Troy Regional Medical Center is limiting its visitation starting today because of the rapid increase in covid-19 cases. The hospital will allow inpatient visitation for end of life situations or in the case of minors, having a parent or caregiver…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
Montgomery’s 7th annual restaurant week, EatMGM, returns for this year with 10 days of deals, online contests, and social media promotions. Organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, EatMGM runs from August 13 to…
Alabama's population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state's population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers…
McCALLA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a high school student was stabbed at his school outside Birmingham. The stabbing happened late Thursday morning at McAdory High School in McCalla. Officials say the suspect - a 14-year-old girl - was taken…
Montgomery police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left two people injured. The shooting happened around 9:30 in the 52 hundred block of Slash Pine Drive. One woman was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday voted to ban so-called critical race theory teachings from K-12 classrooms and limit how educators can talk about race in the classroom. Board members approved a resolution titled,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases is putting severe stress on Alabama hospitals, medical officials said Thursday, adding the state will likely soon surpass the previous record for hospitalizations. “We need Alabamians to understand we are…
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state's medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police officers will soon be getting an significant pay raise -- along with an upgraded benefit package. A new Selma Police Department pay scale -- passed by the…
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
Alabama announced its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year recipient. She has also been awarded a brand new set of wheels to use for the next year to help further educate her students.
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
On Thursday, Aug. 12, the U.S. announced the approval of Alabama’s American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and it distributed the remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Alabama’s plan explains how the state is…
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (AP) — Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a Childersburg facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections says Donald Edward Graham Jr. escaped from the Childersburg Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center on Tuesday. Graham was serving…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama corrections officer has been jailed on felony charges after evidence found in an inmate’s cellphone indicated the guard was doing business illegally with the prisoner. Court documents show Tericus Dinkins, a correctional officer at…
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Albertville police say an 11-month-old child is safe after they were abducted from their home early Wednesday morning. It has been reported that a man entered the home around 4:30 a.m., assaulted the child's mother before fleeing…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state has reached a $3 million settlement with Tyson Farms over a wastewater spill that killed an estimated 175,000 fish. It was one of the largest recorded fish kills…
A veteran has been travelling across the US to help prevent veteran suicides. Wednesday he reached the state of Alabama, the 39th on his journey. "I'm doing 50 pushups at all 50 state capitols in 50 days," shared Darren Hafford during a stop in Columbus Sunday. "I'm hoping to let other veterans know that might be struggling that help is out there."
Former Jeff Davis High School Assistant Principal Walter James, the third has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. James portrayed himself as the owner of a consulting firm while also working for Montgomery Public Schools. Prosecutors say he and others submitted…
Some elected officials in Macon Co. say the event should be postponed due to the rise in coronavirus cases, others say its the perfect time to vaccinate residents.
Alabama News Network is happy to provide yet another "3 Degree Guarantee" check to a local non-profit. Starting this month, AirNow Home Services joins us as partners.
After 45 years of existence, the City of Millbrook is finally beginning some highly anticipated projects. The city is working on building their downtown area from the ground up, and beginning their 17 Springs…
