J.M. Smucker to Build $1.1 Billion Food Plant in Jefferson County
The J.M. Smucker Co. plans to build a manufacturing facility and distribution center in Jefferson County, creating up to 750 jobs.
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10th Annual Big Buck Photo Contest Underway
The 10th annual Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association Big Buck Photo Contest is now underway. It runs through February 10, 2022.
UPDATE: Two More Suspects Charged in Pike Road Gas Station Shootout
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says two more suspects have been charged in the shootout that happened at a gas station in Pike Road earlier this month.
MACH Is Hosting A "Not-A-Bed" Sleep-out Event On Friday
This week is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, and Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (MACH) is inviting people across the River Region to be aware and get involved.
Drug Overdose Deaths in U.S. Reach All-Time High
Overdose deaths have been rising for more than two decades. But they accelerated dramatically in the past two years.
Health officials urge taking precautions during the holidays
As we approach the second holiday season during the pandemic, more people are planning to gather and travel this year.
New Program Uses Social Media to Promote Tourism in West Alabama
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new program kicks off in Selma -- that uses social media to promote tourism in the Black Belt region. The Southwest Alabama Ambassador program -- uses social media…
St. John's Church Hosts 100th Annual Bazaar Shops
Due to the pandemic, an annual event was unable to take place last year. But this year, St. John's Episcopal Church was able to host their annual Bazaar Shops. This is the 100th year St. John's has held their annual…
Rep. Patrice 'Penni' McClammy Sworn In for Alabama State House District 76
A joyous occasion, is how now Rep. Patrice 'Penni' McClammy described being sworn in. McClammy was sworn in as the new representative of Alabama State House District 76 by the Honorable Judge Charles…
Rapper Young Dolph Shot Dead in Memphis
Officials say rapper Young Dolph has been fatally shot at a cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, and a search is underway for the shooter.
Judge Orders Ruggs Back to Court After Missed Alcohol Test
A Las Vegas judge has ordered former Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III to appear in court Monday
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: ASE Credit Union Goes On Shopping Spree
Eight years: That's how long Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has been making a difference.
Two Clerks from Small North Alabama Town Charged with Stealing More Than $200,000
Two one-time clerks from a north Alabama town were charged with stealing more than $200,000 by forging checks, making up work hours and buying items with credit and debit cards.
Man Shot, Killed on First Day of Work at Plant Near Birmingham
Authorities say a man working his first shift at a manufacturing plant near Birmingham was shot to death by a fellow employee.
Judge blocks tax cut rule in American Rescue Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Treasury from enforcing a provision of the American Rescue Plan that prohibited states from using the pandemic relief funds to offset new tax cuts.  U.S. District Judge L. Scott…
Prosecutors: Ex-House Speaker Mike Hubbard's Words Show Apology Was Insincere
The Alabama attorney general's office said former House Speaker Mike Hubbard told people he was innocent as he signed a letter to a judge apologizing for his ethics conviction.
Selma First Grader Wins Trip to Iron Bowl 2021
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma first grader is headed to this year's Iron Bowl -- thanks to her love of reading. Ke'Asia Tate from Clark Elementary School is the "Alabama" winner of the…
Georgiana Theatre Re-opened as Georgiana Opry House
A small town in Butler County had a re-opening for one of its oldest attractions, but it's not how it used to be.
MPD: Two Injured in Shooting on Virginia Pines Lane
It happened around 5:45PM on Tuesday in the 3200 block of Virginia Pines Lane.
HMMA Donates Over $300,000 to United Way
As part of the company's 2021 campaign, employees from the automobile plant pledged more then $237,000 to help support United Way agencies throughout the River Region and the state of Alabama.
ADVA Joins Alabama & Auburn Student Veterans in Raising Awareness about Suicide Prevention
Student veterans from both schools team up for Operation Iron Ruck every year during the week of the Iron Bowl and march from one school to another.
First Native American to Graduate from the US Military Academy Receives Honor Posthumously
Governor Kay Ivey presented the Alabama Distinguished Service Medal posthumously to Major David Moniac's family at a ceremony in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol.
Former MPS Interim CFO Arrested for Violating State Ethics Law
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Tuesday that 68-year-old Brenda Palmer is charged with violating state ethics law and lying to an investigator with the Attorney General's Office.Â
Coroner: 2 Year Old in Opelika Died from 'Multiple Blunt Force Trauma'
Opelika police have arrested and charged 28-year-old Chasity Baker and 28-year-old Jamario Mitchell in the death of the child.
Man Reported Missing from VA Hospital Found Safe
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said 71-year-old Edwin Clinton Hoover was located on Carmichael Road.
