AUM Holds Religious Liberties Debate
It's an issue we've seen in the headlines a lot over the past few years-- gay and lesbian equal rights versus religious liberties. Guest debater Adam MacLeod says the religious laws are…
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School & Business Closings for Wednesday
The threat of severe weather has prompted some closings for Wednesday. Here is the latest list: Alabama State University - closed Alexander City Schools - closed Alexander City Social Security Administration - closed Ascension Day School-Montgomery - closed Auburn University…
Fans React to NCAA Championship
As the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship gets underway Monday night between North Carolina and Gonzaga, fans seem to have a favorite and it was for different reasons. "Carolina, of course.…
MPD Investigates Norman Bridge Road Shooting
An adult male sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound while in the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road. The circumstances are under investigation and no arrests have been made at this time. Check back with Alabama News Network for more.
Alabama Schools Announce Closings Due to Possible Severe Weather
Due to possible severe weather across the state, some Alabama schools have announced school closings for Monday, April 3, 2017. The following schools are listed below: TROY CITY SCHOOLS: Closed BUTLER COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed CRENSHAW COUNTY SCHOOLS: Closed LOWNDES…
Lawmakers Face Decisions on Impeachment and Budgets
Alabama lawmakers return from spring break Tuesday to a full plate of issues. State budgets, prison construction and action on the proposed impeachment of Gov. Robert Bentley are among the matters set to be decided before the session ends in…
Maxwell AFB Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary This Year
Maxwell is celebrating the air force's 70th Anniversary with their two-day Air Show and Open House, as part of the city of Montgomery's All-American weekend. You'll have the chance to meet United States Air Force pilots and crew, they'll also…
MPD Investigating Homicide of Montgomery Man
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the homicide of Abdul Smith, 43, of Montgomery after he sustained a fatal gunshot wound late Saturday afternoon, April 1. At about 5:10 p.m. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of…
Union Springs Police Investigating Saturday Shooting
Union Springs police are investigating a shooting that left one woman in critical condition. Police say the shooting happened Saturday morning just before 8 o'clock on Thompson Street. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Fonish Hollingsworth. She is listed…
Annual Crawfish Benefits Autism in the River Region
Benefiting a growing disease, that's the goal of this crawfish boil that has people filling up for a good cause. For some, it's a chance to support other parents that need insurance to cover autism costs. "Ever since my child…
Flynn Made $1.3 Million for Lobbying, Speeches, Other Work
A financial disclosure filed by former Trump administration national security adviser Michael Flynn shows he earned nearly $1.3 million for speeches to Russian companies and lobbying for a Turkish firm, as well as work for other entities. Flynn filed the…
Bill Would Require Sonogram Description Before Abortions
A bill in the Alabama Legislature would require women seeking abortions to get a sonogram two days ahead of the procedure and hear a detailed description of the embryo or fetus. The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday public…
US Enrolls Volunteers in Large Test of Possible Zika Vaccine
U.S. health officials are enrolling volunteers for critical next-stage testing of an experimental vaccine to protect against Zika, the mosquito-borne virus that can cause devastating birth defects in pregnant women. The first volunteer was vaccinated Wednesday at Baylor College of…
Montgomery Sheriff Reacts To New Prison Plan
There's a new plan being pushed to fix the state's overcrowded prisons. It involves taking up empty beds in local jails. When you walk in the door of a state prison, you can see just how crowded the conditions are.…
John L. Harrison Jr., of the Famed Tuskegee Airmen, Dies
A Philadelphia man who was a member of the famed all-black Tuskegee Airmen has died. He was 96. The Murphy Ruffenach Funeral Home says John L. Harrison Jr. died March 22 at a Philadelphia hospice. Harrison's funeral was held Friday…
ALDOT Releases Statement Regarding Bridge Collapse in Georgia
"Much attention is focused on Atlanta and the developing situation along Interstate 85. Highway infrastructure is not immune to the threats posed by man-made and natural disasters.In 2002, an interstate bridge in the I-65 and I-20/59 interchange in Birmingham was…
Missing Montgomery Man's Body Found
The Montgomery Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of the body of an adult male in the 800 block of Southlawn Drive. The victim has been identified as Kordarrius Young, 25, who was reported missing on…
Fomer Camp Hill Police Chief Indicted on Ethics Violation Charges
The former police chief of an eastern-Alabama town has turned himself in after being indicted on charges of misusing government funds for personal gain. Reports say ex-Camp Hill chief Roosevelt Finley turned himself in Tuesday after being indicted on seven…
Lawmaker: Impeachment Special Counsel Carrying Out Duties
The vice-chairman of an impeachment committee says the committee's special counsel is "carrying out the duties assigned to him," brushing aside criticisms from Gov. Robert Bentley's lawyer. Republican Rep. Jim Hill of Moody responded Friday to accusations by Bentley lawyer…
Charleston Church Shooter to Plead Guilty to Murder Charges
Convicted South Carolina church shooter Dylann Roof is set to plead guilty to state murder charges to avoid a second death sentence. Solicitor Scarlett Wilson told The Associated Press on Friday Roof is scheduled to enter a guilty plea during…
King of Jordan Plans White House Visit
President Donald Trump will welcome the king of Jordan to the White House next week. Press Secretary Sean Spicer says that King Abdullah II will visit the White House on April 5. The two are slated to discuss "a range…
Crayola Boots Dandelion for Bluish Crayon Yet to Be Named
Dandelion yellow has reason to be blue. Crayola announced Friday, National Crayon Day, that it's replacing the color dandelion in its 24-pack with a crayon in "the blue family." The company says it will leave it to fans to come…
Andalusia Police Arrest 6 People After Wednesday Night Robbery
Andalusia Police arrested a total of six people today after a Wednesday night robbery. The robbery last night resulted in a man being pistol whipped and robbed. The incident ended with multiple search warrants being executed in three different locations in…
Oldest Family Owned and Operated Restaurant in Montgomery Celebrates 100th Anniversary This Year
The oldest family owned and operated restaurant in Montgomery is celebrating a major milestone this year. Chris's hotdogs turns 100 years old next month and they're asking their loyal customers…
Congress Lets States Block Some Planned Parenthood Money
Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., who is recovering from back surgery, is wheeled away from the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 30, 2017, following a vote to advance legislation that would allow states…
