MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed action on an anti-riot bill that would stiffen penalties for people taking part in "tumultuous" protests. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday sent the bill to a subcommittee. Black lawmakers raised concerns…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state says Alabama National Guard troops will begin work later this month administering doses in at least 24 rural counties. The Guard has two 55-member mobile vaccination teams that can provide 8,000 doses a week…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A special election has been set to fill a vacancy in the Alabama House. House District 78, recently left vacant by Kirk Hatcher after he was elected to the state Senate, covers south, west and north…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has agreed to remove the state…
The Centers for Disease Control says people fully vaccinated from COVID-19 can gather with those at low risk for the coronavirus without masks but should still cover their faces in public. The long-awaited guidance from the CDC begins the process…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s mask mandate expires on April 9, but the recommendation to wear masks is continuing. State Health Officer Scott Harris said people should continue to take precautions, including wearing masks when in public. Alabama Gov. Kay…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its newest school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 5. The latest report shows another drop in the number of cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public…
Many people are experiencing extreme cabin fever from being stuck at home and are longing to see the world again. Travel agents suggest that now is the best time to begin those vacation…
In an effort to reach more rural areas and vulnerable locations in Alabama, ADPH is planning on enlisting the help of the Alabama National Guard for vaccinations. According to State…
If you need help from the Montgomery Housing Authority, there are some important dates for you to write down on your calendar. The Montgomery Housing Authority will accept online applications for its Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section…
The Millbrook Police Department has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Ki-Juan Wyatt, 25, of Prattville is charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Lewis Lucas. On Thursday, March 4,…
According to the Shorter Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, I-85 South from exit 22 to exit 16 is shut down due to a truck fire. State Troopers say 85 southbound traffic is being rerouted to U.S Highway 80. Once…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has faced political pressure and angry constituents over her state’s mask order during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the 76-year-old governor of the deeply red state has resisted calls to drop the requirement…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state senator said Alabama lawmakers are headed to a vote on a lottery and casino bill. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston said he expects his bill will come to the Senate floor Tuesday. It…
One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with…
As Governor Kay Ivey plans to extend the mask mandate one last time, through April 9, several residents gave their opinions to this announcement. For many River Region residents, seeing Texas and Mississippi…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama…
March 3, 2019, is a date that will be remembered forever by countless people in Lee County. That's the day an EF-4 tornado, with winds up to 170 mph,…
Gipson's Tire Pros and Alabama News Network have presented the Autauga County Family Support Center with a check for $1,100 as part of our 3 Degree Guarantee. Hootie Gipson and Chief Meteorologist…
The Montgomery Biscuits will be hosting a charity kickball tournament, Saturday March 6, to raise money for Brantwood Children's home in Montgomery. The tournament kicks off at 10am on Saturday at Riverwalk…
Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a news conference for Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery to provide an update on the state's efforts to fight COVID-19. Alabama News…
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has once again called on Gov. Kay Ivey to lift the statewide face mask order. It is due to expire on Friday after Ivey has…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers, reacting to the governor’s $3 billion plan to lease prisons, advanced a bill Tuesday that would give the legislative branch more oversight over large expenditures. The House of Representatives voted 98-0 to approve the…
Democrat Kirk Hatcher has won the special election for the Alabama Senate District…
The Alabama Senate has approved a bill to make it a felony to treat transgender youth with puberty-blockers, hormone therapy or surgery. Senators voted 23-4 to approve the bill sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt (R-Trussville). The bill moves on to…
