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, 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…
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…
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.
The Tuscaloosa News reports that its well-known and longtime sports editor Cecil Hurt has died.
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.
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…
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.
President Joe Biden is ordering 50 million barrels of oil released from America's strategic reserve to help bring down energy costs.
The City of Montgomery will once again present a Christmas Parade this year. Last year's parade was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
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
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…
The Gab Salon in Downtown Wetumpka invited the community to a holiday season kick-off.Â
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…
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…
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…
MPD says Crystal Collins was last seen walking away from a medical facility in Montgomery Friday morning.
Add Christmas trees to the list of items facing shortages and higher prices this year.
A man has been arrested and charged with injuring an Alabama state trooper who was trying to arrest him.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man assaulted an officer during an attempted arrest.
Alabama State University is celebrating 50 years of AFROTC Det. 019 being on the campus.
The red kettle campaign is the Salvation Army's biggest fundraiser.
The U.S. is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults, and urging them for anyone 50 and older.
Montgomery police say a person shot on Halloween has died of his injuries.
