CDC Wants People in High-Risk Areas to Wear Masks, Even If Vaccinated
The CDC announced new recommendations that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
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ADPH Releases Warning Signs of Heat-Related Illnessess
Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is exposed to high temperatures. The incidence of these illnesses rises expectedly during warm weather periods, and anyone exposed to high temperatures or extreme heat can experience symptoms when the body’s temperature control system is overloaded.
State Health Officer Speaks about Dramatic Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Alabama
State Health Officer is speaking about Alabama's dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases during July. He held a news conference that was aired live on Alabama News Network this morning.
Montgomery Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Running into Law Enforcement Vehicle Attempting to Escape Capture
A Montgomery man was sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday. D’Anthony Marquez Dillard, 29, of Montgomery was sentenced to 27 months (2 years and 3 months) for escaping from federal custody.
Selma Police Officer Killed, Woman Injured in "Ambush Shooting"
A Selma police officer was killed and a woman injured in what Dallas Co. District Attorney Michael Jackson is calling an ambush shooting.
COVID-19 Cases in Alabama Surge as Vaccinations Slow
The emergence of the Delta Variant of Coronavirus has health officials concerned.
Montgomery Co. DA's Office "Open Doors" Initiative Modeled Nationwide
The "Open Doors" program launched by the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to minimize trauma on families impacted by homicides is being used as a model for other district attorney's offices across the nation.Â
Marion Teen Gets $250,000 Dollars in Scholarships for College
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Perry County teen -- racks up a quarter of a million dollars in scholarship money -- to pay for college in the fall. Seventeen year old Daniel Winfield…
More Than 900 People in Alabama Hospitals with COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 patients in Alabama hospitals has climbed to more than 900 as the state sees an alarming rise in virus cases.
Selma Police Investigate City's 14th Murder of 2021
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating city's 14th murder of the year. Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to an accident on the 1300 block of Lauderdale Street Saturday morning. And…
PHOTO GALLERY: House Fire on Center Street in Montgomery
Montgomery firefighters are working a house fire on Center Street this afternoon.
UPDATE: Montgomery Police Make Homicide Arrest after Shooting Victim Dies
Montgomery police say they are launching a homicide investigation following the death of a man who was shot last week.
Former Department of Corrections Officer Convicted for Allowing Another Officer to Assault Inmate
After a three-day trial, a federal jury convicted former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) shift commander Willie Burks, 42, of failing to stop an officer under his command from assaulting an inmate at ADOC’s Elmore Correctional Facility.
Tuskegee University Elects Second Female President in School History
The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees has elected a new President of Tuskegee University. The Board of Trustees elected Dr. Charlotte Morris as the 9th president of the university.
Montgomery Man Not Wearing Seat Belt Dies in Single Vehicle Crash
On Sunday, July 25, around 1:50 a.m., Jason Lemart Wright, 39, died when the 2004 Ford Expedition driven by Cedric Lamar Thomas Sr., 44, left the roadway, struck a guard rail before going airborne and struck a tree. Medics transported Wright to a local hospital for treatment, where he later died.Â
Founder of Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama Departing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The founder and chief executive of the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama will leave the nonprofit organization at the end of the year. The Birmingham-based nonprofit says Isabel Rubio will be replaced by chief operating officer…
400 Panties Found in Home of Man Facing Voyeurism Charges
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Police searching the home of a man suspected of attacking an Alabama woman in her home found more than 400 pairs of women’s panties, authorities said. Investigators also found dozens of photos of John Thomas Uda’s…
Huntsville Officer Getting Paid after Murder Conviction Resigns
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police officer who remained on his city’s payroll for two months after being convicted of murder has resigned from the Huntsville Police Department. Officer William Darby left of his own accord. Darby has been on…
Activist Who Helped Desegregate Birmingham Library Dies
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A Black Army veteran who helped peacefully desegregate an Alabama city’s library with a sit-in protest in 1963 has died, according to the library and an obituary published by his family. Shelly Millender Jr. of Birmingham…
Century Church "Stuffs the Bus" With School Supplies For Foster Children
Century Church in Pike Road spent the month of July stuffing a bus with school supplies for foster children in the community.Â
Dangerous Sinkhole Develops on Downtown Montgomery Street
A dangerous sinkhole formed on a Downtown Montgomery Street on Saturday afternoon.
Woman Shot on Terrace Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a woman has been shot in the 800 block of Terrace Avenue.
Two Hurt in Boat Crash on Lake Martin
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says two people were hurt after a ski boat crashed into a pier on Lake Martin.
National Weather Service to Add "Damage Threat" Categories to Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
Starting August 2, the National Weather Service says it will add a "damage threat" category to severe thunderstorm warnings.
$16.5 Million Grant to Help Fund Transportation Research Facility at the University of Alabama
A $16.5 million grant will help fund a transportation research facility at the University of Alabama focused in part on electric vehicles.
