Tropical Storm Fred Makes Landfall; Parts of East Alabama Get Rain and Wind
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Fred made landfall around 2PM CDT Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida. It had winds of around 65 mph.
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Union Springs Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama State Troopers say a Union Springs man has been killed in a two-vehicle crash in Bullock County.
Juvenile Shot in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a male juvenile was shot this morning.
Montgomery Police Make Arrest in Murder Investigation
Montgomery police say they have made an arrest in a fatal shooting from May.
UPDATE: AHSAA Issues Statement on Death of Lee Football Player Dimitri McKee
The Lee High School senior died on Friday.
LIFE Academy Will Opens its Doors For the First Time For The New School Year
LIFE Academy is on the campus of the old saint Jude's Church and they will be opening their doors for the first time on August 16th.The founder of the academy spoke about plans they have in place for Covid- 19 protocols, masks will be mandatory among other changes.
UPDATE: Opelika Man Surrenders Himself to Police in Auburn Murder Investigation
The man Auburn police are seeking has outstanding warrants for hindering prosecution and tampering with physical evidence.
Troy Regional Medical Center Limits Visitation Due to Covid
Troy Regional Medical Center is limiting its visitation starting today because of the rapid increase in covid-19 cases. The hospital will allow inpatient visitation for end of life situations or in the case of minors, having a parent or caregiver…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency over COVID-19 Cases
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued what her office calls a limited, narrowly-focused state of emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases the state is experiencing.
7th Annual 'EatMGM' Restaurant Week Underway
Montgomery’s 7th annual restaurant week, EatMGM, returns for this year with 10 days of deals, online contests, and social media promotions. Organized by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, EatMGM runs from August 13 to…
Census: Alabama More Diverse, A Few Counties Driving Growth
Alabama's population has become more diverse over the last 10 years and a handful of counties helped drive the state's population growth, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers…
14- Year-Old Girl Accused of Stabbing Student at Alabama High school
McCALLA, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a high school student was stabbed at his school outside Birmingham. The stabbing happened late Thursday morning at McAdory High School in McCalla. Officials say the suspect - a 14-year-old girl - was taken…
Montgomery Police Investigate Thursday Night Shooting that Left 2 Injured
Montgomery police are investigating a Thursday night shooting that left two people injured. The shooting happened around 9:30 in the 52 hundred block of Slash Pine Drive. One woman was shot and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A…
Alabama Board Bans Critical Race Theory in Classrooms
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama State Board of Education on Thursday voted to ban so-called critical race theory teachings from K-12 classrooms and limit how educators can talk about race in the classroom. Board members approved a resolution titled,…
Officials: Tidal Wave of Virus Cases hits Alabama Hospitals
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A “tidal wave” of COVID-19 cases is putting severe stress on Alabama hospitals, medical officials said Thursday, adding the state will likely soon surpass the previous record for hospitalizations. “We need Alabamians to understand we are…
Visitation Suspended Temporarily at Montgomery County Jail
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is temporarily suspending onsite inmate visitation at the Mac-Sim Butler Detention Facility starting Monday, August 16, 2021. According to a news release, the suspension is as a result of the rise in Covid-19 cases. The…
Hyundai Celebrates Production of Five Million Vehicles in Alabama
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has reached a milestone with the production of its five millionth vehicle at its plant in Montgomery.
Alabama's New Medical Cannabis Commission Holds Organizational Meeting
The organizational meeting is the first step in setting up the state's medical marijuana program, which the Alabama Legislature approved earlier this year.
Selma Police Officers to Get Huge Pay Increase
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma police officers will soon be getting an significant pay raise -- along with an upgraded benefit package. A new Selma Police Department pay scale -- passed by the…
Local Reaction as Tensions Flare in Tennessee over School Mask Mandate
Alabama News Network got reaction from parents in Montgomery over video of heated arguments at a school board meeting in Tennessee over a school mask mandate.
Alabama Teacher of the Year Awarded New Car Thanks to Alfa Insurance
Alabama announced its 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year recipient. She has also been awarded a brand new set of wheels to use for the next year to help further educate her students.
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.
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…
