Alabama Leads Nation in Coronavirus Positivity Rate
As of last Friday, the positivity rate in Alabama was 24%. Some counties have as high as 40% positivity rate.
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U.S Department of Education Approves Alabama's Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
On Thursday, Aug. 12, the U.S. announced the approval of Alabama’s American Rescue Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) plan and it distributed the remaining ARP ESSER funds to them. Alabama’s plan explains how the state is…
Inmate is Accused of Escaping from Work Release Facility
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. (AP) — Authorities are searching for an inmate they say escaped from a Childersburg facility. The Alabama Department of Corrections says Donald Edward Graham Jr. escaped from the Childersburg Community-Based Facility/Community Work Center on Tuesday. Graham was serving…
Alabama Prison Guard Charged Over Alleged Payments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama corrections officer has been jailed on felony charges after evidence found in an inmate’s cellphone indicated the guard was doing business illegally with the prisoner. Court documents show Tericus Dinkins, a correctional officer at…
Police Search for Man Following Abduction of Young Child
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Albertville police say an 11-month-old child is safe after they were abducted from their home early Wednesday morning. It has been reported that a man entered the home around 4:30 a.m., assaulted the child's mother before fleeing…
Alabama AG Announces $3M Settlement with Tyson Over Spill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state has reached a $3 million settlement with Tyson Farms over a wastewater spill that killed an estimated 175,000 fish. It was one of the largest recorded fish kills…
One Man Travels 50 States to Spread Awareness on Veterans' Suicide
A veteran has been travelling across the US to help prevent veteran suicides. Wednesday he reached the state of Alabama, the 39th on his journey. "I'm doing 50 pushups at all 50 state capitols in 50 days," shared Darren Hafford during a stop in Columbus Sunday. "I'm hoping to let other veterans know that might be struggling that help is out there."
Former MPS Administrator to Serve Prison Time for Fraud
Former Jeff Davis High School Assistant Principal Walter James, the third has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. James portrayed himself as the owner of a consulting firm while also working for Montgomery Public Schools. Prosecutors say he and others submitted…
Macon Co. Officials Divided Over "All Macon County Day"
Some elected officials in Macon Co. say the event should be postponed due to the rise in coronavirus cases, others say its the perfect time to vaccinate residents.
3 Degree Guarantee: Friendship Mission Gets $1,450 Check
Alabama News Network is happy to provide yet another "3 Degree Guarantee" check to a local non-profit. Starting this month, AirNow Home Services joins us as partners.
City of Millbrook Working on New City Highly Anticipated Projects
After 45 years of existence, the City of Millbrook is finally beginning some highly anticipated projects. The city is working on building their downtown area from the ground up, and beginning their 17 Springs…
Local Charities, Non-profits Say Donations at an All Time Low Due to the Pandemic
Charities, non-profits, and organizations across the community are struggling to get donations as events are being cancelled and concern rises for financial situations.
Selma Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 12
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man pleads guilty to the sexual abuse of a child -- just before he was about to stand trial for the crime. District Attorney Michael Jackson says…
Former Montgomery Assistant Principal Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Walter James, III of Montgomery, who was the assistant principal at Jefferson Davis High School, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to wire fraud.
Emergency Alert Test was Conducted Nationwide Wednesday Afternoon
If you had been watching TV Wednesday afternoon, then you may have seen a nationwide emergency alert message on your screen. This was all part of an Emergency Alert System test involving all TV and radio stations, plus cable providers. You would…
What the Tech? Amazon to Pay You if Products Sold by Third Parties Cause Injury or Property Damage
This week, Amazon announced that starting September 1, it will pay for property damage and personal injury claims caused by products sold by third-parties on its site.
UPDATE: Search Begins for New Superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools
Alabama News Network brought you team coverage of the announcement that Montgomery Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore would be retiring when her contract ends in June. Now the school board is beginning the search for her replacement.
Two Hosts Named for Hit TV Game Show "Jeopardy!"
Sony Pictures Television has named Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik as hosts of the legendary hit game show "Jeopardy!". The show can been seen weekdays at 4:30 p.m. on CBS 8.
Woman Killed in Head-On Crash Near Clanton
Alabama State Troopers say a woman was killed in a head-on crash on Alabama Highway 22 just west of Clanton.
Update: Macon County High Speed Chase Ends with Standoff in Montgomery
Update: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) says the driver has been identified as 29 year old, Joshua Wesley Sweatman, of Georgia. The chase happened at approximately 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday. The car he was driving was a Chevrolet Cruz,…
Sharks Bite 3 on Southeast Beaches
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Two separate shark attacks in a one-week span on beaches near Savannah, Georgia are somewhat unusual since the area sees relatively few bites each year. Overall, the number of shark attacks in the U.S. is not…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Police in Decatur say a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train. The crash happened Tuesday evening at an overpass at Beltline Road near Veterans Drive. The male victim was struck under the overpass,…
Construction In Downtown Wetumpka Following HGTV's Hometown Takeover
Tourists visiting the City of Wetumpka may be surprised that many of the renovations they saw on HGTV's hometown takeover are surrounded by construction. Mayor Jerry Willis says the City of Wetumpka has boomed with tourists since the airing of the show.
ADPH: All of Alabama Ranks High for Community Transmission of COVID-19
The newest statewide COVID-19 community transmission map puts all of Alabama in the “high” category, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
Matthew Hammett Announces Run for District 92 Seat in Alabama House
Covington County businessman Matthew Hammett has announced that he is running for the District 92 seat in the Alabama House of Representatives, which represents Covington County and parts of Coffee and Escambia counties.
