Man Injured in Shooting on Zelda Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a man was shot on Zelda Road Friday afternoon.
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DHR Shuts Down Millbrook Daycare
The Alabama Department of Human Resources has shut down a Millbrook daycare center, effective immediately.
Bryan Stevenson Previews New EJI Expansion
Alabama News Network's Rising Anchor, David Lamb interviews the Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson Friday morning. In this interview, they discuss the reasoning behind expanding the Legacy Museum, new exhibits…
Special Session: Alabama Prison Plan Closer to Final Vote
Alabama lawmakers could soon give final approval to a $1.3 billion prison construction plan that would be partly funded with pandemic relief dollars.
Pike Road High School Principal Leaving for Superintendent Position
Pike Road High School principal Greg Foster will be leaving next week for a new job.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalization Numbers for Thursday, September 30 Show ICU Bed Surplus Growing
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The surplus of ICU beds is growing.
ADPH: COVID-19 Case Numbers Keep Dropping in Alabama Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
Largest Animatronic Dinosaur Show, "Jurassic Quest," Travels to Montgomery
The largest traveling animatronic dinosaur show in North America has made its way down to Montgomery for its next event.
Former Selma City Treasurer Wins Lawsuit Against Former Selma Mayor
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A long running dispute between two former Selma city officials comes to an end -- after nearly four years litigation. Former City Treasurer Ronita Wade sued former mayor Darrio…
MPD Welcomes Five New Officers at Graduation Ceremony Thursday
Five new police officers will soon hit the streets of Montgomery. The Montgomery Police Department, along with the City of Montgomery, held a graduation ceremony Thursday morning for the Montgomery Police Academy Class 2021-B. The ceremony was held inside the…
Attempted Arson Investigation Underway at First Baptist Church Montgomery
Lead Pastor Mark Bethea posted on the historic church's Facebook page that an arsonist attempted to set fire to several areas of the church building, including the sanctuary.
Montgomery City Hall Evacuated Temporarily Due to Suspicious Package
Montgomery City Hall employees are back at work after a suspicious package forced them to evacuate the building temporarily Thursday morning. City officials say the package was…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospitalizations for Wednesday, Sept. 29
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. Hospitalizations are continuing to go down.
Alabama House of Representatives Forwards Prison Construction Bill
Alabama House of Representatives Forwards Prison Construction Bill
School Systems Around Nation Suffer from Food Shortage
Many school systems local and around the nation have been facing a food shortage, lately. The shortage has been mainly due to the food vendors not being able to deliver food items to…
Chick-fil-A Food Truck Brings New Food Option to Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's a new food option in Selma -- for people to enjoy. City officials and a Chick-fil-A franchise owner -- teamed-up to bring a taste of the popular restaurant…
State Health Officials Urge Schools to Keep Mask Mandates
Alabama health officials are urging schools to continue requiring masks despite a decline in COVID-19 cases in the state.
Equal Justice Initiative Opens New Legacy Museum in Montgomery
The Equal Justice Initiative announced Wednesday that the new and expanded Legacy Museum will open this weekend. EJI said admission to the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration is free for opening weekend from October 1 through October 3.
Second Woman Dies From Crash on September 9 in Autauga County
State troopers say that a second woman has died in a fatal accident occurred in early September. Troopers say the two-vehicle crash happened just after 5:00AM on Thursday, September 9 on U.S. 82 near mile marker 135 in Autauga County.…
Montgomery Man Dies in Accident on I-85 Saturday
A two-vehicle has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. State troopers say the accident happened just after 7:00PM Saturday on I-85 North near mile marker 11. Troopers says 37-year-old Joseph Dillard was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban at a…
David Lamb Interviews Secretary of State John Merrill
Were votes illegally changed in the last election? Alabama Rising Anchor David Lamb discusses that possibility with Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill.
Money for Station Upgrades Awarded for Gulf Coast Train Plan
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) - Three Mississippi cities and Birmingham, Alabama have been awarded grants to improve their train stations ahead of the planned return of Amtrak service to the Gulf Coast. The Biloxi Sun Herald reports that Bay…
Man Arrested on Capital Murder Charges in 2018 Shooting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man has been arrested in a deadly shooting nearly four years after it occurred. Al.com reports 36-year-old Willie Richard Williams was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on Monday. He is being held on…
Lawsuit: Alabama Congressional Map 'Racially Gerrymandered'
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A lawsuit is challenging Alabama's congressional districts as racially gerrymandered, saying the district boundaries limit Black voters' influence in all but one congressional districts. The lawsuit filed Tuesday argues that Alabama should have a second district…
UPDATE: Woman Shot in Montgomery Saturday Dies of Her Injuries
Montgomery police say they are now conducting a homicide investigation after a woman who was shot on Saturday died of her injuries Tuesday.
