"Stuff the Truck" Is a Big Success
We want to thank all of you who helped Alabama News Network with the 3rd annual "Stuff the Truck" food drive on Saturday. We helped the "Tie and Doll" organization collect food for…
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Tuskegee Receives Largest Estate Gift in University History
Tuskegee University has received a generous estate gift valued at $1.59 million — the largest planned gift received by the university to date — from 1943 Tuskegee University graduate Dr. Orlando Lawrence Clark. Clark, a resident of San Francisco, was…
The Montgomery Symphony Names New Executive Director
The Montgomery Symphony is pleased to announce Blake Thomas as its new Executive Director effective July 10. A native Montgomerian and lifelong musician, Mr. Thomas is a graduate of The University of Alabama with a degree in Economics and a…
Gov. Ivey Announces Inaugural Disability Job Fair
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the Governor’s Inaugural Disability Job Fair will take place during National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Governor Ivey made the announcement at United Ability, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, following a tour of…
MLK Tribute Statue Unveiled on State Capitol Grounds in Atlanta
A statue paying tribute to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. has been installed on the state Capitol grounds in Atlanta. The statue's unveiling Monday came more than three years after Georgia lawmakers endorsed the project. A replica of…
New Confederate Monument Unveiled in Crenshaw County
Many may wonder why an organization would unveil a new confederate monument on the heels of everything that's taking place right now. David Coggins, owner of Confederate Veterans…
Prattville Community Continues to Rally Around Heart Patient
People in Prattville continue to rally around 20-year-old Garrison Stojack who was born with aortic stenosis. Saturday, family and friends held a fundraiser for him at the Blue Iguana Restaurant in prattville... Funds go toward his next visit at UAB…
Alabama NAACP Speaks on Scheduled Unveiling of Crenshaw County Confederate Monument
Alabama NAACP members want Alabamians to support the removal of confederate monuments. They met with the media on Saturday specifically to oppose the scheduled unveiling of the new monument in Crenshaw County. "It's my understanding that it's been erected since…
Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff Game
The 2017 College Football season returns this weekend,with a match up between UT Chattanooga and Jacksonville State in the Guardian Credit Union FCS Kickoff at Cramton Bowl. Saturday, the nation will watch as two rival teams square off in the…
Governor's Listening Tour Stops in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Governor Kay Ivey was in Selma Friday where she met with community leaders and toured one of the home-grown industries located in the city. The visit was part of the governor's "Listen, Learn, Help, &…
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department Continues Investigation of Desecrated Grave
It's something no one wants to hear,someone tampering with a loved one's grave. A few weeks ago, that's exactly what happened at New Home Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. "It's to really get some leads on unless somebody actually seen somebody…
ASU Students Petition to Rename Campus Building
Students at Alabama State University are petitioning to change the name of a prominent building on their campus. Over 1200 people have signed an online petition to rename Bibb Graves Hall. The building is currently a women's residence hall. Students…
Gov. Kay Ivey Files Paperwork to Run for Full Term
Alabama News Network has confirmed through the Alabama Sec. of State's Office that Gov. Kay Ivey has filed the paperwork needed to run for a full term in office. An office spokesman says the account was created today. Ivey created…
Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Maryland Street in Montgomery
An adult male was struck while in the 400 block of N. Maryland Street and has been pronounced dead. The circumstances are under investigation. We'll have more details as information becomes available.
Loophole in State Daycare Law causes Concern
A Mobile daycare operator is facing manslaughter charges and a lawsuit after a 5 year old was left in a hot van to die and then dumped on the side of the road. Montgomery Attorney Joe Hubbard says it is…
Change.org Petition Calls for Removal of SBOE Member Ella Bell
Alabama State Board of Education Member Ella Bell has come under fire today following an al.com opinion article that says she wants to institutionalize Alabama's special needs students. In the piece, Bell is quoted asking whether it's "against the law to…
Pine Beetle Infestation Grows Rapidly in Central Alabama
In the last week, 120 spots of pine beetle infestation has been detected in Butler county. It's one of several counties experiencing the problem. In fact, forestry officials say Montgomery county has reached an epidemic level. "It's a lot of infestation…
College Colors Day 2017 in Alabama
On Thursday, August 24, the university mascots, student leaders and other supporters of from Alabama’s 14 public universities joined Governor Kay Ivey to proclaim September 1, 2017 as College Colors Day in Alabama. The…
Three Arrested in Tallapoosa County Drug Bust
On August 24, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Chambers County Drug Task Force's K-9 Unit, Alexander City Housing Authority and the Alexander City Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence off Booger Hollow Road in Dadeville. Investigators…
State Board of Education Could Vote on Superintendent's Contract in September
An Alabama Board of Education member said the board could vote as soon as next month on whether to dismiss state Superintendent Michael Sentance. Board member Jeff Newman said Thursday that several members want to discuss Sentance's contract at the…
Bookies will take a Bath if McGregor Knocks Out Mayweather
If Conor McGregor manages to knock out Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas bookmakers will suffer the biggest single event loss in the history of sports betting. McGregor fans are flooding casinos with small bets on the longshot mixed martial artist.…
Amazon to close on Whole Foods buyout Monday
Amazon will close its $13.7 billion buyout of Whole Foods Market Inc. on Monday and plans to cut prices on grocery staples. Starting Monday, Whole Foods will offer lower prices on staples including bananas, eggs, salmon, beef, and other products.…
Fmr. AL Governor Says President Trump Should Pardon Him from 2006 Conviction
Former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman says President Donald Trump should pardon him for his 2006 conviction in a political corruption case. Siegelman now says a presidential pardon would make clear that campaign contributions are not bribes. He made the argument…
Authorities Respond to Active Shooter Situation in Charleston, S.C
Authorities say they are investigating a possible "active shooter" situation in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Police spokesman Charles Francis said a shooting was reported just after noon on King Street, which is a row of restaurant and shops where tourists…
MPD Makes Felony Arrest Following Single-Vehicle Crash
MPD’s investigation following a single-vehicle crash early this morning has resulted in the felony arrest of one of the vehicle occupants and pending charges against the other two occupants. Police have charged Ardaisha Sanders, 17, with first-degree robbery following the…
