Destination Fun: Montgomery to Orlando
Alabama News Network is looking at a new, quicker way to get from Montgomery to the fun of Central Florida. Our Jeff Sanders made the trip to see what's fun…
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Chick-fil-A Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to 24 Team Members in the Montgomery Area
Chick-fil-A® is awarding more than 5,700 Team Members $14.65 million in scholarships. The investment in this year’s program marks a $5.85 million increase since 2017 and is the one of the highest unrestricted per-employee scholarship investments in the industry. Team Members…
Man Serving Murder Sentence Charged with Fatally Stabbing Fellow Inmate
The Alabama Department of Corrections is investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Tuesday at the Bibb Correctional Facility in Brent. Jeveria Odess McCall, 35, was fatally stabbed by an inmate in a housing area at approximately 5…
Burkette Wins District 26 Senate Seat
David Burkette won the District 26 Senate seat tonight... In a landslide victory. This was a special election between Democrat David Burkette and Republican DJ Johnson. Burkette pulled out with 89.6…
Downtown Eatery Set to Close It's Doors in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Efforts to revitalize downtown have hit a setback in Selma as another downtown business is set to close its doors. Charlie's Place is closing up shop after…
Being Aware of Sex Offenders As Summer Break Approaches
Crimes against children can happen in any neighborhood. That's why authorities warn parents to stay vigilant through out the summer months. "These are things that people really need to know," says…
Update: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest
Montgomery police say they've made an arrest in last night's homicide on Creative Street. Police say they've charged 22-year-old Damien Phifer of Wetumpka with murder. He is being held on a $150,000…
Scott Dawson Calls Out Gov. Ivey for "Betraying Alabama Values"; Ivey Responds
On Tuesday, Scott Dawson called out the Ivey administration for what he called "betraying Alabama values". He says her administration gave almost $1 million taxpayer dollars to Free2Be, which…
Governor Kay Ivey Supports Nomination of President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Monday May 14, Governor Kay Ivey joined the governors of Guam, Kansas, Mississippi, Maine, South Carolina and West Virginia, in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize. The letter, which was sent to Berit…
Cadence Bank, State Bank Financial Corp. Expected to Finalize Deal for Merger
Cadence Bank and State Bank Financial Corp. are announcing a merger. Reports say that Cadence Bank's corporate headquarters will move from Birmingham, to Atlanta following the merger. The combined company will have about 100 branches serving Texas, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,…
Physician, Nurse Practitioner, and Nurse Plead Guilty in Montgomery "Pill Mill" Case
During the past few weeks, three more health care providers have pleaded guilty in the ongoing “pill mill” prosecution arising out of a now-closed Montgomery medical office, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. That medical practice was known…
1 Dead in Montgomery Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the shooting death of Jamichael Stokes, 28, of Montgomery. About 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, police officers were flagged down by a motorist near the intersection of Chisholm Street and…
Local Group holds "Boot the Board" Campaign Meeting for New MPS Leadership
The "Expect More for Montgomery Public Schools" campaign is a diverse, bipartisan movement. It was started by a group of people known as MGM NXT PAC. A group gathered Monday…
Selma Residents React to Controversial Arrest of City Councilman
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The controversy surrounding the arrest of a Selma city councilman has left some residents questioning their choice in leadership. Councilman Sam Randolph is facing a charge of…
MPS Board Members React to New State Superintendent
Today is day one on the job for newly chosen State Superintendent Eric Mackey. He walks into the position with many pressing issues, one of which is the…
Graduation Ceremonies Set for Montgomery Public Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has announced its high school graduation ceremonies. Once again, graduations will be broadcast Live over the Internet so that family and friends the world over can watch. Each link will go Live approximately two hours prior to…
Governor Kay Ivey Announces “Success Plus” Initiative to Prepare State’s Workforce
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced a plan to grow Alabama’s skilled-labor pipeline by 500,000 workforce-ready employees by 2025. The Success Plus Initiative addresses Alabama’s increasing need for workers with certificates, credentials, or degrees in addition to a high school diploma. By…
Sports Betting Could Soon Be Legal Nationwide
The Supreme Court has struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. The Supreme Court on Monday struck down the Professional…
Contract to Sale Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road Complete
On Friday, May 11, Interim State Superintendent Ed Richardson executed a contract for the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road. This sale, once consummated, will generate $9.85 million in much-needed capital injection into the…
Hudson, Green Named ASU Board of Trustees New Chairman and Vice Chairwoman
The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has a new chairman and vice chairwoman. On Friday, May 11, Darrell Hudson was elected by a vote of 9 to 5 to serve as head of the Board. The vote came as former…
Mothers and Their Roles Celebrated
People everywhere are celebrating mothers and the role they play in our lives. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs on the planet. It's a job that comes with high expectations. Though motherhood requires a lot of hard…
8 Alabama Cities on list of Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.
The home security company Safewise says they've crunched the most recent FBI crime numbers and come up with the 50 Most Dangerous Cities in America. It lists Anniston Alabama as the most dangerous city in America. Close to Montgomery: Alexander…
Shoppes at EastChase Farmers Market Begins
The EastChase shopping center farmers market opened for the season Saturday. There were people selling produce, homemade breads and baked goods. The items are from growers in Alabama. Shopping center public relations people say thousands of people go to the…
Prattville City Fest Wraps Up
It is that time of the year, where Main Street in downtown Prattville was lined up with people selling things, and there seemed to be something for everyone. "We came out so we can enjoy the festivities here and have…
Herb Day Celebrates Hops...
Herb lovers held their 21st annual meeting at Old Alabama Town today, and the Internal Herb of the Year ---hops---was a main focus. More information about the Old Alabama Towns Herb Society is here: http://www.oathsblog.com
