COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Beds Scarce, Local Events Cancelled
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama is causing a shortage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds statewide. It is also leading to many local events being cancelled.
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Special Events for HBCU Classic Weekend in Montgomery Canceled; Football Games Will Go On
The City of Montgomery has announced that due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, all events and festivities at city facilities for the HBCU Classic Weekend will be canceled. This will not affect the football games.
Many Church Pastors Silent on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Some preachers are praying for more inoculations and hosting vaccination clinics. Others are skirting the topic of vaccines or openly preaching against them in a region that's both deeply religious and reeling from a spike in cases.
COVID-19 Surge Forces Cancellation of Prattville Pops Concert
The city of Prattville has announced that it is canceling the Prattville Pops’ Welcome Back concert scheduled for Sunday, August 22. City leaders say the reason is out of an abundance of caution and the desire to keep the band…
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary action against a police officer.
Lee Home Opener Canceled after Player's Death
The home opening game between Lee and Daphne at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl has been canceled after the death of Lee football player Dimitri McKee.
ADPH Announces Winners of TikTok COVID-19 Vaccination Video Contest
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced the winners of its TikTok COVID-19 vaccination video contest. The contest was held as a way to encourage young people to protect themselves from the virus.
Montgomery Police Investigating Stabbing
Police say the man told him that he was stabbed in the 800 block of Clayton Street as he was involved in an altercation with several other people.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall; Parts of East Alabama Get Rain and Wind
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fred made landfall around 2PM CDT Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida. It had winds of around 65 mph.
Union Springs Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bullock County.
Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a male juvenile was shot this morning.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a fatal shooting from May.
UPDATE: AHSAA Issues Statement on Death of Lee Football Player Dimitri McKee
The Lee High School senior died on Friday.
LIFE Academy Will Opens its Doors For the First Time For The New School Year
LIFE Academy is on the campus of the old saint Jude's Church and they will be opening their doors for the first time on August 16th.The founder of the academy spoke about plans they have in place for Covid- 19 protocols, masks will be mandatory among other changes.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency over COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
7th Annual 'EatMGM' Restaurant Week Underway
Montgomery’s 7th annual restaurant week, EatMGM, returns for this year with 10 days of deals, online contests, and social media promotions. Organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, EatMGM runs from August 13 to…
Census: Alabama More Diverse, A Few Counties Driving Growth
Alabama's population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state's population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers…
Montgomery Police Investigate Thursday Night Shooting that Left 2 Injured
Montgomery police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left two people injured. The shooting happened around 9:30 in the 52 hundred block of Slash Pine Drive. One woman was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A…
Alabama Board Bans Critical Race Theory in Classrooms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday voted to ban so-called critical race theory teachings from K-12 classrooms and limit how educators can talk about race in the classroom. Board members approved a resolution titled,…
Visitation Suspended Temporarily at Montgomery County Jail
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The…
Hyundai Celebrates Production of Five Million Vehicles in Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
Alabama's New Medical Cannabis Commission Holds Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state's medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
Alabama Leads Nation in Coronavirus Positivity Rate
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
Alabama AG Announces $3M Settlement with Tyson Over Spill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state has reached a $3 million settlement with Tyson Farms over a wastewater spill that killed an estimated 175,000 fish. It was one of the largest recorded fish kills…
