Manufacturing Hiring Event in Wetumpka
Another job fair was held in Alabama on Wednesday, but this one was in the City of Wetumpka. Just like in Montgomery, the city of Wetumpka is desperately seeking workers. Central Alabama…
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BREAKING: Two Killed, One Injured in Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting this afternoon that left two people dead and another injured.
Vice President Harris to Visit U.S. Border with Mexico
The visit to El Paso, Texas, is planned for Friday and it comes after she's received criticism from members of both parties for failing to go there despite taking on a leading role in the Biden administration's response to a steep increase in migration.
Online Job Ads Up 130% in May 2021 Compared to May 2020
Data collected and analyzed by the Alabama Department of Labor’s Labor Market Information (LMI) Division shows that as of May 2021, the yearly total of online job ads is 89,105, up 130% from May 2020. The monthly total of online job ads for May 2021 is up 4.8% with 24,794 new online ads.
Crimestoppers Offering $1,000 Reward for Information December 2020 Disappearance of Talledega Man
Talladega police are continuing the search 19-year-old missing man Stacey Lynch. Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 to help those efforts.
Troy University Professor Creates Free Virtual Film Festival for High School, College Students
An Associate Professor of Design at TROY University has created a free virtual, one-day film festival open to all Alabama high school and college students who are interested in learning more about filmmaking and animation. YellowHammer Film Fest, which will…
What Are the Differences Between Pikes Peak and NASCAR?
While many race fans in Alabama are familiar with NASCAR by watching races at the Talladega Superspeedway, there are some key difference between those races and the one at Pikes Peak.
Blood Shortage in America Hits Historic Numbers as Demand for Blood Skyrockets
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, according to Red Cross. But, the U.S. is now experiencing a severe shortage with the reopening of the country in the pandemic.
Crimestoppers Offering $2,500 Reward for Information in 2019 Phenix City Capital Murder Investigtion
Crimestoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in a 2019 Capital Murder investigation.
Suspect Steals Hundreds of Dollars Worth of Tobacco Products in Multi-Gas Station Burglary Spree
The Autauga County Sheriff's Office is seeking the identity of a suspect in multiple burglaries throughout Autauga County.
Biden to 'Bring Every Resource' to Manage Busy Storm Season
President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Adviser and Deputy National Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in…
Claudette's Tornado Tally Reaches 7 Across 4 States
EAST BREWTON, Ala. (AP) - Thunderstorms associated with Tropical Storm Claudette produced…
Lumber Shortage Delaying Habitat for Humanity Home Building
Habitat for Humanity has been serving communities by building homes for families in need for almost 50 years, but the non-profit's work has been disrupted by the price surge of lumber.
Hassell Defeats Williams in House District 78 Democratic Runoff
The results are in, and according to the Alabama Secretary of State's Office, Kenyatte Hassell won the Democratic Runoff for House District 78 Tuesday. Hassell received 64.82% of the votes. Challenger Donald "Don" Williams received 35.18% of the vote. The…
New Graphite Processing Processing Plant Hiring Over 100 Workers, Paying Average of $21.15/Hour
Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County, putting Alabama at the forefront in the production of an essential material…
On Your Side: Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More than Original Sticker Price
Alabama News Network is On Your Side with news about crazy prices for used vehicles.
AMC Offering "All You Can Eat" Popcorn Starting June 22
AMC Theatres on Tuesday announced that in celebration of the upcoming Cinema Week, AMC is offering moviegoers All You Can Eat Popcorn, at all AMC locations nationwide, beginning June 22.
Get an Inside Look at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and Its History
Alabama News Network and Bahakel Sports are bringing you live streaming coverage of the 99th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday. Here's an inside look at what makes this race unique.
Graphite Processing Plant to Help with Electric Vehicle Battery Production Coming to Coosa County
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County. It will make an essential material for batteries that power electrical vehicles, electronics and other green energy products and equipment.
Trenholm State Pays Tuition Balance for Students Hit by Pandemic-Related Financial Problems
Trenholm State Community College has announced that it has paid the outstanding tuition balance of 259 students who experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Opelika Police Searching for Hotel Robbery Suspect
Opelika police need help capturing the suspect in a hotel robbery.
Montgomery Police Searching for Robbery Suspect
Montgomery police say they need your help in finding a robbery suspect.
2 Men Wounded after Motel Shooting in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - Police in Tuscaloosa say they're investigating an early-morning shooting at a motel. Two people were wounded around dawn Tuesday at a Motel 6 on McFarland Boulevard East. Tuscaloosa police say two men were taken to DCH…
Hydrant Plant Reopens after Shooting Killed 2, Wounded 2
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A fire hydrant plant in Alabama reopened Monday, nearly a week after a gunman killed two co-workers and wounded two others there, news outlets reported. Albertville Police Chief Jamie Smith said Monday that investigators still don’t…
Colorado Company: Rezone for Alabama Plant; Plans in Court
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) — A Colorado-based company has asked an Alabama airport to rezone about 88 acres for a proposed plant that would turn dead chickens and chicken parts into animal food. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. wrote to the Gadsden Airport…
