Family of Slain ASU Student Speaks Out After Reckless Murder Charges Dropped
The family of 19-year-old Alexis Moss has been taking steps towards healing and a sense of closure, in the 2 months after she was fatally shot. Steps that have…
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General Crowell Won't Serve as Montgomery County Probate Judge
Governor Kay Ivey announced this morning that Brigadier General Ed Crowell won't serve as Montgomery County's next probate judge. According to the governor's office, General Crowell is unqualified to serve due to the age required under the state's constitution. “I…
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Propose New Gambling Plan in Alabama
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians released its comprehensive plan for gaming legislation in Alabama. The proposed plan would include a clean, traditional lottery and two additional hotels/casinos with unlimited gaming. It also includes a one-time $225 million payment to…
New Hyundai Santa Cruz to be built at Montgomery Plant
Gov. Kay Ivey, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, Hyundai officials and other state and local leaders have announced the new Hyundai Santa Cruz…
Jessica Taylor Endorsed by State Representative Will Dismukes
Will Dismukes, a former Republican candidate for Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, endorsed Republican candidate Jessica Taylor Tuesday. State Representative Will Dismukes of Prattville said, “Our country desperately needs a new generation of conservatives…
Hundreds Pack into Renaissance Ball Room for the Inaugural Gala
Hundreds of people have packed into the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery to celebrate the historic election of Steven Reed. Steven Reed is now the first black mayor in Montgomery's 200 year history.…
Tourists React to Reed Inauguration
Visitors were in downtown Montgomery Tuesday at the Rosa Parks Museum, learning more about the history of the bus boycott and the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. We spoke with some of them about…
Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on his 10 Years as Montgomery Mayor
Monday was outgoing Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange's last full day in office. Strange sat down with Alabama News Network reporter Jerome Jones to discuss his decade of service. Mayor Strange…
Dozens of Veterans Honored at Riverwalk Stadium
Riverwalk Stadium was full of patriotism and appreciation, as the City of Montgomery held its annual Veterans Day ceremony Monday morning. Veterans, active duty service members, and their families and friends were…
Exclusive: Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Reflects on His 10 Years in Office
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange took time on his final full day in office to sit down with Alabama News Network anchor Darryl Hood to reflect on his 10 years leading the city. The…
Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen on Veterans Day
Remembering the sacrifices of the first African-American pilots- A ceremony honoring the historic Tuskegee Airmen was held Monday in Macon County at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field. "As…
Judge Issues Gag Order in Aniah Blanchard Case
A gag order has been put in place in the case against the man accused of kidnapping Aniah Blanchard. According to WIAT, the Lee County district attorney said there has been a gag order put in place, prohibiting him and 29-year-old…
Community Churches Come Together to Pray for Mayor-Elect Reed
Events leading up to Mayor-elect Steven Reed's inauguration continued Sunday. Local church leaders hosted the inaugural Unity Interfaith Worship Service. The event was held at Montgomery's True Divine Baptist Church. Alabama State…
Local Fans React After LSU beats the Tide
Saturday’s game pitting the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide had college football fans glued to their televisions. In what was arguably the most anticipated game of the college football season, the number 2 Tigers beat the Number 3…
1 Injured, 1 Arrested After Friday Night Shooting
One man is behind bars while another is fighting for his life after a shooting on Friday night in Montgomery. According to Montgomery Police Department Sgt. David Hicks, officers and Fire Medics responded to the 3300 block of East Tuskegee…
Montgomery Mini Storage Facility Units Damaged in Early Morning Fire
Several storage units of a mini storage facility in Montgomery caught fire early Saturday morning. According to Montgomery Fire and Rescue, crews were dispatched to a fire on Atlanta Highway near Eastern Boulevard around 3 a.m. Heavy smoke was visible…
SPLC Employees Seek to Unionize
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Employees of the watchdog organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center, are filing for union representation. A supermajority of employees has requested representation by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, Local 32035 of The News Guild-Communications Workers of America,…
World's First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Roll Into Montgomery
The world's first hydrogen fuel cell sport utility vehicle is now rolling through the streets of Montgomery. Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced on Friday that they would be loaning the Hyundai Nexo to…
Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Expected to File Presidential Campaign Paperwork in Alabama Today
CBS News is reporting that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to file paperwork today to place his name on the ballot for the Alabama Democratic presidential primary next year. This is the first concrete signal that…
Suspect in Aniah Blanchard Case Arrested in Florida
Ibraheem Yazeed, the man wanted in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, has been arrested in Escambia County, Florida. Around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night, the Escambia County Sheriff's Office got a call from U.S. Marshals…
EXCLUSIVE Interview with Governor Kay Ivey on 2020 Goals
We sat down with Governor Kay Ivey to discuss her goals for 2020. In an Exclusive interview with Alabama News Network, she discusses her plans to improve roads, build new prisons and bring a massive overhaul to the way the…
MPD Offers Holiday Safety Tips After Recent Social Media Post Rumors
Several alarming social media posts regarding attempted abductions, or possible human-trafficking attempts in Montgomery have caught the attention of the Montgomery Police Department. MPD Captain R.L. Duckett says MPD…
Montgomery Police: "aware of multiple social media posts regarding attempted abductions"
Several alarming social media posts regarding attempted abductions, or possible human-trafficking attempts in Montgomery have caught the attention of the Montgomery Police Department. In the weeks after the tragedy…
Frazer Church Funds Three Bus Stop Shelters
Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church in Montgomery has raised money to provide shelters at three Montgomery bus stops. Now the church is urging other churches, businesses and non-profits to do…
Person of Interest Sought In Aniah Blanchard Case
Auburn Police needs your help identifying a person of interest in the case of missing 19-year-old Aniah Blanchard. Police say the unidentified male was at the convenience store at…
