Pay It Forward: Hatwatha McGhee of Selma
In 2018, Hatwatha McGhee founded an organization to help clean up Selma.
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Former Alabama district attorney, Brandon Hughes, seeks to avoid prison
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) - A former district attorney has asked a judge to keep him out of prison and allow him to serve his 10-month prison sentence on perjury and ethics charges in a community corrections program. Attorneys for former…
Norm Macdonald, former 'Saturday Night Live' comic, dies
NEW YORK (AP) - Former "Saturday Night Live" comic Norm…
Prattville Police Searching for Credit Card Fraud Suspect
Prattville police need your help finding a credit card fraud suspect.
Tractor Trailer Catches Fire on I-85 Causing Road Closures
A tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire causing road closures at the southbound lane of Interstate 85 near the weigh station at the 20-mile marker in Macon County. Macon County EMA says motorists traveling I-85 Southbound from Montgomery, should be careful…
Family: Man Turned Away by Dozens of COVID-Filled Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — As hundreds of mostly unvaccinated COVID-19 patients filled Alabama intensive care units, hospital staff in north Alabama contacted 43 hospitals in three states to find a specialty cardiac ICU bed for Ray Martin DeMonia, his family…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 13
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some further improvement.
The Junior League of Montgomery Holds Its 37th Annual College and Career Night
The Junior League of Montgomery presented its 37th annual College and Career Night on Monday. River Region High School Juniors and Seniors were invited to the free event to learn about…
UPDATE: Man Identified Who Was Killed in Boat Wreck on Lake Harding in Lee County
Alabama Marine Police say a man has been killed in a boat wreck on Lake Harding in Lee County.
Alabama Sees Drop in Standardized Testing Scores Following School Year in the Pandemic
Last week, the Alabama Department of Education informed school board members on the results from standardized tests students took last spring, and Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey said the test showed a drop in proficiency, most dramatically in math.
Chappy's Deli Wins Gold Retailer of the Year Award
A local restaurant, loved by the community, was awarded Monday September 13th for all they do for the River Region. Chappy's Deli was honored with the Gold Retailer of the Year award.…
Planet Fitness to Open New Location in East Montgomery
Planet Fitness will soon open another location in Montgomery. A spokesperson confirmed to Alabama News Network that the franchise group, Planet Fitness Southeast, is opening up the newest club at the old Stein Mart location on Vaughn Road. The 27,000…
3 Degree Guarantee: Prattville YMCA Coach-a-Child Gets $1,400 Check
AirNow and Alabama News Network are happy to provide yet another “3 Degree Guarantee” check to a local non-profit.
Montgomery Police Investigate a Third Sunday Night Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday, September 12. Police say a man was shot on the 3800 block of South Court Street. This is the third shooting to happen that night. Police got the call around…
Montgomery Police Investigate Two Separate Sunday Shootings
Two people were shot Sunday.
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard Seeks Early Release from Prison
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard has apologized for his ethics conviction that he said hurt the state and his family as his attorney filed a request for early release after serving one year of a 28-month sentence.
Alabama Medical Cannibis Commission Wants to Get Products to Patients Sooner
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will ask state lawmakers to revise the state’s medical marijuana law in order to get plants in the ground next year and make the products available to patients sooner.
Two Injured in Montgomery Shooting
On Saturday, police say two men were shot in Montgomery.
PHOTO GALLERY: 9/11 Remembered at Ceremonies at Attack Sites
Americans are solemnly marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11, just weeks after the fraught end of the Afghanistan war that followed the terror attack.
Local U.S. Army Veteran Remembers 9/11, Military Response
Americans who were alive on September 11, 2001, will forever remember that terrible day in U.S. history. For one local U.S. Army veteran, she not only remembers what happened, but the nation's military response afterward.
Suspect Arrested after Chase from Montgomery into Macon County
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson confirms to Alabama News Network that a suspect has been arrested after a chase that stretched from Montgomery into Macon County.
City of Demopolis Implements Mobile Home Restrictions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An ordinance in Demopolis restricting mobile homes in the city limits -- is creating a lot of chatter among residents -- on social media. Mobile homes will no longer…
ADPH Responded to President Biden's New COVID Strategy Plan
President Biden announced a new plan to combat COVID-19 and many Alabama Officials have varying opinions on the decision. Thursday September 9th, President Biden announced that all businesses with more than 100 employees are required to be vaccinated or tested…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Sept. 10 Show Improvements
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some further improvement.
New Alabama School Dashboard Shows Drop in COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows a drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
