State Christmas Tree to Arrive at Alabama Capitol on Monday
UPDATE: The arrival of the state Christmas tree has been delayed until Tuesday at around 12:30PM. The tree-lighting ceremony is…
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Is COVID-19 Affecting Black Friday Shopping This Year?
Even though the pandemic hit small businesses hard, owners believe Black Friday and other holiday sales will help in-store revenues. Kudzu and Cotton owner, Katie Castanza, says in times like now, it's important…
Will Nick Saban's Positive Test Affect the Iron Bowl?
The headline from this years Iron Bowl is Nick Saban missing from the sidelines after testing positive for coronavirus. An underdog Auburn team is looking to pull off an upset against the…
Hyundai, Kia Fined for Delaying Recalls Regarding Engine Failures
Hyundai and Kia will spend $137 million on fines and safety improvements because they moved too slowly to recall over 1 million U.S. vehicles with engines that can fail. The National Highway Traffic…
"A Christmas Carol" Goes Digital at Alabama Shakespeare Festival
A holiday tradition in Montgomery is undergoing changes because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" will be streaming digitally this year rather…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Eastdale Mall
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. The Salvation Army…
Mother of Millbrook Man Who Vanished 22 Years Ago Still Hoping for Answers
It was 22 years ago this week that George James was reported missing in Millbrook. His mother told Alabama News Network she's still hoping to finally get answers about…
Preparations Underway for Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K
The Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K may not be until next March, but preparations are already underway. Hardy Sellers joined us on Alabama News Network to talk about the annual running event.…
Salvation Army Gives Back to Community on Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving looked very different for all of us, but every year there are some who don't have a place to come home for the holidays. The Salvation Army of Montgomery ensured they were…
Tuberville Names Boyd as Chief of Staff
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville has appointed Assistant Attorney General Stephen Boyd as his chief of staff. Boyd is currently the assistant attorney general for the Office of Legislative Affairs…
Local Food Bank Continues to Support Community During Pandemic
During the pandemic, many businesses and organizations have been hit hard enough to shut down or temporarily close. Though, the Montgomery Area Food Bank has made sure to fight through any obstacles to…
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Lunch Still Underway
A Thanksgiving tradition of giving back is still happening Thursday in Montgomery despite the pandemic. The Salvation Army's annual Thanksgiving lunch will look a little different this year, though. Montgomery's Salvation Army is…
Alabama AG Responds to Former Speaker's Sentencing Reduction
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is responding to a circuit court judge's decision to reduce the sentencing of former House Speaker Mike Hubbard. Attorney General Marshall said he was disappointed with Lee County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Walker's decision to…
Local Bakery needs your Votes in worldwide 'Greatest Baker' Contest
A Montgomery bakery is in the quarter finals of a worldwide search for the Greatest Baker. But they need your help to get there. Sisters Denice Pittman and Cherryl Knighten own "Tiers of Sweetness." Right now, they make cakes out…
Trump pardons Flynn, taking direct aim at Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has pardoned former national security adviser Michael Flynn, taking direct aim in the final days of his administration at a Russia investigation that he has long insisted was motivated by political bias. Trump announced…
New Senate leader: Economy, virus recovery among priorities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate in February will have a new leader for the first time in a decade. Republican Sen. Greg Reed of Jasper will take the helm…
Judge reduces prison sentence for former Alabama Speaker Mike Hubbard
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A judge has reduced the time that former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard must spend in prison. Circuit Judge Jacob Walker on Wednesday reduced Hubbard's sentence from four years to 28 months. Defense lawyers had asked…
Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban Tests Positive for COVID-19, Shows Mild Symptoms
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach in Saturday's Iron Bowl game when the Crimson Tide hosts Auburn in Tuscaloosa. The positive test happened this morning. Here is a statement from team…
City of Montgomery Settles Panhandling Lawsuit
The Southern Poverty Law Center announced Tuesday the city of Montgomery has settled a lawsuit on behalf of people who pandhandle. The lawsuit was filed in February by the SPLC, ACLU of Alabama, and the National Homelessness Law Center on…
"We're Going to Put Your Ass in Jail," MPD Working New Initiatives to Reduce Gun Violence
MPD Chief Ernest Finley had strong words Tuesday for violent criminals and gun-slingers in Montgomery. Finley says that Mayor Steven Reed approached him last month about finding new ways to reduce…
Montgomery Mayor, Police Chief Address Violent Crime
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed held a news conference this morning to…
Update: Macon County Homicide Victim Identified
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson has confirmed the identity of the homicide victim whose body was found yesterday. Brunson says the body of 27-year-old Jonathan Daniel was found on Pistol Range Road in Notasulga yesterday afternoon. He says one arrest…
Remembering State Rep. Alvin Holmes
Alvin Holmes, 81 years old when he died Saturday, leaves a legacy to remember -- from marching beside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr to advocating for more jobs for Black Alabamians. Secretary…
State Health Officials Warn Against Traditional Thanksgiving Gatherings
State Health officials are concerned that lack of personal responsibility will increase COVID-19 cases in Alabama. The state is already seeing a surge in cases much like the rest of the country.…
Body of Homicide Victim Found in Macon County
UPDATE: Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson says the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Jonathan Daniel. Brunson says Daniel's body was found on Pistol Range Road in Notasulga. The Macon…
