Ranking Alabama Cities on LGBTQ Protections
The Human Right Campaign (HRC) is out with an annual ranking of 506 U.S. municipalities based on the legal protections they provide gay residents. The spread is significant,…
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Murder Conviction Upheld For Man Jailed Years Without Trial
An appellate court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who spent a decade in jail before going to trial. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld Kharon Davis' murder…
Florida Hurricane Evacuees Pack Montgomery Hotels
Some Montgomery hotels are packed with evacuees, ahead of Hurricane Michael. Many of them from Panama City, Florida. "I live on the water or on the bay and I didn't want to…
Garrett Coliseum Opens As Temporary Livestock Shelter For Michael Evacuees
As thousands trickle into Central Alabama in the wake of Hurricane Michael, several facilities in the state have opened up as temporary livestock shelters -- including Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery. The shelters are coordinating with the Alabama Dept of Agriculture…
Kavanaugh's Impact on Midterm Elections
It was a bitter fight on both sides as Republicans and Democrats fought over sexual assault accusations and whether Judge Brett Kavanaugh should be appointed to the Supreme Court. Political analyst…
Charges Dismissed After Confederate Monument Protests
Charges have been dropped against protesters who police said splashed ketchup and colored powder on statues honoring Confederate figures at the Alabama Capitol. Jon Broadway was arrested in April after smearing ketchup at the base of the statue honoring a…
The Alabama National Fair A Huge Success, Officials Say.
The sound of laughter filled the air Monday night, as the final night of the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery came to a close. Officials say they're happy with how this year's fair went. "It's been great. We've had a…
Southeast Alabama Put Under Tropical Storm Watch
Part of the Alabama News Network viewing area is under a Tropical Storm Watch until further notice. This is in advance of the expected landfall of Hurricane Michael on the Florida panhandle in the middle part of the week. The…
Dream Field Farms Pumpkin Patch in Full Swing
The beginning of October usually brings fall time, family-fun activities. One is the seasonal opening of Dream Field Farm's Pumpkin Patch in Bullock County. People from all around come to the Farm each year, which brings the question "what do…
Michael continues to weaken and move away from us!
Hurricane Michael continues to weaken with max sustained winds now down to 90 mph near the center. Tropical storm force winds (39 mph+) will be possible mainly over our southeastern counties (Pike & Bullock). Michael will move rapidly northeastward this…
Pike Road Fire Could Continue Smoking for Days
Capt. David Hughes of the Pike Road Fire Department says smoke could continue to rise from a fire at the Feed Lot store on Meriwether Road for several…
River Region Prayer Walk 2018
As Saturday's U.S Senate vote illustrated, there s a lot of division in the U.S today and that's offered something to pray about for people taking part in an annual prayer walk in downtown Montgomery. Brooke Freeman was one of…
Montgomery Humane Society's Walk 'N Wag
Some pet owners visited Blount Cultural Park Saturday to support the work of the Montgomery Humane Society. They took a one-mile pledge walk and watched dog agility demonstrations. Coordinator's say they usually raise around $18,000 at the event to pay…
Shooting Leaves Man With Life-Threatening Injuries
"At approximately 3:50 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3600 block of Gas Light Curve in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival an adult male was located. The male sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. The male was…
Montana Governor Visits Pintlala Elementary to Learn More About Alabama's Pre-K Program
It's not everyday that Pintlala Elementary students get a visit from Montana state officials. But Montana Governor Steve Bullock and 2 Montana state senators are visiting Pintlala Elementary and other Alabama schools to get a better grasp on what to do…
Siegelman Claims Marshall Received Campaign Contributions from National GOP Group
The Democratic candidate for attorney general is urging the state Ethics Commission to review campaign contributions he says Attorney General Steve Marshall illegally received from a national Republican group. Joe Siegelman in a Thursday letter to commission members argued the…
Tony Blair Speaks to Sold Out Crowd for Faulkner Benefit Dinner
It was a sold out crowd Thursday for Faulkner University's Benefit Dinner. The guest speaker was former Prime Minister Tony Blair. Two thousand people came out tonight to the Renaissance Hotel to…
D.A.: Parole Board Releasing Dangerous Criminals
Montgomery County D.A. Daryl Bailey is complaining directly The Governor about the Alabama Parole Board releasing people who he believes should still be behind bars:
Sidney Lanier High School Named National PTA School Of Excellence
A Montgomery High School is being recognized nationally for improving parental involvement with the schools. Sidney Lanier High School is now a National PTA School of Excellence. The award is the result…
Local Tourism Business Hoping to Bring Trolly-Like Bus to Capitol City
In the 1800's, Montgomery became the first U.S. city to use a trolly transportation system. And a local tourism business is wanting to bring a trolly-like bus to the city of Montgomery.…
Tech MGM Focuses on Economic, Community, and Workforce Development
Montgomery City and County officials hope to grow the economy by using some unique area technology. They're calling it Tech MGM, a name that is a combination sales pitch and positioning statement.…
Restored Alabama Constitutions
Members of The "Friends of The Alabama Archives" group were given a first look at the "Ordinance of Secession" and two early Alabama Constitutions today. The documents been in Massachusetts for some much needed restoration. The other constitutions are now…
Equal Justice Initiative Eyes Possible Expansion
The success of the Equal Justice Initiative's museum and memorial in Montgomery may bring more expansion. Reports say the Montgomery City Council approved the sale of a parking lot to the civil rights nonprofit for $900,000 Tuesday. City officials say…
MPD Investigating Fatal Shooting in Highland Gardens Neighborhood
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Wednesday night shooting death of Terry Tallie, 27, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2200 block of Lucas Drive on October 3, after receiving a report…
More Than 600 Attend Summit Promoting Diversity In The Work Place
Diversity in the workplace was on the minds of hundreds of people attending the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Diversity Summit Wednesday. More than 600 representatives from small businesses to large…
