Montgomery Woman Receives Kidney Match Using Billboard Campaigns
For a little over a year, Verna Johnson has been on the waiting list for a kidney and doing home dialysis 7 days a week for 8 hours. But all of that…
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U.S Environmental Protection Agency Proposing New Rule to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Drinking water is a necessity and staff with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency is working to make sure every drop is safe for children. "It is an important rule that…
Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair
It's Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair! Get in for $1 with a non-perishable food. Rides are $1, or $30 for wristband. Fair open now, rides open at 3. Montgomery Public Schools are out Friday so tonight…
People at the Historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church React to Reed's Win
Steven Reed's historic win in Tuesday's run-off election, has many people excited about the future of a city known as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. "I never thought…
Mayor Todd Strange Ready to Help in Reed's Transition
Current Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange now only has a few weeks left in office before Mayor-elect Steven Reed takes over as the city's top official. We caught up with the…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Steven Reed's Victory
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into Steven Reed's overwhelming victory in the runoff for Montgomery Mayor. Reed becomes the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. Flowers says Reed's…
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford Speaks Out about Steven Reed's Election
Former Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford can appreciate Steven Reed's election as the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. That's because Ford was elected Tuskegee's first black mayor in 1972. He…
David Woods still plans to serve Montgomery, Despite Losing the Mayor's Runoff
David Woods scored 33% of Montgomery's votes in the race to become mayor, losing to Montgomery County Probate Judge Steven Reed, who finished with 67% in tonight's runoff. Woods spent his night at…
Montgomery City Runoffs: The Results
Alabama News Network has the latest results in the Montgomery City Runoffs. Voters in Montgomery are deciding who will be the next mayor, as well as three city council seats. CLICK HERE for complete election results from Alabama News Network.…
Montgomery Voters Going to the Polls to Choose New Mayor
Today is runoff day in the city of Montgomery. Voters have until 7 p.m. to head to the polls to choose the city's next mayor. In addition, three council races will be decided. In the mayor's race, Montgomery County Probate…
Montgomery Police Charge Man with Attempted Murder in Sam's Club Incident
Montgomery police have charged a man with attempted murder in an incident outside the Sam's Club on Eastern Boulevard that left a police officer injured. Police say they've charged 53-year-old Willie Thomas Luckie, Jr., of Montgomery with one count each…
LEAD Academy Names New Principal, After Firing Former Leader
Montgomery's first and only charter school, LEAD Academy's board voted to hire Ibrahim Lee as the charter school's new principal after weeks of back and forth between the former principal, Nicole…
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,…
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…
