Student Shot Inside Lee High School
Alabama News Network is on the scene of breaking news. A student has been shot inside Lee High School in Montgomery. The shooting happened late this morning in the gym…
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State Auditor Jim Zeigler Speaks to Wetumpka Residents on Plan Z - His Plan to Fund Alabama's Infrastructures
Governor Kay Ivey is expected to make a big announcement this week on a proposal to raise the state's gas tax. But State Auditor Jim Zeigler is still standing by…
Final Preps for Annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee Underway
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee in set to kick-off this week in Selma -- and organizers say this year's event -- could be one of the…
ASU Students Remembered on Anniversary of 1960 Sit-In
Alabama State University students who were expelled for leading the state's first known sit-in protest against segregation are being honored on the 59th anniversary of the protest. Montgomery city and county…
Gov. Kay Ivey Expected to Announce Plan to Hike Gas Tax
Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce a gas tax proposal this week as infrastructure improvement takes center stage in this year's legislative session. Ivey is planning to make her announcement Wednesday in Maplesville. A proposed gas tax increase to…
Incoming Industry Representatives Answer the Question "Why Pike County?"
New industries bring new opportunities. That means more jobs and investments into our local economies. Monday, Pike county residents got to hear from incoming industry officials directly about why they chose…
Report Says Montgomery Drivers Are Losing Money On the Roadways
A possible increase to the Alabama's gas tax is expected to be a dominant issue when the legislative session starts in March, but it's already on the minds of Montgomery city…
Texas Federal Judge: 18 Year Old Girls Must Register for Draft
From U.S. District Judge Gary Miller's decision: “While historical restrictions on women in the military may have justified past discrimination, men and women are now ‘similarly situated for purposes of a draft or registration for a draft.’ If there ever…
Vigil Marks Three Years Since Greg Gunn Death
Cars lined McElvy Street, family and friends gathered in a prayer circle, and memories of Greg Gunn came flooding back. "I just remember my uncle as being a good man,"…
Another Montgomery Murder
Montgomery City police identify the victim as 25 year old Dometrius Coleman of Montgomery. They found him shot to death in the 1000 block of South Holt Street shortly after 1:00 AM today. Police say they believe "the shooting stemmed…
Bicentennial Stamp for Alabama
From the USPS: Customers may purchase the Alabama Statehood Forever stamp at The Postal Store atusps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide. Forever stamps will always be equal in value to…
State of Emergency Posted for North Alabama Counties
Statement issued by Governor's office: MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, for several Alabama counties due to flooding caused by heavy rains over the past…
Montgomery Mardi Gras Block Party and Cajun Cookoff
Montgomery hosted its 6th annual Mardi Gras block party and cajun cookoff today. Vendors lined commerce street selling various cajun delicacies. The Stooges brass band from New Orleans kept the party…
Flooding Possible on Alabama River Near Montgomery
Issued by: Birmingham - AL, US, National Weather Service, The Flood Warning continues for The Alabama River At Montgomery. * from this afternoon to Monday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled. * AT 8:00 AM Saturday the stage was 34.7…
Montgomery Company's Two Border Wall Samples to be Torn Down
    The 30-foot wide sample U.S. / Mexico border wall segments built by…
I-85 Traffic Backed Up After Pedestrian Hit
From MPD: "Two lanes on 85-Northbound at Ann Street are closed due to a crash involving a pedestrian. The adult male pedestrian sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of the…
New Jersey Teens Prompt Action, with Help from Sen. Doug Jones
By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON---All the bill needed to become law was President Donald Trump's signature. It would create a national archive of documents from civil rights cold cases. Students had been working on the project for years,…
Alabama Virtual Academy Helps Prattville Student Balance it All at the Alabama Dance Theatre
A Prattville dance student is taking big steps in her education. Dance is a big part of 15-year-old Abigail Barr's life. She spends most of her time at the Alabama Dance Theatre. "On…
Registered Sex Offender Charged in Troy Woman's Murder
The Troy Police Department says a registered sex offender has been charged in the September 2018 disappearance and murder of 33-year-old Katherine Louis Davis. Bruce Earl Bogan, 50, of Troy is charged with murder. Davis was reported missing September 26…
Black Woman Replacing Alabama Editor Who Endorsed KKK
A white Alabama newspaper editor who advocated for a revival of the Ku Klux Klan is turning over control to a black woman. The Democrat-Reporter of Linden, Alabama, announced Friday that Elecia R. Dexter is taking over as the paper's…
New Police Chief Chosen in Demopolis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Demopolis has a new police chief tonight. The city's new top cop was chosen by a unanimous vote of the city council. Acting chief Rex…
Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
Friday kicked off Alabama's Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday. Select items will be exempt from state taxes until Midnight Sunday, February 24. This weekend will be the prime time to stock up…
Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders to Be Part of Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma
Organizers of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma have announced that presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont will speak at the Martin and Coretta Scott King Unity Breakfast. The breakfast is one part of the annual event which remembers…
Get an Inside Look at Alabama News Network's Thunder Truck
Chances are, you've seen the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck driving through a parade or parked at a school. But you may have wondered what type of weather technology is on the inside.…
Bibb County Deputy Charged with Assault
Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson says a Bibb County Deputy jailer is in jail...charged with assaulting an inmate in the county jail on February 11th. The news release from Jackson says Edd…
