Alabama Senate Delays Vote on Curbside Voting Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers have delayed a vote on a proposal to ban curbside voting as the state became the latest to debate new restrictions on voting. The Alabama Senate…
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Despite the Pandemic, Alabama Tourism did Well in 2020
The Alabama Tourism Department announced that Alabama's Travel Industry survived the pandemic better than the other 45 states. Despite the pandemic, Alabama ranks top 5 in the nation for the smallest percentage drop…
Selma Charity Continues Effort to Feed Families During Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The COVID recovery effort continues to move forward across the state -- but many people in Selma and Dallas County still need help feeding their families.…
ASU Athletics: Alabama State Celebrates Student-Athletes with “StingChella,” Featuring Recording Artist Rick Ross
MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will celebrate its student-athletes at “StingChella,” an awards ceremony and concert featuring recording artist, Rick Ross. The event will be held Monday, April 26, at 7 p.m. inside the ASU Stadium. For mor Alabama State Hornets News, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Controversial Voting Bills in Alabama Senate
On Thursday the Alabama Senate debated a package of bills supported and authored by Secretary of State John Merrill. Supporters of the package say the bills strengthen ballot security. Opponents see it as another effort to suppress votes. "Ballot security…
MPD: Two Teens Charged in Fatal Day Street Shooting Resulting in Five People Shot
Montgomery police have made an arrest in the death of Queneisa McReynolds, 34, of Montgomery. Octavious Grace, 17, and Denzel Donald-White, 18, both of Montgomery face Assault and Reckless Murder charges in McReynold's death. On Sunday, April 18, MPD responded…
Montgomery County Commission Invites Montgomery County Students to Apply for Apprenticeship Program
The Montgomery County Commission once again invites Montgomery County students, ages 16-22 years old, to come work for the county. The 2021 Montgomery County Student Apprenticeship program begins Monday, June 7 and runs until Friday, July 30. Students have the…
Police Find Methamphetamine, Cocaine, & Marijuana During Traffic Stop in Barbour County
A traffic stop in Barbour County lead to a trafficking arrest. Agents with the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force (ADETF) on Monday, April 19 conducted the stop. Police found approximately 559 grams of methamphetamine, 5 grams of cocaine and 3…
Three Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Eclectic Man
Elmore County authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving three vehicles. The crash occurred on Wednesday, April 21 near mile marker 138 in Elmore, five mile norther of Eclectic. Elin Pollard, 37, of Eclectic, died when the 2008 Honda CRV…
Macon County Escaped Inmate Caught
The search for an escaped inmate in Macon County is over. Sheriff Andre Brunson said 22-year-old Nakelon Vason, who escaped from the Macon County Jail, was captured Thursday evening. Sheriff…
AG Steve Marshall Warns Alabamians of Unemployment Benefits Scams
Over the past year, the Attorney General’s Office has received a variety of complaints from citizens who believe that their personal identifying information has been used to carry out attempted unemployment benefits fraud. These schemes appear to be multi-faceted, making…
Montgomery Police Searching for Suspects in Credit Card Fraud Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is actively searching for credit card fraud suspects. The suspects pictured face charges regarding an incident that occurred on January 26. The suspects entered the retail store located in the 1900 block of Eastern Boulevard. They…
ALEA Promotes Captain Jonathan Archer to Chief of Driver License Division
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)has announced the promotion of Capt. Jonathan Archer to Chief of the agency’s Driver License Division. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Chief Archer possesses a winning combination of determination and the vision of excellence in…
Junior League of Montgomery Opens First Free Diverse Library
The Junior League of Montgomery opened its first Free Diverse Library located at the JLM office 3570 Carter Hill Road. JLM members unveiled the library Thursday morning. The Green Box has a glass entrance door facing Carter Hill Rd and…
ALDOT Launches Work Zone Campaign: Move Over, Slow Down, Save Lives
The Alabama Department of Transportation is joining many states across the nation to encourage drivers to slow down and eliminate distractions in work zones in recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 26 - 30. To help bring awareness…
Menstrual Hygiene Bill Finally Makes its First Steps
After several months of trying to get the HB88 bill in committee, supporters have finally seen it make its first step. Bill sponsor, Rolanda Hollis, founders of Women in Training, and several sponsors…
2 Alabama Men Plead Guilty in 2016 Robbery Killing
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Two Alabama men are pleading guilty in the 2016 killing of a Prattville man shot dead in a robbery. 26-Year-old Santwone Jones and 19-year-old Devonte Hill both pleaded guilty this month to felony murder in the…
Man Hospitalized after Wednesday Night Shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Perry Hill road around 11 Wednesday night. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, but no…
Families, Doctors Urge Alabama to Reject Trans Treatment Ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Transgender youth, parents, and advocates are urging the Alabama House of Representatives to reject legislation that would ban the use of puberty blockers or hormones to treat transgender minors. Parents, medical providers, and a transgender teenager…
Bill Would Require Collection of Race Data in Traffic Stops
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Senate has approved a bill that will require police agencies to record racial data during traffic stops. Senators approved the legislation on a 19-7 vote. It moves to the Alabama House. State Sen. Rodger…
Bill to Resist Federal Gun Restrictions Draws Criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A proposal to block state and local police officers from enforcing any new federal gun restrictions is drawing criticism. The Judiciary Committee on Wednesday held a public hearing on a bill. Randy Hillman, a former prosecutor…
Some Vaccine Sites Operating Far Below Capacity in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - With Alabama struggling to improve its last-in-the-nation vaccination rate, officials say workers at some immunization sites are providing only a fraction of the shots…
Black College World Series Will be Held at the Riverwalk Stadium
The Montgomery Biscuits have teamed up with the Black College Nines and the BCSG-360 to introduce the inaugural Black College World Series. This is a new type of national championship tournament for…
Selma Man Pleads Guilty to Two Counts of Felony Murder
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man gets two consecutive life sentences -- after pleading guilty to two counts of felony murder. But the victims' families don't like the deal -- and are…
Suspect Takes Large Amount of Cash from Millbrook Walmart, Now Wanted by Police
The Millbrook Police department is investigating a Theft. The theft occurred at the Walmart located at 145 Kelley Blvd. Investigators say two unknown subjects entered the store, and while inside, the suspect pictured managed to enter a register and take…
