The Alabama Department of Labor has released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 15 – March 21. There were 10,982 initial claims filed either online or by telephone during this time period. Click County…
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote Friday on a $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill that the Senate approved unanimously Wednesday night. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted the bill will pass the House with “strong bipartisan support.” The bill…
The search for 4-year-old Vadie Sides came to a happy ending in Lee County on Friday. Searchers found her after she had gone missing for two days. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said searchers found Sides after searching in some…
Two men are in custody after a chase ended on Madison Avenue in Montgomery. Wetumpka Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle around 8:00AM because the tag was…
Governor Kay Ivey released a statement addressing the first confirmed death related to the Coronavirus outbreak: "It is with profound sadness that I confirm that one of our citizens has passed away from the COVID-19 virus. I extend my prayers…
It was 55 years ago on March 25th, 1965 when a group of 40 thousand protesters arrived in Montgomery after completing the Selma to Montgomery March. On Wednesday ,a…
School systems across Alabama are operating with uncertainty, as teachers and students are home for an unexpected break amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Alabama students are out of school until April 6th…
LONDON (AP) - Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new Coronavirus. The prince's Clarence House office says the 71-year-old is showing mild…
Montgomery police has arrested Robert Missildine and charged him with attempted Arson 2nd after he admitted to attempting to burn down the home of a relative. Montgomery Fire/Rescue and Montgomery Police Department were dispatched to the 5100 block of Missildine Circle…
An Alabama State Department of Education employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Director of Communications Dr. Michael Sibley confirmed to Alabama News Network that they were notified Monday night about the case. While the employee worked on the 5th floor…
TOKYO (AP) - The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021. The International Olympic Committee along with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and local organizers have decided that the Tokyo Games cannot go ahead as scheduled this year because…
CVS Health has announced plans to immediately fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary roles across the country. In a news release, CVS says jobs include store associates, home delivery drivers, distribution center employees and member/customer service professionals. The company says…
The Autuaga County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Marcus Warren, 62, was found by police with a fatal gunshot. Devonta Brown was arrested as authorities identified him as a…
Dollar General has announced plans to nearly double its normal hiring rate and add up to 50,000 employees by the end of April. This is response to the public's needs during the coronavirus pandemic. "We believe our customers are relying…
Montgomery Police is investigating an early morning shooting on West South Boulevard. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams says police and fire medics responded to the 1100 block around 7 A.M. after receiving a report of a person shot. An adult…
Spring is peak severe weather season in Alabama and elsewhere across the South. But as we are being told to avoid public gatherings to stop the spread of coronavirus,…
Victoryland in Shorter has been ordered to close effective immediately due to coronavirus restrictions. Macon County Sheriff Andre' Brunson closed Macon County Greyhound Park dba Victoryland and Quincy's 777 on Saturday. Brunson says the decision to close is in…
Tributes are coming in from across the music and entertainment world for country music superstar Kenny Rogers. His family announced that he died last night at the age of 81. The Rogers family is sad to announce that Kenny Rogers…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that the state's small businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic are now eligible for help from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The program will help qualified businesses and…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a brief address to the State of Alabama regarding coronavirus. Alabama News Network shared her words on television Friday night. She says that there is a…
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency has issued a warning about a coronavirus-related scam. The EMA says it has been made aware of people going door-to-door in some areas saying they are authorized to do coronavirus/COVID-19 home testing. The EMA…
Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee has sent a notice to churches in his county not to have in-person meetings, funerals or other activities. Here is the note that Alabama News Network obtained: I am suggesting that all…
Publix Super Markets has announced that it's planning to hire thousands of new workers by the end of March to fill positions in its stores and distribution centers. “We take pride in serving our communities during times of need,…
Walmart today announced plans to hire 150,000 new associates through the end of May to work in stores, clubs, distribution centers and fulfillment centers. These roles would be temporary at first, but the company says many will convert to permanent…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin has announced that the deadline for filing U.S. income taxes has been moved from April 15 to July 15. Mnuchin tweeted Thursday morning that at President Donald Trump' direction, "we are moving Tax…
