A "More Than Tours" Perspective
Michelle Browder is the owner and operator of More Than Tours. The company specializes in historic tours of Montgomery. Tours focus on the history of Montgomery from its founding up to present day. "When people…
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Montgomery Woman Receives Kidney Match Using Billboard Campaigns
For a little over a year, Verna Johnson has been on the waiting list for a kidney and doing home dialysis 7 days a week for 8 hours. But all of that…
Selma Teen Charged with Trafficking Illegal Drugs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma high school student is arrested for drug trafficking. Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says 16 year old Brandon Shelton was found with 92 ecstasy pills in his possession by a resource officer…
Dive Team Searching for Two Missing Students in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom - A search is underway for two missing high school students in Demopolis. In a tweet from Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue, authorities say a dive team is assisting the Demopolis Fire Department in that search…
Annual KTW Tale Tellin' Festival Wraps Up in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The 41st Annual Kathryn Tucker Windham Tale Tellin' Festival wrapped up Thursday night in downtown Selma. Sean Dietrich -- better known as -- Sean-of-the-South -- was this year's featured storyteller. He combines storytelling -- with…
All 67 Alabama Counties Remain Under 'Fire Alert'
All 67 counties in Alabama currently remain under a 'Fire Alert' which was originally issued on September 25 by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). The small amount of rain received throughout the state in the last few days has not…
Gov. Ivey Completes Radiation Treatment, Releases Statement to Alabama Residents
Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued the following statement after the completion of her radiation treatment: “Three weeks ago, I announced that during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a tiny, isolated malignancy on my lung. The day…
U.S Environmental Protection Agency Proposing New Rule to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Drinking water is a necessity and staff with the U.S Environmental Protection Agency is working to make sure every drop is safe for children. "It is an important rule that…
Selma's 1st Black Mayor Reacts to Steven Reed's Historic Election in Montgomery
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Former Selma Mayor James Perkins, Jr. shared his insights about Steven Reed's historic election as Montgomery mayor. "I'm excited for him, want to congratulate him." Rev.…
Law Enforcement Learn Leadership Skills at FBI Summit
A week-long FBI summit is going on in East Alabama. Law enforcement and other officials have been in Opelika this week for an annual FBI seminar. They're learning ways to better serve…
Mobile Bus Driver Killed in Crash, No Students Onboard
A Mobile school bus driver is dead following the crash of a bus that had just dropped off students at school. Mobile County school officials tell say the wreck happened Thursday morning near Interstate 65 at U.S. 45. Photos show…
Gov. Ivey Announces Various Road and Bridge Projects Across Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that more than $30 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation…
Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair
It's Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair! Get in for $1 with a non-perishable food. Rides are $1, or $30 for wristband. Fair open now, rides open at 3. Montgomery Public Schools are out Friday so tonight…
Montgomery JCPenney Looking to Hire 60 Seasonal Employees for Holiday Season
JCPenney is preparing for crowds of festive shoppers during the upcoming holiday season by hiring 60 seasonal associates throughout the Montgomery area for a variety of store positions. Available customer service and support positions include cashiers, replenishment specialists, SEPHORA inside JCPenney beauty consultants and more. JCPenney offers seasonal associates a full associate…
Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Underage Family Member
Montgomery police have charged Gonzalo Berrera, 42, with one count of first-degree rape, attempted rape and incest. This arrest is in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began on Oct. 9 involving a juvenile female family member. Berrera was…
People at the Historic Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church React to Reed's Win
Steven Reed's historic win in Tuesday's run-off election, has many people excited about the future of a city known as the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement. "I never thought…
Judge Charles Price Weighs in on Historic Mayoral Race
Judge Charles price, has spent the majority of his accomplished career in Montgomery. He has seen it all, heard it all, and remained successful through it all. When asked about what the election of…
Steven Reed Talks Making History, Plans for Montgomery
Mayor-elect Steven Reed sits down one-on-one with Alabama News Network's Darryl Hood the day after being elected Montgomery's first black mayor. Reed opens up about the magnitude of the historic…
ASU Marching Band to Perform at Halftime of NFL Game
The director of Alabama State University’s Mighty Marching Hornets has confirmed that ASU’s nationally acclaimed 210–member band is going “Pro” on Oct. 20. The band has been selected to perform at halftime during the National Football League’s (NFL) Atlanta Falcons…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell Hosts Town Hall Meeting in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell was in Wilcox County Wednesday -- where she hosted a town hall meeting with constituents -- in Camden. Sewell talked with constituents about what's happening in congress -- and let them know…
Mayor Todd Strange Ready to Help in Reed's Transition
Current Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange now only has a few weeks left in office before Mayor-elect Steven Reed takes over as the city's top official. We caught up with the…
BMW Recalls Cars, SUVs to Fix Backup Camera Display Problem
BMW is recalling more than 257,000 vehicles in the U.S. because drivers might not be able to see the backup camera display. The recall covers certain 3-Series, 5-series, 6-Series, 7-Series and 8-Series cars as well as certain X3, X4, X5…
Impeachment of Trump Puts Sen. Doug Jones in a Bind
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is headed into a tough election fight that he wants to keep focused on his record. But he may have to talk about impeachment. Already considered the Senate's most endangered Democrat, the impeachment inquiry is adding…
US Soldier in Afghanistan Accused of Raping Alabama Student
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Army criminal investigators have arrested a deployed soldier accused of raping an Auburn University student last year. Auburn police Capt. Lorenza Dorsey said in a news release Tuesday that 27-year-old Ryan Charles Petro of North…
Exclusive: Steve Flowers Analysis of Steven Reed's Victory
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers shared his insight into Steven Reed's overwhelming victory in the runoff for Montgomery Mayor. Reed becomes the first black mayor in Montgomery's history. Flowers says Reed's…
