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Senate Race a Choice Between Incumbent, Firebrands

The Republican race for Jeff Sessions' former Senate seat in Alabama will test which brand of conservatism voters prefer. Republican Alabama Sen. Luther Strange has the backing of national Republican forces as he seeks to fight off hardline candidates who…

Montgomery Releases Proposed Budget for 2018

Mayor Todd Strange  presented the City of Montgomery’s proposed operating budget for the 2018 fiscal year beginning on October 1 during Tuesday's Montgomery City Council meeting “Every direction in which we turn there is evidence of Montgomery moving boldly forward: construction at…

Senate Confirms Christopher Wray as New FBI Director

The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as FBI director. Tuesday's vote was 92-5 for Christopher Wray. The lawyer is a former high-ranking official in President George W. Bush's Justice Department who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud.…

Georgia Man Faces Child Porn Charges in Alabama

A Georgia man accused of sending child pornography to an undercover officer in Alabama has been arrested as part of a joint investigation. The Opelika-Auburn News reports 53-year-old Henry Allen Sasser was arrested in Franklin, Georgia, after Lt. Bill Hough…

Tensions Between Trump and Sessions May Be Cooling Down

Simmering tensions between President Donald Trump and his attorney general appear to be cooling down. The White House says Trump has "100 percent" confidence in his Cabinet. That would include Attorney General Jeff Sessions, whom Trump has publicly belittled in…

MPS Failing School Transfer Numbers Released

Earlier this month we reported on parents transferring their kids out of failing Montgomery schools through the Alabama Accountability Act.  Now we've obtained the final numbers of just how many students…

Gov. Ivey Awards ALEA Grant for Safety Equipment

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded almost $1.8 million in grant funding to help the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency enforce traffic safety laws, provide training and upgrade equipment. The six grants will support increased enforcement of impaired driving and seat belt…

U.S. Pending Home Sales Improved in June

Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in June, snapping a three-month decline in pending sales. The National Association of Realtors says that its pending home sales index rose 1.5 percent in June to 110.2. The gain still puts the…

AL Speaker of the House Announces Several Committee Changes

Following a routine review of current assignments, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R - Monrovia) on Monday announced several changes in the House committee structure. “Committee assignments are often changed in order to bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and renewed enthusiasm…

8-Year-Old Reported Missing Located

Prattville police chief Mark Thompson confirms 8-year-old Avery Williams has been located and is safe.   Williams was reported missing Sunday around 4:30 PM near the Candlestick Park area of Prattville. Stay with Alabama News Network for any new updates…

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