Arrest Made in 2016 Missing Person Case
An arrest has been made in the missing person case of Starr Mulder, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin. Mulder was last seen at her home in Wetumpka in June 2016. Sheriff…
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MPD: Man Injured in Early-Morning Strathmore Drive Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred around 7:30 on Tuesday, March 23. Montgomery police responded to the 4200 block of Strathmore Drive in reference to someone shot. At the scene, police located an adult male with…
Montgomery Biscuits' Mike Murphy Live Interview on Alabama News Rising
Baseball is back with a Clash in Montgomery! Watch Tuesday morning's interview with ANN's Andrew James and "The Biscuits" Mike Murphy as they discuss all things baseball including the 2-night event, "Clash at…
GOP Firebrand US Rep. Mo Brooks Enters Alabama Senate Race
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A conservative firebrand and staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump who came under fire for remarks preceding the attack on the U.S. Capitol has joined the Alabama GOP primary field to replace Sen. Richard Shelby.…
Birmingham Woman Fatally Struck by Car Suspected to be Racing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Authorities in Birmingham have identified a 52-year-old woman who was killed when a Camaro suspected to be involved in an illegal street race struck her car head-on. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office says Brandy Lee Moore…
Vaccination Phase 1C Opens, Health Officials Say 'Supply doesn't meet Demand'
As of Monday, Alabama opens up vaccination eligibility to two million more Alabamians in Phase 1-C. Dr. Karen Landers, ADPH, says currently the vaccine supply is less than the demand. Though, the process…
Montgomery Officials React to Death of Montgomery City Council Member Richard Bollinger
The city of Alabama is mourning the loss of City Councillor Richard Bollinger. Bollinger passed away over the weekend from lung cancer. He has been fighting a battle with cancer…
Who Is Now Eligible for a COVID-19 Vaccine in Alabama?
As of Monday, March 22, people in group 1c are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama. This adds about two million more people who can get the shots. Group 1c includes the following people: People age 55…
Governor Ivey Amends Safer at Home Order with Revisions on Schools
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday issued her 25th supplemental emergency proclamation to further amend the recently extended Safer at Home order. Apart from the technical revisions made today and on March 12, the health order remains identical to the order…
Hyundai Partners with ASU to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine to Hyundai Employees
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) has announced a partnership with Alabama State University (ASU) to vaccinate HMMA team members who wish to be vaccinated but have not yet had a chance to receive a COVID-19 vaccination from other sources in…
Wetumpka Police Searching for Cellphone Store Burglary
Wetumpka police are searching for a Burglary suspect for a Theft at a cell phone retail store. Wanted fugitive Tyler Mikhail Cleveland, 18, faces Theft of Property 2nd and Burglary 3rd charges. Police signed warrants against Cleveland on March 19.…
16-Year-Old Boy Charged with Fatally Shooting 39-Year-old Montgomery Man
The Montgomery Police department has charged a 16-year-old suspect with death of Marcus Brown, 39, of Montgomery. Police charged Chad Chatman, 16, of Montgomery with Brown's death. On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at about 4:20 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics…
Alabama National Guard to Begin Mobile Vaccination Clinics in Rural Areas on Tuesday
Alabama National Guard members are set to begin immunizing rural residents against COVID-19. The state says mobile vaccination clinics will be held Tuesday in the cities of Andalusia and Livingston, followed by clinics in Enterprise and Eutaw on Wednesday. The…
Governor Ivey Reveals Mask Signage for Businesses
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday revealed signage for business owners to encourage employees and patrons to wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The current health order mandating statewide mask wearing will end at 5 p.m. on…
Memoir of Civil Rights Leader C.T. Vivian Released
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama publisher has released the memoir of…
Montgomery Humane Society: Meet this Week's Pet of the Week
Lea Turbet with the Montgomery Humane Society joins us with this week's "pet of the week" she also answers a few questions regarding topics like which animals are available for adoption and…
Alabama Cities Resuming April Walking Tours after Shutdown
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — About two dozen cities and towns across Alabama are participating as the state tourism agency resumes a program to promote springtime walking tours. The program was canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic. But the…
Study Looks at Black Participation in Clinical Trials
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A study being conducted in three Southern states is part of an effort to determine why more Black people aren’t involved in clinical trials involving lung cancer research. The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Augusta University…
Alabama Reviewing Medicaid Expansion Incentives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Republicans might be cracking the door to Medicaid expansion. Several state leaders said they are reviewing details of the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that includes new financial incentives for the 12 states that…
Montgomery City Council Candidate Murdered
Montgomery Police are investigating the death of "Walking Jon" Devore Jones of Montgomery. On Sunday , March 21 MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 800 block of South Decatur Street…
Montgomery City Councillor Richard Bollinger Dies
Montgomery City Councillor Richard Bollinger passed away Saturday afternoon. Council President Charles Jinwright confirmed the news with Alabama News Network. Councilor Bollinger represented District 1 in Montgomery and has served on the Montgomery City Council for the past 9 years.…
Survey Teams Confirm Several Tornadoes Hit Our Area Wednesday and Thursday
Survey teams from the National Weather Service are working to confirm that tornadoes touched down in our area during the severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 17, and into the overnight hours of Thursday, March 18. So far, they have…
Montgomery Man Arrested in Arson Case
Montgomery Fire/Rescue investigators say they have arrested a man in an arson case. 19-year-old Rzavtis Scott of Montgomery is charged in a fire at a vacant home in the 1200 block of Audubon Road. The fire happened on December…
Community Book Fair in Uniontown Promotes Lifelong Learning
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Uniontown non-profit organization hosts a community book fair for area youth -- in an effort to promote a love of reading. CHOICE is a non-profit organization based in…
The Latest on Coronavirus Vaccinations in Alabama
On Monday March 22, eligibility will expand to group 1-C for coronavirus vaccinations. Click this link to see if you are eligible. One day later, on March 23, the Alabama National Guard will begin two mobile vaccination clinics, that will…
