Alabama Currently Leads Nation in COVID-19 Death Rate
Alabama currently has the nation’s highest death rate for COVID-19. even as hospitalizations linked to the coronavirus pandemic continue to decline in the state.
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Ivey Special Session Call Focused on Prison Construction
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the call for next week’s special session that largely focuses on prison construction as the chief response to the state’s longstanding…
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
Montgomery Planning Commission Approves Jeff Davis Ave. Renaming
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 23 Show Slight ICU Bed Shortage
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. While hospitalizations are falling, there is now another ICU bed shortage.
Alabama Sees Antibody Shipments Decline
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama saw its number of available monoclonal antibody doses fall as federal officials try to ration the limited resource, but low-vaccination Southern states continued to receive some of the largest allocations. Alabama this week will receive…
Montgomery Public Schools to Host Public Forum on COVID-19
MPS Officials will host a public forum to provide information and answer questions from the community about COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 22 Show Drop in Numbers
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The numbers show another drop in hospitalizations.
Ivey Promotes Alabama Prison Plan Ahead of Special Session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday blamed crumbling infrastructure for the state’s prison problems as she prepares to call lawmakers back to Montgomery for a special session on prison construction. “The main issue contributing to these…
Montgomery City Council Continues Fight For Better Safety At Apartment Complexes
Councilman Mitchell along with a few others have been tackling a safety issue at a number of apartment complexes for months. Some have cooperated while others have been a constant no-show.
Gov. Kay Ivey Joins Other GOP Governors Wanting Answers about Border Crisis
Gov. Kay Ivey and more than two dozen other Republican governors want answers from the Biden administration about how it will handle the crisis at the U.S. border.
MacMillan International Academy Named "National Blue Ribbon School"
The U.S. Department of Education has named MacMillan International Academy in Montgomery a "National Blue Ribbon School."
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalization Numbers for Tuesday, Sept. 21 Show Another Drop
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The numbers show another drop in hospitalizations.
"The Wonder Years" Casting Begins in the Capital City
The ABC TV show "The Wonder Years" is getting a reboot and filming in the Capital City. The production is looking…
Alabama State University is Getting a New Track
The university will be resurfacing the track at the Old Hornet Stadium. Head coach Ritchie Beene says that although it will take some time before the track is finished he is looking forward to the benefits this change will bring to the program and the university.
Autauga County Deputies Looking for Suspect Who Broke into Dollar General
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man wanted for burglary and felony criminal mischief.Â
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 20 Show Hospitalizations Down, ICU Bed Availability Up
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 hopeful signs that hospitalization numbers are going down, while the state now has even more ICU beds available.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Woman's Shooting Death
Montgomery police have charged a suspect with murder in a woman's shooting death that happened earlier this month.
Man Shot in Montgomery Early Sunday Morning
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happen early Sunday morning.
Auburn to Hold Town Hall on Sexual Assault Following Protest
Auburn University plans to hold a town hall on sexual assault following a trio of recent reported cases that prompted a protest by dozens of students and advocates.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day Held at State Capitol
The ceremony honored and remembered the brave men and women who endured the hardships as prisoners of war, the missing in action who are still unaccounted for and paid special recognition to their families who bore the cost of war.
Update: Dog Dies in House Fire on Vaughn Road in Pike Road
A house fire in Pike Road left a family's home with extensive damage.
One Person Killed, Another Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened early Saturday morning that left one person dead and another person hurt.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Sept. 17, Finally Show a Surplus of ICU Beds
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which finally show the state has available ICU beds.
Gov. Ivey Calls Special Session for Prisons
Governor Kay Ivey has announced the date for the Alabama legislature's special session to address prisons. In a letter sent to legislators on Friday, Governor Ivey says the special session will begin on Monday, September 27. Lawmakers will have the…
Harris: Alabama Recorded More Deaths Than Births in 2020
At a news conference Friday in Montgomery, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a startling statistic: Alabama recorded more deaths in 2020 than births.
