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:…
FILE - In this June 11, 1963 file photo, Gov. George Wallace blocks the entrance to the University of Alabama as he turned back a federal officer attempting to enroll two black students at the university…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there's still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store…
This Monday a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will open in Montgomery. The clinic is located at the old Montgomery Mall Locations 3003 E. South Boulevard. Vaccinations are open to group 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare workers, first responders, teachers,…
Auburn University is fully resuming on-campus operations that were disrupted by the coronavirus last year. All optional remote instruction will end on Sunday. And most employees who've been working on a virtual basis will return to campus on Monday. The…
The human loss from the pandemic will not be reflected in the U.S. population count used for divvying up congressional seats among the states. That could save a congressional seat for New York but cost Alabama one. The pandemic's start…
State troopers say a teenager from Tallassee has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. The wreck happened just before 9 p.m. last night on Upper River Road about five miles north of Tallassee. Investigators say the teen was…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama has indicated to some confidantes that he doesn't intend to run for reelection next year. Some…
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of Coronavirus vaccinations. Phase 1-B includes teachers and educators. ADPH has set up 8 mass vaccination clinics across the state to speed up vaccinations. No appointment is needed for the clinics, and each…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday fast-tracked a pair of pandemic bills — one to exempt coronavirus relief payments from state income tax and another to shield businesses, health care providers, and others from virus-related lawsuits. Alabama Gov.…
The Alabama Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would provide businesses and others protection from liability in coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill passed today without debate on a 27-1 vote. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. Sen. Arthur…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Legislative committees advanced bills dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, including one to cut the power of the state health officer and another to extend liability protection to businesses. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 to approve…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama voters should be the ones who decide whether to expand casino offerings or create a state lottery, Gov. Kay Ivey said Wednesday as she vowed to not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American…
