Montgomery Man Charged With Sexually Abusing a Child
A Montgomery man has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. Montgomery police say 60-year-old Dean Hudgins was taken into custody…
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Tuskegee University Restricts Attendance at Football Games Due to COVID-19
Tuskegee University is restricting attendance at football games and other athletic events due to the statewide spread of COVID-19.
Could Virus Funds Soon be Used to Build New Prisons in Alabama?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have begun reviewing the latest prison construction proposal. Legislators on Wednesday discussed the proposal to build three new prisons and renovate others. The projects would be partly funded with $400 million from American Rescue…
Alabama trying to revive lawsuit over Confederate monument
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama attorney general's office is trying to revive its lawsuit over the removal of a Confederate monument from outside the county courthouse in the city of Huntsville. The state claims in court documents that a…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Wednesday, Sept. 8
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show a new uptick in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Hospitals Out of ICU Beds As Cases Surge Amid Health Care Worker Shortage
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state, the Alabama Hospital Association says there aren't enough ICU beds for all patients being hospitalized due to a number of reason including a health care worker shortage.
Tallassee Business Provides Lunch for Hospital Staff
190 healthcare workers were fed, as a token of appreciation from a local business owner.
Perry County's Two Cities Each Get New Police Chiefs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been a change in leadership at the police departments in the Perry County cities of Marion and Uniontown. It's the second time around -- leading the Marion Police…
ADVA Announces New Leader for Well-Being Projects
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is welcoming aboard a new leader that will help the needs of veterans well-being. Sissy Louise Moore will serve as the new Veterans well-being coordinator. Moore…
"Mr. Sandman" Dies of Covid While Serving Time in Blount County Jail
Blount County district attorney, Pamela Casey tells Alabama News Network that Mattress store owner, David Justice, better known as "Mr. Sandman" died Monday of Covid. At the time of his death, Justice was being held in the Blount County Jail…
Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee Comes Down in Richmond, VA
One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has come down in the former capital of the Confederacy.
Police: Boy, 16, found dead after being shot on Alabama road
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Police are investigating the slaying of a teenage boy found lying in the road after he was shot in south Alabama. New outlets report that Mobile police were called Monday night about the shooting. Officer Katrina…
UAB ER Nurses Hold Protest Over Pay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Emergency room nurses at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital briefly refused to clock in as part of a protest over pay and working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses told news outlets Sunday that…
Police: 2 People Slain in Home Invasion in Northeast Alabama
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - Police say a man and a woman were both slain during a home invasion in northeast Alabama. Police are releasing few details about the killings. Gadsden police Sgt. Marcus Hill said the home invasion occurred Friday…
Kenyatte Hassell Wins Alabama House District 78 Special Election
According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, Democratic candidate Kenyatte Hassell has won the special election for Alabama House District 78.
Two People Killed in Wreck Involving Car and Pedestrian in Coffee County
Alabama State Troopers say a pedestrian and a passenger in a car have both been killed in a wreck in Coffee County.
Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a man has been killed when he wrecked his pickup truck in Bullock County.
Millbrook Residents Concerned Over Consistent Flooding Around Their Homes
On Monday, parts of Millbrook got up to four inches of rain leaving many yards flooded and causing some resident to wonder whether enough is being done to stop flooding.
Montgomery Police Seek Help in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police are asking for your help to solve a murder that happened on Rosa Parks Avenue.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 7
The latest hospitalization numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association show an improvement in the shortage of ICU beds.
Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody
A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff's Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 6
Alabama hospital statistics from Monday show a large jump in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Lawmakers Purging Racist Language from Constitution
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) - Alabama's constitution still says white and colored children cannot attend school together. State lawmakers are finally working to remove such racist language. The constitution was approved in 1901 to enshrine white supremacy. Remnants of Jim Crow…
Voters to Elect New State Representative in Alabama House District 78
Voters in Alabama House District 78 will elect a new state representative on Tuesday.
ALEA Encourages Everyone to End the Summer Safely this Labor Day
Labor Day often marks the last weekend of boat rides, family cookouts, and enjoying the sun for many, and as the summer comes to an end, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to continue taking safety precautions.
