Alabama Senate Approves Revamping State School Board
The Alabama Senate voted 30-0 to overhaul the existing state school board. A bill, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, would replace the elected state school board with a commission…
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People React to Alabama's Strict Abortion Ban
Many are calling Governor Kay Ivey's approval of Alabama's abortion bill, a costly move for the state. "You certainly cannot deter your efforts to protect the unborn because of cost," says Governor Ivey. Wednesday, Governor Ivey signed one of the…
MPD Honors Fallen Officers
Flags were flying at half staff all across the nation on Wednesday in honor of law enforcement officers who lost their lives while on duty. In 1962 President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May…
Abortion Bill into Law : Reaction
With the stroke of the Governors pen, Alabama now has the most restrictive abortion law in the nation, but today many are questioning the constitutionality of the law. Political analyst Steve Flowers says " anybody that walks around the Senate…
Gov. Ivey Signs Abortion Bill into Law
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, after both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed HB314. Upon signing the bill, Governor Ivey released the following statement: “Today, I signed into law the Alabama…
Ex-Alabama Principal Arrested for Rape of Student at Mississippi High School
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) - An assistant principal at a Mississippi high school faces statutory rape charges. Leflore County Sheriff Ricky Banks says that 49-year-old Dyana Thomas was arrested Friday at his Greenwood home. That's where the sheriff says Thomas had…
Troy Community Remembers Fallen Police Officers
41, 055- That's the number of shifts that have taken place since a law enforcement officer last lost his is life while working in Troy. It was the policemen who sacrificed their lives that were remembered at Troy's annual Police…
PETA Responds to Alabama's Bill to Ban Abortions
In response to the pending Alabama bill that would make performing an abortion a Class A felony punishable by 10 to 99 years in prison, with no exceptions for those performed on rape or incest victims, PETA plans to place…
Governor Ivey Will Review Abortion Bill and Make Decision on Signing It into Law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is not saying whether she intends to sign a proposed abortion ban into law. Ivey told reporters Wednesday that she will review the legislation approved by lawmakers Tuesday night before announcing her decision. She says potential…
10-Year-Old Arrested After Bringing Gun to School
A 10-year-old boy is in custody after police say he brought a gun to school. Reports say Mobile Police were called to Morningside Elementary School last Thursday morning after a report of a student with a gun. Authorities say the…
Prattville Police Investigate Shots Fired in Glynwood Subdivision
Prattville police say they're investigating an incident involving shots being fired in the Glynwood subdivision. Police say at around 1:15 this morning, a homeowner confronted two male suspects going into his vehicle parked in the driveway of the home. Police say…
Hyundai Celebrates Grand Opening of New Cylinder Head Machining Plant
Governor Kay Ivey and other elected officials joined Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA), in a celebration of the grand opening of HMMA’s cylinder head machining plant. The new plant is the third facility at HMMA to support production of…
Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Coming to Montgomery
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vermont) has announced that he plans to bring his campaign to Montgomery. Sanders is scheduled to speak at a town hall meeting Monday, May 20. That event will happen at Mt. Zion AME Zion…
Family of Inmate Questions How She Became Pregnant
Relatives of a jailed woman are questioning how the woman became pregnant. Reports say 26-year-old Latoni Daniel has been jailed for 17 months and is set to give birth to her first child this month. The U.S. National Guard veteran…
Groups Protest Against Alabama's Abortion Bill
Tuesday afternoon, groups of protesters made their voices heard outside of the Alabama State House. "Hopefully enough people will come to their senses and not react emotionally and not fall for…
Alabama Senate Passes Abortion Bill with No Amendments
The Alabama Senate voted 25-6 tonight to approve the abortion bill that will outlaw nearly all abortions in the state. Abortions would only be legal if the mother's life was in…
Selma Gets $1 Million Emergency Grant to Fight Violent Crime and Gangs
The city of Selma is getting an emergency $1 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Justice to fight violent crime and gangs. The grant was announced at a news conference by U.S.…
U.S Air Force Secretary Prepares For New Job
The secretary of the United States Air Force is leaving her position later this month, but not before she made one of her final stops at Maxwell Air Force Base. Dr. Heather Wilson…
Vandalism Being Investigated at Park Crossing High School
Montgomery Public Schools officials are investigating an incident overnight at Park Crossing High School where they say parts of the outside of the school and a system vehicle were vandalized. While the investigation is still ongoing, they say more than…
Political Analyst Steve Flowers Talks about Alabama Abortion Bill Debate
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers is weighing in on the debate over Alabama's abortion bill. That bill would outlaw nearly all abortions in the state. It would make it a felony…
Alabama Senate Could Vote Today on Abortion Bill
The Alabama Senate goes back into session at 4PM today. It is expected that senators will debate and possibly vote on a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state. The bill would make performing an abortion…
Shannon Ferrari, "City Watch Uncut" Founder, Enters Montgomery Mayor's Race
Shannon Ferrari has announced that she will run for Montgomery mayor. She may be best known as the creator of "City Watch Uncut - Montgomery", a Facebook crime watch group. Ferrari, a lifetime resident of Montgomery, is a manager at…
Legendary Comedian Tim Conway Dies at 85
Tim Conway, the stellar second banana to Carol Burnett who won four Emmy Awards on her TV variety show, has died, according to his publicist. He was 85. Conway died this morning after a long illness in Los Angeles, according…
Alabama Department of Corrections Adds New Position
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is pleased to announce a new position within its security officer ranks, the Basic Correctional Officer (BCO). The new position offers a secure and rewarding career to those interested in public safety and service.…
Montgomery Man Charged with Shooting into Woman's Vehicle
Montgomery police have charged Kenneth Dixon, 55, with discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The shooting occurred on May 13, at about 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Wawana Court. The adult female victim says that a subject…
