Chappy's Deli Wins Gold Retailer of the Year Award
A local restaurant, loved by the community, was awarded Monday September 13th for all they do for the River Region. Chappy's Deli was honored with the Gold Retailer of the Year award.…
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Planet Fitness to Open New Location in East Montgomery
Planet Fitness will soon open another location in Montgomery. A spokesperson confirmed to Alabama News Network that the franchise group, Planet Fitness Southeast, is opening up the newest club at the old Stein Mart location on Vaughn Road. The 27,000…
3 Degree Guarantee: Prattville YMCA Coach-a-Child Gets $1,400 Check
AirNow and Alabama News Network are happy to provide yet another “3 Degree Guarantee” check to a local non-profit.
Montgomery Police Investigate a Third Sunday Night Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday, September 12. Police say a man was shot on the 3800 block of South Court Street. This is the third shooting to happen that night. Police got the call around…
Montgomery Police Investigate Two Separate Sunday Shootings
Two people were shot Sunday.
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard Seeks Early Release from Prison
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard has apologized for his ethics conviction that he said hurt the state and his family as his attorney filed a request for early release after serving one year of a 28-month sentence.
Alabama Medical Cannibis Commission Wants to Get Products to Patients Sooner
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission will ask state lawmakers to revise the state’s medical marijuana law in order to get plants in the ground next year and make the products available to patients sooner.
Two Injured in Montgomery Shooting
On Saturday, police say two men were shot in Montgomery.
PHOTO GALLERY: 9/11 Remembered at Ceremonies at Attack Sites
Americans are solemnly marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11, just weeks after the fraught end of the Afghanistan war that followed the terror attack.
Local U.S. Army Veteran Remembers 9/11, Military Response
Americans who were alive on September 11, 2001, will forever remember that terrible day in U.S. history. For one local U.S. Army veteran, she not only remembers what happened, but the nation's military response afterward.
Suspect Arrested after Chase from Montgomery into Macon County
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson confirms to Alabama News Network that a suspect has been arrested after a chase that stretched from Montgomery into Macon County.
City of Demopolis Implements Mobile Home Restrictions
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An ordinance in Demopolis restricting mobile homes in the city limits -- is creating a lot of chatter among residents -- on social media. Mobile homes will no longer…
ADPH Responded to President Biden's New COVID Strategy Plan
President Biden announced a new plan to combat COVID-19 and many Alabama Officials have varying opinions on the decision. Thursday September 9th, President Biden announced that all businesses with more than 100 employees are required to be vaccinated or tested…
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Sept. 10 Show Improvements
The Alabama Hospital Association has released statistics on the status of Alabama hospitals in treating people with COVID-19, which show some further improvement.
New Alabama School Dashboard Shows Drop in COVID-19 Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released a new COVID-19 school dashboard. It shows a drop in cases among the school systems that have reported to the state.
Elmore County Schools: COVID-19 Numbers Drop, Food Supply Issues Emerge
Elmore Co. School Supt. Richard Dennis says that COVID-19 numbers in the school system have dropped in the past week.
Harris: Alabama School COVID-19 Cases Up 605% from Last Year
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says that COVID-19 cases among the state's school-age children are up 605% from the same week a year ago, when many school systems were virtual.
Autauga County Schools: Another Drop in Weekly COVID-19 Cases
The Autauga County school system has posted weekly COVID-19 case updates as of September 10.
Alabama Education Leaders Say Pandemic Has Caused Student Test Scores to Drop
Preliminary test scores for Alabama students show an expected drop in student achievement after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classes.
UPDATE: Police Release Name of Teen Shot and Killed in Montgomery
Montgomery police have released the name of the teenager shot and killed Thursday night in Montgomery.
ALEA Shares the Passing of Off-Duty Senior Trooper Jason Vice
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has shared the passing of Senior Trooper Jason Vice 41 of Newport. Trooper Vice passed away Thursday morning after a fight with COVID-19. ALEA has expressed its sorrow for the tragic loss of Trooper Vice. ALEA's…
Capitol Riot Participant from Alabama Reaches Plea Deal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Vietnam veteran charged with bringing 11 Molotov cocktails and other weapons to Washington on the day of the U.S. Capitol riot has reached a plea agreement…
Alabama: Pastor Can Hold Inmate's Hand During Execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama will allow an inmate’s pastor to hold his hand during an execution scheduled for next month. In a court document, lawyers described the new procedure that will be used. Willie B. Smith is scheduled to…
Alabama Test Scores Drop after Pandemic Interrupts Classes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Preliminary test scores for Alabama students show an expected drop in student achievement after the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted classes. State education officials on Thursday briefed school board members on the preliminary results from the latest standardized…
Troy Man Charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
Troy police say they have arrested a man on the charge of firing a gun into an occupied vehicle.
