Tallassee Business Provides Lunch for Hospital Staff
190 healthcare workers were fed, as a token of appreciation from a local business owner.
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Perry County's Two Cities Each Get New Police Chiefs
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There's been a change in leadership at the police departments in the Perry County cities of Marion and Uniontown. It's the second time around -- leading the Marion Police…
ADVA Announces New Leader for Well-Being Projects
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is welcoming aboard a new leader that will help the needs of veterans well-being. Sissy Louise Moore will serve as the new Veterans well-being coordinator. Moore…
"Mr. Sandman" Dies of Covid While Serving Time in Blount County Jail
Blount County district attorney, Pamela Casey tells Alabama News Network that Mattress store owner, David Justice, better known as "Mr. Sandman" died Monday of Covid. At the time of his death, Justice was being held in the Blount County Jail…
Statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee Comes Down in Richmond, VA
One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has come down in the former capital of the Confederacy.
Police: Boy, 16, found dead after being shot on Alabama road
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Police are investigating the slaying of a teenage boy found lying in the road after he was shot in south Alabama. New outlets report that Mobile police were called Monday night about the shooting. Officer Katrina…
UAB ER Nurses Hold Protest Over Pay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Emergency room nurses at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital briefly refused to clock in as part of a protest over pay and working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurses told news outlets Sunday that…
Police: 2 People Slain in Home Invasion in Northeast Alabama
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - Police say a man and a woman were both slain during a home invasion in northeast Alabama. Police are releasing few details about the killings. Gadsden police Sgt. Marcus Hill said the home invasion occurred Friday…
Kenyatte Hassell Wins Alabama House District 78 Special Election
According to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, Democratic candidate Kenyatte Hassell has won the special election for Alabama House District 78.
Two People Killed in Wreck Involving Car and Pedestrian in Coffee County
Alabama State Troopers say a pedestrian and a passenger in a car have both been killed in a wreck in Coffee County.
Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a man has been killed when he wrecked his pickup truck in Bullock County.
Millbrook Residents Concerned Over Consistent Flooding Around Their Homes
On Monday, parts of Millbrook got up to four inches of rain leaving many yards flooded and causing some resident to wonder whether enough is being done to stop flooding.
Montgomery Police Seek Help in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police are asking for your help to solve a murder that happened on Rosa Parks Avenue.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Tuesday, Sept. 7
The latest hospitalization numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association show an improvement in the shortage of ICU beds.
Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody
A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff's Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Monday, Sept. 6
Alabama hospital statistics from Monday show a large jump in the shortage of ICU beds.
Alabama Lawmakers Purging Racist Language from Constitution
MONTGOMERY, Ala, (AP) - Alabama's constitution still says white and colored children cannot attend school together. State lawmakers are finally working to remove such racist language. The constitution was approved in 1901 to enshrine white supremacy. Remnants of Jim Crow…
Voters to Elect New State Representative in Alabama House District 78
Voters in Alabama House District 78 will elect a new state representative on Tuesday.
ALEA Encourages Everyone to End the Summer Safely this Labor Day
Labor Day often marks the last weekend of boat rides, family cookouts, and enjoying the sun for many, and as the summer comes to an end, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is encouraging people to continue taking safety precautions.
Moment of Silence Planned for Those Who Died of COVID-19 in Alabama
A moment of silence is planned for noon on Tuesday, Sept. 7, to remember those who have died of COVID-19 in Alabama.
Greek Orthodox Church Has 73rd Annual Labor Day Barbecue
The Greek orthodox church held their annual labor day barbecue giving out traditional Greek food to the community including camp stew, pit-smoked Boston butts and their delicious Greek pastries. The event has been so successful that they have been able to have this barbecue for 73 years.
Evacuees from Hurricane Ida Are Thankful to Alabama News Network Viewers for Helping Them
Members of the Darby family had no where else to turn when they fled their home in New Orleans and ended up in Prattville. Thanks to Alabama News Network's viewers, they received food, clothes and money for a hotel room.
"CBS Mornings" Brings New Name, New Set and a New Look to Morning TV
"CBS Mornings" is the new name for the national morning newscast that airs on CBS 8 from 7-9 a.m., right after "Alabama News Rising."
Labor Day Brings an End to Federal $300 Weekly Unemployment Boost
The Biden administration believes the U.S. economy is strong enough not to be rattled by evictions or the drop in unemployment benefits and that the other elements of the safety net are enough to smooth things over.
Update: Missing Colorado Man's Body Found in Lake Martin
The search for 24-year-old Zachary Dakota Lewis has been completed as of Sunday evening.
