Autauga County Schools: Another Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Autauga County school system has posted weekly COVID-19 case updates as of September 10.
Montgomery Newsroom
Alabama Education Leaders Say Pandemic Has Caused Student Test Scores to Drop
Preliminary test scores for Alabama students show an expected drop in student achievement after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classes.
UPDATE: Police Release Name of Teen Shot and Killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the teenager shot and killed Thursday night in Montgomery.
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Response to President Biden's COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
“Once again, President Biden has missed the mark," Ivey said in a statement.
Auburn University's First Black Student Harold Franklin Dies at 88
Auburn University has announced that Harold Franklin, its first Black student, has died at his home in Sylacauga. He was 88.
President Biden Announces New Vaccine Mandates for 100 Million Americans
President Joe Biden has announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Macon County Files Lawsuit over Confederate Statue in Tuskegee
Macon County officials have announced that they have filed a lawsuit in state court over the Confederate statue in Tuskegee's town square that some want to be removed. The question has been over who owns the land where the statue stands.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 9
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some improvement.
Montgomery Man Charged With Sexually Abusing a Child
A Montgomery man has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. Montgomery police say 60-year-old Dean Hudgins was taken into custody…
Tuskegee University Restricts Attendance at Football Games Due to COVID-19
Tuskegee University is restricting attendance at football games and other athletic events due to the statewide spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 8
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show a new uptick in the shortage of ICU beds.
ADVA Announces New Leader for Well-Being Projects
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is welcoming aboard a new leader that will help the needs of veterans well-being. Sissy Louise Moore will serve as the new Veterans well-being coordinator. Moore…
Kenyatte Hassell Wins Alabama House District 78 Special Election
According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, Democratic candidate Kenyatte Hassell has won the special election for Alabama House District 78.
Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a man has been killed when he wrecked his pickup truck in Bullock County.
Montgomery Police Seek Help in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police are asking for your help to solve a murder that happened on Rosa Parks Avenue.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 7
The latest hospitalization numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association show an improvement in the shortage of ICU beds.
Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody
A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff's Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 6
Alabama hospital statistics from Monday show a large jump in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Lawmakers Purging Racist Language from Constitution
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) - Alabama's constitution still says white and colored children cannot attend school together. State lawmakers are finally working to remove such racist language. The constitution was approved in 1901 to enshrine white supremacy. Remnants of Jim Crow…
Voters to Elect New State Representative in Alabama House District 78
Voters in Alabama House District 78 will elect a new state representative on Tuesday.
Moment of Silence Planned for Those Who Died of COVID-19 in Alabama
A moment of silence is planned for noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to remember those who have died of COVID-19 in Alabama.
Greek Orthodox Church Has 73rd Annual Labor Day Barbecue
The Greek orthodox church held their annual labor day barbecue giving out traditional Greek food to the community including camp stew, pit-smoked Boston butts and their delicious Greek pastries. The event has been so successful that they have been able to have this barbecue for 73 years.
Evacuees from Hurricane Ida Are Thankful to Alabama News Network Viewers for Helping Them
Members of the Darby family had no where else to turn when they fled their home in New Orleans and ended up in Prattville. Thanks to Alabama News Network's viewers, they received food, clothes and money for a hotel room.
"CBS Mornings" Brings New Name, New Set and a New Look to Morning TV
"CBS Mornings" is the new name for the national morning newscast that airs on CBS 8 from 7-9 a.m., right after "Alabama News Rising."
Labor Day Brings an End to Federal $300 Weekly Unemployment Boost
The Biden administration believes the U.S. economy is strong enough not to be rattled by evictions or the drop in unemployment benefits and that the other elements of the safety net are enough to smooth things over.
