Alabama's Unemployment Rate Dips to 3%
Alabama's unemployment rate dipped to 3% in February, from 3.1% in January. The counties with the highest employment rates are all in our area.
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UPDATE: Montgomery County Deputies Cancel Search for Missing Man
Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies say the search for a missing man has been cancelled.
What the Tech? Time to Clean the Clutter on Your Desktop Computer
Over time, a computer desktop gets cluttered with file folders, photos, documents, and games. But you can bring some order to the madness with a few steps.
Taiwan Ambassador Speaks about China Threat in Montgomery Visit
The Taiwan ambassador to the U.S. was in Montgomery and spoke to Alabama News Network about the ongoing threat that China might launch an invasion of her country.
City of Selma Receives $49,000 Grant for City Renovations
Selma was one of 25 small towns in the country to be awarded the nationwide T mobile home town grant.
Marshall Won't Say If He Believes Biden Is "Duly Elected" President
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has declined before Congress to express an opinion on whether President Joe Biden is serving in the office legally.
What the Tech? The Risk of a Russian Cyberattack Against the U.S.
For the first time in our lives, the threat of a cyberwar is just as scary as the threat of nuclear war.
State Launches Interstate Safety Campaign, Starting with I-85
The state is launching an interstate safety campaign using additional state troopers, beginning with Interstate 85.
Prattville Baker Raises Money to help Native Country Ukraine
Yulia Childers was born and raised in Odessa, Ukraine and now lives in Prattville to operate her bakery Wild Yeast Kitchen. She is raising money through donations of baking a famous Ukrainian bread,…
Mayor Hammock Is Working to Bring A New Soccer Field To The City Of Tallassee
The city to Tallassee currently has no place for kids or even adult residents to play outdoor soccer, mayor johnny hammock is working hard to change that.
$2,500 Reward Offered in Butler County Murder
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500 reward in the hopes of solving a murder case from 2020 in Butler County.
$1,000 Reward Offered in Autaugaville Shooting that Left One Person Dead, Three Injured
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced that it's offering a $1,000 reward in the hopes of solving a shooting case in Autaugaville that left one person dead and three others injured.
Trump Pulls Endorsement from Mo Brooks in U.S. Senate Race; Brooks Responds
Former President Donald Trump has rescinded his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race in a major blow to the congressman’s campaign.
Body of 12-Year-Old Boy Found in Lake Eufaula
Authorities who were checking a report of a school book bag that was spotted floating in Lake Eufaula found the body of a 12-year-old boy in the water.
City of Montgomery Sees Rise in Tourists, amid Spring Break
The city of Montgomery is seeing a rise in tourists as local families travel, and out-of-state families visit the area. One couple, from Virginia, says this is their first time in Montgomery and…
Local Youth Build Nest Boxes to Help Restore the Songbird Population
"The songbird population has been on a constant decline and this shall help bring back the Songbird population," stated Jessica Coleman.
What the Tech? Better Business Bureau Warns of a Texting Scam
A new texting scam is going around using the same photo of a young woman claiming she sent a text to the wrong number.
Alabama COVID Hospitalizations Now the Lowest Since the Start of Pandemic
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Alabama has dropped to the lowest point since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Millbrook Police Searching for Burglary Suspects
Millbrook police need your help finding the suspects accused of burglarizing a business.
Opelika Police Searching for Identity Theft Suspects
Opelika police are searching for four people wanted in an identity theft case.
Montgomery Man Killed in Truck Wreck
Alabama State Troopers say a Montgomery man has been killed in a truck wreck.
Tuskegee University Mourns The Loss Of A Student Athlete
The Tuskegee campus is expressing their sorrows over the loss of one of their students. Last Friday Reginald Summage was shot at an off campus party. Reginald Summage was a sophomore at Tuskegee University and also was apart of the football program, his death came as a shock to friends and staff members at the University.
Over 43 Employers Hiring at Job Fair in the City of Prattville
There were job openings in Healthcare, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, and Transportation. Event attendees were encouraged to bring their resumes to share with employers.
ECHO Hosts Annual Spring Break Mega Sports Camp for Montgomery Youth
The sports camp has been running every year since 2009 and kids ages 3 - 15 can enroll to learn and play in all kinds of sports.
WATCH: City of Montgomery Introduces New Police Chief
The City of Montgomery has introduced a new police chief. Darryl Albert is coming from the police department in New Orleans.
