State Health Officer: COVID-19 Cases Jump, ICU Beds Nearly Full
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a briefing on the status of COVID-19 in Alabama. While cases have jumped, so have the number of people deciding to get their vaccinations.
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Public Hearings Scheduled Statewide on Upcoming Redistricting
State officials are seeking your input as the Alabama Legislature prepares to redraw district lines to reflect the results of the 2020 Census.
Prattville City Pool Closed Through the Weekend Due to COVID-19 Case
Alabama News Network has confirmed that the Prattville city pool at Pratt Park will be closed through the weekend due to a positive COVID-19 case.
Pike Road Schools to Require Masks in Buildings and on Buses
Pike Road Schools will require masks in school buildings and on school buses until at least September 13.
MPD Search for ATM Robbery Suspects
The Montgomery Police Department says they are searching for the identity of 2 suspects who are wanted for robbery in Montgomery. The robbery took place on Friday, July 16, at 7:37 p.m. at the 2800 block of Taylor Road.…
Man Charged with Shooting Brother in Prattville
Prattville police have charged a man with attempted murder. He's accused of shooting his brother, leaving him in critical condition.
Montgomery Public Schools Implement Masks, Parents Agree With The Decision
Montgomery Public schools students head back to the classroom on August 16th, and masks will be required for students, teachers and staff. The CDC recommended that all students returning to schools should have masks on even if they are vaccinated and that is the guidelines that Montgomery Public Schools are following.
Amid COVID Case Surge, State Sees Uptick in Vaccinations
Alabama is beginning to see an increase in the number of people getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as the state experiences a surge of cases and a sharp rise in hospitalizations. Data from the Alabama Department of Public Health shows daily…
Local Service Organizations Donate 5,000 Shoes to Girls in Need
Over five different service organizations joined together, Thursday, to collect and distribute 5,000 new pairs of shoes for young girls and women across the world. Division 12 Consultant is the organization that provided the…
Census Data to Redraw Political District Lines to Be Released Next Week
The U.S. Census Bureau says data from the 2020 census used for drawing congressional and legislative districts will be released next week.
University of Alabama to Require Masks Indoors, Regardless of Vaccination Status
The University of Alabama has announced that it will require face masks indoors on campus, beginning Friday, Aug. 6.
Two Local Non-Profits To Hold Back to School Event on Friday
Two Montgomery-area non-profits are getting ready to host a back to school event on Friday. C.H.A.N.G.E Alabama and Young Men On A Mission are hosting Summer Fun Day at the West End Boys…
Tallapoosa County Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett says the suspect in a recent murder case is now facing another charge.
Apple to scan U.S. phones for images of child abuse
Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens. The tool…
Tua Tagovailoa Foundation Donating $93,000 to Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch
A nonprofit foundation started by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is donating $93,000 to the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch in Camp Hill. It's hoped the donation will cover funeral expenses for eight children killed in a massive pileup on Interstate 65 in June.
Chantilly Parkway Movie Theatre Reopening Friday
AMC Entertainment has announced that the movie theatre complex on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery will reopen Friday. It will be called AMC Classic Chantilly 13.
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks Wants Immunity from U.S. Capitol Violence Lawsuit
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is asking a federal judge to grant him immunity from a lawsuit accusing him of helping to incite violence at the U.S. Capitol.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Returns After Over A Year
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is in the pre-production stages of their upcoming 50th season. The festival was unable to have a season in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Woman Shot on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened on East Patton Avenue.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces 2021-22 Season
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is returning to its stages for its 50th season. Much of last year's season had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADPH: Don't Go to Emergency Rooms for COVID-19 Tests
The Alabama Department of Public Health says that as COVID-19 cases rise, people should only go to hospital emergency rooms for true emergencies and not for COVID-19 testing.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Says Alabama Colleges Can't Fine Students for Not Getting Vaccinated
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office said a college's plan to reimburse $500 to vaccinated students likely runs against a new state law banning so-called vaccine passports.
Montgomery Church Donates Hand Sanitizer to Pike Road Schools
A Montgomery area is making sure a local school system is able to combat the spread of COVID-19. Dalraida Church of Christ on Atlanta Highway donated several thousand bottles of hand sanitizer to Pike Road Schools in late July. The…
Alabama Sells More than 500 Licenses to Hunt Feral Pigs and Coyotes at Night
Authorities say more than 500 Alabama hunters have bought licenses to hunt feral pigs and coyotes at night.
Montgomery County's Annual National Night Out Community Event
The annual national night out was a way to make the connection between law enforcement and the community stronger. With crime and homicides surging in the community it is important for people to know just how law enforcement does their jobs.
