Montgomery Close To First Full Marathon
We are less than a week away from Montgomery's first ever full marathon. But there's still a lot of work to be done to get ready.
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We are less than a week away from Montgomery's first ever full marathon. But there's still a lot of work to be done to get ready.
One hundred and one Members of Congress started out the 15th annual Civil Rights Pilgrimage and came to Montgomery Sunday, which played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.
Today's events got started with a packed house at Brown Chapel AME Church. That's where the Selma to Montgomery marches started, where foot soldiers met to plan key moments in the voting rights movement.
World renowned singer Patti LaBelle took the stage Saturday night at ASU's acadome along with the Voice's Luke Wade.
The red carpet was rolled out for dignitaries as they arrived at the Rosa Parks Library and Museum Friday night.
On Friday, the Alabama Conference of Black Mayors stopped in Lowndes County. Students at Central Elementary School in Mosses performed for them, then took a tour of the school.
Thursday night many people gathered for a special gala hosted by the Alabama NAACP.
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson joined state house democrats today to reflect on what this weekend really means. It's a big weekend, but Jackson and house democrats want to keep the events in Selma more than just a memory.
Record-breaking crowds are expected to pour into Selma this weekend for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Could the crowds and extra security measures keep some local residents from going?
Changes are coming to the Alabama National Fair this year. Usually, the fair is in the first few weeks of October, but that will be changing.
The 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march may not be until this weekend but some visitors have already re-enacted the 54 mile walk.
The legal confusion over gay marriage in Alabama continues to grow murkier after a ruling yesterday by the Alabama Supreme Court.
Charter schools have already become one of the biggest issues so far this legislative session. Republicans have fast tracked the bill, which is almost ready to hit the senate floor.
Today was the first day of the legislative session and the governor addressed Alabamians in the state of the state. He is promising bold changes this year.
The Alabama Supreme Court is ordering the state's probate judges to stop issuing marriage licenses to gay couples.
The Alabama Legislature reconvenes on Tuesday, and Governor Robert Bentley will give his State of the State Address.
Tammy Moseley is a former smoker who weighed 220 pounds. After realizing just how unhealthy she was, she decided to do something about it, start running.
Governor Robert Bentley put out his plan to cover 700 million dollars with a series of tax changes this year. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh says he and other lawmakers are taking a careful look at the proposal.
The Kelly Fitzpatrick Memorial Gallery is playing host to a new science exhibit with a local historical twist.
The "Black Girls Rock" Dance Competition got underway Saturday at Jeff Davis High School.
A new bar and grill is opening up next week in Montgomery, and local foodies had the chance for a sneak peek of the menu all for a good cause.
Alabama News Network helped sponsor the annual "iHeart Prom River Region" Prom Dress Giveaway, giving teenage girls in the area a chance to pick out their prom dress from over 900 available dresses.
We are just days away from the beginning of celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march.
A local advertising group has been working around the clock to help create ad campaigns for local non-profit agencies.