Special Session: Critics Say Alabama's Prison Problems Go Beyond Buildings
As Alabama lawmakers address the state's prison problems in a special session, critics argue the problems go much deeper and won’t be remedied with brick, mortar and bars.
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Woman Dies of Gunshot Wound after Being Shot on Cloverdale Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police have charged a Montgomery woman in the fatal shooting of another woman on Cloverdale Road.
Special Session: Will Alabama Lawmakers Use Virus Money for Prisons?
Alabama is considering whether to use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build new prisons.
Alabama Leads Nation with Highest COVID Death Rates for the Last 2 Weeks
It was announced at the Alabama Department of Public Health presser that despite Alabama having a decline in hospitalizations, the state has had an increase in COVID related deaths.
Montgomery Police Conduct Death Investigation
Montgomery police are investigating a man's shooting death.
Kick COVID-19 Campaign Coming to Univ. of Alabama, Auburn, Samford Football Games
The state's Kick COVID-19 campaign is continuing, with stops at football games at the Univ. of Alabama, Auburn and Samford on Saturday.
Alabama Chief Justice Says Ruling Guts Access to Police Records
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker says the ruling "spells the end of public access to law enforcement records" that might be connected to an investigation.
ADPH School Dashboard: Another Big Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another significant drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
MPD: Motorcyclist Killed in Accident Near Carter Hill Road
Montgomery police are investigating an accident that killed a motorcyclist. The accident happened on Thursday around 5:00PM in the area of Carter Hill Road and West Street. Capt. Saba Coleman said the accident involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.…
WATCH: State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Explains Who Needs Booster Shots
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a news conference Friday morning to clear up the confusion on who needs a booster shot under current federal government instructions.
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.
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.
