The Department of Justice announces the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation. “The department is committed to upholding the civil and constitutional rights of all people in the United States,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division. “The…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of the pictured suspects wanted for an Attempted Burglary Investigation that occurred in Montgomery. The pictured suspects are wanted for an Attempted Burglary Investigation that occurred on Monday, June 1. The suspect(s) attempted to make forced entry into the business in efforts to steal merchandise from the business. The…
The Montgomery Zoo has decided to reopen its doors. The zoo has been closed since Governor Ivey issued the “Stay-at-Home Order” in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. HERE ARE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES AND DETAILS REGARDING THE REOPENING OF THE MONTGOMERY ZOO: Effective June 17, the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum will reopen to the public. We…
Troy University Athletic Officials have confirmed to Alabama News Network that a group of football players and coaches have tested positive for COVID-19. All players and coaches were asymptomatic and placed in immediate isolation and quarantine. Officials say they expected to have positive tests as this shows the detailed and robust plan they have in place staff, coaches and student…
A mobile home fire is under investigation in Wetumpka. Wetumpka Fire Department says they responded to the fire at 106 Hollowood Lane just before 9 Wednesday morning. They say the fire was contained to a bedroom and the people inside were able to get out safely. The investigation into the cause is ongoing, but they believe it was accidental. Categories:…
FILE – In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Christian Coleman, of the United States, poses after winning the men’s 100 meter race during the World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar. Reigning world champion Coleman insists a simple phone call from drug testers while he was out Christmas shopping could’ve prevented the latest misunderstanding about his whereabouts, one he fears…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many women access prenatal care. According to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health of America Report on Maternal Health, 61% of commercially insured women surveyed nationally saw limited office hours from their doctors, and 48% had their appointments shifted to virtual visits. More concerning is that over 1 in 4 women surveyed skipped prenatal…
REST OF THE WEEK: Not much change in the weather today; another day with plenty of sunshine with a high in the mid to upper 80s; showers, if any will remain isolated. Then, for Thursday and Friday, moisture levels will begin to rise, and the coverage of scattered showers and thunderstorms should be a bit higher, closer to 20%. Otherwise,…
Montgomery County leads the state in the number of coronavirus cases. Despite that, Montgomery City Council has voted down a proposed ordinance involving face masks. Several doctors and others had spoken at the council meeting in support of the idea, but it failed by a vote of 4 to 4. Council member C.C. Calhoun had proposed requiring masks for public…
President Donald Trump signs the coronavirus stimulus relief package, in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The order is aimed at encouraging…
