SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - A look at which U.S. states are leading at vaccinating against the coronavirus and which states are struggling is beginning to resemble America's electoral map. Vaccination numbers…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A proposal to fine cities $10,000 a day for taking down Confederate and other longstanding monuments drew heated debate in an Alabama legislative committee. On Wednesday, the House Government…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Four people are arrested on drug and gun charges during a drug sweep last night in Selma. The recently formed SAFE Task Force continues to sweep high crime areas around…
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators on Tuesday voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional…
April 1, 2021, the Biden administration along with the Health resources and services administration invested more than $6 billion to community health centers nationwide. The state of Alabama received a total of $92…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Vaughan Regional Medical Center held a mass drive-up vaccination clinic Wednesday at Bloch Park in Selma. The first dose of the Moderna vaccine was available for anyone eligible to…
Tallassee police have arrested and charged a gas station owner following the seizure of several gambling machines inside the facility. Tallassee Police Chief Matthew Higgins said following an investigation by the Narcotics Unit, the department executed a search warrant…
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that left one man dead. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said officers responded to the 5900 block of Oakleigh Road just before 2:00PM on Wednesday. Once they arrived on the scene, the victim, who…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The sweet potato could soon be the official state vegetable of Alabama. The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to name the sweet…
The Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect(s) in the death of Abimael Roblero. CrimeStoppers said the incident happened on Sunday, March 14 in the 200 block…
The Alabama State Veterans Homes has established a new COVID-19 vaccination program. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs said the new program is in line with the CDC and will allow the four…
Montgomery police is investigating a shooting that injured a man. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said it happened in the 4400 block of Troy Highway earlier Wednesday. The adult male was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans police say a third person has been arrested in connection with a stolen Confederate monument. The New Orleans Police department said Stanley Pate…
Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris had a live interview Wednesday morning on Alabama News Rising to discuss vaccinations in Alabama.
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels on Wednesday for talks with…
Johnston Taylor, the teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in 2019, has been granted youthful offender status. He is charged with two counts of manslaughter.…
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's fourth murder of the year. And they need your help to find whoever is responsible. Sgt. Ray Blanks says 38 year old Donnie Streeter -- died at the Vaughan…
As summer approaches, state's begin to lift their mask mandates, and vaccines continue to be administered more people are choosing to travel by plane. TSA has reported over 200,000 more travelers are…
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of five-month-old Austin Diaz Flora. On Wednesday, April 7, at about 11:30 a.m., police say they responded to a hospital after receiving a report of a baby with life threatening…
The U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force continues its search for Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office resubmitted a request to CrimeStoppers to air Wyatt's case again with additional photos. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement on the federal government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for…
Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is…
With the U.S. recommending a pause in giving out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, Winn-Dixie Stores across Alabama says it will join others in suspending using the vaccine at its free clinics. In a joint statement, the Centers…
An Auburn man who reportedly stole multiple bank cards and made unauthorized purchases is now in custody. According to the Auburn Police Department, the theft was reported on Feb. 22, 2021, on…
