School systems across Alabama are operating with uncertainty, as teachers and students are home for an unexpected break amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama students are out of school until April 6th…
LONDON (AP) - Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new Coronavirus. The prince's Clarence House office says the 71-year-old is showing mild…
Montgomery police has arrested Robert Missildine and charged him with attempted Arson 2nd after he admitted to attempting to burn down the home of a relative. Montgomery Fire/Rescue and Montgomery Police Department were dispatched to the 5100 block of Missildine Circle…
An Alabama State Department of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Director of Communications Dr. Michael Sibley confirmed to Alabama News Network that they were notified Monday night about the case. While the employee worked on the 5th floor…
TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers have decided that the Tokyo Games cannot go ahead as scheduled this year because…
CVS Health has announced plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. In a news release, CVS says jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals. The company says…
The Autuaga County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Marcus Warren, 62, was found by police with a fatal gunshot. Devonta Brown was arrested as authorities identified him as a…
Dollar General has announced plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. This is response to the public's needs during the coronavirus pandemic. "We believe our customers are relying…
Montgomery Police is investigating an early morning shooting on West South Boulevard. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams says police and fire medics responded to the 1100 block around 7 A.M. after receiving a report of a person shot. An adult…
Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
Victoryland in Shorter has been ordered to close effective immediately due to coronavirus restrictions. Macon County Sheriff Andre' Brunson closed Macon County Greyhound Park dba Victoryland and Quincy's 777 on Saturday. Brunson says the decision to close is in…
Tributes are coming in from across the music and entertainment world for country music superstar Kenny Rogers. His family announced that he died last night at the age of 81. The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the state's small businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for help from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The program will help qualified businesses and…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a brief address to the State of Alabama regarding coronavirus. Alabama News Network shared her words on television Friday night. She says that there is a…
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a coronavirus-related scam. The EMA says it has been made aware of people going door-to-door in some areas saying they are authorized to do coronavirus/COVID-19 home testing. The EMA…
Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee has sent a notice to churches in his county not to have in-person meetings, funerals or other activities. Here is the note that Alabama News Network obtained: I am suggesting that all…
Publix Super Markets has announced that it's planning to hire thousands of new workers by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers. “We take pride in serving our communities during times of need,…
Walmart today announced plans to hire 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles would be temporary at first, but the company says many will convert to permanent…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has announced that the deadline for filing U.S. income taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15. Mnuchin tweeted Thursday morning that at President Donald Trump' direction, "we are moving Tax…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers about national Coronavirus scams. These are tips that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has provided to us: Scam Warning Signs: Door to door solicitation for any…
Despite the coronavirus the 2020 census is in full swing. Gov. Ivey encouraged all Alabamians to participate during the official kick-off on March 13. Copies have already been sent in the mail but for the…
The Federal Trade Commission is warning the public of scammers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Scammers are taking advantage of the fear surrounding the virus. The FTC and the FDA are warning people to check your…
**UPDATE** Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger confirms the capture and arrest of Allen Dale Stromberg, by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Marshals were able to apprehend Stromberg in Prattville, Thursday afternoon. Stromberg was wanted by…
Winn-Dixie has announced that due to the impact of coronavirus on the hospitality and restaurant industries, it will be looking to hire 5,000 people whose working hours have been affected by mandated store and restaurant closures. Its parent company Southeastern…
Walgreens stores will be adjusting their hours due to concerns over the coronavirus. Starting March 20, most stores, including those usually open 24 hours a day, will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on weekdays. Stores that…
