Dead Or Alive: Alabama Lottery Makes Surprise Reappearance
After the lottery hit a stumbling block in the house yesterday, everyone wrote the bill off as dead for the general election. But some senators tried to find a…
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Montgomery Zoo Announce Winning Name to Pygmy Hippo Calf
The Montgomery Zoo announced the name of its four month old pygmy hippo calf in a ceremony held at the Zoo on August 24, 2016. The winning name, chosen through a public election held on August 23, is Monty. The…
Medical Outreach Ministries Helping Uninsured Families
44 million. That's the number of people who do not have health insurance in the United States, and according to the Center for Disease Control, another 38 million have inadequate health insurance.…
Update: House Committee Approves Lottery Bill
A House committee has approved a lottery bill backed by Gov. Robert Bentley. The House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved the bill Wednesday on an 8-3 vote. The full House of Representatives will debate the bill Thursday. Bentley is…
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Montgomery Woman
A two-vehicle crash claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Felicia Rose Landrum, 52, was killed when the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta she was driving collided head-on with a 2003 Oshkosh concrete truck. She was pronounced dead a short time later at Baptist…
Sec. of State Merrill Seeking an AG Opinion on Lottery Vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says he believes a November lottery referendum is no longer possible, but is seeking an opinion from the attorney general's office. Merrill said he believes the law is clear that Wednesday…
Montgomery Couple Arrested for Child Abuse
A couple accused of abusing a child has been arrested. Montgomery police and court records show 26-year-old Heather Brabham and 34-year-old William Kirkpatrick were arrested Tuesday after an ongoing investigation involving the abuse of a female juvenile. Brabham and Kirkpatrick were…
What Others are Saying.
As Alabama News Network reported last week, The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative is going to build a $20-Million memorial to the hundreds of people lynched by mobs in The South. National media outlets are writing about the planned six-acre…
Hammock, McCain In Runoff For Tallassee Mayor
It was a crowded field of four heading into Tallassee's mayoral election. After some questions about whether or not some candidates even lived in the city, the election comes down to a runoff.…
Mayor Willis Re-Elected in Wetumpka
Mayor Jerry Willis beat out his opponent, Emmitt Johnson, Jr, in a landslide vote 781 to 421. Willis says he is the first mayor in the city's history to win three consecutive terms.…
Campaign 2016: The City Vote
Click here for election results from city elections in our area. Voters in many cities and towns across Alabama cast their votes in municipal elections. However, this is not an election year for the city of Montgomery. People in Selma, Prattville,…
Lottery Won't be on November Ballot
A proposed state lottery will not go before voters in November. Lottery opponents in the House of Representatives on Tuesday used a procedural rule to block a committee from considering the bill. The bill needed to clear committee by Tuesday,…
What you need to know for Election Day
Today is an election day in the smaller cities across the river region. Here are some things you'll need to know before you head to the polls…
Coming up on Alabama News Network this Morning
Good Morning and Happy Tuesday! Here’s what to look for on Alabama News Network this morning from 5-7 a.m. – Today is an election day in the smaller cities across the river region. – Find out what you need to…
State Sen. Dick Brewbaker Resigns from Republican Caucus
Montgomery State Senator Dick Brewbaker has resigned from the Senate Republican Caucus. Brewbaker tells Alabama News Network he resigned over the way the lottery proposals have been handled in the current special session of the legislature. He also says he doesn't share…
Jobs, Youth Top Voter Concerns Ahead Of Tallassee Mayoral Election
With Tuesday's election, the city of Tallassee is looking for change. There are several issues on everyone's mind, not the least of which are jobs. There are four candidates vying for the…
Tallassee Hosts Food/Supply Drive for Baton Rouge Flood Victims
On Thursday, August 25th from 7 am – 11 am, the city of Tallassee will be collecting items for the Flood Victims in Louisiana. Members of the Tallassee Police Department, city officials, Tallassee City School Employees and more will be accepting donations…
AL Troopers Arrest Suspected Interstate Shooter
On Sunday, August 21, at approximately 3:43 p.m., ALEA Communications received a call from a motorist who reported that a subject in a white Chevrolet Suburban, armed with a hand gun, fired shots at him on Interstate 85 in Macon…
I-85 Crash Leaves One Dead In Montgomery
One person is dead after a crash on I-85 Saturday. Montgomery Police and Fire were called out to a single car accident on I-85 southbound between Forest Ave. and Union St. One person died as a result of the accident.…
Future Forecasters Come to Alabama News Network
The next generation of meteorologists were here this morning getting ready for their debut this year! Our weather team was at the station holding auditions for our future forecasters. Every year we have kids from ages 7 through 12 try…
Uber at the Montgomery Regional Airport
It's official, the Montgomery Regional Airport is now Uber friendly. The agreement was reached Friday after the airport submitted a proposal to Uber back in May. Before the agreement was reached, Uber drivers could drop people off at the airport but…
Senate Approves Gov. Bentley's Lottery Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved Gov. Robert Bentley's proposal to start a state lottery. Senators on Friday voted 21-12 for the bill, hitting the required number of votes needed for approval. The legislative victory for the governor keeps the bill…
Program Provides Soldiers a Chance at Employment
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is giving veterans and future soldiers an opportunity to get a job after serving time in the military. It's called Partnership for Youth Success started by the United States Army. The program is designed to prepare,…
23rd Annual Buckmasters Expo This Weekend
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, stop by the 23rd annual Buckmaster's Expo. BuckMasters runs Friday through Sunday at the Renaissance Convention Center. The admission is Free with a canned…
Church in Pike Road Collecting Items for Louisiana Flood Relief
Woodland United Methodist Church in Pike Road is collecting relief items for flood victims in Louisiana. Here is a list of some of the items needed: Water Canned Food Non-perishable Foods Cleaning Supplies Toilet Paper Paper Towels Diapers and Wipes…
