Dr. Scott Harris Interview on Alabama News Rising
Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris had a live interview Wednesday morning on Alabama News Rising to discuss vaccinations in Alabama.
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US to Withdraw all Troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a media conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels on Wednesday for talks with…
Johnston Taylor Granted Youthful Offender Status in Deaths of Rod, Paula Bramblett
Johnston Taylor, the teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in 2019, has been granted youthful offender status. He is charged with two counts of manslaughter.…
Alabama Senate Approves Lottery, Casino Bill
The Alabama Senate has approved a lottery and casino legislation as lawmakers make a third attempt to advance a gambling bill this session. Senators voted 23-9 for the proposed constitutional amendment would establish a state lottery and allow nine casino…
Selma Police Investigating City's 4th Murder of the Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's fourth murder of the year. And they need your help to find whoever is responsible. Sgt. Ray Blanks says 38 year old Donnie Streeter -- died at the Vaughan…
COVID Protocols In Place at Montgomery Regional Airport
As summer approaches, state's begin to lift their mask mandates, and vaccines continue to be administered more people are choosing to travel by plane. TSA has reported over 200,000 more travelers are…
Montgomery Man Charged in Death of 5-Month-Old Son
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation following the death of five-month-old Austin Diaz Flora. On Wednesday, April 7, at about 11:30 a.m., police say they responded to a hospital after receiving a report of a baby with life threatening…
U.S. Marshal Searching for Timothy Wyatt
The U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force continues its search for Timothy Jabbar Wyatt. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office resubmitted a request to CrimeStoppers to air Wyatt's case again with additional photos. The Autauga County Sheriff's Office…
Gov. Kay Ivey Issues Statement on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement on the federal government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for…
Jackson Hospital Pausing Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Jackson Hospital says it will follow the government recommendation that use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine be paused. In a joint statement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration says it is…
Winn-Dixie Suspending Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
With the U.S. recommending a pause in giving out the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, Winn-Dixie Stores across Alabama says it will join others in suspending using the vaccine at its free clinics. In a joint statement, the Centers…
Auburn Police Department Arrests Man on Felony Warrants
An Auburn man who reportedly stole multiple bank cards and made unauthorized purchases is now in custody. According to the Auburn Police Department, the theft was reported on Feb. 22, 2021, on…
Rigby Street Shooting in Montgomery Leaves One Man Injured
Montgomery police is investigating an early morning shooting that left a man injured. MPD Spokesperson Lt. Jarrett Williams said it happened in the 1600 block…
U.S. Calls for Pause on Johnson & Johnson Vaccine After Clotting Case
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in the administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint…
2 Men Charged with Running Practice without Medical License
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Officials say two men operating an Alabama business have been arrested and accused of practicing medicine without a license. William Timothy Rogers and Steven Douglas Elliott were arrested for the felony charge following a search warrant…
Lawyer: 2 Arrested Had no Role in Confederate Chair Theft
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A lawyer representing one of two people arrested on charges of possessing a stolen Confederate monument removed from an Alabama cemetery says the pair had nothing to do with the theft. Attorney Michael Kennedy said Monday…
One Teen Killed, Two Teens Charged in Selma Shooting
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma teen is dead -- and two others are behind bars on murder charges -- following a weekend shooting in Selma. Seventeen year old Amari Bonner was shot…
Senators Propose Bill to Help Allocate Funds for Black Historical Sites
Senators Clyde Chambliss and Bobby Singleton are sponsoring a bill that will take funds from the statewide property tax that is tied to the confederacy, to help preserve and promote black history. Alabama…
Summer Program Brings Over 200 Jobs For Montgomery Youth
Mayor Reed invites Montgomery teenagers and young adults to apply for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program The program will provide job opportunities to approximately 200 youth and young adults in Montgomery…
Alabama Senate Expected to Debate Casino, Lottery Bill Tuesday
State senators on Tuesday are expected to debate lottery and casino legislation. Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville) said he expects to bring up a bill for debate that would establish a state lottery as well as allow multiple casino sites. McClendon…
Reward Increased in 2017 Murder Case of Ladarious Lymon and Javon Banks in Butler County
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has announced that reward money is being doubled to $10,000 in an attempt to solve the murders of Ladarious Devante Lymon and Javon Cortez Banks in Butler County. CrimeStoppers is now offering $5,000 on top of the…
Governor Ivey Signs Alcohol Delivery Bill into Law
Starting October 1, 2021, people in Alabama will be able to have beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The Governor's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that Governor Kay Ivey signed the alcohol delivery bill into law on…
Alabama Democratic Party Wants Investigation into Sec. of State John Merrill
The head of the Alabama Democratic Party says he wants an investigation into Republican Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill announced last week that he would not be seeking political…
Update: Attempted Murder Suspects in Dallas County Turn Themselves In
UPDATE: The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says JohnDakita Hall and Jameria Jones are now both in custody. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers had put out an urgent message earlier today that they were being sought. CrimeStoppers got an anonymous tip at approximately…
Selma Teenager Shot and Killed in Apparent Shootout
A Selma teenager was killed in an apparent shootout over the weekend. Selma Police Chief Kenta Fulford said a 17-year-old was shot and killed in the 800 block of First Avenue Saturday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Amari…
