Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that, for the third year in a row, Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In Fiscal Year 2020, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state. That is up from the previous year’s record of 731 adoptions. “I am so proud that Alabama has set…
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is working with the City of Hayneville and the Lowndes County Commission to make renovations to the play area for children in the Hayneville City Park located on Peoples Street. “We are so excited about this project. The children living in  the neighborhoods surrounding the park really need a safe area for play and exercise….
An anticipated Alabama Department of Transportation project at the intersection of Alabama Highway 147 (North College Street) and County Road 72 (Farmville Road), will begin Monday, November 30, weather permitting. A roundabout will be installed at the intersection to more efficiently and safely accommodate current and future traffic demands, including game day traffic. As part of the project there will…
The Elmore County Hospital had a drive-thru food giveaway to spread some holiday cheer to its residents. It’s called THE BLESSING BOX. In the inaugural event, they gave out about 259 vouchers to feed families. The vouchers were available through donations given by local businesses and Ivy Creek healthcare Elmore community Hospital. The vouchers were received through the food bank…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed addressing reporters as Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley stands behind him. – Alabama News Network Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed held a news conference this morning to address violent crime in the city. Alabama News Network aired the news conference live. So far, Montgomery has recorded 57 homicides this year. That…
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson has confirmed the identity of the homicide victim whose body was found yesterday. Brunson says the body of 27-year-old Jonathan Daniel was found on Pistol Range Road in Notasulga yesterday afternoon. He says one arrest has been made so far, but deputies are searching for more suspects. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates on…
The Associated Press has obtained text messages a U.S. Census Bureau supervisor in Alabama sent to workers telling them how to fake counts of households by entering misleading data. The texts from October say the effort’s goal was to close the census count in cases where they couldn’t tell who lived in a household after two visits. Workers were told…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser/ AP Images WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation’s capital is tightening its public COVID-19 restrictions in the face of spiraling virus numbers locally and around the country. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that the District of Columbia will remain in Phase 2 of its reopening plan, but she announced a number of adjustments. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 25,…
President-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) WASHINGTON (AP) – President-elect Joe Biden is preparing to formally announce his national security team to the nation. Those being introduced during a Tuesday afternoon event are among Obama administration alumni whose roles in the upcoming administration signal Biden’s shift away from…
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Netflix is pledging an additional $1 billion investment in its production hub in New Mexico. The company joined government officials Monday in announcing its plans. About 300 acres would be added to the existing campus on the southern edge of Albuquerque, making it what officials say will be one of the largest film production facilities in…
