Merck to Help Rival Johnson & Johnson Produce COVID-19 Vaccines
Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson's newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly. That's according to the White…
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Dallas Co. Drug Program Gets $50,000 Grant Assisting Parents with Retaining, Regaining Custody of Kids
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $50,000 grant to allow parents who have had drug-related issues to retain or regain custody of their children provided that they adhere to certain guidelines. The grant would enable the Dallas County Family Drug…
Auburn University Announces Plans for Spring 2021 Graduation Ceremonies
Auburn’s spring commencement exercises, scheduled for April 30-May 1, will once again take place in Jordan-Hare Stadium, contingent on current health and safety guidelines and weather. In place of larger ceremonies that combine multiple colleges and schools, graduates will participate in individual…
Alabama Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Failing to Register as Sex Offender in Connecticut
Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, on Tuesday announced that YAMIL DIAZ, 48, formerly of Alabama, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven to 24 months of imprisonment,…
Troy University to Offer COVID-19 Vaccines to the Public
Troy University is working with the Alabama Department of Public Health to offer COVID-19 vaccinations starting Thursday at 9 a.m. Vaccines will be administered at the Health Center located next to the Trojan Center on campus. Troy University has received…
Nearly $5 Million in State Funding Awarded to Local Areas for Road, Bridge Projects
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that $4.93 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Annual Grant…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Providing 100% Coverage for COVID-19 Vaccines
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is providing 100% coverage for the administration of COVID-19 vaccines during the government’s phased-in vaccine distribution. Blue Cross is recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for those currently eligible. Blue Cross members on individual, Medicare…
Tuskegee Man Arrested in Auburn Burglary Investigation
On February 28, Auburn police arrested Langston Le’Roy Whatley, 25, of Tuskegee, on felony warrants. They charged him with burglary second degree and theft of property third degree. The arrest stems from Auburn police officers receiving a report of a…
Tensions Over Vaccine Equity Pit Rural Against Urban America
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Questions about how a limited supply of vaccines should be distributed have now found a new focus in rural America. As the unprecedented campaign to inoculate the most vulnerable…
Wahl elected chairman of Alabama Republican Party
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — John Wahl, a butterfly farmer and state GOP officer, has been elected as the new chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. Wahl replaces longtime chairwoman Terry Lathan who…
Man Killed in Confrontation with Alabama Police Identified
DORA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama police have identified a 27-year-old man who was shot to death during a confrontation with officers, one day after another man was killed by law enforcement in a separate shooting. The Walker County coroner says…
UA System Returning to In-Person Instruction this Fall
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Students across the three-campus University of Alabama System will return to in-person instruction for the fall semester with no limits on class size in Birmingham, Huntsville or Tuscaloosa to guard against COVID-19. The system said in…
Hospital Group Supports Mask Order Extension in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama hospitals are supporting an extension of a statewide face mask order until more people become vaccinated against COVID-19. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is expected to announce this week whether she will extend the face-covering mandate…
Lowndes County Left Out as Site in Gaming Legislation
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The lottery and casino legislation being discussed in the state legislature -- leaves out Lowndes County as a site -- even though it's currently home to two gaming centers.…
"Women in Blue" Join the Fight Against Colon Cancer
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is the 2nd leading cause of cancer for men and women. Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew is one of 18 women from various industries who is taking part in the "Women in Blue"…
Officials Encourage People to Vote in Tuesday's Special Election for Alabama Senate District 26
On Tuesday, Montgomery County voters will vote in the Alabama Senate District 26 special election between current rep. Kirk Hatcher and William Green. Montgomery co. probate Judge JC Love says back in November…
Gadsden Career Center Hosting Job Fair to Fill Hundreds of Jobs
The Gadsden Career Center is hosting a Spring Job Fair Thursday, March 11 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at The Venue at Coosa Landing located at 201 George Wallace Drive in Gadsden. The fair will host 50 employers representing hundreds of jobs. To date, the employers registered are: ADPH/Etowah Home Health Alatrade America's Thrift Stores Army Medical Recruiting BAE Systems Belflex Staffing Buffalo Rock…
President Biden: Workers in Alabama Have Right to Unionize without Fear
President Joe Biden said workers in Alabama and across the country have the right to join a union without intimidation from their companies. His comments come as Amazon workers in the state are voting on whether they should unionize. https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1366191901196644354?s=20…
Suspects Wanted in Burglary, Theft of Property Investigation at Montgomery Storage Unit
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects. Surveillance cameras captured suspects in the commission of Burglary and Theft of Property at a storage unit. The storage unit is located in the 3300 block of…
Rural or Urban Areas? Which Are Prioritized in Vaccine Distribution?
Questions about how a limited supply of vaccine should be distributed have now found a new focus in rural America. As the unprecedented campaign to inoculate the most vulnerable Americans continues, those in some rural areas say they are getting…
Governor Ivey Offering $5,000 Rewards for Information in Two Unsolved Dallas County Murders
Gov. Kay Ivey has put up $5,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in two unsolved killings. According to reports, Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson announced the rewards Friday in the 2015 slaying of 37-year-old Taffine…
Montgomery Airport Expanding Rental Car Fleet
New cars are headed to the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM). The airport has executed agreements to bring a larger inventory of vehicles for on-property rentals, and more than 105 additional…
Man Shot to Death, Another Person Wounded in Auburn Shooting
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say a man was shot to death and a second person was hospitalized after a weekend shooting in Auburn. The gunfire happened Sunday afternoon. Police were called to White Street and found two men suffering…
Alabama-Based Group Providing $10M in Grants in 5 States
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A liberal nonprofit organization based in Alabama says it will provide more than $10 million in grants over the next two years to increase voter outreach across the Deep South headed into the midterm election. Announced…
US Attorney Who Prosecuted Gov. Don Siegelman Retires
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. attorney who prosecuted former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman on corruption charges in retiring. Louis Franklin announced Friday he's stepping aside after 30 years of public service. Franklin first joined the U.S. attorney's office for…
