Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Michigan-based DURA Automotive Systems plans to invest $59 million to open a manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals that will produce battery trays for electric vehicles. The project, which includes critical support from the Shoals Economic Development Authority, will create 279 direct jobs and expands the potential for Alabama’s auto industry to capitalize on the…
A man who was shot and wounded while exchanging gunfire with Montgomery police has been charged with attempted murder. Court records filed Monday show that 22-year-old Xavier Damon Taylor was charged with three counts of attempted murder, one for each officer he was accused of shooting at during a traffic stop Thursday. Montgomery police said Taylor was in a car…
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) – Jamaica’s Minister of Health says legendary sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Minister Christopher Tufton says Bolt is aware of the results and his recent contacts are being traced. Bolt said he’s trying to be responsible and will stay indoors and self-quarantine. He said he has no symptoms. Bolt is the world…
As Montgomery’s schools adapt to online learning models amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many students suffer from the inequity of lack of access to reliable internet service. So, as part of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s innovative approach to bridging the digital divide, the City of Montgomery will offer free high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi at five community centers on weekdays from 8 a.m….
Deep tropical moisture is in place across the state today, allowing for scattered to numerous showers statewide today with a few storms as well. Because of the clouds and shower activity today, afternoon highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. MARCO HAS BECOME POST-TROPICAL: At 400 AM CDT, the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Marco was located near latitude…
The University of Alabama System says there have been 566 positive cases of COVID-19 since August 19. This number includes cases for students, faculty and staff. 531 of those cases are at the University of Alabama, while there are 6 at UAB and 8 at UAH. Earlier today, the University of Alabama and the City of Tuscaloosa announced an executive…
Greenville residents now have a new dining option, that’s been years in the making. The official grand opening and ribbon cutting for a Zaxby’s happened in Greenville on Monday, August24. The new restaurant will create between 40 and fifty new jobs when running at full capacity. The restaurant for now will be drive-thru only. Zaxby’s in Greenville is open and…
Thousands of voters in our area will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to cast votes for mayor, city council and city school board seats. Montgomery held its city elections last year and is not a part of this 2020 municipal election cycle. Alabama News Network will be covering races throughout Central, West and South Alabama. Here is…
On Monday, August 24, Auburn police arrested Christopher Deundrea Johnson, 22, Demetrie Devontay Givens, 21, and a 15-year-old juvenile. All three suspects are from Montgomery. Johnson and Givens were charged with robbery first degree, burglary first degree, theft of property first degree and receiving stolen property second degree. The juvenile was charged with robbery first degree, burglary first degree, theft…
Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., Executive Airport Director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, has been named to board of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). As a member of the Board of Directors, Taggart joins senior leaders from the nation’s leading airports and aviation vendors at the helm of the association. He will also serve as the Chair of AMAC’s Leadership…
