Tuskegee Airman Dies at 95.
One of the remaining Tuskegee Airmen has died in New York City. WPIX TV in New York reports Floyd Carter, Sr. had a long military and police career: "The Congressional Medal of Honor recipient also flew during the Korean…
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Marijuana Legislation
Republican State Senator Dick Brewbaker is not running for re-election. Neither is Democratic Representative Pat Todd. And both are sponsoring legislation in this session that would reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Brewbaker says people would be…
Students from Across the State Compete in Alabama High School Rodeo
High school students from across the state were in Montgomery showing off their skills for the Alabama High School Rodeo. "It takes dedication and it is very, very hard and it's very time consuming but I guess what makes it…
CSX Changes
CSX has a large presence in Montgomery. It operates a major train terminal in the city, and its rail cars can be seen crisscrossing the area daily. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting CSX is planning to cut…
Tennessee Woman Pushes to Beat Guinness World Record with a Triple Stroller in the Montgomery Half Marathon
A Tennessee woman may now be in the Guinness record books. Ashlee Eskelsen set a new world record for pushing a triple stroller with her 3 sons on board in Saturday's Montgomery Half Marathon and 5K. "We had some hard…
Selma Man Dies in Auto Accident
Alabama State Troopers say the 81 year old victim was walking near his home on Mathews Lane two miles East of Selma on Friday when he was struck by a car. They identify the victim as 81 year old Charles…
Getting Ready for Largest Montgomery Half Marathon
Race day is almost here and officials say it's setting up to be the largest Half Marathon yet with 2,100 runners. "We have a beautiful venue. We have a great course. And for this type of race, very inexpensive. So…
Camellia Cityfest Gives Downtown Greenville a Boost
It could be a busy weekend for some shops in downtown Greenville. "As a business here we stay pretty steady and busy so we look forward to it every year," says Chae Brown of True South Outfitters. The Camellia Cityfest…
MPS Letter to Teachers and Staff
The Montgomery Public School Chief Administrative Officer released this letter late this afternoon about the system's financial difficulties. Dear Faculty and Staff: As you prepare to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break, I would like to settle any concerns you…
New Curfew At Festival Plaza Shopping Center
A new curfew is now in effect at an East Montgomery shopping center. Festival Plaza, located at the corner of Vaughn and Taylor roads, is cracking down on unsupervised minors on the…
3-Year-Old Boy Shot in the Head in Selma
Alabama News Network is investigating the shooting of a 3-year-old boy in Selma. District Attorney Michael Jackson tells us the boy was shot in the head as two women were arguing over a man at the Magnolia Gardens Apartments. The…
Huffman High School Student Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal School Shooting
An Alabama teenager is charged with manslaughter and illegal firearms possession in a classroom shooting that killed a fellow high school student in Birmingham. Police say Michael Jerome Barber was being held Friday in the death of Courtlin Arrington. Both…
Barry Moore Receives Endorsement from Republican House Majority Leader
Barry Moore, a Republican candidate for Alabama's Second District Congressional seat, has picked up some endorsements. Republican House majority leader Nathaniel Ledbetter is one person that says he is endorsing Moore.…
Alabama Voted 4th Most Sober State
Alabama has the 4th lowest level of excessive drinking in America, according to a new analysis from financial news and opinion website 24/7 Wall St. Of metropolitan areas within the state, Auburn-Opelika residents report the highest excessive drinking rates. You…
Gift of Life Foundation Celebrates 30 Years of Service to Montgomery
Gift of Life Foundation (GOL) is celebrating 30 years of service to Montgomery families with a birthday party on March 14, 2018 from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Gift of Life office located at 1348 Carmichael Way. Since 1988, GOL has been working to…
Senate Approves Payday Lending 30-day Payback Plan
The Alabama Senate has approved a payday lending reform that will give borrowers 30 days to pay back that money. Senators on Thursday voted 20-4 for the legislation. Republican Senator Arthur Orr of Decatur said the 30 days gives borrowers…
Salvation Army Honors Volunteers with Special Banquet
The Salvation Army took time Thursday night to say a special "thank you" to all its volunteers that help throughout the year. It was the annual volunteer appreciation dinner at Frazer…
Alabama Women's Hall of Fame Inducts Two
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two more women have been added to the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame located on the campus of Judson College in Marion. Jessie Welch Austin…
Interim Superintendent Ed Richardson Speaking Out After Recent Lawsuits
Interim state superintendent Ed Richardson is speaking out after a pending lawsuit against him is calling the approved sale of a Georgia Washington Middle school illegal. The suit filed by the AEA…
12-Year-Old Girl Charged For Posting Prattville School Threats
A social media threat aimed at two Autauga County schools has a 12-year-old girl facing charges of making terrorist threats. She was taken to a youth facility for posting a threat…
Report: End Occupational License Fees
An Alabama think tank wants the state to stop charging license fees for some occupations. The Alabama Police Institute is a group that lobbies for small government and says eliminating the fees would save thousands of Alabamians money. The…
Former Jefferson County District Attorney To Serve Six Months in Jail
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that former Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson today received a two-year sentence, which was suspended for a term of six months in jail followed by 12 months of probation. Henderson was convicted of…
Alabama Senate Passes “30 Days to Pay” Reforms
The Alabama Senate today passed Senate Bill 138 with bipartisan support on a vote of 20-4. The legislation gives borrowers 30 days to pay any payday loan, which helps borrowers better manage their finances by allowing them to pay off debts alongside…
Alabama Resident And Ringleader Of Multi-Million Dollar Stolen Identity Tax Fraud Schemes Sentenced To Prison
A Phenix City, Alabama, resident was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for his role in masterminding multiple stolen identity refund fraud (SIRF) schemes, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division…
ASU Enters Federal Program to Reduce Indebtedness
Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., signed an agreement on Monday (March 5) that refinances more than $137 million of the University's existing debt from variable rates as high as 5.4 percent to a fixed rate of 2.9 percent. Ross…
