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.
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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…
Youth Home Exec Says 'Words Cannot Explain' Crash
CAMP HILL, Ala. (AP) — Girls have often lived a life of abuse, abandonment or neglect by the time they land at a Christian youth home in rural Alabama, but an annual trip to the beach with the director…
Driver Safety Tips For Hydroplaning Situations, After Deadly Crash In Butler County
The 17 vehicle crash that occurred in Butler County over the weekend has made road safety concerns a priority once again. Authorities believe that at least one of the vehicles involved, hydroplaned as a result of the water on the roads. Hydroplaning is a dangerous and unpredictable occurrence that can happen to anyone at anytime on the roads.
Millbrook Police: Speeding Driver Hits Car, Killing Prattville Man
Millbrook police say a driver who was trying to elude officers by speeding ended up hitting a car, killing the driver inside.
Man Killed in Wreck on I-85 at Court Street in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a weekend wreck that led to a man's death.
Tallapoosa Co. Girls Ranch Grieving Losses From I-65 Pileup Crash
Eight children from the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch died in a pileup crash on I-65 Saturday, and now the ranch has to move forward with its mission as it grieves the loss of some of its own.
Prattville Hospital Opens New $6.5 Million Geriatric Behavioral Health Wing
Prattville Baptist Hospital held their Grand Opening ribbon cutting event for their new Geriatric Behavioral Health Wing. The $6.5 million investment features a brand new 22-bed wing inpatient psychological and behavioral care for older patients.
