ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Drop to Near 500
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now fallen to nearly 500 after rising slightly the week before.
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Magical Christmas Toy Drive: HealthStar Clinic Goes on Shopping Spree
Folks from the HealthStar Clinic took time to go on a shopping spree to help Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive and The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Joins Alabama News Rising
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has had a whirlwind past few weeks. Mayor Reed announced the plans for Amazon to build a 100-million dollar facility and hire five-hundred workers and soon thereafter was in…
Montgomery First Lady Tamika Reed Joins David Lamb on Alabama News Rising
Montgomery First Lady Tamika Reed leads Move Montgomery, an initiative that promotes health and wellness in the River Region. The day after Thanksgiving Move, Montgomery will hold a 5K . Reed joined David Lamb…
Beasley Allen Kicks Off Holiday Season with Donation to Valiant Cross Academy
Valiant Cross is a private school in Montgomery with a Christian emphasis.
New Partnership to Provide Financial Education and Counseling in Montgomery
Trustmark Bank, Operation HOPE and City of Montgomery have announced a partnership to offer financial education and counseling.
CVS to Close 900 Stores Over the Next Three Years
CVS Health says it will close hundreds of drugstores over the next three years, as the retail giant adjusts to changing customer needs and converts to new store formats.
10th Annual Big Buck Photo Contest Underway
The 10th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Buck Photo Contest is now underway. It runs through February 10, 2022.
UPDATE: Two More Suspects Charged in Pike Road Gas Station Shootout
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says two more suspects have been charged in the shootout that happened at a gas station in Pike Road earlier this month.
MACH Is Hosting A "Not-A-Bed" Sleep-out Event On Friday
This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) is inviting people across the River Region to be aware and get involved.
Rep. Patrice 'Penni' McClammy Sworn In for Alabama State House District 76
A joyous occasion, is how now Rep. Patrice 'Penni' McClammy described being sworn in. McClammy was sworn in as the new representative of Alabama State House District 76 by the Honorable Judge Charles…
Judge Orders Ruggs Back to Court After Missed Alcohol Test
A Las Vegas judge has ordered former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to appear in court Monday
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: ASE Credit Union Goes On Shopping Spree
Eight years: That's how long Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has been making a difference.
Prosecutors: Ex-House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Words Show Apology Was Insincere
The Alabama attorney general's office said former House Speaker Mike Hubbard told people he was innocent as he signed a letter to a judge apologizing for his ethics conviction.
MPD: Two Injured in Shooting on Virginia Pines Lane
It happened around 5:45PM on Tuesday in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane.
HMMA Donates Over $300,000 to United Way
As part of the company's 2021 campaign, employees from the automobile plant pledged more then $237,000 to help support United Way agencies throughout the River Region and the state of Alabama.
ADVA Joins Alabama & Auburn Student Veterans in Raising Awareness about Suicide Prevention
Student veterans from both schools team up for Operation Iron Ruck every year during the week of the Iron Bowl and march from one school to another.
First Native American to Graduate from the US Military Academy Receives Honor Posthumously
Governor Kay Ivey presented the Alabama Distinguished Service Medal posthumously to Major David Moniac's family at a ceremony in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol.
Former MPS Interim CFO Arrested for Violating State Ethics Law
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that 68-year-old Brenda Palmer is charged with violating state ethics law and lying to an investigator with the Attorney General's Office.
Man Reported Missing from VA Hospital Found Safe
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said 71-year-old Edwin Clinton Hoover was located on Carmichael Road.
Tuskegee City Council Member Johnny Ford to Seek Alabama House Seat
Tuskegee City Council member Johnny Ford has announced that he will seek the District 82 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022.
Alabama Judge Opposed to Death Penalty Set for Ethics Trial
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama judge accused of violating judicial rules with her criticism of the death penalty is going before a disciplinary court on ethics charges. A complaint before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary on Monday says…
New Lawsuits Challenge Alabama's Legislative, Congressional District Lines
New lawsuits are challenging Alabama’s newly drawn congressional and legislative districts as racially gerrymandered to dilute the voting power of Black voters.
Gov. Kay Ivey Names Liz Dowe Filmore as Chief of Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey has named Liz Dowe Filmore, currently her top deputy, to replace former Congressman Jo Bonner as chief of staff, effective December 1.
Muscogee Creek Nation Calling on Gov. Ivey to Retrieve Ancestor Remains
Leaders from the Muscogee Creek Nation are calling on Governor Kay Ivey to help them retrieve their ancestor remains from the University of Alabama. The remains of over 5,800 of their ancestors are in…
