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…
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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…
Montgomery City Council Unanimously votes down Amendment to Panhandling Ordinance
At Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council unanimously voted no to an amendment to the proposed panhandling ordinance. The amendment would have penalized drivers who hand money and other items…
Civil Rights Memorial Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
Tuesday marked a milestone and a day of remembrance in Montgomery. An event honoring the 30th anniversary of the Civil Rights Memorial was held in downtown. The Memorial was dedicated by the Southern…
Mothers Of Murdered Rapper, Promoter Pleading For Answers In Sons' Unsolved Case
There's still a whirlwind of questions for Aieda Harris and Felicia Webster, two mothers bonded by grief after tragedy two years ago. Their sons, 29-year old Atlanta- based rapper Edward Reeves, aka "Bambino…
Montgomery Church Holds Prayer Vigil for Aniah Blanchard
A prayer vigil was held for missing student Aniah Blanchard Monday evening at Open Door Christian Faith Worship Center. The church is calling on God, and leaning on faith that Aniah will be…
Reaction To Ella Bell's Passing
For almost two decades, Ella Bell served on the Alabama State School Board of Education, representing District 5. The 71-year-old passed away Sunday morning. The loss is being felt across…
Trial Begins in Challenge to Congressional District Map
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit contends Alabama's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act by concentrating black voters in a single congressional district. District Judge Karon Bowdre on Monday will begin a trial in the lawsuit that contends Alabama…
