Associated Press Honors Alabama News Network for Journalism Excellence
The Alabama Associated Press has honored Alabama News Network with several awards for journalism excellence. The…
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Terrell Owens, Randy Moss join other ex-NFL and NBA stars in Charity Basketball Game
Alumni from Alex City and Central-Coosa High Schools were at the ASU Acadome today for the third annual Charity Basketball Game. Fans were able to get autographs, take pictures, and see some explosive…
3-Vehicle Crash on I-85 Claims the Life of an Auburn Man
A three-vehicle crash has claimed the life of an Auburn man. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Akiethain Jamal Dennison, 29, was killed when the 2005 Mercury Marquis he was driving collided with a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. The crash…
Dale County Woman Killed in One-Vehicle Crash
A one-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Dale County woman. According to Sgt. Drew Brooks with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Tanya Faye Hall, 39, was killed when the 2000 Toyota Tacoma she was driving left the roadway…
Alabama Girl Honored For Role in Saving Grandmother
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An 8-year-old south Alabama girl is being honored for her role in helping save the life of her grandmother. Sheriff's officials in Escambia County say second-grader Kenleigh Madison was with her grandmother in Atmore when the…
Alabama Utility Reaches Deal for $125M Solar Project
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A Montgomery, Alabama-based electric authority has completed a deal to develop what it says will be one of the largest solar power arrays in the state. The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority announced the agreement with Lightsource…
Lawmakers Approve Medical Marijuana Study Commission
Alabama lawmakers have voted to create a medical marijuana commission to draft legislation that they might consider next year. Lawmakers approved the study commission Friday after an original medical marijuana bill hit opposition. The study commission bill now goes to…
Lawmakers Approve Education Budget with 4% Pay Raise
Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to an education trust fund budget that includes a 4% pay increase for K-12 teachers and other public school employees. Lawmakers gave final approval to the spending plan for the fiscal year that begins…
Update: Fate of State School Board in the Hands of Alabama Voters
Alabama voters will decide next year whether they want to abolish the elected state school board and replace it with an appointed commission. The House of Representatives voted 78-21 today for the proposed constitutional amendment that will go before voters…
State Rep. Jimmy Martin Dies
State Rep. Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton) died this morning, Alabama News Network has confirmed. Martin represented District 42, which includes parts of Chilton and Autauga counties. He was elected in 2014, but had served previously in the Legislature from 1998 to…
House May Vote on Measure to Abolish Elected School Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives could vote Friday on a proposal to replace Alabama's elected state school board with a new commission appointed by the governor. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and Senate President Pro Tem Del…
Rod and Paula Bramblett Remembered in Memorial Service at Auburn Arena
It's been a heartbreaking day for the Auburn University family. Hundreds gathered at Auburn Arena this afternoon to remember the lives of the Voice of the Auburn Tigers Rod Bramblett and his wife…
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Bills to Expand Broadband Service
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed two pieces of legislation aimed at improving and expanding broadband services across Alabama. The bills signed Thursday specifically target rural and small communities that are often underserved by high speed internet. Ivey says it's imperative…
Alabama Lawmakers Approve Equal Pay Legislation
Alabama lawmakers have approved a pay equity bill that would prohibit businesses from paying employees less because of their gender or race. The Alabama House of Representatives voted 99-0 to give the bill final passage. If signed into law by…
Peach Season Arrives in Chilton County
Peach season is in full swing in Alabama, with the peak of the season just around the corner in mid-June. Growers of the famous peaches in Chilton County took a little bit of…
Alabama to Play on ABC 32 in Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game on August 31
ABC 32 will air Alabama's football season opener. The Crimson Tide will play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game against Duke at 2:30PM CT on August 31 in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. "We look forward to welcoming another national television audience…
Montgomery Nurse Gets 10-Year Sentence in "Pill Mill" Case
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that nurse practitioner Lilian Akwuba of Montgomery has received a 10-year sentence for her part in two separate "pill mill" operations in Montgomery over a four-year period. That announcement came from U.S. Attorney…
Pets Rescued from Montgomery House Fire
Montgomery Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 6000 block of Eric Lane Thursday morning. A Montgomery Fire spokesperson says heavy smoke was coming from the attic when crews first arrived on scene. Residents made it out of…
Gathering of Eagles Continues With Public Meet and Greet
Overcoming adversities is something military heroes who are honorees of the 2019 Gathering of Eagles have done well. It is especially inspiring for students like Jansan Urdang who is part Civil Air Patrol…
Court Refuses to Block Alabama Execution Set for Thursday
A federal appeals court is refusing to block Alabama's bid to execute an inmate convicted of killing a country preacher with a sword. The 11th U.S. Circuit of Appeals on Wednesday refused a stay requested by 46-year-old Christopher Lee Price.…
2019 Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Fatalities Cut in Half from Last Year
During the same holiday period in 2018, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) investigated 10 traffic fatalities. The 2019 total was half that. Between 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 24, and midnight Monday, May 27, Troopers investigated five traffic…
Emergency Kits Donated to Pike County Schools
Pike County Schools received a generous donation Wednesday. 100 Stop the Bleed emergency kits, used to help reduce blood loss in traumatic situations, are being distributed throughout the school system. "You know, in…
Chemical Leak Contaminates 10 People at 187th Fighter Wing
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to the the scene of a "hazardous material incident" at the National Guard Armory (187th Fighter Wing) on Selma Highway. Officials say 10 people were exposed to a small chemical (Hydrazine) leak. After they…
Governor Ivey Signs Bill Increasing Pay and Expanding Incentives for Corrections Employees
Governor Kay Ivey signs HB468 in the Old House Chamber Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Montgomery, Ala. This bill provides a two-step salary increase for certain employees of the Department of Corrections (DOC) in specified classifications;…
Man Suspected of Shooting at Homeowner During Attempted Robbery Arrested
On May 15, Prattville police officers responded to the Glynwood subdivision on an attempted breaking and entering of a vehicle call where the suspect(s) shot at the homeowner. On Wednesday May 29, investigators of the Prattville Police Department obtained an…
