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Maximum Security Wins the 145th Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Maximum Security has crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby. 6:45 p.m. Heavy rain has caused the main dirt track at Churchill Downs to be downgraded from fast to sloppy for the Kentucky Derby.…

4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo

Here's a look at Alabama News Network's  4th Annual River Region Healthy Living Expo, hosted at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. One canned good was all it took, for expert advice on just about all things related to healthier…

Partnership Helps High School Students Land Work Force Jobs

Several high school seniors received job offers at a major Pike County industry Thursday. 11 Charles Henderson seniors signed letters of intent to begin work at U.S. missile manufacturer Lockheed Martin post-graduation. “They’ll actually be working as production technicians at…

Alabama Senate Approves $25 Million Pre-K Expansion

The Alabama State Senate today approved a $25 million expansion of the state’s high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds in the FY 2020 Education Trust Fund Budget. Senators approved the measure by a vote of 28 to 2.   The increased funding…

Case of Measles Confirmed in Alabama

Alabama health officials say there is a confirmed case of measles in the state. State Health Officer Scott Harris says a case of measles was confirmed Thursday in an infant.  The infant 5-months old and was not old enough to…

Montgomery Regional Airport Names New Director

The Montgomery Airport Authority has announced that Marshall Taggart, Jr. will be the new director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, effective May 15. Taggart has nearly two decades of experience in the aviation industry.  He arrives to Montgomery after serving as deputy…

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