Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statewide Stay-at-home Order
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network on Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes…
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AG Steve Marshall Says the City of Montgomery's '10 Persons or Less in Businesses' is Unenforceable
According to Attorney General Steve Marshall: Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement today based on multiple inquiries received by his office regarding the legality of an order imposed on local businesses by the Mayor of the City of…
MPS Details Plans for Remainder of School Year
For a complete list of resources available to parents and students click here. Free access to internet and WiFi is available for 60 days to student and teacher households that do not currently have internet or WiFi service. Click here for…
Hyundai Officials Say Worker at Montgomery Plant Has Died of Coronavirus
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has announced that an employee has died of coronavirus. In a statement, Montgomery plant spokesman Robert Burns said, "Our Hyundai community is united in sending…
Body of Missing Marengo County Man Found
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The body found in a pond on Highway 80 earlier this week -- is confirmed to be that of a missing Marengo County man. Thirty-six year old Willie Bell…
Trump Campaign Calls Sessions "Delusional" in Letter
President Trump’s campaign has sent a letter to Jeff Sessions, his former attorney general now running to reclaim his U.S. Senate seat in Alabama, objecting to…
City of Montgomery to Limit Large Retailer Occupancy
Starting Friday, the City of Montgomery is limiting how many customers can be inside a store at once. The directive allows up to 50 customers inside at once and includes large retailers like Wal-Mart, Target, etc. It also only…
Schools Finalize Delivery Methods for Remainder of School Year
School systems across Alabama are finalizing their plans for alternative methods of instruction. Friday April 3, is the deadline State Superintendent Eric Mackey gave superintendents to submit their plans. Lesson plans…
Montgomery Man Charged with Trafficking and Murder, Bond Set at Over $1.5 Million
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect in the homicide of Xavier White, 27. White died on March 29 from injuries he sustained in a March 19 shooting. MPD charged Darnell Morris, 20, of Montgomery with murder. Morris was…
Costco Makes Changes to Limit Crowds
Costco has announced it is making changes as it responds to safety needs because of the coronavirus outbreak. Starting Friday, April 3, Costco will allow no more than two people to enter the warehouse with each membership card. The Costco…
Alabama Unemployment: 80,984 Initial Claims Filed Last Week
The Alabama Department of Labor has released the list of unemployment claims filed during the week of March 22 through March 28, 2020. It shows 80,984 initial claims were filed either online or by telephone during the time period. 74,844 of…
Update: Five Tornadoes Hit Our Area Tuesday
The National Weather Service has updated its damage survey from the line of storms that moved through our area on Tuesday, March 31. It has added two EF-0 tornadoes to the list, one in Montgomery County and one in Pike…
More Than 6.6 Million Applied for Unemployment Help Last Week
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — doubling a record high set just one week earlier — a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus. A Labor Department report shows that…
MPD: One Dead, One Injured in Fatal Shooting Wednesday Night
Montgomery Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Highland Park Wednesday night that left one person dead and another injured. The shooting happened around 9PM at the intersection of Polk Street and Cherry Street. Police have identified the victim as…
Montgomery County Officials Address COVID-19 in the Region: "I think it's not resonating because people don't see loved ones and neighbors dying right next to them."
Mayors Steven Reed and Gordon Stone, along with other city officials held a briefing Wednesday addressing the latest on COVID-19 in the region. Both Reed and Stone pleaded with the community to…
Air Travel Down Nearly 80% at Montgomery Regional Airport
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, travel is down nearly 80 percent at Montgomery Regional Airport. Officials urge people to stay at home and not travel unless it is absolutely essential. The…
WANTED: Opp Police Say Andalusia Man Stole Over $5,500 in Coins from Local Business
Shawn Wesley Sanders is wanted by the Opp Police Department regarding Theft of Property 1 st and Burglary 3rd warrants. On March 29, between the hours 2:00 a.m.- 2:10 a.m., a local business in the 300 Block of Hwy 52…
WANTED: Man Caught on Camera Stealing Cigarettes from Prattville Convenience Store
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a burglary and theft that occurred at a convenience store in the 700 block of South Memorial Drive. Reports indicate that on Monday, March 30, around 11:58pm, an unknown suspect burglarized and stole…
COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Hit 1,000
COVID-19 cases in Alabama have now hit the century mark. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are now 1,000 cases in the state. Of those cases, ADPH says there are 24 reported deaths related to the Coronavirus.…
ASU Waives ACT/SAT Requirements for 2020-2021 School Year
Alabama State University is announcing that it will waive the ACT/SAT test requirements for the 2020-2021 academic year. This decision comes after the ACT postponed its national test date deadline from April 4 to June 13, and the National College…
Legislative Session Suspended Until April 28
The Alabama House of Representatives and Senate have voted to suspend the session until April 28th. The House and Senate met briefly Tuesday to vote on suspending the session with the Senate meeting…
SEE THE LIST: Several Companies Looking to Hire Thousands of Workers
The coronavirus pandemic has led many businesses to close, with some laying off workers. But others are actually looking to hire workers by the thousands to fill various positions across the country. Here is a list: Walmart - Hiring 150,000…
CONFIRMED: ADPH Investigation Reveals Montgomery County Resident Died of COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Public Health has now confirmed that a Montgomery County resident died from COVID-19. Monday, Alabama News Network learned that a person in Montgomery County who contracted the virus had died, according to the Montgomery County EMA.…
Montgomery Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in March 19 Shooting, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Xavier White, 27, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a March 19, shooting. White was pronounced dead Sunday, March 29 at Baptist Medical Center…
Baldwin County Mourns First Death of its Own Due to COVID-19
Baldwin County EMA officials announced via Facebook that the county's first resident has died due to COVID-19. The post reads: "Our hearts are heavy after learning of the first passing of a member of our Baldwin County community. We are…
