MPD Being Trained in Community Police Techniques
Montgomery police are being trained to recognize how they are influenced by biases they might bring to the job. The Montgomery Advertiser reports the training is led by former Tuskegee Mayor…
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Rock Quilter Credits Gees Bend Quilters
CBS Sunday Morning this week included the story of a Houston man who makes quilts out of materials that include rock T-shirts. CBS reported his quilting journey started one day in 2006. The…
Rain Finally Back In The Forecast!
Monday will be the first day of a much more active weather pattern for the River Region. A cold front to the west will move towards the area. Out ahead of the front, we will finally have the Gulf return…
Montgomery Group Hosts Funky Thanksgiving Fundraiser
One local group had a little fun over the holiday last night...all for a good cause. The group Live + Listen held its annual Funksgiving benefit concert last night at the Union Station Train Shed in downtown Montgomery. The event…
Montgomery Businesses Participate in Small Business Saturday
People across the country were encouraged to shop small for Small Business Saturday. Several shops in Montgomery participated in the annual day that highlights small businesses. Many took to social media with the hashtag #shopsmall or #smallbuisnesssaturday promoting the event.…
13-Year-Old Dies After I-85 Crash Near Shorter
A teen has died after a two-car wreck on Interstate 85. Troopers say a 13 year old boy from Louisiana died when the truck he was riding in left the road and hit a guardrail. That crash happened I-85 north,…
Local Businesses Hope For Big Boost On Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 26th is Small Business Saturday. The Alabama Retail Association campaign SHOP ALABAMA and small business owners encourage shoppers to spend their dollars locally for the holidays to boost the local economy. Al Cantrell, owner of Al's Antiques on Mulberry…
New Way for Dropouts, Graduation Exam Failures to Earn Diploma
Dropouts and students who failed Alabama's graduation exam are heading to community colleges for the state's new high-school diploma. The system's adult education director, David Walters, tells Al.com that more than 125 adults had joined the free program two days…
Former Gov. Don Siegelman Still Hoping for Presidential Pardon
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman could be released from prison as early as February, but is still hoping for a pardon from outgoing President Barack Obama. In a Thanksgiving message to supporters, Siegelman thanked people who supported him during his…
Selma Charity Feeds Hundreds Thanksgiving Day
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thanksgiving is a holiday that encourages people to have an attitude of gratitude, and that attitude was on full display at a Selma charity Thanksgiving Day. The Bosco Nutrition Center provided more than five hundred…
Shoppers Hit the Stores Searching for Deals
As Thanksgiving celebrations wind down, Christmas shopping is getting into full swing. Many people in Montgomery tell Alabama News Network that shopping is now a part of their Thanksgiving traditions. Some shoppers at…
Hundreds Line Up for Turkey Day Classic Parade
Alabama State University ended their week of festivities before Thursday big game against Miles College, with their Turkey Day Classic Parade. Hundreds of people lined Dexter Avenue for this year's parade.…
Salvation Army Serves Thanksgiving to Community
The Salvation Army continued their efforts in giving back to the community with their annual thanksgiving lunch Thursday. Dozens of people stopped by Montgomery's Salavation Army for Thanksgiving lunch, along with resident's already at the center. Coordinators were prepared to…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Weighs in on Lawsuit Filed against Gov. Bentley
Former security chief for the governor, Ray Lewis filed a lawsuit against Governor Robert Bentley and his former top aide Rebekah Mason. In the lawsuit he alleges that the governor had a physical…
Trooper Sues Bentley, Details Alleged Affair With Adviser
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
Marengo Co. Authorities Search for Home Invasion Suspects
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Authorities in Marengo County are searching for a suspect they say is armed and extremely dangerous and they're asking for help from the public to find him. Sheriff Ben Bates says Stanley Young of Wilcox County…
Former Security Chief Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Robert Bentley
Gov. Robert Bentley's former security chief has filed a lawsuit against the governor saying his career and reputation were damaged as Bentley tried to maintain and hide an affair with a former political adviser. Ray Lewis, the former state trooper…
Prepping for Small Business Saturday in Troy
After you're done with turkey and your Black Friday shopping, don't forget about your local businesses. Business owners in Troy are busy prepping for Small Business Saturday, a day encouraging people to shop…
Steve Harvey Hosts Radio Show from ASU Campus
There were plenty of laughs to be had as Steve Harvey cracked jokes for the audience. While he wants to bring fun to Alabama State's Turkey Day Classic, he also says he's in it for another reason. "One of my…
Senator Ross Holds 13th Annual Thanksgiving Giveaway
Senator Quinton Ross held his 13th Annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway early Wednesday morning. Senator…
Trump Chooses Betsy DeVos for Secretary of Education
President-elect Donald Trump has selected a charter school advocate and GOP donor from Michigan to be education secretary. Betsy DeVos becomes the second woman chosen to fill a spot in…
Ousted House Speaker Appealing Judge Ruling of Juror Misconduct
Ousted Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is appealing a judge's ruling on allegations of juror misconduct during his ethics trial. Lawyers for the one-time Statehouse leader filed a notice of the challenge this week with the Alabama Court of Criminal…
Deer Season Opens with a Few New Rules
Alabama's deer hunting season has opened, but make sure you are paying attention to the new rules this season. This year many hunters got their license online. Game wardens say that is fine but make sure you have a way…
Family Fights for Deceased Teen's Facebook Page
The family of Kacy Harris has made a petition for to get Facebook to return their access to their deceased love one's account. Harris died in a car crash in June.…
AAA Projects Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Season in 9 years
Whether you're planning to fly the friendly skies or take to the roads this Thanksgiving... You are not alone. AAA estimates more than 48 million people will be traveling. And thanks…
