U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) has released a statement, saying "Today I announce that I will not seek a seventh term in the United State Senate in 2022. For everything, there is a season." https://twitter.com/SenShelby/status/1358826533310390272?s=20 His statement goes on to say:…
FILE - In this June 11, 1963 file photo, Gov. George Wallace blocks the entrance to the University of Alabama as he turned back a federal officer attempting to enroll two black students at the university…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial is opening this week with a sense of urgency. Democrats want to hold the former president accountable for the violent U.S.…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama is expanding who is eligible to receive immunizations against COVID-19 but health officials cautioned there's still not enough vaccine for everyone who qualifies for a shot. Beginning Monday, everyone 65 and older; educators; grocery store…
This Monday a mass coronavirus vaccination clinic will open in Montgomery. The clinic is located at the old Montgomery Mall Locations 3003 E. South Boulevard. Vaccinations are open to group 1A and 1B, which includes healthcare workers, first responders, teachers,…
Auburn University is fully resuming on-campus operations that were disrupted by the coronavirus last year. All optional remote instruction will end on Sunday. And most employees who've been working on a virtual basis will return to campus on Monday. The…
The human loss from the pandemic will not be reflected in the U.S. population count used for divvying up congressional seats among the states. That could save a congressional seat for New York but cost Alabama one. The pandemic's start…
State troopers say a teenager from Tallassee has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. The wreck happened just before 9 p.m. last night on Upper River Road about five miles north of Tallassee. Investigators say the teen was…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A beloved Dallas County High School basketball coach -- is shot and killed in Selma's first murder of the year -- sending shock waves throughout community. Christopher Harrell of…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Richard C. Shelby of Alabama has indicated to some confidantes that he doesn't intend to run for reelection next year. Some…
This is an update to a story that Alabama News Network first brought you Thursday night: Selma police have now identified the victim in the city's first murder case of 2021. Police…
For many fans, the game isn't the best part of Super Bowl Sunday. It's the party. Maybe you've always gotten together with the same friends to watch the big game.…
Super Bowl LV will be on CBS 8! This year's game features the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. This makes the Super Bowl a home game for the Bucs.…
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of Coronavirus vaccinations. Phase 1-B includes teachers and educators. ADPH has set up 8 mass vaccination clinics across the state to speed up vaccinations. No appointment is needed for the clinics, and each…
A high-tech monitoring system could help doctors treat Parkinson's disease. A team of scientists tested a smartwatch on hundreds of patients to capture their movement and tremors throughout the day. by tracking…
A Salem man is dead following a two vehicle crash on Thursday, February 4, around 5 pm. Williams Kent, 61, died when his 2002 Subaru Forrester collided with a 2006 Ford Mustang driven by Rafer E. Springfield, 18, of Phenix…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. A Trump adviser said the former…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday fast-tracked a pair of pandemic bills — one to exempt coronavirus relief payments from state income tax and another to shield businesses, health care providers, and others from virus-related lawsuits. Alabama Gov.…
The Selma Police Department is working the city's first murder of 2021. According to Chief Kenta Fulford, a man was shot at about 6 p.m. Thursday. The shooting happened at the corner of Medical Center Parkway and Oak street in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has drastically changed the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The event will be totally virtual this year -- and preparations are coming down to the wire. Drew Glover is…
Montgomery police have charged a man with the death of 23-year-old Stephanie Hale. Police charged Stevie Coleman, 21, of Montgomery with Felony Murder in Hale's death. On Thursday, December 17, 2020 around 3pm, Montgomery police responded to the 5600 block…
Montgomery Ballet returns to the stage in 2021 with a three piece line up part of a delightful evening with food, dancing, and revelry. Montgomery Ballet President Larry Stevens says the two-night performance / Mardi Gras party combo, dubbed Masks…
On Tuesday, February 2, Monte Clayton Lynch, 50, of St. Louis, Missouri, was sentenced to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple bank robberies in Alabama, Missouri, Tennessee, and Georgia, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr.…
The Alabama Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would provide businesses and others protection from liability in coronavirus-related lawsuits. The bill passed today without debate on a 27-1 vote. It now moves to the Alabama House of Representatives. Sen. Arthur…
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