The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for December 18. Overall, there are 3,352 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. That is up from 3,255 last week. The dashboard…
Gov. Kay Ivey's study group on gambling has released an 876-page report on the impact any expansion of gambling would have on the state. She formed the group in February with former Montgomery Mayor Todd…
Robert E. Lee High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Rodney Scott has died. Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the passing of Scott Friday. “Coach Scott will be greatly missed. His…
The Alabama Department of Public Health says once Moderna has been fully approved by the FDA, the state should receive 84,300 doses. Dr. Karen Landers said the shipment is expected to…
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank everyone who donated to our 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Thanks to you, we had our biggest year yet. Toys…
The Alabama Department of Labor has announced that November's preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%. The rate does remain above November 2019’s rate of 2.7%. November’s rate represents 100,537 unemployed people, compared…
If you are still shopping for Christmas, our What the Tech consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker has expert advice on shopping for gadget gifts. Even someone who usually doesn't like technology will find something useful in this list. Jamey brings…
Christmas Eve is exactly one week away, and First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale is getting ready to make the largest day of worship happen as safely as possible. The church has more than doubled…
The town of Pike Road shows no signs of slowing down as 2021 approaches. We sat with Mayor Gordon Stone to take a look at 2020, and what his plans are for…
A woman has died in a house fire in Alexander City. Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister confirms to Alabama News Network that the woman died in the fire, which happened at a home in the 2000 block of North…
Autauga County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary and theft of several thousand dollars’ worth of hemp products. On December 17 at approximately 1:30 AM, someone kicked open a side door and entered a business located in the 3800…
Montgomery police say a woman has been found shot to death in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Police say they responded to the shooting at about 3 p.m. Police have…
If you're looking to better your life in the coming year, there's a community initiative in Montgomery that can help. "Communities of Transformation" supports individuals and families wanting to move from poverty, isolation and dependence to a brighter, more stable…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash in Prattville that claimed the lives of two people. ALEA Trooper Joel Hart said it happened just before 9:00AM on Cobbs Ford Road at I-65. No other details have been released…
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The congressman from Alabama's 3rd congressional district made the announcement Thursday morning on Twitter. Congressman Rogers said he's experiencing…
A hospital in Dothan says it's suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take…
Alabama News Network is sad to report the death of longtime civil rights supporter Jeannie Graetz. She and her husband Rev. Robert Graetz were among the few white people who openly supported the…
We're showing appreciation today for those who usually don't get noticed for their work. Deputy Hugh Ratsch with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is this year's 'First Responder Hero of the Year." Ratsch, a…
Montgomery Police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon. Police say it happened around 2:00PM in the 2700 block of Zelda Road…
Just one day after Baptist South saw its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, the first three Pfizer vaccines were administered in Montgomery. Three healthcare employees (Pulmonologist Dr. David Thrasher, Lab team member, Amy Bohannon,…
Montgomery - One person is dead and another injured following an afternoon police chase. (more…)
The Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city…
The Montgomery Police Department needs help locating 38-year-old Michela Letitia Crawford (Burton). Police say Crawford may suffer from a condition that may impair her judgement. She was last seen in the Mt Meigs road area of Montgomery. Anyone who has…
According to the Alabama Nursing Home Association, vaccinations will begin in Alabama nursing homes sometime around Christmas. The federal government has entered a partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies to distribute and administer the vaccine in Alabama's nursing homes. Vaccines…
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Tuesday, highlighting a year of success and hardship in the midst of the pandemic. Small business owners nationwide are ready for the new year... And…
