U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell Remembers Bloody Sunday
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U.S. Senate Approves $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
An exhausted Senate has narrowly approved a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The vote gives President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies a victory that they say is crucial for hoisting the…
New Dashboard Shows COVID-19 Cases Dropping in Alabama Schools
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released its newest school dashboard of coronavirus cases as of March 5. The latest report shows another drop in the number of cases. Keep in mind, some school systems such as Montgomery Public…
Post COVID Traveling is Expected to Increase By 2022
Many people are experiencing extreme cabin fever from being stuck at home and are longing to see the world again. Travel agents suggest that now is the best time to begin those vacation…
Community Rally in Marion Aims to Promote Unity & Stop the Violence
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The city of Marion and the Francis Marion Alumni Association are working to bring the community together -- in an effort to stop the violence. They're hosting a Unity…
ADPH Working Plan for National Guard to Administer Coronavirus Vaccines
In an effort to reach more rural areas and vulnerable locations in Alabama, ADPH is planning on enlisting the help of the Alabama National Guard for vaccinations. According to State…
AG Steve Marshall Supports Law Requiring 48-Hour Wait Period Before Abortions
Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 21 states in support of the constitutionality of a law requiring a 48-hour waiting period before an abortion. A legal challenge to Tennessee’s abortion waiting period law could have an impact on…
Montgomery Housing Authority Releases Dates to Apply for Assistance
If you need help from the Montgomery Housing Authority, there are some important dates for you to write down on your calendar. The Montgomery Housing Authority will accept online applications for its Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section…
Democrats Continue to Push Amazon Union Vote
Some Democratic members of Congress and national union leaders have gathered, seeking to build support for unionizing a massive Amazon facility outside Birmingham. Mail voting by about 6,000 workers at the distribution facility began in February and concludes at the…
Baptist Health Updates Visitation Policies In Wake of New COVID-19 Guidelines
In compliance with new guidelines issued by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, March 4, the following policies will take effect Friday, March 5, at Baptist Health hospitals. • Patients admitted…
COVID-19 Pandemic Making It Hard for Working Women
More than 67 million women are currently employed in the U.S. For many of them, the pandemic has turned life upside down. A LinkedIn survey finds 70% of working women feel they need to lower their career expectations. 60% feel…
Troy University Fraternity Walking to Panama City to Raise Money for Wounded Soldiers
Dozens of Troy University students are own their way to Panama City, Fla...and they are walking. Members of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity are walking 128.3 miles from Troy to Panama City. The…
Auburn-based Company Chosen to Build New Auburn Football Performance Facility
Four prequalified contractors recently submitted bids for Auburn University’s Football Performance Center. Rabren General Contractors, based in Auburn, was determined to be the lowest and responsible bidder and awarded the $64.6 million contract to construct the center. Construction will include…
LEAD Academy Resuming Traditional In-Person Learning on March 29
LEAD Academy, Montgomery’s first approved public charter school, has announced they will resume traditional in-person learning on March 29, the Monday following Spring Break. A virtual offering will no longer be offered from that point forward and all students will…
Suspect Charged in Millbrook Robbery-Homicide
The Millbrook Police Department has made an arrest in a deadly shooting. Ki-Juan Wyatt, 25, of Prattville is charged with murder in the death of 27-year-old Lewis Lucas. On Thursday, March 4,…
Truck Fire Shuts Down I-85 South in Shorter Friday Morning
According to the Shorter Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, I-85 South from exit 22 to exit 16 is shut down due to a truck fire. State Troopers say 85 southbound traffic is being rerouted to U.S Highway 80. Once…
Resisting Pressure, Governor Ivey Extends Mask Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has faced political pressure and angry constituents over her state’s mask order during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the 76-year-old governor of the deeply red state has resisted calls to drop the requirement…
Lottery, Casino Vote Ahead in Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A state senator said Alabama lawmakers are headed to a vote on a lottery and casino bill. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston said he expects his bill will come to the Senate floor Tuesday. It…
Millbrook Police Investigate Deadly Shooting
A man is dead following a shooting today in Millbrook. Authorities say 27-year-old Lewis Lucas was found shot in the 41-hundred block of Abrams drive. Lucas was taken to a hospital where he later died. Millbrook police are investigating the…
Will Virtual Jubilee Mean Loss of Revenue for Businesses in Selma?
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee typically draws tens of thousands of people to Selma each year. They come -- to commemorate Bloody Sunday -- and the Selma to Montgomery…
One Place Family Justice Center held Press Conference to Discuss How Cases Rise During COVID
One Place Family Justice Center held a press conference today to discuss the increase in domestic violence during the pandemic. Domestic violence has always been a serious problem nationwide, with…
Residents React to Gov. Ivey's Mask Mandate Announcement
As Governor Kay Ivey plans to extend the mask mandate one last time, through April 9, several residents gave their opinions to this announcement. For many River Region residents, seeing Texas and Mississippi…
Judson College Launches $5 Million Fundraising Campaign to Keep Doors Open
Alabama News Network has been following the efforts to save Judson College in Marion. The Christian college was founded in 1838 and is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country. It's also home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.…
AG Steve Marshall Opposes Congressional Bill to Federalize Elections
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined attorneys general from 19 other states in calling on the leadership of Congress to reject attempts to federalize elections and remove the states' ability to conduct elections. In a letter to Senate Majority…
Calls of Gunshots Lead to Marijuana Arrest in Montgomery
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a shooting. On March 3, around 8:30 pm, Montgomery police responded to a call of a shooting in the Cloverdale area. After canvassing the area, Montgomery police responded to the area of Mulberry Street…
