Some doctors are pushing lawmakers to raise Alabama's legal tobacco age from 19 to 21. The bill is sponsored by Representative Chris Pringle. "Teenagers and adolescents are much more likely…
The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a 2.5 percent pay raise for teachers and education employees. House members approved the raise on a 100-0 vote Tuesday. The bill now moves to…
On Thursday, February 8, Michael Graham Lowe, 25, of Prattville, was found guilty by a federal jury of sex trafficking of a minor and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin Sr. Previously, a federal…
Tuscaloosa mayor Walt Maddox is running for governor and Monday night he was in the Capital City to talk with voters. It was a packed out meeting as Maddox…
Montgomery's first charter school is now one step closer to becoming a reality this fall. The Alabama Public Charter Schools Commission voted to approve LEAD Academy. LEAD board members were…
The NAACP is working with healthcare company, Baxter International Incorporation to help African Americans prevent kidney disease. Saturday a team of medical experts shared what they know about the dangers…
This is the statement from Sen. Sanders: "Some time it is time. Some time we do not realize it is time until something special happens.  I had thought that I would run to serve one more term in the…
Despite having already qualified to run for re-election, Sen. Hank Sanders (D-Selma) has decided not to seek another term in the Alabama Senate. He has held the District 23 seat since 1983. In a statement emailed to Alabama News Network,…
Difficult decisions and swift changes are on the way to the Montgomery Public School System; according to an aggressive financial and academic plan laid out by interim state superintendent of education Ed Richardson at a press conference Friday morning. The plan…
The qualifying deadline has now passed for the 2018 Alabama state elections. So the field is set for the June 5 primaries. In the race for governor, Kay Ivey hopes to be elected to a full term in office after…
Montgomery School Board members are reacting to the aggressive five year plan laid out today by the Interim State Superintendent. "What do we want? Do we want the reserve where it is…
A group in Prattville wants to raise awareness for the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C in Alabama. A non-profit group called Medical Advocacy and Outreach sponsored the 2nd annual Breaking Barriers Summit. The…
According to CrimeStoppers, Hannah Marie Knighten, 16, was found safe Friday and is back with her family. The Wetumpka Police Department did not release any other details. The Wetumpka High School student was reported missing earlier this week after her…
Interim state school Supt. Dr. Ed Richardson held a grim news conference this morning, outlining his plan to bring massive changes to Montgomery Public Schools. The changes are designed to…
The House has narrowly passed a sweeping bipartisan budget accord, ending an hours-long government shutdown and clearing a path for huge spending increases for both the Pentagon and domestic programs. The 240-186 vote sends the $400 billion spending plan to…
As MPS leaders work to get its financial house in order, in the midst of the state intervention, every option is on the table, including job cuts. State Superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson has said he doesn't want cuts to impact…
Former Attorney General Troy King is seeking his old job back. King officially qualified for the race Thursday in Elba. It has been 7 years, since he has served the people of Alabama…
There's a new addition to the Montgomery Zoo. A baby African Pygmy Hippo was unveiled at the zoo Thursday. The hippo was born on January 31st and weighs 18 pounds and 5 ounces. Right…
We should find out Friday morning what's next in the intervention of Montgomery Public Schools. That's when Interim state superintendent Dr. Ed Richardson is expected to reveal the changes on the way…
Former District 2 Alabama Congressman Bobby Bright has announced that he is running to reclaim his seat in Congress, but this time as a Republican. Bright was a Democrat when he held…
Child sexual abuse can be a parents worst nightmare. Counselors recommend speaking to your kids about what is appropriate and what's not. Counselors at Child Protect Children's Advocacy Center in Montgomery advise being…
An Elmore County Judge set bond Wednesday at $5 million for child sex assault suspect, 44-year-old Germaine Moore; $1 million for each count. The charges against him include rape in the 1st degree, facilitating travel to meet a child for…
The wet weather continues to be a cause for concern for the people of Macon County. That's because one of the county's main bridges on Washington Avenue in Tuskegee was destroyed…
A group of engineers are aiming to use their technology skills to tackle social problems. They hope to help end the back log of rape kits…
The Alabama House of Representatives voted to allow the phrase "In God We Trust" on public buildings, but only after debate went far off track. Black legislators on Tuesday accused a member of twisting history. In speaking for the bill,…
