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Tuskegee University Former President Dies

Tuskegee University announces the death of its fifth school president. Dr. Benjamin F. Payton was Tuskegee's president from 1981-2010. Dr. Payton received the B.A. degree with honors from South Carolina State University in 1955; the B.D. degree from Harvard University…

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Stands Trial

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is going before a judicial ethics panel this morning in Montgomery to answer charges that he abused his power by trying to block gay couples from marrying in the state. The state panel that disciplines…

Who Won the Presidential Debate?

It was a night of one liners and zingers as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump faced off in the most watch presidential debate in history. "I thought it was somewhat childish going…

11th Circuit Upholds Alabama PAC Transfer Ban

An appellate court has upheld Alabama's ban on transfers of campaign contributions between political action committees. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled the 2010 law is not an unconstitutional prohibition on free political speech. The court…

EXTRA: Male Breast Cancer

Less than 1% of breast cancer cases are reported in men. But that doesn't mean they're immune from this form of cancer. As we at Alabama News Network prepare for our Tickled…

Memorial walk held for Montgomery shooting victim

Friends and family of a Montgomery man shot and killed held a memorial walk Monday evening. The Montgomery Police Department says 19-year-old Zhivago Hines was shot Saturday Sept. 24, around 11 p.m.  The shooting happened in the 600 block of…

MPD Search for Drive-Thru Carjacking Suspects

On Thursday, September 22, at approximately 9:20 p.m. a Montgomery resident was parked in the drive thru at Popeyes of Ann Street getting ready to order. She didn't know but the two individuals were in waiting, preparing to rob her. Video released…

Teen Identified as Victim in Montgomery Weekend Shooting

Police in Montgomery have identified the victim of a deadly weekend shooting as 19-year-old Zhivago Hines of Montgomery. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that police began a homicide investigation Sunday after Hines died of his injuries from a Saturday shooting. Montgomery…

Drought Conditions

Each week, federal weather officials issue a report on drought conditions across the country, and this week's map shows continued dry conditions statewide, with the worst condition in several extreme northeast counties.   River Region counties are generally in two…

Wetumpka Closer to Downtown Revitalization

Wetumpka was one of four communities throughout the state chosen by Main Street Alabama to get help with the renovations. Last night city leaders held a planning meeting. They discussed downtown streetscapes, lighting, and signage along Highway 231. The city…

Pike County Restaurant Granted Beer License

A Pike County restaurant now has their beer license after being denied in July. Co-owners of the Smokin Skillet Cafe were granted their license by the ABC Board. The decision comes two months after the county commission denied the license…

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