Jessica Taylor Joins Republican Race for U.S. Senate
Jessica Taylor has become the fourth Republican candidate to announce a run for U.S. Senate in 2022. The seat will be open with the retirement of six-term U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby.
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UPDATE: People in 26 Counties Now at "Very High Risk" for COVID-19
Currently, people in 26 of Alabama’s 67 counties are considered at “very high risk” for COVID-19 exposure.
UPDATE: District Attorney Outlines Charges Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford Could Face
Alabama News Network has asked Macon County District Attorney Jeremy Duerr what charges Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford could face for damaging a Confederate monument.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injury in Shooting Near Eastern Boulevard Intersection with Carmichael Road
Alabama News Network was on the scene of a shooting near the Eastern Boulevard intersection with Carmichael Road in Montgomery this morning.
Boy, 16, found shot to death near abandoned house
FAIRFIELD, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a 16-year-old boy has been found shot to death near an abandoned house in Fairfield. Jefferson County sheriff's deputies found the boy's body early Wednesday morning. Sgt. Joni Money says there had been reports…
Expert: Low COVID Vaccination Rate Puts Alabama at Risk
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s low vaccination rate makes the state vulnerable to an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, an infectious disease expert warned Wednesday. Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Division of Infectious…
ALEA: 10 People Killed on Alabama Roads During 4th of July Holiday Period
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says it investigated 10 traffic fatalities during the Fourth of July holiday period, which officially began at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 2, and ended at midnight Monday, July 5.
Trump Files Lawsuit Against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he and other conservatives have been wrongfully censored.
MPS Experiencing Teacher Shortage
According to a recent Frontline Education Survey, the nation is dealing with a teacher shortage, and the Montgomery Public School System is among those trying to combat the problem. MPS says as the new school year approaches, it is crunch time to fill vacancies they currently have. They're looking for interested candidates with any kind of college degree to apply for open positions.
Effort to Light Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge Continues in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A project to light the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge -- continues to move closer to becoming a reality. The effort was slowed by the COVID-19…
Crews Give Up Hope of Finding Survivors in Florida Condo Building Rubble
Emergency workers are giving up on any hope of finding survivors in a collapsed Surfside, Florida, condo building.
3 Degree Guarantee: Welcome Food Pantry Gets $1,350 Check
The start of a new month means it's time for Alabama News Network to present another 3 Degree Guarantee check to a local non-profit to help the community.
Could Tuskegee City Councilman Johnny Ford Face Charges for Confederate Monument Damage?
Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson tells Alabama News Network that Ford and another man tried to cut down the 115-year-old Confederate monument in the downtown square using a saw and a lift.
DA Michael Jackson Sworn-in as New President of The Alabama District Attorneys Association
The Alabama District Attorneys Association swore in a new president. District Attorney Michael W. Jackson of the 4th Judicial District will serve as President of the Alabama District Attorneys Association (ADAA) 2021-2022. This is a historic moment as DA…
Montgomery Man Sentenced to Three Years in Federal Prison for Gun, Drug Charges
A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 37 months (over 3 years) in federal prison. Ronnie White, 51, of Montgomery was convicted for distribution of cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He will also serve three years of supervised probation upon his release. The federal prison system has no parole.
Federal Judge Chooses Not to Block Parts of Georgia's New Election Law for Now
A federal judge declined to block some challenged sections of Georgia's new election law ahead of two runoff elections scheduled for next week. But in his order Wednesday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee didn't rule out the possibility for future elections.
Montgomery Child Not Wearing Seat Belt Ejected from Vehicle, Killed in Crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a juvenile died in a crash on Monday, July 5. The crash happened on Interstate 65 near mile marker 216 in Chilton County.
MPD: Man Dies in East South Boulevard Single-Vehicle Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a fatal car crash. The crash occurred on Tuesday, July 6, around 6:50pm, in the 1100 block of East South Boulevard.
Jury Recommends Death for Man Convicted of Killing 5
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Jurors recommended the death penalty on Tuesday for a man convicted of killing his wife, her unborn child, and three other people in 2015 in a scheme with another woman to whom he was married. The…
6-year-old Drowns in Gulf of Mexico During Vacation
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday recovered the body of a 6-year-old boy believed to have drowned during a family vacation in Florida, police said. The body of Enrique Cortez-Dubon was found Tuesday afternoon in the sand,…
Judge Hears Arguments in Democratic Party Leadership Dispute
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge in Montgomery heard arguments Tuesday in the ongoing legal fight over control of the Alabama Democratic Party. U.S. District Judge Austin Huffaker Jr. heard arguments centering on whether new 2019 bylaws — which…
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office will host 'Second Chance' Job Fair Thursday
The Montgomery County District Attorney's office is providing former inmates with a second chance at life through an upcoming job fair. The objective of the job fair is to help those in need of employment after being in jail or obtaining a criminal record.
New Law Allows Alabamians to Hunt Hogs and Coyotes at Night
Alabama is making it easier to hunt two animals that often stir up all kinds of problems for landowners, coyotes and feral hogs. The state wildlife agency says a new law signed by Gov. Kay Ivey allows hunters who purchase a license to kill the animals at night.
Six People Shot in Dallas Co. Over Fourth of July Holiday
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Six people were shot in the Selma-Dallas County area -- over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Selma Police say 42 year old Thaddeus Leshore of…
EJI Plans to Open New Legacy Museum at New Location with New Exhibits
The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative says it plans to open a new Legacy Museum in the fall, which will be in a new location with much more to see inside.
