New Boost for Minority Businesses in Under Served Communities
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Small minority-owned businesses have often struggled to gain access to capital and other tools to grow, a challenge…
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Alabama News Network Launches All-New News App
Alabama News Network has launched a new news app, which is now available for Android and iPhone devices in your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. We hope you'll be excited to use it. To get the new app,…
Husband of Slain Alabama Online Model Sentenced to Prison
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) — A former campus police officer convicted of manslaughter in the death of his wife, an adult model who posted racy photos online, was sentenced…
Man in Critical Condition Following Stabbing on Geneva Street
Montgomery police are investigating a stabbing that occurred in the 2600 block of Geneva Street. On Monday, February 8, police responded to a call of a subject cut. At the scene police located an adult male suffering from a life…
Lee County Deputies Believe Man Shot His Mother in the Face Over Domestic Dispute
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a residence on Lee Road 2085 in Cusseta. On Monday, February 8, police responded to the residence in response to a call of a shooting. At the scene,…
Congresswoman Terri Sewell Reflects on How Sen. Richard Shelby Helped Her
Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-7th District) is taking time to reflect on how U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) helped her get into politics. Shelby announced today that he would not seek re-election next year. "Senator Richard Shelby has been an influential…
Railroad Crossing on Highway 31 at Birmingham Highway to be Closed for Maintenance
The railroad crossing on U.S. Highway 31 at Birmingham Highway, in Montgomery, will be closed beginning Wednesday, February 10, while CSX Railroad performs maintenance at the crossing. The intersection will close at approximately 6 a.m. on Wednesday and is expected…
What You Need to Know about Alabama's Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of coronavirus vaccinations as it opens eight mass vaccination clinics this week.…
MPS Nurses Help Distribute Vaccine at Mass Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic
On Monday, February 8, hundreds of cars lined up to begin receiving the first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The site located at the old Montgomery Mall at…
Body Found on Troy Highway, Montgomery Police Working to Determine Cause of Death
Montgomery police have launched a death investigation finding a body. On Monday, February 8, around 9:30 am, after receiving a call of a subject down responded to Troy Highway. Police located a adult…
Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Eastern Boulevard Shooting
A Montgomery man is dead following a shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Eastern Boulevard. On Sunday, February 7, around 10:40 pm, police responded to a call of a…
Montgomery Man Shot and Killed on Locust Street
Montgomery police are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was shot and killed on Locust Street early this morning. Police say 33-year-old Michael Tyes of Montgomery was pronounced dead in…
Montgomery Man Arrested for South Court Street Shooting Charged with Murder
Montgomery police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday, February 7. Kendrick Turner, 34, of Montgomery died from a fatal gunshot wound. Police responded to a call of a subject…
Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of Two Juveniles in Autauga County Arrested in West Virginia
A man wanted for Sodomy is now in police custody. U.S. Marshals Task Force arrested wanted fugitive 63-year-old Charles Sam McDonald in West Virginia. McDonald faces the following charges: Sodomy First…
Sen. Richard Shelby Makes It Official: He's Not Seeking Re-election in 2022
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:…
Gov. George Wallace's Name Removed Off UAB Building Due to 1960s Support of Racial Segregation
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…
Trump Impeachment Trial to Open with Sense of Urgency
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.…
Alabama Begins Expanded COVID-19 Vaccinations on Monday
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…
Montgomery Mass Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Opens Monday
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 Returning to On-Campus Operations
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…
Calendar, Pandemic Could Cost Alabama Seat in U.S. House
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…
Tallassee Teenager Killed in Elmore County Wreck
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…
Beloved Basketball Coach Killed in Selma's 1st Murder of 2021
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…
AP sources: Alabama senator has indicated he won't run again
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…
Update: Selma Murder Victim Identified as High School Basketball Coach
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…
