Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Eastdale Mall Goes on Shopping Spree
Eastdale Mall is joining Alabama News Network for our 8th annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Our drive collects toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
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Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Avoiding Federal Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates.
ADPH: COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Schools Fall to Near 400
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows that cases have now dropped to near 400.
Mobile-Based Shoe Station Purchased by Shoe Carnival
Shoe Carnival will operate all of Shoe Station's 21 stores, including the ones in Montgomery and Prattville, under the Shoe Station name and will continue to have an online presence under the current website.
Former Troy City Schools Bookkeeper Avoids Prison, Must Pay Restitution
A former bookkeeper who pleaded guilty to stealing from Troy’s public schools avoided prison time but must pay nearly $27,000 in restitution.
39th Annual Farm City Banquet Held to Celebrate Local Agriculture Businesses
November 2nd is Farm City Day and an annual celebration was held for it. The Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce held their 39th annual Farm City Banquet in Autaugaville. The banquet is in celebration of the local agriculture, forestry, and…
Wilcox Co. Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Constable
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More details emerge in the deadly shooting that claimed the lives of a Wilcox County constable -- and the suspected shooter. Seventy-eight year old Madison "Skip" Nicholson of Camden…
Behind the Blue Fence: A Montgomery Whitewater Update
Officials say Montgomery Whitewater park is on schedule to be completed by Summer 2023.
Single Vehicle Accident Causes Damage to First Baptist Church Montgomery
Pastor Bethea said the driver ran into the front steps of the Main Sanctuary causing heavy damage to the staircase and railing.
Body of Missing Union Springs Man Found at Wreck Site in Macon County
Alabama State Troopers say the body of a Union Springs man who had been reported missing has been found at the site where he wrecked his car.
UPDATE: Deputy, Suspect Identified in Wilcox County Fatal Shooting
The Wilcox County deputy and the suspect involved in a fatal shooting on Wednesday have been identified.
City of Montgomery Presents "12 Days of Christmas" Events
The City of Montgomery has announced its "12 Days of Christmas" celebration, which features events through New Year's Eve.
Local Civil Air Patrol Squadron Celebrates CAP's 80th Anniversary
A special anniversary was celebrated nationwide among U.S. Air Force members. A local civil air patrol squadron held their anniversary event in the City of Wetumpka.
Deputy Dies in Wilcox County
UPDATE 10:37 12/1/2021 D.A. Jackson has confirmed one of the deputies has died. The other is expected to be OK. __________________________________________________________________ District Attorney Michael Jackson has confirmed that two Wilcox County deputies have been shot. The shooting happened late Wednesday…
Thieves Steal Farm Equipment in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than $60,000 dollars worth of farm equipment is stolen from a Dallas County farm. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the theft happened about a week ago at the JB…
MPS State Intervention Lifted, Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore Reacts
On Wednesday, Montgomery Public Schools was lifted from state intervention.
New Artwork Unveiled in Montgomery to Honor Rosa Parks
The city of Montgomery along with Troy University unveiled a new piece of art in honor of Rosa Parks on Wednesday. City, county and military leaders gathered at the Rosa Parks Museum for…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Butler Land & Timber Co. Goes on Shopping Spree
This year, Butler Land & Timber Co. is joining Alabama News Network for our 8th annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Our drive collects toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
Montgomery Salvation Army seeing greater need this holiday season
It's the time of the year where the Salvation Army bells are ringing, and with the pandemic the non-profit is in need of your generosity more now than ever.
ALEA Investigating Seven Traffic Fatalities over Thanksgiving Holiday
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating seven traffic fatalities over the Thanksgiving holiday, as travel started to return to pre-pandemic levels.
Gov. Kay Ivey Honors Alabama's First Black Poet Laureate
Gov. Kay Ivey is honoring the state's first Black poet laureate, a creative writing teacher from Birmingham who delves into the pain and difficulty of being Black in America.
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Signal They May Approve Abortion Limits
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling it will uphold Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion and may go much further to overturn the nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years.
Fauci: First U.S. Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Prattville Police Take Woman into Custody after Stabbing, I-65 Pursuit
Prattville police say they have taken a woman into custody after a stabbing and a short pursuit on Interstate 65.
UPDATE: Police Identify Woman Shot and Killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have now identified the woman who died of a gunshot wound on Monday.
