New Georgiana Police Chief Shares Plans for City
The city of Georgiana once again has a police chief. In October of 2016, former Georgiana Chief David…
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Second Sit-in Leads to 11 Arrests at Sessions office
More than 100 people took part in a second NAACP sit-in at U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions' Mobile office. Eight men and three women were arrested at the scene Monday on charges of criminal trespassing.…
Trump Supporters Happy with Immigration Executive Order
Don't talk about airport protests in Trump Country. In the states that propelled Donald Trump to the White House, his fans couldn't be much happier with his executive order…
New Bill Would Require High School Citizenship Test Before Earning Diploma
Becoming a U.S. citizen requires a lot of work, and a lot of learning. State Senator Arthur Orr doesn't want those who already call the U.S. home to take any of that…
Former ALEA Secretary Spencer Collier Named Selma Police Chief
Selma ​Mayor Darrio Melton has announced that former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier has been hired as the city's new police chief. “We’re excited to welcome Chief Collier to Selma," Melton said in a statement. "I’m confident his…
Google Launches Fund That Could Donate $4M to ACLU, Others
Google has created a crisis fund that could raise up to $4 million for four immigrant rights organizations. Google has confirmed a USA Today report that it is funding an initial $2 million for the fund that can be matched…
Community Foundation Awards $53,000 in Arts & Community Building Grants
On Monday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m., the Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $53,848 to nonprofits providing services in the areas of arts and community building in Elmore, Montgomery, and Macon counties. The presentation took place at the Capri…
US Pending Home Sales Increased in December
More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in December. The increase possibly reflects more people scrambling to purchase homes as mortgage rates have been rising and increasing the costs of ownership. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted…
Starbucks Launches Voice Ordering Via App, Amazon's Alexa
Amazon's Alexa is now able to order up a latte. Starbucks says it's partnering with Amazon's voice platform to offer what it calls "on command" ordering. Starting Monday, anyone who has an Amazon device with Alexa, like the Echo smart…
State at "Crossroads"on Medicaid Managed Care Switch
Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar says the state is at a "crossroads" over whether to continue a proposed switch to managed care. Azar told lawmakers Monday during budget hearings that the state was nearing its last chance to implement the program.…
Trump Education Department Delays Accountability Regulations
The Trump administration is moving to delay regulations aimed at helping states identify failing schools and come up with plans to improve them. The delay was outlined Monday in the Federal Register. It is in line with the administration's move…
Auburn and Alabama Presidents Release Statements on Trump's Executive Order
Auburn University released the following statement to students, faculty and staff recommending they remain in the country following the Executive Order on immigration issued by President Donald Trump: Dear Auburn Family: President Trump on Friday issued an Executive Order regarding…
Lawmakers Want Students to Pass Citizenship Test Before Graduating
Some lawmakers want high school seniors to pass the U.S. citizenship test before graduating. Sen. Arthur Orr and Rep. Terri Collins said Monday that they are introducing the bill in the 2017 legislative session that begins next week. Orr said…
Former President George H.W. Bush Released from Hospital
HOUSTON (AP) - Former President George H.W. Bush has been released from a Houston hospital where he received treatment for pneumonia for more than two weeks. Bush spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement Monday that the 92-year-old Bush is…
Police Now Say Just 1 Suspect in Mosque Attack
Quebec police now say just one of the individuals arrested in connection with Canadian mosque attack is considered a suspect, while the other man is considered a witness. Police didn't say which one remains the suspect in the Sunday night…
Florida Airport Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
The suspect in the Florida airport shooting spree in which five people were killed and six were wounded has pleaded not guilty. During an arraignment Monday, 26-year-old Esteban Santiago told the judge he understood each of the charges in the…
Trump Signs Executive Order on Regulations
President Donald Trump has signed an executive action aimed at significantly cutting regulations for small businesses. The president was surrounded by small business leaders as he signed the order in the Oval Office Monday morning. Trump says that the order…
Lawmakers Begin Budget Hearings Ahead of Session
Alabama lawmakers are beginning budget hearings ahead of the legislative session that begins next week. Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar will brief lawmakers Monday afternoon on her agency's budget situation. She will be followed by State Health Officer Tom Miller. Medicaid…
Flowers Speaks on Upcoming Legislative Session
This marks the seventh year of a Republican Super Majority in the State House. Political Analyst Steve…
Protests At Birmingham Airport Over President Trump Travel Ban
A crowd of more than 100 protesters took to the Birmingham Airport on Sunday to show support for those from seven countries who have been prevented from entering or reentering the…
Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas In First Ignite MGM Competition
One group is helping local entrepreneurs get their start up projects off the ground. Ignite MGM held its first Pitch Competition at The Sanctuary in Montgomery. The competition brought together contestants and…
Weather Team Holds Future Forecaster Auditions
What did you want to be when you grew up? We here at Alabama News Network wanted to help the next generation answer that question. We held open auditions for any…
Workforce Summit Held in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Finding resources for workforce development just got a lot easier for industries in Selma and Dallas County. Business leaders in Selma took part in a workforce…
US-Mexico Trade War Could Hit Mexico Economy, Spur Migration
If President Donald Trump makes good on threats to gut NAFTA and impose stiff tariffs on Mexican goods, economists say he risks a trade war that could lead to the very thing he is hoping to avoid - a huge…
Bed bug Infestation Temporarily Closes Alabama Fire Station
A fire station in northwestern Alabama has had to be temporarily closed after an infestation of bed bugs sent at least one firefighter for medical treatment. Florence city officials said in a news release Thursday that Fire Station 2 is…
