State Senator Cam Ward to Run for Supreme Court
State Senator Cam Ward has announced that he will seek the Republican nomination to serve as an Associate Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. Ward will officially qualify on Tuesday,…
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Montgomery Mayoral Candidates Preparing for Big Day
We are now just hours away from run-off election day in Montgomery. On Tuesday, residents will head to the polls and vote for the city's next mayor, as well as three city…
Educators Express Concerns About Reading Proficiency Law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Educators say they're concerned about a new reading test they say could result in thousands of Alabama third-graders being held back. Al.com reports that the test is the result of a new state law. It requires…
Body of Kelsey Starling Recovered at Smith Lake
The body of Kelsey Starling has been recovered from Smith Lake following a boating accident on July 4. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Saturday evening that the 26-year-old was found by…
Democrats Approve New Bylaws Amid Internal Feud
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Democratic Party's governing board has approved new bylaws in a meeting that the party chair refused to attend. Members of the State Democratic Executive Committee took the action Saturday amid an ongoing internal feud…
Mandatory 205 Area Code Dialing Begins This Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Starting next week, central Alabama telephone users in the 205 area code must dial those three digits along with the seven-digit telephone number when making a local call. Beginning Oct. 12, callers who forget to use…
Auburn hosting Miss Alabama USA, Miss Alabama Teen pageants
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn is simultaneously hosting the Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen pageants - a first for the city. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that 58 pageant hopefuls were expected at this weekend's event. It is being…
Pumpkins Still Thriving at Dream Field Farms Despite Drought Conditions
With blistering heat and little to no rainfall, drought conditions are getting worse in the state. Some farmers are noticing an impact on their crops but what does this mean for local pumpkin patches?…
Fallen Tuskegee Airman Honored at the Tuskegee Airmen Historic Site Museum
The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen was honored Friday at the Tuskegee Airmen Historic Site Museum. A cross belonging to fallen Tuskegee Airman, Fighter Pilot, Captain Lawrence Dickson was presented Friday. Dickson was part of the 100th Fighter Squadron. The…
Alabama National Fair Underway from Now through Oct. 14
The 2019 Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year’s event promises even more rides, food and fun. This year’s fair features…
Faulkner University Unveils New Logo
Faulkner University has unveiled a new logo that was years in the making. The new logo was displayed for the first time at last night's annual Benefit…
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Speaks at Faulkner University's Biggest Fundraiser of the Year
Nikki Haley, the former United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations shared her experience as a leader including working as the former Governor of South Carolina and a member of President…
Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy Meets for 2nd Time
Sentencing was the topic of the Governor's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy meeting Thursday. Lawmakers were presented with pages and pages of data outlining Alabama's booming prison population and complex…
Montgomery Police Officer Injured in Incident at Sam's Club
Montgomery police tell Alabama News Network that an officer has been injured in an altercation at Sam's Club late this afternoon. Police say someone was trying to steal merchandise. During a struggle,…
LEAD Academy Board Members Officially Terminate Dr. Nicole Ivey as Principal
Just weeks after opening Montgomery's first charter school, Dr. Nicole Ivey is no longer the principal at LEAD Academy. "She was given the opportunity to resign," said board member Ryan Cantrell.…
Alabama Records First Vaping-Related Death
The Alabama Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's first death from a vaping-associated injury. The death involved a man from East Alabama whose identity hasn't been released. The death comes…
Junior League of Montgomery Hosts Montgomery Mayoral Forum
We are just one week away from Montgomery's mayoral run-off election. It's down to the wire for candidates Steven Reed and David Woods. Both attended a candidate forum Tuesday night at…
Alabama Education Association Represents Former LEAD Academy Principal Following Departure
According to the Alabama Education Association (AEA), Dr. Nicole Ivey  is in a dispute with her employer, LEAD Academy. AEA is representing her. AEA said while media reports suggested that Dr. Ivey’s employment has ended, based on the information available…
Lifesouth Community Blood Center Brings Awareness to Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell is a devastating disease that causes a lack of oxygen to the blood. While hundreds of blood donations in our area have helped those suffering from the disease, more donations…
5th Annual Tickled Pink Women's Expo
Hundreds of people were at the Cramton Bowl multiplex for Tickled Pink. The expo is filled with vendors and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds from the expo benefit the Joy to Life Foundation. Joy to Life pays for…
Police Investigating Dead Body Found in Phenix City
Phenix City police are investigating a homicide after discovering the body of an Opelika man laying in the grass with a gunshot wound. Kentavis Perry, 23, has been identified as the victim. Officers responded to the scene around 9 a.m.…
Alabama Health Official Urges Residents Not to Vape
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials are urging people to stop using e-cigarette or vaping products, at least until more is known about possible illnesses. The Alabama Department of Public Health issued the warning Friday. The department says two…
Air University Graduates Huge Officer Training School Class
They are dubbed "The Godzilla Class" and for good reason. Friday's Air University Officer Training School class is the largest since 1967. 650 cadets graduated, and were commissioned as U.S. Air Force…
Free Home Cleaning Services for Women Battling Cancer
A cleaning service in Auburn is doing its part to help cancer patients. Two Maids and a Mop of Auburn are now offering free cleaning services to women with cancer. "A…
2 Area Schools Recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools
Two local schools are receiving national recognition. They are being honored as Blue Ribbon Schools, based on their overall academic performance. Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet Middle School and Prattville Christian Academy…
