Prattville Police Want to Find Woman Suspected of Using Stolen Credit Card
Prattville police are wanting to find a woman suspected of using a stolen credit card. Investigators say the woman used a stolen credit card to illegally buy items from…
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Alabama to Keep All Seven U.S. House Seats after 2020 Census
U.S. Census results have brought welcome news to Alabama state leaders. Alabama's population will allow it to keep all seven of its current seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.…
MPD: Two Females Shot in Yellow Pines Drive Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting. The shooting occurred on Monday, April 26 around 4 am. MPD and Fire medics responded to call of multiple people shot in the 5000 block of Yellow Pine Drive. At the scene, police located…
GALLERY: Viewer Photos of Hail from Saturday's Storms
Alabama News Network has received plenty of photos from our viewers of hail that fell from Saturday's storms. While severe storms are common in Alabama, it's not often that we see hail as large as what fell in some…
UPDATE: Alabama School Dashboard Shows Small Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of April 23. The latest report shows a increase from last week. Overall, there were 360 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for the…
Alabama to Give Some People a Second Chance with Expungement Bill
Alabama will soon allow people with long-ago convictions for certain low-level crimes to apply to have their records wiped clean. The Alabama Legislature approved an expanded expungement bill  that was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. The bill…
National Work Zone Awareness Week Begins April 26th
National Work Zone Awareness Week is observed April 26-30. This years theme is "Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives." Work Zone Awareness Week is an annual campaign held at the beginning…
Teenager Killed in Wreck on I-85 in Macon County
Alabama State Troopers say a teenager has been killed in a one-car crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County. Investigators say an 18-year-old female from LaFayette was killed in the wreck that happened at about 7:31 a.m. today. State troopers…
Gambling, Medical Marijuana, Transgender Youth Medication Among Bills Undecided in Closing Weeks
Alabama legislators in the closing days of the session will face decisions on gambling, medical marijuana and a bill to ban the use of medications to help transgender-youth transition. House Speaker Mac McCutcheon said he expects all three bills, which…
"Bo Bikes Bama" Marks 10th Anniversary with Virtual Ride
Auburn University Heisman Trophy winner Bo Jackson is marking a decade of fundraising bicycle rides to help victims of the 2011 tornado outbreak that devastated much of Alabama. The 10th annual…
Gov. Kay Ivey Signs Ban on Transgender Athletes
Alabama is the latest state to ban transgender girls from playing on female public school sports teams. Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed legislation that says public K-12 schools cannot allow…
U.S. to Resume Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines Despite Rare Blood Clot Risk
U.S. health officials have lifted an 11-day pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccinations following a recommendation by an expert panel. Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The Final Zoo Weekend for the Month of April 2021
This weekend will be the last for the Montgomery Zoo's "Zoo Weekend". In the past it has been a single weekend event, but because of the pandemic, the Zoo decided to host the…
Database Will Track Officer Complaints, Disciplinary Action
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will create a database to track disciplinary actions and excessive force complaints against law enforcement officers, a measure aimed at weeding out "bad apples" in the profession. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed the…
Alabama Committee Backs Ban on Vaccine Requirements
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are inching closer to approving a ban on so-called vaccine passports that require proof of coronavirus vaccination to access services from a business or state agency. The House Health Committee on Wednesday voted to…
Alabama Senate Delays Vote on Curbside Voting Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed a vote on a proposal to ban curbside voting as the state became the latest to debate new restrictions on voting. The Alabama Senate…
Despite the Pandemic, Alabama Tourism did Well in 2020
The Alabama Tourism Department announced that Alabama's Travel Industry survived the pandemic better than the other 45 states. Despite the pandemic, Alabama ranks top 5 in the nation for the smallest percentage drop…
Controversial Voting Bills in Alabama Senate
On Thursday the Alabama Senate debated a package of bills supported and authored by Secretary of State John Merrill. Supporters of the package say the bills strengthen ballot security. Opponents see it as another effort to suppress votes. "Ballot security…
Macon County Escaped Inmate Caught
The search for an escaped inmate in Macon County is over. Sheriff Andre Brunson said 22-year-old Nakelon Vason, who escaped from the Macon County Jail, was captured Thursday evening. Sheriff…
Menstrual Hygiene Bill Finally Makes its First Steps
After several months of trying to get the HB88 bill in committee, supporters have finally seen it make its first step. Bill sponsor, Rolanda Hollis, founders of Women in Training, and several sponsors…
Man Hospitalized after Wednesday Night Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Perry Hill road around 11 Wednesday night. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but no…
Families, Doctors Urge Alabama to Reject Trans Treatment Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Transgender youth, parents, and advocates are urging the Alabama House of Representatives to reject legislation that would ban the use of puberty blockers or hormones to treat transgender minors. Parents, medical providers, and a transgender teenager…
Bill Would Require Collection of Race Data in Traffic Stops
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that will require police agencies to record racial data during traffic stops. Senators approved the legislation on a 19-7 vote. It moves to the Alabama House. State Sen. Rodger…
Bill to Resist Federal Gun Restrictions Draws Criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A proposal to block state and local police officers from enforcing any new federal gun restrictions is drawing criticism. The Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held a public hearing on a bill. Randy Hillman, a former prosecutor…
Black College World Series Will be Held at the Riverwalk Stadium
The Montgomery Biscuits have teamed up with the Black College Nines and the BCSG-360 to introduce the inaugural Black College World Series. This is a new type of national championship tournament for…
