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Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign

Alabama News Network is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The non-profit kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign, on Thursday. The event is held to raise money to help those less fortunate in the community. The red kettles will be spread in over 30 locations around the river region, and will be going…

What the Tech? Should You Let Amazon Make Deliveries Inside Your Garage?

Online shopping is expected to set records again this holiday season. With COVID cases going up again many people who rarely shop online will do most of their Black Friday holiday shopping from their computers and smartphones. With so much online shopping and deliveries it will be open season for porch pirates. You can catch them red-handed on camera but…

What the Tech? What Is the Social Media Platform MeWe?

Have you gotten an invitation from a Facebook friend to join “MeWe”? If you haven’t yet, just wait a couple of days. The new social media network is attracting millions of people who are tired of the noise on Facebook and looking to stay connected while unplugging from the other 4 billion Facebook users. MeWe says there’ are no ads,…

What the Tech? Should you Use the Social Media Platform Parler?

If you logged onto Facebook over the weekend you most likely saw many of your friends talking  about a new app called Parler. It’s a social media app that claims to be “non-biased, free speech social media that protect the rights of its users.” Many conservative Facebook users have been posting their new “Parler” handle asking that their friends follow…

Man Shot on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road. Police say at about 11:23 a.m., they and fire medics responded to the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road, where they found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News…

Alexander City Schools Responding to Surge in COVID-19 Cases

A surge in COVID-19 cases among students and staff in the Alexander City school system has prompted school officials to take action. Alexander City Schools will switch to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 16 until the Thanksgiving break. Right now, the school system has 17 students who’ve tested positive for coronavirus, along with 15 teachers. In addition, 241 students are…

Sunshine Returns in Full Supply

TODAY/TOMORROW: Today will feature morning clouds, but the sky should clear by the afternoon. Expect lower humidity, and somewhat cooler temps. Highs will remain in the upper 70s and low 80s, but nights will be a bit more refreshing with temps back in the 40s and 50s. ETA MAKES LANDFALL: At Cedar Key, Florida this morning, with winds of 50…

Update: Butler County Man Reported Missing has been found

UPDATE: 10:20 pm According to Crimestoppers, Morris Willis Lee has been located.  The didn’t release any other details except that Lee has been found.   ——————————————— Butler County authorities are searching for a missing senior. Morris Willis Lee was reported missing after he disappeared around noon Tuesday. He was last seen at the Food Giant in Georgiana. The Butler County…