PHOTO GALLERY: Hurricane Ida Knocks Out Power in New Orleans
Emergency officials say Hurricane Ida has knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans, hours after blasting ashore as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Actor Ed Asner, TV's "Lou Grant" Dies at 91
Actor Ed Asner, the blustery but lovable Lou Grant in two successful television series, has died. He was 91.
What the Tech? How to Blur Your House from Google Street View
You've probably looked at your house on Google Earth or Google Street view. But to someone looking to break into houses, those images give the bad guys a lot of information to help them decide which house to hit.
PHOTO GALLERY: Biden Pays Respects to U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan
The president and first lady Jill Biden met in solemn privacy Sunday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware with the families of the 13 U.S. troops killed in the suicide attack near the Kabul airport.
Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall As Category 4 Storm In Louisiana
NOAA Doppler radar imagery indicated that the eye of Ida made landfall along the southeastern coast of Louisiana near Port Fourchon around 11:55 AM Central Time.
Louisiana Hospitals Brace for Hurricane Ida While Filled with COVID-19 Patients
Gov. John Bel Edwards says evacuation of hospitals is something that would normally be considered, but that's impractical now because hospital beds are filled with COVID-19 patients.
Thousands of Voting Rights Advocates March in Washington, DC
Thousands of voting rights advocates rallied in Washington and across the country Saturday to call for sweeping protections against a further erosion of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Biden: Another Attack on Kabul Likely, Pledges More Strikes on Islamic State
President Joe Biden is warning that it's “highly likely” an Islamic State affiliate will try another attack in Afghanistan.
U.S. Airstrike Targets Islamic State Member in Afghanistan
The United States military struck back at the Islamic State in Afghanistan on Saturday, acting on President Joe Biden's vow to hit the extremists in retaliation for a suicide bombing claimed by IS that killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at Kabul airport Thursday.
Gov. Kay Ivey Declares State of Emergency for 27 Counties
Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 27 of Alabama's 67 counties.
6th Annual 'Stuff the Truck' Food Drive at the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie
Tie & Doll, Inc. has teamed up again with Alabama News Network and Winn-Dixie to do something about Alabama's student hunger issue within the Montgomery Public School System.
Public Viewing Held for State Rep. Thad McClammy Saturday Evening
The public viewing for the late State Representative Thad McClammy was held Saturday evening.
Is New Orleans Better Protected from a Hurricane Since Katrina in 2005?
New Orleans finds itself in the path of Hurricane Ida 16 years to the day after 2005's Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic flooding.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Moves to Rehab Hospital, Wife in ICU for COVID-19
Family members say the Rev. Jesse Jackson has been transferred to a hospital focused on physical rehabilitation after receiving treatment for a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
Elmore County Schools: COVID-19 Cases Continue to Climb
Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has provided a new weekly update on the number of COVID-19 cases in the school system.
Ida Heads For Louisiana Sunday, Rather Routine Here This Weekend
Ida became a hurricane Friday, located near the western tip of Cuba at 5PM Friday. The Friday afternoon forecast from the NHC calls for Ida to be even stronger prior to landfall. Ida could have sustained winds of 140 mph, making it a Category 4 storm.
Leaky Roof at Selma Apartment Complex Raises Health Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma woman says the living conditions in her apartment -- has her concerned about the health and safety of her family. Tarps are on the roof of the…
Ms. Lecy Lindsey Celebrates 100th Birthday in Pine Hill
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County woman celebrates a major milestone in life along with her family. Lecy Lindsey of Pine Hill was born on August 27, 1921. Four generations of family…
U.S. Forces Continue Evacuations from Afghanistan Despite Threat of New Attack
American forces working under heightened security and the threat of another attack are racing to complete the evacuation from Kabul’s airport, the day after a suicide bombing at the gates wrote a devastating final chapter to the war in Afghanistan.
RFK Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Wins Parole with Support of Kennedy Sons
U.S. Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin has been granted parole after two of RFK’s sons spoke in favor of Sirhan Sirhan's release and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars.
COVID-19 in Alabama: Hospital Statistics for Friday, Aug. 27
The latest numbers from the Alabama Hospital Association shows that Alabama is short even more ICU beds.
Local Woman Turns Health Concerns into Nationally-Recognized Business
When most people see Quebe Merritt (formally Bradford), they may just see a mother of two, or owner of popular Montgomery restaurant Plant Bae. While both of those are true, her backstory may…
Ida Expected to Become Category 4 Hurricane Before Landfall in Louisiana
Data from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft indicate that Ida has strengthened into a hurricane as it approaches the Isle of Youth, Cuba. The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 75 mph with higher gusts. A sustained…
ADPH Relaunches COVID-19 Dashboard for Alabama Public Schools
Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has announced the Alabama Department of Public Health has relaunched its COVID-19 dashboard for Alabama's public schools, now that the 2021-22 school year has started.
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Evictions to Resume During Pandemic
Landlords and real estate agents from Alabama and Georgia had asked the high court last week to halt the latest version of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) moratorium on certain residential evictions.
