New Dates for AL National Fair
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.
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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.
Governor Robert Bentley has released his plan to raise taxes in Alabama. It's all to cover a 700 million dollar shortfall in the state's general fund budget.
Thursday night representatives from China and state and local officials came together to celebrate the relationship Alabama has with the country... Especially in the trade industry.
The race for mayor is getting even more crowded with state school board vice president Ella Bell officially announcing today. And other candidates are already diving into the issues.
It was a cold, rainy Wednesday for Montgomery, but people we talked to say they would much rather see the rain than the snow that counties to our north are experiencing.
House Republicans are ready to get back to work, and they're focused on several bills they are determined to pass. Some topics include gay marriage and the death penalty, but hanging over all this is an underfunded budget.
The twenty-sixth season of The Amazing Race premiers tonight on CBS 8. People in Tuskegee will see some familiar faces.
Michael Oher speaks out about adoption Tuesday night in Montgomery.
Republicans are gearing up for a major push for charter schools.
Mayor Todd Strange about 7 new restaurants are in the works for the city.
Millbrook Plice are investigating a shooting that happened on Clearview Lane at Civil Point in Millbrook.



