University of Alabama to Require Masks Indoors, Regardless of Vaccination Status
The University of Alabama has announced that it will require face masks indoors on campus, beginning Friday, Aug. 6.
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Two Local Non-Profits To Hold Back to School Event on Friday
Two Montgomery-area non-profits are getting ready to host a back to school event on Friday. C.H.A.N.G.E Alabama and Young Men On A Mission are hosting Summer Fun Day at the West End Boys…
Tallapoosa County Murder Suspect Facing Additional Charge
Tallapoosa County Sheriff Jimmy Abbett says the suspect in a recent murder case is now facing another charge.
Apple to scan U.S. phones for images of child abuse
Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be misused by governments looking to surveil their citizens. The tool…
Tua Tagovailoa Foundation Donating $93,000 to Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch
A nonprofit foundation started by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is donating $93,000 to the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch in Camp Hill. It's hoped the donation will cover funeral expenses for eight children killed in a massive pileup on Interstate 65 in June.
Chantilly Parkway Movie Theatre Reopening Friday
AMC Entertainment has announced that the movie theatre complex on Chantilly Parkway in Montgomery will reopen Friday. It will be called AMC Classic Chantilly 13.
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks Wants Immunity from U.S. Capitol Violence Lawsuit
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) is asking a federal judge to grant him immunity from a lawsuit accusing him of helping to incite violence at the U.S. Capitol.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Returns After Over A Year
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is in the pre-production stages of their upcoming 50th season. The festival was unable to have a season in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Woman Shot on East Patton Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened on East Patton Avenue.
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Announces 2021-22 Season
The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is returning to its stages for its 50th season. Much of last year's season had to be canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
ADPH: Don't Go to Emergency Rooms for COVID-19 Tests
The Alabama Department of Public Health says that as COVID-19 cases rise, people should only go to hospital emergency rooms for true emergencies and not for COVID-19 testing.
Attorney General Steve Marshall Says Alabama Colleges Can't Fine Students for Not Getting Vaccinated
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office said a college's plan to reimburse $500 to vaccinated students likely runs against a new state law banning so-called vaccine passports.
Montgomery Church Donates Hand Sanitizer to Pike Road Schools
A Montgomery area is making sure a local school system is able to combat the spread of COVID-19. Dalraida Church of Christ on Atlanta Highway donated several thousand bottles of hand sanitizer to Pike Road Schools in late July. The…
Alabama Sells More than 500 Licenses to Hunt Feral Pigs and Coyotes at Night
Authorities say more than 500 Alabama hunters have bought licenses to hunt feral pigs and coyotes at night.
Montgomery County's Annual National Night Out Community Event
The annual national night out was a way to make the connection between law enforcement and the community stronger. With crime and homicides surging in the community it is important for people to know just how law enforcement does their jobs.
City of Montgomery Issues Indoor Face Mask Advisory
The City of Montgomery has issued an indoor mask advisory in accordance with the guidance released last week by the Centers for Disease Control.
UPDATE: Montgomery Apartment Building a Total Loss after Fire
The Montgomery Fire Department says an apartment building that caught fire yesterday afternoon is a total loss.
ALEA Becomes First State Law Enforcement Agency in the U.S. to Train to Become Sensory-Inclusive
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is the first state law enforcement agency in the U.S. to train and become sensory inclusive. It's part of a partnership between ALEA and a non-profit group called KultureCity.
$120 Million Data Center Coming to Auburn
Construction has begun on the 40,000-square-foot facility on Samford Avenue, just outside Auburn University's campus.
Lightning Suspected in Apartment Fire on Bell Road
Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of Monday afternoon battling an apartment fire. The fire happened just before 4:00PM at the Elevate 5050 Apartments in the 5000 block of Bell Road. Lt. Jason Selman with Montgomery Fire/Rescue said fire investigators have…
Former President Trump to Hold Rally in Cullman
Former President Trump has announced that he will appear at a rally in Cullman later this month.
'Back-to-School' Vaccination Clinic Huge Success Over the Weekend
Organizers say the clinic was a huge success with 238 Montgomery residents given their first dose of the vaccine. Out of that group, a 115 were students.
Portions of East Montgomery & Pike Road Without Power Due to Transmission Outage
Parts of East Montgomery and Pike Road are currently without power. Alabama Power said at its height, 7700 customers in those areas experienced power outages. Alabama Power spokesperson Mike Jordan said the reason for the outage is a result of…
How to Check COVID-19 Statistics at Nursing Homes
If you want to see how many people have died of COVID-19 at nursing homes, or how many residents and staff members have received their vaccines at a specific nursing home, there is a website with that information.
Latest ADPH COVID-19 Transmission Map Shows All of Alabama at "High" or "Substantial" Risk
The newest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts all of Alabama in either the “high” or "substantial" category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
