The pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in Alabama has fallen to a level not seen since the earliest days of the immunization campaign even though less than 30% of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.
Republican Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth has announced that he will launch his re-election campaign on Friday, June 4. That could be a signal that Gov. Kay Ivey will seek re-election herself.
A new website called MGM Street Status has been launched to inform the public about major road projects. Some of these projects have already begun and some will start later on this year.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The condition of a road in Perry County -- has residents who use and who live on the road -- scared for their safety. The nine mile stretch of…
Alabama State Troopers say a Lee County man has been killed in a two-car wreck.
Changes are coming to the 2021 hurricane season. Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas outlines what is different this year.
On Thursday, May 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency graduated 13 new state troopers. The graduation was at ALEA's training center in Selma.
Today is a sad day at Alabama News Network. We are saying goodbye to Alabama News Rising anchor Andrew James.
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1.2 million to further assist five counties in continuing their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
LACEY'S SPRING, Ala. (AP) - The search for a north Alabama man and a 16-year-old girl who was reportedly abducted ended hours later with the man in custody and the juvenile safe. Police issued an alert for 36-year-old Adam Dexter…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The police officers' lobby in Birmingham has approved a no-confidence vote in Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith, citing increasing crime and violence against officers. News outlets report that Wednesday night's vote by board members and trustees…
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Shell Oil Company says it's selling its refinery at Mobile, Alabama, to Texas-based Vertex Energy for $75 million in cash. The complex is located at the northern end of Mobile Bay and is designed to produce…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - A former NASA space shuttle commander indicted on reckless murder charges in the traffic deaths of two girls in Alabama has pleaded guilty to reduced charges nearly five years after the crash. One-time astronaut James Halsell…
Memorial Day is this weekend and one important thing to remember while traveling during the holiday is other people travel as well. From road trips to plane rides, a lot of people will be out of their homes this weekend.
Montgomery police say a woman has died after being shot this afternoon.
The City of Prattville has finished and made plans for multiple projects to promote traveling by foot. Bill Gillespie, Prattville Mayor, said they saw a need for sidewalk and bridge improvements so residents…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police have identified a suspect -- in one of the the city's most recent homicides. Chief Kenta Fulford says 28 year old Lemarty Pope…
Gov. Kay Ivey will join leaders from Montgomery and Montgomery County to break ground on the long-awaited whitewater recreation center on June 10.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets a 30 year sentence -- after he pleads guilty to a 2016 shooting at a Selma nightclub. District Attorney Michael Jackson…
The sweet, sweet sounds of summer are back at The Shoppes at EastChase with a free concert every Thursday in June! Summer Nights at The Shoppes, formally known as Sounds of Summer, returns in the parking lot near H&M from 7 – 9PM.
The 2021 hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. We have a complete outlook on what to expect this year.
The Auburn Police Department announced a felony arrest made on Wednesday, May 26. Auburn police arrested Dewayne Carson Hill, 23, of Phenix City and charged him. The charges are: Unlawful Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle and Theft of Property 2nd Degree.
The City of Montgomery will open community centers and libraries to the public on June 7. Public pools operated by the City will open on May 29 – just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday released the following statement regarding the delay of the promotion policy component of the Alabama Literacy Act in SB 94
Police responded to a call of a shooting on Oak Street. At the scene, police located an adult male who sustained a fatal gunshot. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
