Lee Home Opener Canceled after Player's Death
The home opening game between Lee and Daphne at Montgomery's Cramton Bowl has been canceled after the death of Lee football player Dimitri McKee.
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ADPH Announces Winners of TikTok COVID-19 Vaccination Video Contest
The Alabama Department of Public Health has announced the winners of its TikTok COVID-19 vaccination video contest. The contest was held as a way to encourage young people to protect themselves from the virus.
Montgomery Police Investigating Stabbing
Police say the man told him that he was stabbed in the 800 block of Clayton Street as he was involved in an altercation with several other people.
Two Killed in Two Shootings in Troy
Troy police are investigating two shootings that happened just before midnight Saturday night that left two people dead.
Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall; Parts of East Alabama Get Rain and Wind
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fred made landfall around 2PM CDT Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida. It had winds of around 65 mph.
Union Springs Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bullock County.
Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a male juvenile was shot this morning.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a fatal shooting from May.
UPDATE: AHSAA Issues Statement on Death of Lee Football Player Dimitri McKee
The Lee High School senior died on Friday.
LIFE Academy Will Opens its Doors For the First Time For The New School Year
LIFE Academy is on the campus of the old saint Jude's Church and they will be opening their doors for the first time on August 16th.The founder of the academy spoke about plans they have in place for Covid- 19 protocols, masks will be mandatory among other changes.
UPDATE: Opelika Man Surrenders Himself to Police in Auburn Murder Investigation
The man Auburn police are seeking has outstanding warrants for hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence.
Troy Regional Medical Center Limits Visitation Due to Covid
Troy Regional Medical Center is limiting its visitation starting today because of the rapid increase in covid-19 cases. The hospital will allow inpatient visitation for end of life situations or in the case of minors, having a parent or caregiver…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency over COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
7th Annual 'EatMGM' Restaurant Week Underway
Montgomery’s 7th annual restaurant week, EatMGM, returns for this year with 10 days of deals, online contests, and social media promotions. Organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, EatMGM runs from August 13 to…
Census: Alabama More Diverse, A Few Counties Driving Growth
Alabama's population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state's population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers…
14- Year-Old Girl Accused of Stabbing Student at Alabama High school
McCALLA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a high school student was stabbed at his school outside Birmingham. The stabbing happened late Thursday morning at McAdory High School in McCalla. Officials say the suspect - a 14-year-old girl - was taken…
Montgomery Police Investigate Thursday Night Shooting that Left 2 Injured
Montgomery police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left two people injured. The shooting happened around 9:30 in the 52 hundred block of Slash Pine Drive. One woman was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A…
Alabama Board Bans Critical Race Theory in Classrooms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday voted to ban so-called critical race theory teachings from K-12 classrooms and limit how educators can talk about race in the classroom. Board members approved a resolution titled,…
Officials: Tidal Wave of Virus Cases hits Alabama Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases is putting severe stress on Alabama hospitals, medical officials said Thursday, adding the state will likely soon surpass the previous record for hospitalizations. “We need Alabamians to understand we are…
Visitation Suspended Temporarily at Montgomery County Jail
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The…
Hyundai Celebrates Production of Five Million Vehicles in Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
Alabama's New Medical Cannabis Commission Holds Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state's medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
Selma Police Officers to Get Huge Pay Increase
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police officers will soon be getting an significant pay raise -- along with an upgraded benefit package. A new Selma Police Department pay scale -- passed by the…
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
Alabama Teacher of the Year Awarded New Car Thanks to Alfa Insurance
Alabama announced its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year recipient. She has also been awarded a brand new set of wheels to use for the next year to help further educate her students.
