Tuskegee police say a 4-year-old child is in critical condition after being shot. Police are searching for the shooter. Police say the child was shot in the 500 block of Pleasant Springs Drive around 5 p.m. yesterday. The child was…
The owner of Marylil Homecare hosted a food and clothing drive at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomery on Saturday. From 11am to 1pm volunteers gave away clothing, food and toiletries. Organizers say its their way to give back to…
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) was one of 43 senators who voted to acquit former President Trump of inciting the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The vote this afternoon was 57 guilty to 43 not guilty. There needed…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in the shooting death of 19-year-old Ta-Byus McGhee of Montgomery. Police say they've charged 17-year-old Danzell McGhee with murder. He is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility. Yesterday at about 3 p.m.,…
Baptist Health officials say more than 8,000 people received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Montgomery Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic this week. Along with the original…
On Friday Morning State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris held a press conference to update coronavirus vaccination efforts in Alabama Phase 1-B includes: Everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store workers; some manufacturing workers; public transit workers; agriculture employees; state…
UPDATE: Montgomery police are now investigating a shooting as a homicide case after the victim died this afternoon. Police say 19-year-old Tabyus McGhee of Montgomery was shot today around 3 p.m. in the 2200 block of West Woodley Square. McGhee…
New statistics indicate a disproportionately small number of Black people are getting vaccinations against the new coronavirus in Alabama, a trend the state's top health official says shows the need to increase immunization efforts in the minority community. Demographic data…
A fire that destroyed a Greenville hotel in 2019 has been ruled arson. The State Fire Marshall's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that the Baymont Inn…
Two weeks into the Alabama Legislative session a lottery bill is gaining support. The bill is sponsored by veteran Republican Senator Del Marsh of Anniston. Legislators say this is one of the strongest lottery bills they've seen in the state…
An Autauga County man arrested in West Virginia on multiple sex crimes against minors is back in Autauga County. Authorities extradited Charles "Uncle Sam" McDonald, 63, to the Autuaga County Jail on Thursday, February 11. McDonald faces the following charges:…
Montgomery Fire & Rescue says that a juvenile wanted in connection to a fire inside the Walmart on Atlanta Highway has been arrested and charged. Lt. J.C. Selman said after receiving a tip through Crimestoppers, the four individuals initially wanted…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Wednesday delayed action on a proposal to repeal protections for Confederate monuments and instead let cities give the statues to the state archives or another entity for preservation. The House Judiciary Committee sent…
Wednesday the Alabama Senate voted unanimously 27-0 to pass a bill that will not tax COVID relief payments and benefits received. Sponsors of the bill say it will reduce taxes on businesses in Alabama. The bill now heads to the…
Vaccines against COVID-19 will soon be available at more than 70 Walmart and Sam's Club stores across Alabama. Walmart and Alabama say people who meet the state's eligibility requirements can begin signing up now. The immunizations begin Friday. A statement…
A lottery and casino bill has cleared its first hurdle in the Alabama Legislature. The Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee unanimously approved the bill this morning. The bill by Sen.…
George Wallace, Jr. has issued a statement regarding UAB's decision to remove his father's…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to treat transgender youth with hormonal therapy, puberty blockers, and surgery to help their transition.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker has filed a proposal to start a lottery and allow casinos in the state. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston introduced the much-anticipated gambling bill Tuesday. Marsh says his bill proposes a state…
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Safety investigators say the pilot of Kobe Bryant's helicopter flew through the clouds, an apparent violation of federal standards, and likely became disoriented. Robert Sumwalt, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, said Tuesday that pilot…
Alabama News Network has launched a new news app, which is now available for Android and iPhone devices in your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. We hope you'll be excited to use it. To get the new app,…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-7th District) is taking time to reflect on how U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) helped her get into politics. Shelby announced today that he would not seek re-election next year. "Senator Richard Shelby has been an influential…
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of coronavirus vaccinations as it opens eight mass vaccination clinics this week.…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Locust Street early this morning. Police say 33-year-old Michael Tyes of Montgomery was pronounced dead in…
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has released a statement, saying "Today I announce that I will not seek a seventh term in the United State Senate in 2022. For everything, there is a season." https://twitter.com/SenShelby/status/1358826533310390272?s=20 His statement goes on to say:…
