Ivey urges patience with Alabama's vaccine rollout
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to be patient amid the…
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Records: Alabama man on bond arrested after Capitol riot
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - An man who was out on bond on drug charges on the condition he not leave the state of Alabama has been taken into custody…
Carver High School in Montgomery to go Virtual for Two Weeks
Students and staff at Carver High School in Montgomery are being forced to go virtual for two weeks. Montgomery Public Schools officials announced the decision Tuesday after an employee with the system tested positive for COVID-19 and was in close…
Some Local Homeowners Are Eligible to Seek Federal Hurricane Zeta Aid
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency is asking Alabama News Network and other broadcasters to help spread the word that federal help may be available if you had damage during Hurricane Zeta. If your primary home is in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo,…
State ABC Board Temporarily Closing 41 Stores Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is temporarily closing 41 ABC stores across the state, effective January 16. The board says it's making the decision for the safety of employees and customers as the number of COVID-19 cases rises. “Closing…
FBI: Armed Protests Possible in All State Capital Cities Leading Up to Biden Inauguration
The FBI is warning of plans for armed protests at all 50 state capital cities and in Washington leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. The warning comes just days after…
Alabama's COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Hotline Overwhelmed
The Alabama Department of Public Health is asking people to not call the vaccine scheduling hotline if you do not qualify. COVID-19 vaccination appointments are currently only available for healthcare workers, people 75 years and older, and first responders (including…
Over 9,000 MPS Students Return to In-Person Learning Monday
After five weeks of virtual learning and the holiday break, about a third of MPS students will return to in-person learning on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the board believes…
National Championship Game Won't Be Shown at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
When Alabama or Auburn are in a big football game, it's become a tradition for the game to be shown at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. But not this year. The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre says that due to a…
Monday Is "Wear Blue Day" to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
You might see more people wearing blue than usual on Monday. Monday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. According to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey, human trafficking is the second biggest crime in the world, after the illegal drug…
State Officials Warn of COVID-19 Scam in Alabama
We have a warning about a COVID-related scam that's being reported in Alabama. State health officials and the state Medicaid agency say people are being offered COVID testing and vaccines in their homes. Some of these offers are by…
Is the Black Community Reluctant to take Coronavirus Vaccines?
For many years people in Tuskegee, Alabama and many other predominately black communities have held reservations about government sponsored vaccinations. The black community of Macon Co. is apprehensive about…
How Democratic Control in U.S Senate will Affect Alabama
Georgia's Senate runoff race elections might have a greater impact on Alabama than any other state. Now that the democrats have the majority of power, Alabama Senator Richard Shelby will no…
1 Alabama man dead, second arrested during Capitol violence
Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's…
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., read the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in November's presidential election during a joint session of Congress after working through the night,…
Alabama's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Behind Schedule
According to State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama is not where they thought we would be with vaccinations. Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations which includes frontline healthcare workers, high risk first responders and nursing home staff…
President-elect Joe Biden Wants Restoration of "Simple Decency"
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for the restoration of "simple decency" after a mob of supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol this afternoon and delayed Congress from…
President Trump Tells Supporters at U.S. Capitol to "Go Home"
President Trump has posted a video message to Twitter, telling his supporters at the U.S. Capitol to "go home." Trump still didn't concede his loss to Biden and, without evidence, called the election "stolen" and fraudulent," but told the protesters…
The Reaction of Members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation
Members of Congress, including Alabama's Congressional delegation,…
Ossoff wins Ga. Senate seat, gives Dems control
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election. His victory gives Democrats control of the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden's presidency. Democrats needed to win both of Georgia's Senate runoff elections on Tuesday to claim…
What President Trump Is Saying on Twitter as His Supporters Storm the U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol was put on lock down this afternoon with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Trump and police. Dozens of people breached security perimeters at the Capitol and lawmakers inside the House chamber…
Montgomery City Council Member Tracy Larkin Dies
Montgomery District 3 City Council member Tracy Larkin has died. The announcement came from Frank Lee, the Macon County EMA Director, who calls Larkin "my best friend." Here is the statement Lee…
WWII Vet Turns 101 Years Old
On December 28, Helen Lattal turned 101 years old. Monday morning a car parade was held to help Helen celebrate. The parade was postponed for the holidays. Montgomery Fire Rescue and…
Alex Trebek's Final Jeopardy Episodes Air This Week on CBS 8
This week, the final Jeopardy episodes with Alex Trebek as host will air on CBS 8 and other TV stations across the country. Today's show will include a personal message from Trebek about the season of giving. The final episode…
Montgomery Police Investigating First Homicide of 2021
The Montgomery Police Department has launched an investigation into the first homicide of 2021 for Montgomery. Martell Williams, 26, of Montgomery died from a gunshot wound on Saturday, January 2. Police say they located Williams in the area of Peabody…
