ESPN has announced the creation of the Red Tails Classic, a football event to honor the Tuskegee Airmen who fought in World War II. The game will showcase Historically Black Colleges and Universities and be played in Montgomery. The game…
Alabama will be getting $45.5 million in Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools funds to help in the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey has given the Alabama State Department of Education the responsibility of managing the money on behalf of the…
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is increasing its reward from $1,000 to $5,000 in the disappearance of LaQuanta Riley. Friday marks her 37th birthday. Riley was 17 years old when she vanished on December 7, 2003. Montgomery police and her family are…
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, Alabama News Network is remembering the deadly April 27, 2011, tornadoes with the help of Bluewater Meteorologist Rich Thomas. It…
An Alabama man accused in the stabbing death of a motorist who stopped to assist him pleaded guilty to capital murder. According to reports, 33-year-old Ronald Jason Mann entered the plea during a hearing in Elmore County on Thursday. He…
A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Autauga County Thursday night. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a 21-year-old man was hit while in the roadway around 7 p.m. Thursday. State Troopers say the driver left the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new multi-million dollar wood pellet plant under construction in Demopolis -- holds a drive-thru job fair Thursday at the Demopolis Civic Center. Job seekers were able to apply…
Today at the Alabama Cattleman Association's annual SLE Rodeo luncheon, officials spoke about what will make this year's events like none other before. The 63rd Annual SLE Rodeo is here once again,…
With two Coronavirus vaccine products available and another on track to be in use soon, some people are wondering which vaccine is the best? According to Dr. Scott Harris, the top health official…
Russell Medical in Alexander City is planning a major expansion. The hospital's President and CEO Jim Peace says the expansion project was made possible by a $25 million donation by Ben and Luanne Russell. The hospital says the gift is…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged an additional suspect with the death of Terry Dugruise, 49, of Montgomery. On Friday, February 19, around 3:45 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 2400 block of Highland Avenue in reference to…
In this November 2005 file photo, Larry Greene, public information director of the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, demonstrates how a curtain is pulled between the death chamber and witness room at the prison in Lucasville, Ohio.…
The Junior League of Montgomery invites all women to their fourth annual Women's Leadership Summit. The keynote speaker this year is Colonel Eries Mentzer, Commander at Maxwell Air Force Base. It will be held virtually this year because of the…
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is conducting an online survey designed to learn more about the spread of COVID-19 and to supplement ADPH investigation…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $33,000 grant to continue a program aimed at preventing juvenile crime in Covington County. The city of Andalusia along with the Youth Advocate Program will use funds for its Opportunity for Change for Covington…
Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced the indictment of Erron Martez Dequan Brown, 23, of Birmingham. Brown faces two assault charges for his role in a shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. The shooting occurred on Thanksgiving day in…
The Wetumpka Police Department have made arrests in a Burglary and Theft Investigation. Wetumpka police identified Tanner Lovvorn, of Titus as a suspect in the investigation. Police also arrested two juvenile suspects. Police say a Crimstoppers tip lead to…
Auburn University's student newspaper says it will cease printing after 127 years and become an online-only publication. The Auburn Plainsman announced the change in an online editorial that said it had "reached a breaking point" a year into the COVID-19…
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. As part of that, Alabama News Network wants to make sure you're always prepared for severe weather. Weather Authority Meteorologist Ryan Stinnett shows you…
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded the Town of Hayneville with COVID-19 funding. Governor Ivey awarded the West Alabama town with $62,009.68 to assist with the outbreak. The funding is part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci says if a coronavirus vaccine is available, regardless of which one, take it. The top U.S. infectious disease expert told NBC on Thursday a third vaccine becoming…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama lawmaker is proposing tougher penalties for rioters. Republican Rep. Allen Treadaway, a retired Birmingham assistant police chief, on Wednesday introduced the bill that would make it a felony to knowingly participate in a riot…
Update: Morning commuters who usually take I-65 will need to use an alternate route, traffic is delayed on I-65 near Fairview due to a wreck that took place early Thursday morning. This page will be updated once there is additional…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Senate has approved medical marijuana legislation. Senators voted 21-8 Wednesday to approve the bill. The proposal now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives, where lawmakers have previously been more skeptical of the proposal.…
An Alabama House of Representatives committee has advanced a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to treat transgender youth with hormonal therapy and puberty blockers to help their transition. The House Judiciary Committee approved the bill on…
