Wind Creek Prepares to Reopen Casino Doors
Many entertainment venues are reopening their doors after months of closures from the coronavirus guidelines. Wind Creek Hospitality gave Alabama News Network a look at some of the…
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Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee Taken Down at Lee High School
Update from Montgomery Public Schools: "Following last night's incident at Lee High School, MPS personnel removed the damaged statue from campus and moved it safely into our storage space." Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee…
Peaceful Protest Held in Downtown Montgomery
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Montgomery tonight for a peaceful protest. Police were there watching. The crowd gathered around 8 o'clock near Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, the church where Dr.…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Addresses City about Nationwide Unrest
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed spoke to the city tonight in an address we aired live on Alabama News Network. He spoke about the nationwide protests in the wake of the death of George…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham Addresses Protests Across the U.S.
Thousands of people have been arrested, as protests continue around the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Many of the protests have…
Marshall Issues Statement on Birmingham Confederate Monument
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has issued a statement regarding the Confederate monument at Linn Park in downtown Birmingham. A group attempted to take down the 115-year-old Confederate Soldiers and Sailors monument last night during a protest. The monument is…
Peaceful Protests Continued Sunday On Capitol Steps
Sunday marked the second day of peaceful protests on the State Capitol steps. More than one hundred protesters were at the rally. They held signs reading "Black Lives Matter" and a few activists gave speeches about the need to educate…
Campaign Trail Heats Up for Sessions, Tuberville Before July 14 U.S. Senate GOP Runoff
We are a little over a month until the state primary runoff elections. Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville have been busy preparing for…
Safe From the Storm: Sheltering During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the way we prepare for severe weather. We saw changes to tornado shelters and Alabama EMA officials say there will be even more changes for hurricane season.…
Coronavirus Alters Hurricane Shelter Plans
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Shelters that open during dangerous hurricanes may look and operate differently this storm season, state emergency officials said, as the new coronavirus complicate response plans. Across the coastal United States, concerns over COVID-19 has added a…
Protest on Alabama Capitol Steps over George Floyd's Death
A group of protesters took to the steps of the Alabama Capitol this afternoon to protest the death of George Floyd, the man killed by Minneapolis, Minnesota, police on Memorial Day. His…
Man Shot Near Downtown Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man has been shot near downtown Montgomery. They say the shooting happened this afternoon in the 700 block of Drivers Row. They say the man has a life-threatening gunshot wound and has been taken to a…
Update: Victim of Shooting on Norman Bridge Road Dies of Injuries
Montgomery police have confirmed that a man shot in the 3900 block of Norman Bridge Road has died of his injuries. Police say the man was shot Friday night and was taken to the hospital. His name hasn't been released.…
As COVID-19 Cases Rise Montgomery Considers Making Face Masks a Requirement
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Montgomery could become the latest city in Alabama to require the wearing of face masks in public as the city continues to cope with the rising COVID-19 cases. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said Friday that the…
Elmore Correctional Facility Inmate Dies After Assault
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama prison system reported that an inmate died after being assaulted by another inmate. A spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Corrections said Jamaal King, a 34-year-old inmate at…
Update: Funeral Details for Lee and Stephanie Courson, Owners of Carol's Carpet in Montgomery
Funeral details have been announced for Lee and Stephanie Courson, the owners of Carol's Carpet in Montgomery. They were killed in a motorhome crash Wednesday on Interstate 65. Visitation will be…
Montgomery Group Holds Procession and Vigil in Remembrance of George Floyd
A group of protesters took to the streets of Montgomery Saturday afternoon to protest the death of George Floyd, the man killed by Minneapolis,…
How Will Alabama Public Schools Look in 2020-2021?
Alabama Public Schools are slowly making the transition back to some form of in-person instruction. Starting on June 1st with summer school, some students and teachers will return to the classroom. Some schools…
Alabama Mega Church, Church of the Highlands Resuming Services in June
Pastor Chris Hodges of Church of the Highlands announced on the church's website Thursday that the team plans to resume in-person services on Sunday, June 21,…
Update: Two People Killed in Motorhome Crash South of Montgomery
Alabama State Troopers have now identified the two people killed in a motorhome crash south of Montgomery. State troopers say 63-year-old Leland Courson of Montgomery was killed when the motorhome left Interstate 65 and overturned. The wreck also killed 61-year-old…
Jackson Hospital Requiring Masks for All Visitors
Jackson Hospital announced today that visitors entering a Jackson Hospital & Clinic facility will be required to wear a face covering at all times. All patients are required to wear a face covering prior to and while receiving care. Jackson…
Alabama Adds More Than 5,000 Coronavirus Cases in the Last Two Weeks
Alabama has added more than 5,000 coronavirus cases over the last 14 days as the state began lifting restrictions. As of Wednesday, more than 15,000 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in Alabama and 581 have died. State Health…
Growing Concerns Over a Possible Second Wave of Coronavirus Infections After Memorial Day Weekend
Less than one week after Governor Kay Ivey's amended safer at home order, people flocked to Alabama lakes and beaches for Memorial Day weekend. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says there is…
The Equal Justice Initiative to Reopen Attractions in Mid-June
The Equal Justice Initiative is planning to reopen its attractions in Montgomery. EJI says June 15th is the day that it hopes to reopen the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, The Peace and Justice Memorial Center, and The Legacy Museum.…
Prattville Honors Fallen War Heroes with Virtual Ceremony
Remembering our fallen heroes--- The city of Prattville held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony today- but in a different way than usual, because of the coronavirus. And while the view was a bit different than normal, residents say the message…
