Montgomery 4th Grader Helps Cancer Patient This Christmas
A 10-year-old from Montgomery is making Christmas extra special for a young cancer patient. It will be a Christmas both young boys say they will never forget. Chase Perine, a 4th grader…
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EJI Founder Bryan Stevenson Receives Fitzgerald Museum Literary Prize for Excellence in Writing Award
The F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum announced its fifth annual winner of the Fitzgerald Museum Literary Prize for Excellence in Writing. Founder/executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson, was this year's winner. Stevenson published his acclaimed memoir…
WANTED: Tallassee Police Searching for Two Suspects in Title Cash Armed Robbery
The Tallassee Police Department searches for the identity of two males. Police say two men robbed the Title Cash at 904-A Gilmer Avenue in Tallassee. On Friday, December 18, police say two men entered the business banishing guns. One suspect…
Sheriff Calls Family 'Very Dysfunctional' After Father and Son Kill Each Other Over Dispute About Dog
Authorities say an Chatom man and his son have killed each other in a dispute over a dog. Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer says 60-year-old Kelvin James Coker discovered his dog had been shot on Saturday. The man then drove…
Governor Ivey Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Vial Production Company at New Facility Ribbon-Cutting
Governor Kay Ivey joined leaders of SiO2 Materials Science and other officials Monday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a facility where the Auburn company has launched production of unique vials to be used in the delivery…
Montgomery's 63rd Murder: Virginia Pines Lane Fatal Shooting Victim Identified
The Montgomery Police Department has launched a homicide investigation into the 63rd Murder of 2020 for the City of Montgomery. Police identified 40-year-old Larry Friendly as the victim in the fatal shooting occurred on Saturday, December 19. Police arrived to…
Infant Mortality Rate Rises in Alabama, Stays Above Average
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Department of Public Health says the state's infant mortality rate rose last year but remains among the lowest the state has recorded in more than 50 years. A statement from the agency says the…
Former Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar dies at age 99
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - Former Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar died on Thursday in Virginia only days before a ceremony planned to honor his service in the program that famously trained Black military…
Congress Prepares to Vote on $900 Billion COVID Relief Bill
Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Lawmakers announced the agreement Sunday after days of negotiations, and passage by Congress is expected Monday. The agreement would establish a temporary $300…
Alabama to Get Fewer Pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine Doses
State health officials say Alabama will receive almost 20,000 fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than initially planned. The change will reduce the number of people who can receive an initial dose of the Pfizer vaccine in coming days. Health officials…
Suspect in Officer-Involved Shooting in Montgomery Identified
The suspect in the officer-involved shooting on Atlanta Highway Monday has been identified. The State Bureau of Investigation has charged John Adam Vinson, Jr. with one count of Attempted…
Montgomery Police Identify Victim in Thursday Evening Fatal Shooting
Montgomery police have identified the victim in a Thursday evening homicide. MPD identifies 23-year-old Stephanie Hale from Montgomery as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, December 17. Police and medics responded to the 5600 block of Carmichael…
Alabama School Coronavirus Dashboard for December 18
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for December 18. Overall, there are 3,352 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. That is up from 3,255 last week. The dashboard…
Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Gambling Releases 876-Page Report
Gov. Kay Ivey's study group on gambling has released an 876-page report on the impact any expansion of gambling would have on the state. She formed the group in February with former Montgomery Mayor Todd…
Lee High School Coach Rodney Scott Has Died
Robert E. Lee High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Rodney Scott has died. Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the passing of Scott Friday. “Coach Scott will be greatly missed. His…
ADPH: Alabama Expected to Receive Moderna Vaccine Next Week
The Alabama Department of Public Health says once Moderna has been fully approved by the FDA, the state should receive 84,300 doses. Dr. Karen Landers said the shipment is expected to…
Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive Has Biggest Year Yet
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank everyone who donated to our 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Thanks to you, we had our biggest year yet. Toys…
Alabama Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.4%
The Alabama Department of Labor has announced that November's preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%. The rate does remain above November 2019’s rate of 2.7%. November’s rate represents 100,537 unemployed people, compared…
What the Tech? See Our Collection of the Best Gadget Gifts of 2020
If you are still shopping for Christmas, our What the Tech consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker has expert advice on shopping for gadget gifts. Even someone who usually doesn't like technology will find something useful in this list. Jamey brings…
Five Vehicle Crash on U.S. 231
UPDATE: Crash has been cleared. There is a five vehicle crash on U.S. 231 at the River Bridge into Elmore County. This is about a half mile south of Redland Road. State Troopers say there are no injuries involved but…
Selma Set to Host HBCU Football Showcase in April
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A college football game featuring all-stars from historically black colleges and universities -- could be on its way to Selma this spring. The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is a post-season…
First United Methodist Church Plans for Safe Christmas Services
Christmas Eve is exactly one week away, and First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale is getting ready to make the largest day of worship happen as safely as possible. The church has more than doubled…
Pike Road Continues to Grow
The town of Pike Road shows no signs of slowing down as 2021 approaches. We sat with Mayor Gordon Stone to take a look at 2020, and what his plans are for…
Montgomery Housing Authority Gives Tour of Apartment Where Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Lived
The city of Montgomery is continuing to honor the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On Thursday, December 17, the Montgomery Housing Authority along with city leaders held a…
Woman Dies in Alexander City House Fire
A woman has died in a house fire in Alexander City. Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister confirms to Alabama News Network that the woman died in the fire, which happened at a home in the 2000 block of North…
