Judge Dismisses Case Against Two Tallassee Mayoral Candidates
Two mayoral candidates in Tallassee will be on the ballot in the city's election in two weeks after a circuit judge dismissed a case against them. The issue was whether the candidates…
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Senior Alliance Calls for a State Lottery in Alabama
Next week, lawmakers will return to Montgomery to begin a special session called to debate the creation of a state lottery. When they do, there's one group of Alabama voters hoping that a lottery becomes reality. Today, representatives of the…
Bentley Asks Committee To Suspend Impeachment Probe
Gov. Robert Bentley is asking a committee to suspend an impeachment investigation until lawmakers name what they suspect he has done wrong. The governor's office on Thursday filed the motion to suspend proceedings with the House Judiciary Committee until the…
Alabama Firms School Bus Passing Laws
Starting this week, school buses will be making frequent stops all across the capital city and state troopers want to remind drivers how to keep themselves and your children safe. State law requires drivers to yield on both sides of…
CEO of Montgomery Steel Company Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
Kennon W. Whaley, 51, from Auburn, was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison on August 3, 2016. In May, Whaley was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of concealment of bankruptcy assets while his company, Southeastern Stud & Components, was…
UPDATE: Alabama BOE Names New Superintendent
Education consultant Michael Sentance, a former education adviser to the governor of Massachusetts, will be Alabama's next superintendent of education. The Alabama Board of Education named Sentance to the post Thursday morning. Board members went through several rounds of voting…
Gun Sales on the Rise
As gun sales remain on a steady rise across the country, we checked to see how local gun sales are doing. At Tri-County Pawn Shop in Prattville, they say business is booming. Owner David Gentry says they usually see more sales…
UPDATE: Elmore Co. Officials Identify Lake Jordan Drowning Victim
Alabama News Network has confirmed that a man has drowned in Lake Jordan. Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin says Ned Terry, 31, of Eclectic had been swimming with another man around 2 p.m. when he drowned. Franklin says they were…
State Auditor Wants Safeguards in Place for Lottery
State Auditor Jim Zeigler says he is worried about any lottery bill that could come from the special session. Zeigler, who is pushing for the impeachment of Governor Robert Bentley says he doesn't want any of the governor's supporters profiting from…
Nat King Cole Jazz Festival Returns to Montgomery
Alabama State University's National Public Radio station - WVAS 90.7 FM - will present the second annual Nat King Cole Society Jazz Festival onSunday, September 4, at the Riverwalk Amphitheater in downtown Montgomery. The Jazz Festival will pay tribute to both Natalie and Montgomery…
School Starts For Pike Road Students
It's official, summer vacation ends this week. School is back in session for students in Pike Road School. Pike Road School will see some changes this year. The school is adding 9th grade,…
Montgomery Superintendent Welcomes Students Back to School
Montgomery Public Schools superintendent Margaret Allen welcomed students back to school at TS Morris Elementary on Wednesday. Allen gave students high five and hugs to the teachers and parents while encouraging…
UPDATE: All lanes open on I-65 SB at Mile Marker 186
Alabama State Troopers were on the scene of an early morning wreck on 1-65 south bound near mile marker 186. A UPS truck that is overturned and other cars are involved. There were no injuries reported. It was shut down due…
Voters Welcome Third Party Candidates
Third party candidates are emerging in the race for the White house - as the election inches closer... But how will they impact the election? Third party candidates historically haven't gotten many votes. But they can influence how the election…
Active Duty Guardsman Could Lose Apartment
Imagine coming home after fighting for your country, and finding out you may have to relocate your family. One National Guardsman is battling his apartment complex to keep a roof over his family's…
State Auditor Calls for Impeachment Charges Against Governor During Special Session
Alabama's State Auditor, Jim Zeigler is calling on lawmakers to use the upcoming special session to bring an impeachment charge against Governor Robert Bentley. Zeigler announced his request during a meeting of…
Senator Introduces Rival Lottery Bill to Include Video Terminals
A state senator is introducing a rival lottery bill that would allow electronic lottery terminals at state dog tracks. Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville said Tuesday that he will introduce a second lottery bill in addition to the one…
MPD Arrest Convenience Store Shooting Suspect
The Montgomery Police Department has made an arrest in reference to a suspect wanted for Discharging A Firearm Into An Occupied Building. Investigators advise that 22-year old Laderrius Calhoun, of Montgomery, was identified through a CrimeStoppers anonymous tip. Calhoun has been captured…
Elmore Prison Escapee Recaptured
ELMORE, Ala. (AP) - An inmate who escaped from an Alabama jail has been recaptured in Kentucky. News outlets report that the Alabama Department of Corrections says 27-year-old Justin Caldwell was apprehended Monday morning during a traffic stop in Hardin…
H&M to Open Store in Eastchase
A new store is coming to The Shoppes at Eastchase. H&M is a Swedish multinational clothing store that has expanding it's brand throughout the state of Alabama. H&M has opened locations in Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile, and now Montgomery. They are…
Update: Roy Moore Case Will Go to Trial September 28
A state judicial panel on Monday refused to dismiss an ethics complaint against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, saying that Moore will go to trial in September on accusations that he…
Protesters Rally at Hearing for Justice Roy Moore
A court is considering whether suspended Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore should lose his job for an order on gay marriage. The Alabama Court of the Judiciary held a hearing Monday on judicial investigators' request to remove Moore from office.…
MLK Birth Home Closed
AP- MLK Jr. birth home temporarily closed for repairs ATLANTA (AP) - The historic home where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was born is closed for repairs. Officials with the National Park Service released a statement Sunday saying a structural…
Siegelman Due Out of Prison in One Year
Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is due to be released from prison one year from today, but his family and other supporters hope he'll be let out early, perhaps by a presidential pardon. Alabama News Network spoke exclusively with Siegelman's…
Delta Airlines Flight Systems Down
Major headaches for Delta passengers this morning.. The airline says due to a computer outage nationwide, all flights awaiting departure are delayed. Delta is asking customers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. You can check your…
