UPDATE: Woman Shot in Montgomery Saturday Dies of Her Injuries
Montgomery police say they are now conducting a homicide investigation after a woman who was shot on Saturday died of her injuries Tuesday.
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COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalization Numbers for Tuesday, Sept. 28 Show New Drop
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. Hospitalizations are continuing to go down.
Lawsuit: Alabama's Congressional Districts "Racially Gerrymandered"
A lawsuit is challenging Alabama's congressional districts as racially gerrymandered, saying the district boundaries limit Black voters' influence in all but one congressional districts.
Alabama's Prison Plan Moves Forward
Alabama will use $400 million in pandemic relief funds to build three new prisons, overhaul others, and decommission select facilities.
AUM Sees Double Amount of Graduate Enrollment Numbers
This fall, Auburn University at Montgomery has seen a rise in graduate enrollment. Overall in the state, there was a 1.4% decline in undergraduate students at universities compared to a 3.2% increase in…
Victim Identified in East Montgomery Fatal Accident
Montgomery police have identified the victim in Monday's fatal accident in East Montgomery. MPD spokesperson Capt. Saba Coleman said the victim, 71-year-old Adrianna Giles, of Shorter, was a passenger in one of the vehicles. The two-vehicle accident happened around 1:00PM…
Masks Now Preferred in Pike Road Schools, Citing Decrease in Positive Cases
Pike Road Schools has changed its mask policy. The Pike Road Board of Education voted Monday night to accept Dr. Chuck Ledbetter's recommendation to make masks preferred on all of the campuses. Dr. Ledbetter said while masks are not required…
Alabama Statues Honor Slaves Subject to Experimental Surgery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A new monument in Montgomery pays tribute to three enslaved Black women who were subjected to experimental surgery by a 19th-century physician celebrated for advancing women’s health. Al.com reports that the statues of Anarcha, Lucy, and…
Two High School Baseball Players To Compete in All-Star game in Miami, Florida
Minority Baseball Prospects is an organization dedicated to showcasing baseball players and their talents.. they hosts all star games for high school and even collegiate level players giving them a platform to be seen by professional scouts.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 27 Show Larger ICU Bed Surplus
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. Hospitalizations are down, with a surplus of ICU beds growing.
Goodwyn Middle School in Montgomery to Close for 14 Days Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools has announced that it is closing Goodwyn Middle School for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
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.
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.
