New Confucius Classroom To Teach Wares Ferry Elementary Students
Elementary school students as early as kindergartners will be learning Chinese.
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Public Safety Director Responds to Recent MPD Officer Arrests
Three Montgomery Police officers have been arrested since July. Public Safety Director Chris Murphy tells us that behavior will not be tolerated.
Budget Makes it Out of Committee, On to House
Lawmakers may be one step closer to agreeing on a general fund budget.
U.S. Marshal Art Baylor Announces Retirement
Alabama News Network has confirmed that U.S. Marshal Art Baylor will be retiring later this month.
House Committee Approves Cigarette Tax Hike, Other Revenue Bills
An Alabama budget committee has approved a cigarette tax increase and other revenue bills as lawmakers try to fill a budget shortfall.
Two Men Found Dead in Coosa County
State investigators say two men have been found dead at at home near Goodwater.
Education Trust Fund May Be Used for General Fund
As time is running out to balance the general fund budget, the state's education fund could be on the chopping block.
Lawmakers Returning for Second Special Session on General Fund Budget
Alabama lawmakers are returning to Montgomery for their third attempt at approving a general fund budget.
Remembering Ameila Boynton Robinson
Memorial services continued today for Dr. Amelia Boynton Robinson at Tuskegee University.
Memorial for Civil Rights Activist Amelia Boynton Robinson
A civil rights pioneer is laid to rest this weekend.
Alabama Starts Voluntary Tax Program for Online Sellers
The Alabama Revenue Department is providing a way for online sellers to pay sales taxes.
Victim's Name Released in Fatal Accident on I-85
Alabama State Troopers have released the name of the person killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on I-85.
Dept. of Corrections Seeks to Improve Alabama's Prisons
Alabama News Network's cameras were allowed inside of the Kilby Correctional Facility in Montgomery Friday afternoon.
I-85 Closed After Person Hit and Killed by Car
One person is dead and two others are in critical condition after a car hit them on Interstate 85 near the Montgomery-Macon county line.
College Football Fans Kick Off the Season
It's officially college football season. And fans we talked to couldn't be happier.
Macon Co. "Operation Tiger" Leads to 44 Arrests
A total of 44 arrests in two days- that's the result of an operation in Macon County involving more than 15 agencies.
Law Enforcement Trains On Working With Autism Community
Most of these officers from a wide range of agencies have more than likely come into contact with a member of the autism community already. The Center for Disease Control says one out every 68 children in the US is diagnosed somewhere on the autism spectrum.
Federal Court: State Can't Force Poarch Creek Casinos to Close
A federal appeals court has ruled against Alabama's effort to close casinos run by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Gov. Bentley Releases Agenda Details for Second Special Session
Gov. Robert Bentley has released details of what he wants the Alabama Legislature to tackle in the second special session.
AG Industry, Food and Safety could be in Jeopardy with more State Budget Cuts
It's a more than 70 billion dollar industry that keeps Alabama growing.
Gov. Bentley Speaks about Divorce Publicly for the First Time
Gov. Robert Bentley says his divorce is a private matter and thanked people for their prayers in what he described as a "difficult time."
Ford Plans to Introduce Lottery Bill in Special Session
House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) says he plans to introduce a lottery bill during the special session of the Legislature.
Gov. Bentley Making First Public Appearances Since Divorce Filing
Gov. Robert Bentley is making his first public appearances since his wife filed for divorce last week.
City Breaks Ground on Phase 2 of Lanier Place on Westside
The dirt is moving and construction is underway for phase two of Lanier Place off E.D. Nixon Avenue.
Montgomery Neighborhoods Increase Use of Surveillance Cameras
Neighborhoods across the nation are looking for new ways to put criminals behind bars and surveillance cameras are their weapon of choice.
