"Alabama Then and Now" Exhibit Making its Way Across the State
The town of Pike Road is offering a blast from the past for the next couple of weeks. It's one of 9 city's that are a part of the "Alabama Then and Now"…
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Teen Wanted in Connection to Recent Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery Police Department are searching for 18-year-old Thearthis House in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 3200 block of Suwanee Drive on Tuesday, April 23. One man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Anyone who knows House's current location is…
Federal Judge, Advocacy Groups Demand Change After Prison Suicides
One group is speaking out against Alabama's prison problems. The Southern Poverty Law Center says immediate action needs to be taken to help prevent prisoner suicides. "Unfortunately, those individuals will never come…
Norah O'Donnell to Become Anchor of "CBS Evening News"
Norah O'Donnell will take over as anchor of the CBS Evening News this summer. It's one of many changes CBS is making in its news division under new CBS News President and Senior Executive Producer Susan Zirinsky. The CBS Evening…
Wetumpka Strong Community Luncheon Held In Wetumpka
People in Wetumpka are still cleaning up months after an EF-2 tornado damaged the city. City leaders held a luncheon today to get the community together, as they continue moving forward. "It's a great opportunity for the city to reach…
Lake Martin Update: Investigators Determine 2 Separate Boat Crashes Occurred, Leaving 1 Dead
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) - Troopers with the Marine Patrol division of ALEA continue to investigate Friday night's fatal boat crash on Lake Martin that claimed the life of an Auburn man and injured one more. According to…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair
More than 70 vendors lined the Crampton Bowl Multiplex today for the Montgomery Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sororities, 2nd Annual Community Health and Resource Fair. Health and wealth consciousness was a theme at the fair this year. There…
FLIMP Festival at Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The FLIMP Festival is the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art's free celebration of imagination , amusement, and creativity. The festival featured more than a dozen art-making activities, live music performances, games and food vendors. This was the first time the…
Judge Says Alabama failed to protect prisoners after 15 Suicides
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - After 15 inmate suicides in 15 months, a federal judge says Alabama is putting prisoners in danger by failing to provide adequate suicide-prevention measures. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson issued the findings Saturday. The judge wrote…
Alabama Kidney Foundation Holds Annual Walk
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) - The Alabama Kidney Foundation held its annual walk to help create awareness for kidney disease as well as raise money for its assistance programs. Alabama is ranked 5th in the nation in kidney disease…
Proposed Abortion Ban to Get Senate Vote Next Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State senators are expected to debate Alabama's proposed abortion ban next week. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Cam Ward said the panel will vote Wednesday following a public hearing. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he…
Auburn Man Killed in 3-Boat Collision on Lake Martin
LAKE MARTIN, Ala. - ALEA Marine Patrol continues its investigation into Friday night’s fatal boat crash on Lake Martin leaving one man dead and another injured. The incident occurred late Friday night near The Ridge Marina. ALEA Capt. Gary Buchanan…
Brewbaker Students are Learning to the Beat of a Different Drum
An international speaker and musician took learning to the next level at Brewbaker Primary School in Montgomery using drums and other musical instruments. John Scalici, Rhythm facilitator and teaching artist has been in…
Alabama State Advocacy Day for Alzheimer's
MONTGOMERY, Al. (Alabama News Network) The Alabama Alzheimer's Association hosted Alzheimer's Awareness Day at the State House Tuesday. Alabama is one of two states that recognizes Alzheimer's as a mental health issue. Senate…
4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo
Here's a look at Alabama News Network's 4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo, hosted at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. One canned good was all it took, for expert advice on just about all things related to healthier…
Hubbard Case to Go to Alabama Supreme Court in June
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next month in former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's appeal of his ethics conviction. The court said oral arguments will be held June 4. Hubbard was one of the state's most influential Republicans,…
Man Found Shot to Death in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they're conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death this morning. Police and fire medics responded to the 1500 block of Jean Street at about 5:15 a.m. They say they found the man…
Officials hold Child Abuse Forum at Goodwin Middle
Officials with Montgomery Public Schools and Child Protect along with representatives from various law enforcement agencies held a child abuse forum at Goodwin Middle School today. Many People can tell the obvious signs of child abuse. "marks to the skin,…
Lawmakers Approve Change to Jail Food Funds
Alabama lawmakers have voted to end a practice that allowed some sheriffs to pocket leftover jail food funds. The Alabama Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill that changes the flow of jail food funds. The bill now goes…
Update: Former State. Rep. Ed Henry Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Case
A federal judge has sentenced a former Alabama lawmaker to two years of probation for his role in a health care fraud case. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins on Thursday sentenced former state Rep. Ed Henry following a plea agreement.…
Shelby Proposes U.S. Constitutional Amendment Requiring Balanced Federal Budget
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby has re-introduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment to require Congress to have a balanced budget in an effort to reduce our nation's increasing debt, which has surpassed $22 trillion, according to a statement from Shelby's office.…
Former State Rep. Ed Henry Facing Federal Sentence
A former Alabama lawmaker who led the 2017 impeachment push against then-Gov. Robert Bentley is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty in a health care fraud case. Former state Rep. Ed Henry is scheduled to be…
Montgomery Regional Airport Names New Director
The Montgomery Airport Authority has announced that Marshall Taggart, Jr. will be the new director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, effective May 15. Taggart has nearly two decades of experience in the aviation industry. He arrives to Montgomery after serving as deputy…
Could Passenger Rail Service Between Montgomery and Mobile Happen Soon?
What if your travel time was cut down from a couple hours to less than an hour? Some people think a passenger rail service is the answer. A feasibility study is…
Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Make Voting Easier
A group of legislators are joining together in hopes of passing several proposed bills which aim to make voting easier and more accessible for all Alabamians. Legislators alongside representatives from Alabama Arise…
