Gov. Kay Ivey Shares Christmas Memories with Alabamians
Gov. Kay Ivey has shared Christmas memories with the people of Alabama.
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Delivers Christmas Message
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has delivered a video Christmas message to the people of the city. #HappyHolidays! Mayor @stevenlouisreed shared a holiday message focusing on gratitude, hope and resilience. Our community is stronger together, and we are thankful for the…
NORAD Tracking Santa's Journey Around the World
Santa Claus is already on his journey around the globe, delivering presents to good boys and girls. Once again, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is tracking Santa's journey, which is in its…
House Republicans Block $2,000 Virus Checks Despite Trump Demand
House Republicans have shot down a Democratic bid to pass President Donald Trump’s longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans. The made-for-TV clash came as the Democratic-controlled chamber convened for a pro forma session Thursday scheduled in…
Camellia Bowl Preps and Montgomery Bowl Kicks Off
Two bowl games are kicking off this week, bringing four different teams to the Capital City. The Camellia Bowl has been a Montgomery tradition for years. This year, though, the Montgomery Bowl is being added…
Congresswoman Sewell Hosts Holiday Food Giveaway in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Wilcox County struggling through the pandemic -- got a helping hand from Congresswoman Terri Sewell. Sewell held a drive thru food giveaway at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in the Alberta community Wednesday…
Final Preps Underway for Montgomery Bowl
The Montgomery Bowl kicks off Wednesday night at Cramton Bowl. Memphis and Florida Atlantic will face off in the first of two bowl games Montgomery is hosting this year. Executive Director Johnny Williams was live on Alabama News Rising with…
Fuel Spill, 18-Wheeler Crash on 65 Southbound
UPDATE: The Elmore County EMA confirms all lanes of I-65 SB are back open. ORIGINAL STORY: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash involving a diesel fuel spill Wednesday morning.…
Auburn hires Boise State's Harsin to lead football program
Auburn has hired Boise State’s Bryan Harsin as its head football coach, luring him away from his alma mater and into the powerful Southeastern Conference. The 44-year-old Harsin is 69-19 with three Mountain West titles in seven seasons at Boise…
Reports: Auburn Hires Bryan Harsin as Next Head Football Coach
According to CBS Sports and the Associated Press, Auburn has hired Boise State's Bryan Harsin as its next head football coach. Auburn and Harsin are finalizing an agreement, a person with…
AP Source: Auburn finalizing deal with Boise State's Harsin
Auburn and Boise State's Bryan Harsin are finalizing an agreement for him to become the Tigers' head coach. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Harsin…
Local Business Owner Relieved Following New Covid Relief Bill
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package late Monday night to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals. It's the second relief package this year, and many small businesses are going to get some…
Que Psi Phi Gives Back with Bike Giveaway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma fraternity gives away more than a dozen bikes to needy children around Selma for Christmas. Members of the Omega Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated…
Justice Department Suing Walmart Alleging They Unlawfully Dispensed Controlled Substances Through Pharmacies
The Justice Department is suing Walmart, alleging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies, helping to fuel the opioid crisis in America. The civil complaint being filed Tuesday points to the role Walmart's pharmacies may have played in…
AP: Data Shows US Public School Enrollment Dropping Due to Pandemic
Data from 33 U.S. states shows that K-12 public school enrollment has dropped across those states by more than 500,000 students, or 2%, since the same time last year. That is a significant shift considering that enrollment overall in those…
Florida Men Arrested After Police Pursuit Starting in Macon County Ends in Butler County
Alabama State Troopers initiated a pursuit at approximately 8:30 p.m. Monday, December 21, in Macon County on a 2020 Hyundai Elantra. Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Interstate 85 at the 32 mile marker for a speeding violation.…
Department of Labor Responding to New Legislation Extending Unemployment Compensation Benefits
The Alabama Department of Labor is currently reviewing the CARES Act unemployment extension provisions contained in H.R. 133. The resolution has been passed by both houses of Congress and now awaits the president’s signature. “These provisions will bring additional unemployment…
Find Out What What Tips ALEA is Offering for Driving in Winter Weather
Alabama may not have a white Christmas, but its bridges and roadways could become icy later this holiday week, with forecasts calling for freezing precipitation, particularly Thursday, December 24, and into Friday, December 25. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)…
More Than 300,000 Alabamians Fall into Category to Receive First Phase of COVID-19 Vaccine
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) follows the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidance regarding administration of COVID-19 vaccine. In this first phase of vaccination, Phase 1A, the critical infrastructure workforce is identified as frontline health workers,…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Donates Gifts to Family of Nine Kids with Missing Mother
A Montgomery woman has taken in her missing sister's eight children and the youngest child of another sister battling drug addiction. Kawonna Abner now has nine nieces and nephews in her…
Selma Police Investigating Sunday Morning Murder-Suicide
Selma police are investigating a murder-suicide following a weekend shooting in the city. Sergeant Ray Blanks says the incident happened in the 200 block of Water Avenue early Sunday,…
Congress Approves $900B COVID Relief Bill, Sending to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It promises to deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers tacked…
Gov. Kay Ivey Gets COVID Vaccine, Calls It "A Safe Thing to Do"
Gov. Kay Ivey has become one of the first governors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. She received the first…
House Passes $900 Billion Pandemic Relief Package
The House has easily passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package. It would deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Lawmakers have also tacked on…
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…
