Thousands Fired Up For School Choice In Montgomery
School choice supporters packed the state capitol grounds calling for more choices where it comes to how Alabama's students learn. The rally was one of many around the state during National School…
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Impact Alabama Offering Free Tax Services
Tax season is here and working families can get help in preparing their taxes. For some, filing taxes can be overwhelming, that is where Impact Alabama's Save First initiative comes in, providing free…
Autauga County Man Arrested on Stabbing and Attempted Murder Charges
An Alabama man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after attacking two people. Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger says Preston Howard, 40, was charged Wednesday for stabbing one person and trying to shoot another. He says Howard…
Counting the Homeless
The Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless took to the streets over the last two days to count the number of homeless residents in Montgomery. Every year volunteers break out into teams and…
Georgia Woman Accused of Stealing $8,000 in Money Cards
Steletia Weathersbe, 24, of Stone Mountain, Georgia has been arrested by the Troy Police Department and charged with first degree theft of property. Weathersbe turned herself in to the Troy Police Department on January 22, 2018 at approximately 2:50 pm.…
Alabama Lawmakers Could Abolish Marriage Licenses
Alabama inched closer to abolishing judge-signed marriage licenses, a change that would let conservative probate judges avoid issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. A few Alabama probate judges for years have refused to issue marriage licenses to anyone so they…
Families Seek Help in Solving Five-Year-Old Triple Murder Mystery
Three families. Three unsolved murders. Family members now renewing a call for answers five years later. "It's so hard for us to sleep at night knowing that the…
School Board, Search Firm Outline Next Steps of State Superintendent Search
State education leaders are narrowing down the qualities they'd like to see in their next superintendent. Representatives from Ray and Associates, the firm aiding the school board in the…
Male, 18, Accused of Raping 15-Year-Old Girl
Millbrook Police have a charged an 18-year-old male with raping a 15-year-old girl. Police Chief P.K. Johnson says the alleged incident happened Friday, but was not reported until Sunday. The victim's mother told police the suspect, Jaquez Naqwan Harris, assaulted…
State Senate Candidate Endorsed By Alabama Democratic Conference
Alabama's district 26 senate seat is still vacant with two democratic candidates hoping to make the general election ballot this year. John Knight and David Burkette are preparing for a run-off election, with Burkette gaining the support of the Alabama Democratic…
"Faith in Action Alabama" Leaders Advocating at the State House
Leaders of "Faith in Action Alabama" are calling on change. Chris Napier, a former prisoner is calling on people to stand behind him when it comes to making the process easier…
ICYMI: Candlelight Vigil Held for Burned-Out Taco Bell
About 100 people gathered with candles on Sunday night for a vigil to remember the Taco Bell restaurant on Zelda Road in Montgomery. As Alabama News Network was the first to show you,…
State Officials Praise CHIP Renewal
Alabama officials are praising a result of the federal budget deal: Continued funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program The compromise approved Monday will provide a six-year renewal of the subsidized insurance program for children in low-income families. The program…
187th Fighter Wing Returns Home
It was a happy homecoming for nearly 200 Airmen from the 187th Fighter Wing Monday night. The airmen returned to Dannelly Field after completing a 3-month deployment to Southwest Asia.…
Montgomery Man Fatally Shot in Early-Morning East South Boulevard Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the early morning shooting death of Terrence Mahone, 22, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of Bonaparte and the West South Boulevard on Monday, January 22,…
Your Town Friday: Pike Road
The town of Pike Road is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. "We're just moving along," said resident Lucille Maryland. "We really are." "I think its great," said…
Students Across Montgomery Prepare to Head Back to Class after Winter Storm
As last week's wintry mix gripped the Capital City, students across Montgomery were treated to a rare five-day weekend thanks to old man winter. "I went outside and played in the…
Jail Records: UA SGA President Charged with DUI
Tuscaloosa County Jail records show Jarod Zakiya Hunter was arrested today and was released on a $1,000 bond. Last year, Hunter became the first African-American SGA candidate to run with…
Hundreds Participate in Montgomery's Women's March
The march is on the Anniversary of President Donald Trumps' inauguration and a common theme across the country was female empowerment and denouncing Trump's views. "This is the one year after the…
Mt Vernon Theatre Opens in Tallassee 50 years Later
It was like a step back in time for Tallassee residents. The Mt. Vernon Theatre is back open. "I can't even...I can't even say it. We are just all so excited. Its been a huge effort. Takes a long time…
Troy Man Charged with First Degree Robbery
The Troy Police Department arrested Patrick Bernard Fuller Jr, 22 of Troy, January 15, 2018. Fuller turned himself into the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department in Georgia for the charge of first degree robbery. The Troy Police Department obtained a warrant…
Volunteers Feed Hundreds of Students with Feeding Hands Backpack Program
Volunteers came together Thursday night to make sure no child goes hungry. It's a part of a back pack feeding program where students on free and reduced lunch can…
Montgomery Mayor Evaluates City's Emergency Response To Inclement Weather
The worst of the winter blast exited the Capitol City Wednesday night. City offices were back open in Montgomery Thursday afternoon, after much of the road conditions in the…
Friday School Closings and Delays
Several school systems have canceled classes Friday due to continued issues with icy roads: - Auburn University Montgomery - Alexander City Schools - Autauga Co. Schools - Bethany Christian Academy - opening at 10 AM - Bullock Co. Schools -…
First Pediatric Flu Death in Alabama: Pike Road Girl
An elementary school-aged girl in Alabama has died from the flu. Pike Road Schools Superintendent Charles Ledbetter, who's been in contact with the girl's parents, tells news…
