Alabama Unemployment Rate Drops to Six Percent
Alabama's unemployment rate is down to 6 percent.
Montgomery Newsroom
Update: House Fire Family Gets Helping Hand from Community
A happy update for you - after we ran a story about a family losing everything in a house fire, some "Good Samaritans" have come forward to help out.
Prattville Trinity United Methodist Church Puts on Flash Mob at Chappy's Deli
Diners at Chappy's Deli in Prattville got more than they paid for when they found themselves in the middle of a flash mob.
Salvation Army Gives Gifts from Magical Christmas Toy Drive
Christmas Day is a week away, but in Montgomery, the giving spirit is in the air. The Salvation Army gave toys, stockings and food to hundreds of people in need this holiday.
Family Loses Everything in Montgomery House Fire
A week before Christmas and one Montgomery family is left homeless after their home burns down.
New Police Chief Ernest Finley Introduced to Montgomery
Montgomery has a new police chief.
Reggie Barlow Reacts To New ASU Head Football Coach
It's been a tough year for Coach Reggie Barlow. After getting his first raise with a new contract just a few months ago, he was fired.
City of Montgomery Looks Back on 2014
2014 is almost in the books and Mayor Todd Strange says he is proud of what the city has accomplished.
Salvation Army Magical Christmas Toy Drive a Success
It was a busy day as we, at Alabama News Network, cleaned out our Magical Toy Vault. Piles and piles of toys stacked high were all loaded up.
NASA Legend Visits Montgomery
A living NASA legend paid a visit here in the capital city today. Gene Kranz was the flight director for the historic Apollo 13 mission.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church presented its "Festival of Lessons and Carols"
Aldersgate United Methodist Church presented its "Festival of Lessons and Carols" service this evening.
Vigil Planned for Auburn Football Player Killed in Shooting
Friends and family will come together Monday night for a vigil to honor the life of Jakell Mitchell.
Santa Claus took a break from the North Pole to visit Montgomery
Santa Claus took a break from the North Pole to visit Montgomery.
Wetumpka's annual Christmas on the Coosa celebration
Wetumpka held it's annual Christmas on the Coosa celebration
APD: Ernest Finley takes job as Montgomery Police Chief
The Atlanta Police Department confirms Atlanta PD Chief Deputy Ernest Finley has retired to take the position as Montgomery Police Chief.
Community Enjoys Christmas Lights Festival at the Zoo
Montgomery Zoo holds annual Christmas lights festival.
Healthcare Coverage Deadline Fast Approaching
We are now just a few days away from the deadline to sign up for healthcare. Monday is the last day to get insured without facing penalties.
Alexander City Looks Forward to New Economic Development
Development leaders in Tallapoosa County say Alexander City is making strides in improving the economy.
Judge Delays Sentencing in Auburn Triple Killing
A Lee County judge is again delaying the sentencing of a Montgomery man convicted of killing two one-time Auburn University football players and a third man.
Corruption Probe Leads to Deputy AG's Resignation
- State Attorney General Luther Strange says Deputy Attorney General Sonny Reagan resigned his position after the attorney general sought to fire him over issues stemming from the government corruption investigation in Lee County.
Standridge to Lead Rural Caucus in Alabama House
Republican state Rep. David Standridge of Hayden has been elected chairman of the Rural Caucus in the Alabama House of Representatives.
Eighth-Graders Score Low in New Ala. Standardized Tests
New standardized tests show that half of Alabama eighth-graders aren't meeting reading and math standards
Bama Fans Holding Off on Playoff Game
Alabama Crimson Tide fans are no strangers to going to national championships and big games. But the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans on News Year's Day doesn't seem to be attracting as many fans.
Governor Helps Break In New Lawmakers
It's the final day of orientation for freshmen lawmakers. Today they got a visit from their new partner in state government, Governor Robert Bentley.
Bentley Open to Medicaid Expansion with Plan Crafted in Ala.
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he's somewhat open to the idea of expanding Medicaid, but the plan would have to be designed by the state and would have stipulations for recipients.
