Woman Found Shot to Death on Carmichael Road
Montgomery police say a woman has been found shot to death in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Police say they responded to the shooting at about 3 p.m. Police have…
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"Communities of Transformation" Offers Free Leadership Class
If you're looking to better your life in the coming year, there's a community initiative in Montgomery that can help. "Communities of Transformation" supports individuals and families wanting to move from poverty, isolation and dependence to a brighter, more stable…
'Home is Safer': ADPH Urging People to Avoid Gathering During Holiday Season
Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) strongly urges caution during the holiday season. Any gathering with family and friends who live outside one’s own…
Murder Conviction Upheld for Selma Man in 2014 Murder
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Maurice Devionne Pope, 27, for capital murder. Pope was convicted in Dallas County Circuit Court on February 5, for the murder of Orlando Robinson.…
Holtville High in National Competition with YouTube Contest
Holtville High School students need your help in a nationwide YouTube contest. An Internet and Marketing class is competing in a contest with Reach and Teach for a $1000 educational grant. The students have created their own entertainment broadcast for…
Two Killed in Morning Crash on Cobbs Ford Road
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash in Prattville that claimed the lives of two people. ALEA Trooper Joel Hart said it happened just before 9:00AM on Cobbs Ford Road at I-65. No other details have been released…
Judson College Faces Uncertain Future
Judson College in Marion is facing an uncertain financial future. It is the fifth-oldest women's college in the country and is home to the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame. It was founded in 1838. Judson President W. Mark Tew says…
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers Tests Positive for COVID-19
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The congressman from Alabama's 3rd congressional district made the announcement Thursday morning on Twitter. Congressman Rogers said he's experiencing…
Dothan Hospital Suspends Elective Surgeries Because of COVID-19 Spike
A hospital in Dothan says it's suspending elective surgeries because of an increase in cases of COVID-19 patients needing care. Southeast Health announced the cutback in a statement that includes a plea for residents to wear face masks and take…
Montgomery Bus Boycott Supporter Jeannie Graetz Dies
Alabama News Network is sad to report the death of longtime civil rights supporter Jeannie Graetz. She and her husband Rev. Robert Graetz were among the few white people who openly supported the…
Food Giveaway in Linden Includes Hundreds of Christmas Turkeys
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis non-profit organization gave away hundreds of free Christmas turkeys to needy families in Marengo County. The Moore Wright Group is on a mission to break the cycle…
First Responders: Hugh Ratsch with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Named 'First Responder of the Year'
We're showing appreciation today for those who usually don't get noticed for their work. Deputy Hugh Ratsch with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is this year's 'First Responder Hero of the Year." Ratsch, a…
Police Looking for Suspect in Montgomery Bank Robbery
Montgomery Police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon. Police say it happened around 2:00PM in the 2700 block of Zelda Road…
First Pfizer Vaccine Doses Administered in Montgomery
Just one day after Baptist South saw its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, the first three Pfizer vaccines were administered in Montgomery. Three healthcare employees (Pulmonologist Dr. David Thrasher, Lab team member, Amy Bohannon,…
One dead, one injured after Police Chase in Montgomery
Montgomery - One person is dead and another injured following an afternoon police chase. (more…)
Montgomery City Leaders Discuss Hazard Pay for All Employees
The Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city…
MPD Needs Help Finding Missing Woman
The Montgomery Police Department needs help locating 38-year-old Michela Letitia Crawford (Burton). Police say Crawford may suffer from a condition that may impair her judgement. She was last seen in the Mt Meigs road area of Montgomery. Anyone who has…
Coronavirus Vaccinations in Alabama Nursing Homes Should Begin Near Christmas
According to the Alabama Nursing Home Association, vaccinations will begin in Alabama nursing homes sometime around Christmas. The federal government has entered a partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies to distribute and administer the vaccine in Alabama's nursing homes. Vaccines…
'COVID-19 No Hoax': Selma Businesswoman Loses Father, Mother & Brother to Virus
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businesswoman is sharing the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on her family -- with the hopes that it'll make people take the virus more seriously. Some people…
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Helps More Than 100 Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Tuesday, highlighting a year of success and hardship in the midst of the pandemic. Small business owners nationwide are ready for the new year... And…
Auburn Police Charge Mobile Man with Murder in Crash After Police Say He Was Impaired
On December 14, Auburn Police arrested Fabian Aviance Deshawn Smith, 43, of Mobile, on a felony warrant. He was charged with murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that began on August…
Find Out What Hospitals in Alabama Received the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama doctors become the first people in the state to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Walter Doty IV, MD, and Ravi Nallamothu, MD, received the first doses Tuesday morning at Southeast Health in Dothan. The doses were administered by Chris…
Montgomery Police Launch Investigation into 26th Traffic Fatality of 2020
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a December 6th traffic collision that resulted in one fatality. On Sunday, December 6, 2020, at about 10:15 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of the I-65 southbound off ramp to…
Baptist Health Gets COVID-19 Vaccine
Baptist Health has received 3,900 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. According to Baptist Health spokesperson Kadie Agnew, a vaccine administration plan is in the works. She says it's hoped that more information will be released by the end of the…
Shooting Investigation Leads to Drug Bust in Lee County
Lee County Sheriffs Deputies have made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on December 9, in the 500 block of Lee Road 592. The shooting happened in Phenix City. Authorities arrested and charged David Cobb, 19, of Auburn with the…
