Special Legislative Session to Re-District Begins
On Thursday lawmaker began the process of approving new legislative, congressional and school board lines.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: Updated Hospitalization Numbers for Thursday, Oct. 28
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19.
UPDATE: Purple Pinkie Project Raises More Than $1.3 Million to Fight Polio Worldwide
Rotary Clubs throughout Alabama and three other states, with the help of Dunkin', have raised more than $1.3 million in an effort to eradicate polio worldwide.
Stephen McLamb Enters Race for Alabama Public Service Commission
Former Alabama TV news reporter Stephen McLamb has announced that he's running for the Place 1 seat on the Alabama Public Service Commission. He is running as a Republican.
Montgomery County Deputies Investigating Business Burglary
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a business burglary and needs your help in identifying the suspect.Â
Body Found Near Atlanta Highway in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man's body was found near Atlanta Highway Thursday morning.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Say Missing Woman Has Been Found Safe
Montgomery police tell Alabama News Network that a woman who had been missing since August 25 has now been found safe.
Female Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a female juvenile was shot in Montgomery Thursday morning.
COVID-19 in Alabama: 21% of Those in Hospitals are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The latest numbers show that 21% of those in hospitals are fully vaccinated.
November Is The Second Severe Weather Season for Alabama
The state of Alabama Historically has two severe weather seasons, in the spring and in the fall. As we are getting closer to the month of November, we are entering into the second severe weather season which means a possibility for tornado threats in the state.
City of Montgomery Launches New Crime Prevention Department
The number of homicides in Montgomery is already at 64 this year, possibly on track to surpass the 68 homicides recorded in 2020. But the city is finding a new way it hopes to prevent crime by involving people in the community.
Faulkner University President Mike Williams to Step Down
Faulkner University has announced that President Mike Williams will be stepping down on May 6, 2022, to take a president's position at another university.
Pike Road Announces 12th Annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Winners
The 12th annual 'Hay, Look at Us!' Pike Road contest has selected this year's winners.
Two Shot, One Killed on Biltmore Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured late Tuesday night.
COVID-19 in Alabama: About 1 in 5 People Hospitalized Are Fully Vaccinated
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. It shows about 1 of every 5 people hospitalized are fully vaccinated.
Legislative Committee Approves Redistricting Maps Ahead of Special Session
Republicans on a legislative committee have swiftly advanced proposed congressional and legislative districts ahead of this week's special session.
D.A. Joins Mayor Steven Reed to Support Erasing Claudette Colvin's Arrest Record
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says he supports the efforts of Mayor Steven Reed to erase the arrest record of Claudette Colvin.
FDA Advisers Approve Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine for Younger Children
U.S. health advisers have endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger children.
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to Host Job Retention Workshop Thursday
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is hoping to help those with a criminal record obtain employment skills. In a partnership with Tuskegee University, the job retention workshop will be held on…
Pastor Mark Bethea joins Alabama News Rising to Discuss Future After Arson
On September, 30, 2021 an arsonist tried to burn down Montgomery's First Baptist Church. With extensive damage and expensive repairs ahead, Pastor Mark Bethea joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss what the immediate plans are for his congregation and the surprising positives amidst a painful chapter.
Air Force Professor Admits Concealing Chinese Contacts
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say a longtime professor at a U.S. Air Force school in Alabama has pleaded guilty to lying to an investigator about his contacts with a…
Civil Rights Pioneer Seeks Expungement of '55 Arrest Record
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An 82-year-old Black woman who became a civil rights pioneer when she was arrested for refusing to move to the back of an Alabama bus in 1955 wants to end the case once and for all.…
Alabama Lawmakers Will Redraw Congressional and Legislative Districts
Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery this week to redraw congressional and legislative districts.
Prattville Police Searching for Suspected Perfume Thieves
Prattville police need your help catching suspected perfume thieves.
Former Air War College Professor Pleads Guilty to Lying about Contacts with China
Federal prosecutors say a longtime professor at Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base has pleaded guilty to lying to an investigator about his contacts with a Chinese official.
