ADPH: Alabama Public School COVID-19 Cases Drop to 1,000
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows another drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
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What the Tech? Tracking Your Children on Halloween
Apple released its AirTags earlier this year. It's primarily to help people locate lost keys, a wallet, or a purse, but it can also be used to help locate or track someone who's carrying the AirTag.Â
What the Tech? What Happens to Your Digital Profiles after You Die?
What happens to your digital data and online life after you die? Think for a moment about your digital footprint.
Attorneys for Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard Say He's Sorry as He Seeks Early Prison Release
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard is again asking a judge for an early release from prison.
UAB and 5 Other Schools To Join the AAC
The American Athletic Conference will add UAB, Texas-San Antonio, Rice, North Texas, Charlotte and Florida Atlantic to the league. The AAC is replacing…
Morgan Freeman interviews police recruits in Golf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — The latest batch of police recruits in an Alabama beach town faced an interview board that included law enforcement executives and a civilian who was recognizable by his voice if not by his face: Hollywood…
Montgomery Public Schools Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore along with members of the board of education shared news about the advancements that have been made so far this school year at their first town hall meeting.
Retailers/Shipping Services Urge Early Holiday shopping
Shipping delays across the world may slow down shipping on Christmas gifts this year. Retailers and shipping services are urging people to do their holiday shopping early, so it makes it to their doorstep in time for Christmas.
Annual Golf Classic Benefits Special Needs Children in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dozens of golfers hit the links Wednesday at the Valley Grande Golf Course -- to help children in the community with special needs. The 11th annual Evans Special Benefit…
COVID-19 in Alabama: ICU Bed Surplus Reaches to Near 200
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The current ICU bed surplus has now reached nearly 200.
Ceremony Scheduled to Rename Jeff Davis Avenue for Attorney Fred Gray
The City of Montgomery has announced a ceremony to rename Jeff Davis Avenue for noted civil rights attorney Fred Gray.
Alabamians Can Drop Off their Expired or Unused Prescription Drugs for 'National Drug Take Back Day'
October 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The American Medical Association found that Alabama physicians have reduced the number of opioid prescriptions by 38% since 2011, with the number of opioid prescriptions in Alabama dropping for 7 consecutive…
Troy Cablevision Sold to C Spire
C Spire has announced that it has reached an agreement to buy Troy Cablevision. The deal also includes the Union Springs Telephone Company.
Mayors of Alabama's 10 Largest Cities to Hold Summit in Montgomery
The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities will meet in Montgomery to discuss their state and federal legislative priorities and to speak on other issues facing their communities.
Military Veteran, Huntsville Businessman Mike Durant Enters U.S. Senate Race
A military veteran best known as the helicopter pilot who was shot down and held prisoner in the 1993 "Black Hawk Down" incident is joining the U.S. Senate race in Alabama.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist Accused of Shooting Lee County Deputy Identified
A Lee County Sheriff's deputy and a motorcyclist exchanged gunfire during a traffic stop Wednesday morning, leaving both of them with injuries.
3M, Alabama Communities Reach $98M Pollution Settlement
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — 3M will pay $98.4 million to settle lawsuits over contamination from its chemical plant along the Tennessee River in north Alabama under a new settlement. The agreement announced Tuesday was reached through court-ordered mediation with local…
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: Women Regret not Getting the Vaccine
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — Two women from Georgia and Alabama who contracted COVID-19 during their pregnancies are urging other pregnant women to get vaccinated. Kyndal Nipper lost her baby in the final weeks of pregnancy after a seemingly mild…
Alabama Only State to Limit Media to 1 Witness at Execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will be the third state to carry out a death sentence during the COVID-19 pandemic and is the only one to limit the number of witnesses to a single reporter. The Alabama Department of Corrections…
Vandalism in Prattville Over the Weekend
The city of Prattville is dealing with some vandalism as they get ready for the 3rd annual parade of pumpkins.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Percentage of ICU Patients with COVID-19 Falls to 17%
The Alabama Hospital Association has released its daily statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19. The percentage of patients in ICU with COVID-19 has now dropped to 17%.
Montgomery Man Gets 20 Year Sentence in Dallas Co. Robberies
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Montgomery man is sentenced to 20 years in prison -- after he pleads guilty to two robberies in a Dallas County court. Eighteen year old Jamarcus Hatcher was…
Doughnuts, Purple Icing and Rotary Clubs Combine to Fight Polio Worldwide
The dozens of Rotary Clubs throughout Central and South Alabama came together Monday to sell doughnuts to raise money to fight polio worldwide. But these aren't any ordinary doughnuts.
Pay It Forward: Lisa Benson of Montgomery
Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Lisa Benson of Montgomery. She runs a non-profit to help seniors with their needs.
Troy Football Player Arrested, Suspended from Team
Troy University says a football player has been indefinitely suspended from the team following his arrest by Troy police.
