Uproar: Alabama Governor to Lease Prisons, Despite Criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Kay Ivey said she plans to sign agreements Monday for two privately built prisons, despite lawmakers’ complaints about the price tag and lack of public…
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Lottery, Virus Liability, Prisons Before Lawmakers in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday for the 2021 regular session that will be conducted differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Access to certain areas of the statehouse is limited and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Delivers State of Our Community Address
On Sunday evening, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed issued his State of our Community address. The State of Our Community was originally planed by Mayor Reed as an annual in-person address…
Update: City Says Vaccination Clinic Was a Success
The City of Montgomery says Saturday's vaccination clinic was a success, with 1,100 doses provided. The clinic was held at the old Montgomery Mall…
Hundreds Line Up for Drive Through Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic in Montgomery
On Saturday, a drive-through coronavirus vaccination clinic took place in Montgomery, at the old Montgomery Mall. People 75 years old and older, healthcare workers, and first responders were eligible to receive…
One Juvenile in Custody after Attempted Car Break-in
Montgomery police say one juvenile is in custody after an attempted car break-in. Police responded to the 3800 block of Atlanta Highway Friday just before 3:00PM after receiving a shots fired call. Once they arrived, contact was made with a…
Alabama School Coronavirus Dashboard for January 29
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for January 29. This is the third weekly report of the year. Overall, there are 2,491 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. …
Montgomery Public Schools Asks the State to Make MPS Employee Vaccinations a Priority
Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore and members of the Montgomery County school board have sent a letter to Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris asking that they make the COVID-19 vaccine a priority…
MPD: Body Found on Highway 80 East in Montgomery Identified
Montgomery police say the man's body that was found near U.S. Highway 80 East in Montgomery has been identified. Police say the victim was identified as 22-year-old Amlicar Simon-Perez, of Montgomery. Police and Fire Medics responded to the area…
Alabama Moving to Phase 1-B of Vaccinations
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that Alabama is moving to the next stage of coronavirus vaccinations. On February 8, phase 1-B will begin. This group includes educators, certain frontline manufacturing workers, food and agriculture workers, public transit…
State Health Officer on Vaccine: 'Not Enough to go Around'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will soon announce a time frame for expanding who can get COVID-19 vaccinations. State Health Officer Scott Harris made the announcement Thursday during budget hearings. Legislators say there is widespread public frustration and anger over…
Jr. League Offers Women EmpowHerment Scholarship
The Junior League of Montgomery is offering women the opportunity to win a scholarship to advance their career, business or personal brand. This is the fourth year the Junior League has offered the EmpowHerment Scholarship worth up to $2500. "It's…
Jeff Davis High School Band Director Takes Job at Huntingdon College
Huntingdon College President J. Cameron West announced that Brandon Howard, director of bands at Jefferson Davis High School, will join the Huntingdon College Band Program as associate director of bands, working with Huntingdon’s director of bands, Dr. Rusty Logan. He…
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman Dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic…
Coronavirus Pandemic Causing Shortage of Substitute Teachers
The number of available substitute teachers is not meeting the demand for them. The reason is because of COVID-19 protocol, more teachers are out for extended periods of time. Although a teacher…
New COVID-19 Variant Found in Montgomery County
The Alabama Department of Public Health says a new and more highly transmissible COVID-19 variant has been identified in three Alabama residents. Two are from Montgomery County and one is from Jefferson County. ADPH says two are children under 19…
Chicken Tender Chain Planning Four Restaurants in Montgomery County
Florida-based Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders says it will be expanding into Alabama with plans to open four restaurants in Montgomery County. In a news release, the company says that franchise operators Scott Pratt and Doug Harris will open the…
MPS Parents React to Virtual Learning Decision
On Monday, Jan. 26, the Montgomery Public School board held a press conference announcing all school will go to virtual learning beginning Feb. 1. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore announced that…
Belk Says It Will File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
North Carolina-based department store chain Belk says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In our area, the company has stores in Montgomery, Prattville, Selma and Auburn. The Charlotte Observer reports that private equity firm Sycamore Partners made the announcement…
ADPH Offering Free COVID-19 Vaccines in Several Counties Across Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced that it is holding vaccine clinics in several counties across our viewing area. The clinics will be in Macon County, Lee County, Bullock County, Elmore County, Autuga County, Lowdnes County, Tallapoosa County…
Alabama News Network's Chief Photographer Remembers Being on "Larry King Live"
While millions of fans of legendary TV interviewer Larry King are saddened to hear of his death this weekend, there is a special connection to King for one member of the…
Montgomery City-County Public Library Holds Black History Speech Competition
February is Black history month. The Montgomery City-County Public Library is holding its annual Voices in Black History Speech Competition. The competition is for 3rd through 12th grade students to memorize…
Online Petition Pushing for MPS to Return to Virtual Learning
An online petition pushing for Montgomery Public Schools to return to a fully virtual format is now circulating around. The petition comes in wake of four MPS teacher's deaths in the Week of January 18-22 alone. Teachers call on MPS…
Montgomery County Board of Education Calls Special Meeting
The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) will have a special called board meeting at 5 pm Tuesday, January 26th, at G.W. Carver High School, 2001 W. Fairview Ave. The called meeting will be to consider the charter application by I Dream Big Academy. According to the I Dream…
Life of Civil Rights Pioneer Jean Graetz Remembered in Montgomery
The family of Jean Graetz, a nationally-known civil rights pioneer, held a virtual memorial service for her Sunday. Graetz died last month at her home…
