U.S. retailers large and small have closed some of their stores across the country because of disruptions caused by the widespread street protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Target, CVS, Apple, and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed or limited hours at some locations for safety reasons. In some places, their stores have…
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta’s mayor extended a curfew another night Sunday and Georgia’s governor authorized up to 3,000 National Guard troops to be deployed in cities across the state to respond if needed to protests over the deaths of George Floyd in Minnesota and Ahmaud Arbery. Guard soldiers had helped enforce a 9 p.m. curfew Saturday in Atlanta, where violence…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Shelters that open during dangerous hurricanes may look and operate differently this storm season, state emergency officials said, as the new coronavirus complicate response plans. Across the coastal United States, concerns over COVID-19 has added a new complication to response planning as emergency officials prepare for the hurricane season that officially starts Monday. Forecasters are predicting…
Hurricane seasons run from June 1 until November 1 each year. One of the most important things you can do now is to put together a hurricane kit. That kit should contain bottled water, a flashlight and the other usual items in case your power and water service go out. But you should also have copies of your important personal…
We’re used to calling hurricanes by their names — Camille, Fredric, Andrew, Opal, Ivan, Katrina, Michael — these are a few memorable storms. But who gets to choose the names? And why are some names reused, while others are retired. Alabama News Network Weather Authority Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett gives us a look at hurricane names, including the ones being used…
Two people have been killed in a two-vehicle crash that happened earlier this morning in Macon County. The crash occurred at 10:15 a.m. on U.S. 80 near the 179-mile marker, approximately five miles east of Tuskegee. Antonio D. Stanley, 38, of Atlanta, Georgia, was killed when the 2020 Dodge Ram pickup he was driving crossed the centerline and collided with…
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Autauga Metro Jail in Prattville is getting a new tool to fight efforts to bring contraband into the facility. The sheriff’s office is spending $125,250 for a full-body scanner for the jail. Inmates will be scanned by the machine as part of the intake process. Incoming inmates are patted down and then strip-searched as part of…
A group of protesters took to the steps of the Alabama Capitol this afternoon to protest the death of George Floyd, the man killed by Minneapolis, Minnesota, police on Memorial Day. His death has sparked protests nationwide. The group maintained social distancing while holding signs. They want improved race relations and police relations with the communities they serve. Protest…
Montgomery police say a man has been shot near downtown Montgomery. They say the shooting happened this afternoon in the 700 block of Drivers Row. They say the man has a life-threatening gunshot wound and has been taken to a hospital. Police say a suspect is in custody. They haven’t release the names of the people involved. Stay with Alabama…
Montgomery police have confirmed that a man shot in the 3900 block of Norman Bridge Road has died of his injuries. Police say the man was shot Friday night and was taken to the hospital. His name hasn’t been released. Police say there have been no arrests. They say they have no other information to release. If you can help…
