Female Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a female juvenile was shot in Montgomery Thursday morning.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: 21% of Those in Hospitals are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The latest numbers show that 21% of those in hospitals are fully vaccinated.
November Is The Second Severe Weather Season for Alabama
The state of Alabama Historically has two severe weather seasons, in the spring and in the fall. As we are getting closer to the month of November, we are entering into the second severe weather season which means a possibility for tornado threats in the state.
City of Montgomery Launches New Crime Prevention Department
The number of homicides in Montgomery is already at 64 this year, possibly on track to surpass the 68 homicides recorded in 2020. But the city is finding a new way it hopes to prevent crime by involving people in the community.
Faulkner University President Mike Williams to Step Down
Faulkner University has announced that President Mike Williams will be stepping down on May 6, 2022, to take a president's position at another university.
Pike Road Announces 12th Annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Winners
The 12th annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Pike Road contest has selected this year's winners.
Two Shot, One Killed on Biltmore Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured late Tuesday night.
COVID-19 in Alabama: About 1 in 5 People Hospitalized Are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. It shows about 1 of every 5 people hospitalized are fully vaccinated.
Legislative Committee Approves Redistricting Maps Ahead of Special Session
Republicans on a legislative committee have swiftly advanced proposed congressional and legislative districts ahead of this week's special session.
D.A. Joins Mayor Steven Reed to Support Erasing Claudette Colvin's Arrest Record
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says he supports the efforts of Mayor Steven Reed to erase the arrest record of Claudette Colvin.
FDA Advisers Approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Children
U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children.
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to Host Job Retention Workshop Thursday
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is hoping to help those with a criminal record obtain employment skills. In a partnership with Tuskegee University, the job retention workshop will be held on…
Pastor Mark Bethea joins Alabama News Rising to Discuss Future After Arson
On September, 30, 2021 an arsonist tried to burn down Montgomery's First Baptist Church. With extensive damage and expensive repairs ahead, Pastor Mark Bethea joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss what the immediate plans are for his congregation and the surprising positives amidst a painful chapter.
Air Force Professor Admits Concealing Chinese Contacts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a longtime professor at a U.S. Air Force school in Alabama has pleaded guilty to lying to an investigator about his contacts with a…
Civil Rights Pioneer Seeks Expungement of '55 Arrest Record
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An 82-year-old Black woman who became a civil rights pioneer when she was arrested for refusing to move to the back of an Alabama bus in 1955 wants to end the case once and for all.…
Alabama Lawmakers Will Redraw Congressional and Legislative Districts
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery this week to redraw congressional and legislative districts.
Prattville Police Searching for Suspected Perfume Thieves
Prattville police need your help catching suspected perfume thieves.
Former Air War College Professor Pleads Guilty to Lying about Contacts with China
Federal prosecutors say a longtime professor at Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to lying to an investigator about his contacts with a Chinese official.
COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Bed Surplus Passes 200 Mark
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The surplus of ICU beds has now exceeded the 200 mark for the first time in months.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Executive Order to Fight Vaccine Mandates
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued an executive order to fight what she calls the overreaching COVID-19 vaccine mandates from the federal government.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries from Wreck in Montgomery County
Alabama State Troopers say a motorcyclist has died of injuries she suffered after crashing in Montgomery County on Friday.
UPDATE: Man Charged in Carmichael Road Robbery
Montgomery police say they have charged a man with second-degree assault and first-degree robbery.
Mayors of Alabama's largest cities gathering in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The mayors of Alabama’s 10 largest cities are holding two days of meetings in the capital to discuss legislative priorities and other issues. A statement from the city of…
Groups Seek 2 Districts with Large Black Voter Bases
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery this week to draw new legislative, congressional, and school board districts. Some legal groups are arguing the state should have two congressional districts likely to elect an African-American representative, instead of…
Shooting and Police Chase on Carmichael Rd. in Montgomery
On Sunday afternoon, Montgomery police were lead on a chase by a shooting suspect.
