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Rosa Parks Institute Loses Appeal Against Target

[gtxvideo vid="WArE12kZ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WArE12kZ-120.jpg?cachebust=1452097294484" vtitle="Rosa Parks update"] The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on Monday on a lower court ruling against the case of the Rosa Parks Institute vs. Target ruling in favor of the retail…

National Championship Keeps Travel Agents Busy

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New Regional VA Leader Meets With Congresswoman Martha Roby

[gtxvideo vid="wQUv9MHl" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wQUv9MHl-120.jpg?cachebust=1452013566421" vtitle="RobyDirector"] As part of the changes, a new director for the southeast region has just started her new position. Leslie Wiggins is the new VA director for our region. She's only been on the job…

Montgomery Commission's Plans for 2016

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High Hopes for 2016

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GIRL DIES IN THREE VEHICLE CRASH

A twelve-year-old Pell City girl was killed in a three-vehicle crash on I65 South. Adashia Moss was killed last night when the Chevrolet Camaro she was in was hit by a Ford Fusion three miles south of Prattville. The Camaro then hit…

Man Dies After Crashing Into a Tree

43-year-old Joseph Osburn was killed when the car he was driving left the road and hit a tree. The crash happened Saturday afternoon five miles north of Selma. Osburn was pronounced dead at UAB Hospital. Authorities say he was also…

One Month Until Legislators Return to State House

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Alabama Presidential Primary 2 Months Away

2016 is here... And a new President will be elected before it ends. Alabama voters will get their first chance at voting March 1st. While the state will join Texas and Georgia along with a long list of other states…

Large Crowd for Downtown Countdown in Montgomery

[gtxvideo vid="wVAXa5Kl" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wVAXa5Kl-120.jpg?cachebust=1451942841623" vtitle="Donwtown Festive"] 2015 ended with a bang in downtown Montgomery.  Alabama News Network was one of the sponsors for the celebration at the Commerce Street entertainment district.  Thousands of people filled the streets, listening to…

Civil Air Patrol National Competition Underway At Maxwell AFB

[gtxvideo vid="CsrpMVzQ" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CsrpMVzQ-120.jpg" vtitle="CADETCOMPETITION"] These cadets have been working for years to march in the halls of Maxwell Air Force Base's Air University. It's part of a competition showcasing skills they use throughout the year. "We've redesigned the…

Update: Road Closings in Elmore County

  Here is the latest list of road closings from the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency, as of Thursday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2015: Elmore/Montgomery County - Emerald Mountain Toll Bridge is closed due to flooding of Dozier Road in Montgomery…

Faith Matters: Terry's Tumor and Pilots for Christ

  [gtxvideo vid="8ApAYXhL" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8ApAYXhL-120.jpg" vtitle="faithmatters"] An Alabama non-profit is using flight to get people in dire need to cancer and other medical treatments across the country. In Monroeville, Alabama Pilots for Christ takes off with a greater purpose.…

Last Call for War Eagle Supper Club

  [gtxvideo vid="GLrjm785" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GLrjm785-120.jpg" vtitle="wareaglesupperclub"] Every college town has that one iconic bar. In Auburn, that's been the War Eagle Supper Club. And as we countdown the end of 2015- so to will be the finale of a…

Giraffe Dies at the Montgomery Zoo

The Montgomery Zoo has announced the death of the zoo's 12 and-a-half year old, male Reticulated giraffe, Willie. Zoo officials say he died yesterday morning. Willie had been a resident of the Montgomery Zoo for 10 years. Zoo officials say…

Top 8 News Stories of 2015

In March, Selma and Montgomery were in the national spotlight as the the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the Selma to Montgomery March drew large crowds to the region. Even President Obama made a special appearance. "Their faith was…

Update: Road Closings in Montgomery

The city of Montgomery has released an updated list of road closings due to flooding. Here are the roads that remain closed as of late Monday afternoon: 400 block Japonica Street 3535 Norman Bridge Road Stuart Street and East Fairview…

Montgomery Roads Take on Flooding

[gtxvideo vid="IWd10n49" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IWd10n49-120.jpg" vtitle="Dozier Road.m4v"] The heavy rainfall has caused damage to a number of roads, making it difficult for drivers trying to get home. Crews are working around the clock on Dozier Road in Montgomery County. The road was…

Santa Claus Visits Alabama News Network

[gtxvideo vid="ZyYKylrK" playlist="" pid="2gxTqEDg" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZyYKylrK-120.jpg" vtitle="Santa Claus on Talkback"] Christmas Day is almost here!  Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to appear on Alabama News Network.  Area children were able to visit with Santa and tell him…

Firefighters Inform Public on Christmas Safety

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Montgomery to Offer Free Christmas Tree Recycling

MONTGOMERY – People who need to get rid of their Christmas trees after the holiday can get a little help from the city. The city will offer free Christmas tree recycling for residents on Saturday, December 26, 2015, and January 2, 2016, at Saturday trash collection…

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