The Joy To Life Foundation and City of Wetumpka held their annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Members of the Wetumpka community gathered at the Civic Center to walk a mile along the riverfront. Pink masks, t-shirts, and balloons were given to the participants. At the end of the walk, balloons were released for a reminder to get…
Montgomery Police has charged a suspect with capital murder in the death of a two year old from over the weekend. Police say 2-year-old Cole Cherry of Montgomery was transported to a local hospital Friday night after being physically assaulted. Cherry died in the hospital Saturday. MPD charged 25-year-old Isadore Holiday, Jr., was taken into custody Thursday by the U.S….
Montgomery Police say the victim is Wednesday night’s shooting on Park Towne Way has died. Police say 49-year-old Marlon Roberts was transported to the hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Roberts died from his injuries at the hospital. Officers responded to the 4700 block of Park Towne Way around 9:45 PM Wednesday in reference to a person shot. Police say…
On Thursday, October 15, The COVID-19 Specimen Collection Clinics conducted a Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing event. The event hosted at Shorter Farmer’s Market was from 9am-11am. The ADPH tested those who are COVID-19 experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or those who are high risk. They prepared to test 50 people. Results will be back in 3 to 5 days from the Alabama State…
On Thursday State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, and Alabama Department of Public Health officials previewed their preliminary plan for COVID-19 vaccines. Officials say that initially any vaccine will be scarce, and prioritizing recipients will be a focal point. Dr. Harris says officials expect to have multiple vaccines available at the same time. The first doses of any vaccine is…
Our Thursday will again feature ample sunshine and afternoon highs in the lower to mid 80s. Our next cold front passes through Alabama tonight and early tomorrow. We will see an increase in clouds as it does, but moisture levels remain very limited, so a few light showers are possible somewhere, but for the most part it looks to pass…
Alabama head football coach Nick Saban spoke to reporters via Zoom tonight to discuss his positive COVID-19 test result. Alabama News Network was the only Montgomery TV station to carry Saban’s news conference live. Saban says he got the positive results at around 1 p.m. He says it was a surprise to him because it was a routine test and…
On Wednesday, Oct. 14, county officials along with retired military personnel met to encourage voters to vote ‘Yes’ on the school systems funding. Mayor Reed, County Commissioner Doug Singleton, and MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore joined forces spoke about the importance of passing this tax f Right now, Montgomery Public Schools are funded with 10 mills in property tax…
Troy University has waived its standardized college entrance exam requirement and extended its scholarship deadline for the 2021 admissions cycle. “COVID-19 has caused numerous testing sites to either cancel or reschedule entrance exams and students are having difficulty registering for and taking college entrance exams,” said Tiffani Stephens Schmidt, Director of Enrollment Services. “Our test-optional policy is consistent with other…
The Spirit of Liberty Foundation partnered with the Alabama Hospital Association to thank healthcare professionals and first responders for their work during the pandemic. Members of the non-profit flew to Montgomery and awarded the workers with a celebration banner and torch that symbolizes their appreciation. They’re there 365 days a year, all hours of the night,” says Rosemary Blackmon, Alabama…
