Nearly 200 Inmates Test Positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility
Nearly 200 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Elmore Correctional Facility after prison officials conducted mass testing in the wake of an outbreak.
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COVID-19 Case Forces Goshen at Holtville Football Game to Be Cancelled
Friday's season-opening football game between Goshen and Holtville has been canceled, due to a COVID-19 case on the Goshen football team.
Biden to Require Nursing Home Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccines; Alabama Nursing Home Association Reacts
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue getting federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Sex Abuse
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary proceedings against an officer after charging him with sex abuse.
Alabama National Guard Soldier from Montgomery Dies on Active Duty
The Alabama National Guard has announced that a soldier from Montgomery died while on active duty in support of the Southwest Border mission.
REACTION: Montgomery City Council Votes Down Mayor's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
We are getting reaction to the Montgomery City Council vote against Mayor Steven Reed's Anti-Discrimination Ordinance proposal.
U.S. Health Officials Recommend COVID-19 Booster Shots for Everyone
U.S. health officials have announced plans to dispense COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines’ effectiveness is falling.
Montgomery Man Charged with Capital Murder, Assaults
Montgomery police say they have charged a man with capital murder, first degree assault and two counts of second degree assault. Â
Montgomery Man Charged with Fleeing Traffic Stop in Millbrook
Millbrook police say a Montgomery man tried to run away from a traffic stop on Main Street.
Tallassee City Schools Talk Close Contact Plan as School Year Gets Underway
Alabama schools are starting a new school year while the battle against COVID continues. Geneva County Schools have already had to send home 400 students who came into contact with individual(s) that tested positive for COVID. As Tallassee City Schools…
Montgomery Man Charged in Troy Murder Investigation
Troy police say a Montgomery man has been charged in a shooting death that happened Saturday.
UPDATE: Prattville Police Charge Man with Murder after Assault Victim Dies
Prattville police say they have now charged a man with murder after the victim in an assault investigation died.
How do MPS Parents Feel After the First Day of School?
Parents at Floyd Magnet School say their kids were anxious to go back to school. This is the first time some students will even step inside of a classroom.
COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Beds Scarce, Local Events Cancelled
The surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama is causing a shortage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds statewide. It is also leading to many local events being cancelled.
Special Events for HBCU Classic Weekend in Montgomery Canceled; Football Games Will Go On
The City of Montgomery has announced that due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, all events and festivities at city facilities for the HBCU Classic Weekend will be canceled. This will not affect the football games.
Many Church Pastors Silent on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Some preachers are praying for more inoculations and hosting vaccination clinics. Others are skirting the topic of vaccines or openly preaching against them in a region that's both deeply religious and reeling from a spike in cases.
COVID-19 Surge Forces Cancellation of Prattville Pops Concert
The city of Prattville has announced that it is canceling the Prattville Pops’ Welcome Back concert scheduled for Sunday, August 22. City leaders say the reason is out of an abundance of caution and the desire to keep the band…
Montgomery Police Officer Charged with Domestic Violence
The Montgomery Police Department says it has started disciplinary action against a police officer.
Lee Home Opener Canceled after Player's Death
The home opening game between Lee and Daphne at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl has been canceled after the death of Lee football player Dimitri McKee.
ADPH Announces Winners of TikTok COVID-19 Vaccination Video Contest
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced the winners of its TikTok COVID-19 vaccination video contest. The contest was held as a way to encourage young people to protect themselves from the virus.
Montgomery Police Investigating Stabbing
Police say the man told him that he was stabbed in the 800 block of Clayton Street as he was involved in an altercation with several other people.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall; Parts of East Alabama Get Rain and Wind
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fred made landfall around 2PM CDT Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida. It had winds of around 65 mph.
Union Springs Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bullock County.
Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a male juvenile was shot this morning.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a fatal shooting from May.
