Crews are scheduled to make repairs to a railroad crossing on Wares Ferry Road between Hollow Wood Road and East Boulevard N. this Sunday, August 5. The work will require Wares Ferry Road to be closed from 8:00 A.M. to approximately 5:00 P.M. Eastbound traffic will be diverted at Harvard Road, and westbound traffic diverted at the East Boulevard…
A Montgomery ministry used tennis to raise funds for it’s works today. The Reality and Truth Ministries helps the homeless by providing bathing facilities, clothing and food. They held their 9th annual ennis for Truth Tournament today,Of course they also work to meet the spiritual needs of the homelss as well. as well. Along with the tennis matches, they held…
As we reported throughout the day yesterday, a strong storm with heavy rains passed over Montgomery during the afternoon…and here’s a photo of one impact on Cloverdale Road: The city had cleared the street by this morning. Thanks to Ceclie Gray for sending the photo to Alabama News Network! Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Viewer Weather Photos, Weather Tags:…
The National memorial to lynching victims, dedicated in Montgomery Alabama in April. The only three African-American U.S. Senators have introduced a bill to add lynching to the federal Hate Crime Law. There have been 200 similar bills introduced in the U.S. Senate since the late 1800’s….all failed. No word on how Alabama’s two U.S. Senators might vote on the…
Whether vacationing in Alabama’s River Region for the first time or staycationing at home for this year’s midweek patriotic celebration, Independence Day in Montgomery will offer something for everyone! “This Independence Day offers a variety of exciting events throughout the week for residents and visitors to celebrate our freedoms, and those who defend them, with fireworks, food and fun in…
Four people were injured in a shooting in the south Montgomery area. According to Montgomery police, four adult males sustained gunshot wounds in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane. Police say all four were taken to a local hospital for treatment. One victim has possibly life-threatening wounds while three other victims appear to have non-life-threatening wounds. The initial investigation…
It’s been six weeks since the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice opened its doors in Montgomery, and the city is starting to to see its impact. The attraction uses interactive media, sculptures, and exhibits to pay homage to African American victims of the domestic slave trade, racial terrorism, and the Jim Crow Laws. It is the…
Here is the ALDOT press release: An Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) resurfacing project on Interstate 85 from the East Boulevard interchange to the Taylor Road interchange will begin Monday, May 21, weather permitting. As part of the resurfacing project on the Interstate the I-85 north exit ramp at Eastern Blvd will be extended for queuing traffic, the I-85 south exit…
A brand new flight option has landed in the capitol city. Thursday, airport and city officials celebrated the addition of a new direct flight from Montgomery to Orlando, Florida. Alabama News Network’s “Destination Fun” crew was among many media passengers to “test fly” the new non-stop flight from Montgomery Regional Airport to Orlando- Sanford International Airport. Thursday, they returned home…
The opening of the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice is Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Montgomery. There will also be a concert on Friday night at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre featuring some of the biggest names in music including The Roots, John Legend, Usher, Common and the Dave Mathews Band. Because of so much…
