Gov. Kay Ivey's Chief of Staff Named President of Univ. of South Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey’s chief of staff Jo Bonner has been named president of the University of South Alabama in Mobile.
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Ivey Wants to Delay Third Grade Reading Promotion Requirement
Gov. Kay Ivey will ask lawmakers to delay a requirement to hold back third graders who don’t meet reading benchmarks but said the state must strengthen efforts to boost math and reading scores.Â
Montgomery Man Charged With Multiple Counts of Possession of Child Pornography
Steven Satterwhite, 46, of Montgomery, was arrested by Special Agents of the Attorney General’s Office and taken to the Montgomery County Jail.
UPDATE: 18-Year-Old Dies of Injuries Suffered in Montgomery Wreck
Montgomery police say a person injured in a wreck on Sunday has now died.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Second Arrest in Murder
Montgomery police say they've charged a man with murder.
Woman Shot on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a woman injured.
Two People Shot on Carmichael Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say two people were shot Tuesday afternoon on Carmichael Road.
Business Owners Say they're 'Stuck in the Middle' with Vaccine Mandate Controversy
Now that Alabama legislators passed a bill (SB9) to create exemptions, whether religious or not, for the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate, many business owners say they are stuck in the middle. "The primary…
Montgomery County Deputies Investigate Shooting in Pike Road
Montgomery County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a shooting that happened at a gas station in Pike Road.
Alcohol Home Deliveries Start in Alabama
Alabamians can now get limited quantities of beer, wine and spirits delivered to their homes after the first companies have gotten licensed to provide the service.
Amazon to Open New Facilities in Montgomery, Elsewhere in Alabama
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Amazon plans to open three new operations facilities in Alabama while also launching a new fulfilment center that will support customer deliveries across the state. One of the facilities will be in Montgomery.
Search for Missing Boater Underway on Lake Martin
Alabama Marine Police say they are searching for a missing boater on Lake Martin.
14-Year-Old to Face Charges after Car Chase that Ended in Prattville
Alabama State Troopers say a 14-year-old driving an SUV with other juveniles inside will face charges after a chase that ended in Prattville.
U.S. Justice Dept. Launches Investigation into Lowndes County Sanitation
The U.S. Justice Department says it's launched an environmental justice investigation into the Alabama Department of Public Health and the Lowndes County Health Department.
Airmen Of The 908th Airlift Wing Returned To Maxwell Air Force Base
The 908th is Alabama's only Air Force Reserve Wing. The unit operates a fleet of nine C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft also known as the "Workhorse of the Air Force." Monday the troops that had been deployed for almost 5 months in southwest Asia, have returned to Maxwell air force base.
Two Civil Rights Pioneers Remembered in Alabama's Statuary Hall
The bronze bust likenesses of Amelia Boynton Robinson, a civil rights pioneer from Selma, and Pattie Ruffner Jacobs, the state's leading suffrage activist of the early 20th century, were unveiled Monday.
Alabama Hospitals Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The Alabama Hospital Association said the state is facing a blood supply crisis after the number of people donating blood has declined during the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Fatal Shooting on Monticello Drive
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in the fatal shooting of a man on Monticello Drive.
Two Lawsuits Challenge Alabama's Congressional Redistricting
Two lawsuits are challenging Alabama’s newly approved congressional map, arguing it unlawfully dilutes the voting strength of African Americans with one majority-minority district out of seven.
Pfizer's Coronavirus Vaccine for Kids Arrives in Alabama
Alabama health officials say kids could begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations by November 6th.
3 Degree Guarantee: One Place Family Justice Center Gets $1,350 Check
AirNow Home Services and Alabama News Network are presenting another "3 Degree Guarantee" check to a local group.
Family of Man Shot by Montgomery Police Officer File Lawsuit Against the City
A lawsuit has been filed in an officer-involved shooting in Montgomery.
Alabama Legislators Pass Vaccine Mandate Exemptions at Close of Special Session
Late Thursday night, the Alabama Legislature passed two bills related to coronavirus vaccines.
Miss USA 2020 Visits Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Thursday
Alabama News Network was personally invited to join Miss USA 2020, Asya Branch, the first black Miss Mississippi USA, on her visit to Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka on Thursday. The…
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall Below 700
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
