Montgomery Middle School Placed on Brief Lockdown
An anonymous tip led to a brief lockdown at a Montgomery middle school on Tuesday.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Aug. 24
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
Burglary Suspect Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside a Home
A man is in custody after barricading himself inside a Montgomery home during an attempted burglary Monday evening. The incident happened in the 3500 block of Pelzer Avenue. Montgomery Police…
Alabama #4 in U.S. in New COVID-19 Cases
Alabama now ranks fourth in the country for the most new COVID-19 cases per capita.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Aug. 23
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
U.S. Military to Require COVID-19 Vaccine; President Biden Wants Employers to Do the Same
The Pentagon says it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Proud Boys leader who burned BLM flag gets 5 months in jail
FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio rallies in Portland, Ore. Outside pressures and internal strife are roiling two far-right extremist groups after members were charged in the attack…
Second Man Charged with Capital Murder in Montgomery Shooting That Left One Dead, Three Injured
Montgomery police have charged a second man with capital murder in a July shooting that left one person dead and three others injured.
5 Points Deli in Cloverdale Closes After Ceiling Collapses
A Montgomery area restaurant is having to close its doors for now after the ceiling collapsed. Owners at the 5 Points Deli & Grill in Cloverdale said the plaster above the lay-in ceiling of the restaurant fell on Sunday. The…
Up to $50,000 Reward Offered in Robbery of Postal Worker in Montgomery
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 to solve the robbery of a postal worker in Montgomery.
FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.
Gov. Ivey Urges Alabama Football Fans To Get Vaccinated
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging college football fans to get vaccinated before heading to stadiums this season. College football kicks off in a few weeks, raising concerns that crowded stadiums could help spread the coronavirus. Asked about…
Montgomery County Man Who Threatened to Kill Two Women Sentenced to 40 Years
A Montgomery County man who assaulted and threatened to kill two women in 2018 has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, District Attorney Daryl Bailey has announced.
Trump: "Joe Biden Was Going on Vacation as Afghanistan Was Going to Hell"
Former President Donald Trump spoke at an outdoor rally in Cullman Saturday night, rebuking the Biden administration on a host of issues, from the economy to Afghanistan, in a speech that lasted about 90 minutes.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wife in Hospital with COVID-19
The famed 79-year-old civil rights leader is vaccinated against the virus and publicly received his first dose in January.
Federal Team Going to Baldwin County Hospital to Help with COVID-19 Patients
State Health Officer Scott Harris said that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending a task force team to help at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley.
U.S. Appeals Court Refuses to End Eviction Moratorium
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected a bid by Alabama and Georgia realtors to block the eviction moratorium reinstated earlier this month.
Local Business Owners Flourish Despite Starting In Midst of Pandemic
The pandemic has put a halt to many businesses around the River Region, even decades long businesses. For two local business owners, their businesses have thrived in the pandemic. For Keiauna White, owner of…
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore, Wife Test Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Rep Barry Moore (R-Alabama) has announced that he and his wife Heather have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Auburn Head Coach Bryan Harsin Tests Positive for COVID-19
Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Elmore County Schools: 111 Students, 16 Employees COVID-19 Positive
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis says schools may be forced to switch to virtual learning if the case numbers continue to rise.
TSA Extends Face Masks Requirement through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration is extending the face mask requirement for people traveling across all transportation networks through the United States. The new mask extension now runs through January 18, 2022 and will require individuals to wear a mask at…
Buckmasters Expo 2021 Begins in Downtown Montgomery
It's one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery. The annual Buckmasters Expo runs from Friday through Sunday at the Montgomery Convention Center at the Renaissance downtown.
Alabama's July Unemployment Rate 3.2%, Well Below July 2020
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson Hospital Updates Visitor Policies in Response to COVID-19 Case Surge
Montgomery's Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
