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Town of Pike Road Announces Tenants in New Publix Shopping Center
The Town of Pike Road has released most of the businesses that will soon call the new Shops at Pike Road home. Along with the Publix supermarket,…
Alabama Community Colleges Not Raising Tuition for 2021-22 School Year
On Wednesday, Chancellor Baker announced tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year. In addition, as a result of the declining number of reported COVID cases and an increase in the number of students, faculty and staff taking advantage…
Tallassee Police Searching for Stolen ATV
The Tallassee Police Department is currently investigating the theft of a ATV. On March 1, around 3:23 a.m., a theft occurred in the 100 block of S. Harper Street in Tallassee. A 2017 Honda Rubicon TRX-500 was taken from…
Alabama News Network Golf Tournament to Benefit Friendship Mission and the Fight Against Homelessness
Alabama News Network is doing its part to fight homelessness in our area. We are hosting the Drive Out Homelessness Golf Tournament on Thursday, March 11, to benefit Friendship Mission. While many of…
Kia Says Some Owners Should Park Vehicles Outside Because of Fire Risk
Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine compartment fire. The Korean automaker is recalling certain 2017 through 2021 Sportage SUVs and 2017 through 2019 Cadenza…
Governor Ivey Reopens Capitol, Governor Mansion to the Public
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Alabama Capitol and the Governor’s Mansion are now open to the public effective immediately. All were previously closed to unscheduled visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “As more Alabamians voluntarily get vaccinated and…
Prattville Leaders to Meet on Project Prattville 2040
The City of Prattville is gearing up to begin it's Project Prattville 2040 comprehensive plan. The plan will be a guide for growth and improvements throughout the Prattville community. The pllaning team…
Montgomery Man Killed in Bullock County Crash
Alabama state troopers say a Montgomery man has been killed in a single-car crash in Bullock County. State troopers say 60-year-old Willie Frank Lewis was killed when the car he was driving left the road and struck a ditch. Investigators…
Publix Announces Opening Date for Pike Road Store
Publix Super Markets has announced the date that it will open its new store in Pike Road. The store will be the company's fifth in Montgomery County. The Pike Road store will open Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 a.m. in…
Former CBS, NBC Newscaster Roger Mudd Dies at 93
Longtime CBS and NBC correspondent and television anchor Roger Mudd has died at the age of 93. CBS News says Mudd died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at his home in McLean, Virginia. The journalist famously once stumped Sen.…
House Set to Vote on Virus Relief, Biden on Cusp of Triumph
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress is poised to approve a landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill. That puts President Joe Biden on the cusp of a triumph that advances Democratic priorities yet also…
US Narrows in on Organized Extremists in Capitol Siege Probe
Authorities investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol say two extremist groups that traveled to Washington along with thousands of other Trump supporters weren't whipped into an impulsive frenzy by President Donald…
Medical Marijuana Bill Gets Public Hearing in Alabama House
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are holding a public hearing on medical marijuana legislation. The House Judiciary Committee is holding a public hearing on the Senate-passed bill on Wednesday afternoon. The bill by Republican Sen. Tim Melson would allow…
Public Hearing for Proposed Treatment Ban for Trans Kids
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama legislative committee is holding a public hearing on a bill that would make it a felony to treat transgender youth with puberty-blockers, hormone therapy, or surgery. The House Health Committee has scheduled a Wednesday…
Motorcyclist Killed in Wreck on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery
Montgomery police say a motorcyclist has been killed a wreck on Eastern Boulevard at Calmar Drive. Police say late Saturday afternoon, 44-year-old Kenji Sledge was severely injured in the wreck. He died later at a hospital. Police say the driver…
Judson College in Marion Still Facing Uncertain Future
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The future of the state's only all-women's college is hanging in the balance tonight. And a multi-million dollar commitment campaign underway at the school this semester -- could determine…
Gambling Bill Fails in Alabama Senate By Two Votes
The Alabama Senate has voted down a bill that would have created a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling in the state. The bill got 19 votes in favor and 13 against, but…
Alabama protest bill draws criticism, gets delayed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed action on an anti-riot bill that would stiffen penalties for people taking part in "tumultuous" protests. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday sent the bill to a subcommittee. Black lawmakers raised concerns…
Alabama Guard to conduct vaccinations in 24 rural counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The state says Alabama National Guard troops will begin work later this month administering doses in at least 24 rural counties. The Guard has two 55-member mobile vaccination teams that can provide 8,000 doses a week…
Special election called to fill vacant Alabama House seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A special election has been set to fill a vacancy in the Alabama House. House District 78, recently left vacant by Kirk Hatcher after he was elected to the state Senate, covers south, west and north…
Tennessee panel votes to move Confederate bust from Capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee panel has agreed to remove the state…
Teen Accused of Killing Lowndes County Sheriff Denied Youth-Offender Status
HAYNEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A 19-year-old charged with capital murder in the slaying of Sheriff "Big John" Williams was denied youthful-offender status. William Chase Johnson appeared in court Monday where he…
Councilman asked to resign over racially insensitive post
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama councilman apologized for creating a racially insensitive social media post two years ago but a fellow council member believes the apology isn’t enough. On Saturday, Decatur Councilman Hunter Pepper said he was “extremely sorry”…
Girl Using Lemonade Stand to Fund Brain Surgery in Recovery
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl who used a lemonade stand to help raise money for her own brain surgery has undergone a successful operation. Elizabeth Scott says in a Facebook post…
