It has been two months since Alabama recorded its first coronavirus case. Since then there have been more than 10,000 cases and at least 400 deaths. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris warns that if people do not continue to practice social distancing, stay home when possible, and adjust their way of life, the numbers will continue to grow. “We…
Missing person alert for 16-year-old Madyson Jones has been canceled. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has announced today that Jones has been found. The missing person alert was issued Tuesday, May 12 after Madyson had not been heard from since 3 p.m. the previous day. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Alabama News Network, Missing Teen Found, montgomery
A Montgomery/Fire Rescue firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson District Chief Q.L. Burke says the firefighter tested positive on May 11 after being sent home on May 6 following a routine evening temperature check. Due to the positive confirmed results, 11 other firefighters that had prolonged close contact were removed from duty and instructed to isolate for a period…
The Alabama State Board of Education has removed Montgomery Public Schools from state intervention during Thursday’s work session. The resolution would have to be placed on a formal meeting agenda at a later date before final approval. Alabama News Network reporter Andrew James spoke with Board President Clare Weil about the report. She says they are “hopeful” and feels MPS…
This week is National Police Week, a time designated each year to express our deep gratitude to the law enforcement officers who serve our community and to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office will recognize one of these special heroes, Montgomery Police Department Officer Carlos Taylor, with a Car Parade in…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of two suspects wanted for a Criminal Investigation that occurred in Montgomery. The two suspects are wanted for an Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Fraud Investigation that occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, and Monday, April 20….
Foster children have enormous challenges even in the best of times. The coronavirus pandemic has threatened to throw them into even greater turmoil. The social restrictions imposed to control the virus’s spread have isolated them from adult supervisors and friends and made it harder to move on to new lives – either with biological or adoptive families, or as newly…
A competency hearing has been delayed for fourth time for a Virginia man who police say killed the wife, son and mother-in-law of a minor league baseball pitcher. According to reports, the hearing for Matthew Bernard was scheduled for Wednesday. The review was pushed to October. Bernard’s attorney says the delay is for further review of his treatment. Police have…
REST OF WEEK: Today through Friday, expect more sun than clouds on a daily basis, afternoon temps will be flirting with 90° each day, with upper 80s through Friday. Rain chances are not zero, but less than 10% each day as a rouge afternoon shower will be possible each day as humidity levels creep up, but again, much of Alabama…
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (AP)- 23 patients have died at an Alabama veterans nursing home because of the coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said Tuesday that 23 deaths from the virus occurred at the Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City. The state-owned facility has a capacity of 150 residents, and 91 have tested positive for the virus….
