Former Mosses Mayor Charged with Rape; Probation Revoked
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that the former mayor of the Lowndes County town of Mosses, Walter Sylvester Hill, has been charged with rape.
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All Three Men Charged in Ahmaud Arbery's Death Convicted of Murder
All three white men charged in the death of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia have been convicted of murder in the fatal shooting that became part of a larger national reckoning on racial injustice.
Ohio steel company to build $30M plant in Alabama, 100 jobs
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) — An Ohio-based steel manufacturer is expanding its business to Alabama. Gregory Industries will invest $30 million to build a 325,000-square-foot facility on 83 acres (33 hectares) in the Elm Industrial Park in Athens, Alabama. The new…
Birmingham Zoo Mourns Death of Kwanza, an African Lion
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 16-year-old male African lion at the Birmingham Zoo died Tuesday after being diagnosed with lymphoma. The Birmingham Zoo and its staff had been closely monitoring and treating the animal for age-related health issues, including kidney…
Group Finds Site Linked to Tribes Seeking Return of Remains
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal advisory committee found evidence to culturally link remains and funerary objects taken from an ancient settlement in present-day Alabama with seven Native American seeking  their return. Tuesday's ruling could help efforts to have the…
City of Marion Bank Accounts Frozen by IRS
From the West Alabama Newsroom --The city of Marion and its employees are breathing a sigh of relief after narrowly averting a Thanksgiving holiday catastrophe.
Cecil Hurt, Longtime Sports Editor at The Tuscaloosa News, Dies at 62
The Tuscaloosa News reports that its well-known and longtime sports editor Cecil Hurt has died.
ON YOUR SIDE: Dollar Tree to Raise Prices to $1.25 on Most Items
Faced with the rising cost of goods and freight, discount retail chain Dollar Tree says it will be raising its prices to $1.25 for the majority of its products.
Restore the Joy Ministries, Inc. Provides a Hot Plate for 100 Homeless People
There are too many people without a home or food this Thanksgiving. Restore the Joy Ministries, Inc. has decided to help give back to the community in need. Restore the Joy Ministries is a non-profit organization that began in Montgomery…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: South University Goes on Shopping Spree
South University is doing its part to make the 8th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive another success. University leaders joined Alabama News Network on a shopping spree to help buy toys for The Salvation Army of Montgomery.
U.S. to Release 50 Million Barrels of Oil to Help Lower Gas Prices
President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs.
Montgomery Christmas Parade to Return on December 10
The City of Montgomery will once again present a Christmas Parade this year. Last year's parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
ON YOUR SIDE: Publix, Winn-Dixie Limiting Sales of Some Thanksgiving Items
Both Publix and Winn-Dixie say they are limiting the number of some items sold to customers ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. They say it's due to supply chain issues.
Supply Chain Issues May Affect The Price Of Your Thanksgiving Meal
As grocers in our community are having trouble getting all the turkeys, canned soups, produce and more that they need because of supply chain issues, your Thanksgiving may not be spared from price of inflation that we're seeing in the economy.Â
A Thankful Heart Linked To Healthy Heart
Dr. Greg Hammer is a Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and a Physician and he joined David Lamb on Alabama News Rising to discuss his findings on the link between gratitude…
Wetumpka Kicks Off The Holiday Season With The Help Of Some Local Businesses
The Gab Salon in Downtown Wetumpka invited the community to a holiday season kick-off.Â
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways Held in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County community is working together to make sure area families kick off the holiday season with a happy Thanksgiving. It's the fourth year the Sheriff's Office and…
Aubie and Big Al Surprise Oak Grove Residents with Iron Bowl Pep Rally
Some senior citizens had a surprise visit from their favorite mascots. Aubie and Big Al came to visit the residents of Oak Grove Inn assisted living facility for a surprise pep rally for the upcoming Iron Bowl game. Along with…
Free Turkeys and Vaccines Provided by Montgomery United
Prices for turkeys have gone way up this Thanksgiving. That's why local community groups came together to help Montgomery families in need. Montgomery City Councillor Oronde Mitchell was in charge of the event and had this to say about the…
Montgomery Police Searching for Missing Woman
MPD says Crystal Collins was last seen walking away from a medical facility in Montgomery Friday morning.
Expect to Pay More for Christmas Trees, Experts Say
Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year.
UPDATE: Man Arrested, Charged with Injuring Alabama State Trooper
A man has been arrested and charged with injuring an Alabama state trooper who was trying to arrest him.
State Trooper Assaulted, Suspect on the Run
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man assaulted an officer during an attempted arrest.
ASU Celebrates 50 Years of AFROTC Detachment 019
Alabama State University is celebrating 50 years of AFROTC Det. 019 being on the campus.
Salvation Army Kicks Off Red Kettle Campaign
The red kettle campaign is the Salvation Army's biggest fundraiser.
