. Cyberpower Conference In Montgomery
Thousands of servicemen and women are in the capital city for the largest technology conference for the air force. Vendors like Sandy Morris, are also show casing the latest advancements in i-t…
How to Help the Victims of Hurricane Harvey
Many of you may be looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. There are easy ways to do it. There are a few ways to donate to the American Red Cross, which has set up shelters in the…
World War I Statue Unveiled At Montgomery's Union Station
The next time you're at Montgomery's Union Station you'll likely notice a new addition. A bronze sculpture now stands as a memorial to the men of the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment,…
How to Help Harvey Flooding Victims in Houston
If you are looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey, here are some easy ways to do it: There are a few ways to donate to the American Red Cross, which has already set up shelters in…
Alabama National Guard to Assist in Harvey Rescue Efforts
Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Monday Alabama's National Guard will help with rescue efforts in Houston, Texas. According to her office, the Governor has authorized Alabama Adjutant General Sheryl Gordon to send two CH-47 Chinook Helicopters and two UH-60M medical…
Montgomery Police Launch Two Homicide Investigations
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting two homicide investigations involving separate cases. In one case, 56-year-old Jerome Nowden died after being wounded in an assault on Aug. 16. Police say Nowden had been taken to Jackson Hospital with what had…
"Stuff the Truck" Is a Big Success
We want to thank all of you who helped Alabama News Network with the 3rd annual "Stuff the Truck" food drive on Saturday. We helped the "Tie and Doll" organization collect food for…
Tuskegee Receives Largest Estate Gift in University History
Tuskegee University has received a generous estate gift valued at $1.59 million — the largest planned gift received by the university to date — from 1943 Tuskegee University graduate Dr. Orlando Lawrence Clark. Clark, a resident of San Francisco, was…
The Montgomery Symphony Names New Executive Director
The Montgomery Symphony is pleased to announce Blake Thomas as its new Executive Director effective July 10. A native Montgomerian and lifelong musician, Mr. Thomas is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in Economics and a…
Gov. Ivey Announces Inaugural Disability Job Fair
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Governor’s Inaugural Disability Job Fair will take place during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Governor Ivey made the announcement at United Ability, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, following a tour of…
