COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Thursday, Sept. 2
New statistics from the Alabama Hospital Association show the deficit in ICU beds statewide continues to grow.
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Million $$$ Restoration Project Underway at Historic Lincoln School in Marion
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A million dollars in grants from the National Park Service -- is awarded to the Lincolnite Club in Marion to rehabilitate the old gymnasium at the historic Lincoln School.…
GM, Ford Cut Pickup Truck Production Due to Chip Shortage
The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks.
Montgomery Public School COVID-19 Closures Now Up to Seven Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has closed two more schools -- one a high school -- due to COVID-19 cases.
State of Alabama to Use Football, Gift Cards as New COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives
With Alabama's COVID-19 vaccination rates lagging at or near the bottom nationally, the state is turning to college football and gift cards as incentives to convince people to get the shots.
Abandoned Downtown Montgomery Apartment Complex Getting Major Makeover
A longtime eyesore in downtown Montgomery is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Developers Jud and Tom Blount led a group that purchased the Grove Court apartments earlier this year with plans to restore the property to it's former glory.
Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest
Montgomery police say they have made a murder arrest in a shooting that happened in January.
Downtown Montgomery Restaurant Getting Closer to Completion
The City Fed building downtown is in the midst of a massive makeover. Once complete, the Capitol City will have a new restaurant that the man behind the project calls a diamond for downtown Montgomery.
Ida Damages More Than 160 Mississippi Homes
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hurricane Ida damaged at least 164 homes in Mississippi, destroying six of those and leaving 42 with major damage, state officials said Wednesday. Mississippi Emergency Management Agency director Stephen McCraney also said at least 184 roads…
Alabama Sets New Execution Date for Inmate for 1991 Murder
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama has rescheduled the execution of a state inmate who had a lethal injection called off in February when the U.S. Supreme Court sided with his request to have his personal pastor with him in the…
College Football Games Boost Montgomery Economy
Three college football games in 5 days will bring more visitors to Montgomery.
"Aniah's Law" Could Improve Bond Controversy in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Bail bonds for repeat offenders -- has been an ongoing controversy in Dallas County for years. It's a problem a new bail reform law -- could improve. Aniah's Law…
Opelika Police Seeking Burglary Suspect
Opelika police say they need your help in finding a suspect wanted in a string of business burglaries.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 1
New statistics show the deficit of ICU beds is still growing.
McIntyre Comprehensive Academy Closed Due to COVID-19 Cases
Montgomery Public Schools is closing McIntyre Comprehensive Academy for 14 calendar days due to a rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
Montgomery Public Schools Cancels All Thursday Middle School Football Games
Montgomery Public Schools has canceled all middle school football games scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 2.
Montgomery Police Needs Your Help in Robbery Investigation
Montgomery Police are looking for the identity and location of a robbery suspect and need your help with any information that can lead to their arrest. MPD says the robbery happened on Friday, August 20, in the 2200 block of…
Two Electrical Workers Contracted to Alabama Power Killed on Duty in Jefferson County
Two electric company employees contracted to work with Alabama Power were killed while working on storm restoration.
Thank You to All Who Donated to "Stuff the Truck" Food Drive
All of us at Alabama News Network, Tie and Doll, Inc. and our other sponsors thank all of you who stopped by the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie in Montgomery on Saturday to donate to the "Stuff the Truck" food drive.
What the Tech? Restoring Cell Service in an Emergency
Often, even if you don't have cell phone service in an emergency, text messages and messages sent through a messaging app will likely go through because they require a very small amount of bandwidth.
Biden Strongly Defends the Way the U.S. Exited Afghanistan in TV Speech
He called the military airlift to extract some 120,000 Afghans, Americans and other allies an “extraordinary success."
Orrville Mayor Louvenia Lumpkin Indicted on Ethics Charges
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County grand jury has indicted the mayor of the town of Orrville on ethics charges. District Attorney Michael Jackson says Mayor Louvenia Lumpkins -- is charged with…
Family Evacuates New Orleans and Comes to Prattville, Seeks Help
UPDATE: See how Alabama News Network viewers helped the Darby family With 16 family members, and just one night left in their hotel room, reality has hit the Darby family hard. The Darby…
Some City Council Members Are Expressing Safety Concerns for Panhandlers
Some Montgomery City council members are addressing safety concerns involving panhandlers. This is not about the legality of panhandling, the main concern from some city officials is the possibility of traffic accidents due to people soliciting goods or services on the sides of major roads and highways.
Pay It Forward: Konica Harris of Montgomery
Four years ago, C.J. Knight was a freshman football player at Park Crossing High School and was severely injured at football practice, paralyzing him from the chest down. Since then his mother, Konica Harris, has been his caregiver 24/7.
