City Leader Wins House Seat of Member Who Quit to Join Trump
ALABASTER, Ala. (AP) - A Republican city leader from Shelby County has won the seat of an Alabama House member who quit to join the Trump administration. Alabaster City Council member…
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3 Weeks Later, Alabama Still Waits on Federal Relief for Zeta Damage
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - More than three weeks after Hurricane Zeta barreled across the Southeast, Alabama is still waiting on a federal disaster declaration and the emergency relief that comes with it. On Wednesday a FEMA official said the Alabama…
Clean Up Effort Continues in Dallas Co. After Hurricane Zeta
From the West Alabama newsroom-- Hurricane Zeta tore through West Alabama about three weeks ago -- and people in Dallas County are still working to pick up the pieces. The storm snapped -- and…
Meet the Senate District 26 Run-Off Candidates
Former State Representative John Knight, and current State Representative Kirk Hatcher will meet in a run-off for the Senate District 26 seat. John Knight received 20% of the vote Tuesday. Knight says his experience in the state house is what…
Magical Christmas Toy Drive: The Vance Law Firm
Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th. Â The Salvation…
Prattville Gas Station Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Montgomery
On Tuesday, November 17, around 6:55 pm, the Prattville Police Department responded to the Cobb Hill Shell Station located at 2591 Cobbs Ford Road in reference to an armed robbery. At the time of the robbery, an black male produced…
Health Officials Say COVID-19 Out of Control in Alabama
Health officials say the coronavirus is spreading so quickly through Alabama that COVID-19 is rampant. And there's little hope of real improvement until weeks after the holiday. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the rolling daily average of new cases…
Details Released in Fatal Monday Morning Troy Highway Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that resulted in three fatalities. On Monday, November 16, at about 5:50 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to a…
Montgomery Man Charged with Murder in October Shooting
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in fatal shooting of Kevontae Blount, 19, of Montgomery. The shooting happened on October 8, in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle. On Tuesday, November 17, MPD officers took Rashaud Monta, 28, of Montgomery…
Governor Ivey Announces $200 Million Revive Plus Program to Benefit Small Businesses
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations…
ADPH Warns Alabamians of Risks of Gathering During Thanksgiving Holiday
The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small and large, and many people with the virus have…
Pfizer: COVID-19 shot 95% Effective, Seeking Clearance Soon
Pfizer has announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective. The company also said that the vaccine appears to protect older people most at risk of dying from COVID-19. The surprise announcement,…
Covid-19 Cases Increase Over The Last Week in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been added daily over the last week across Alabama as state hospitals treat more and more people suffering from the illness caused by the new coronavirus. With caseloads…
Wanted 17-Year-Old Arrested After Robbery of a Millbrook Marathon Gas Station
A 17-year-old male who has been wanted by the Montgomery Police Department for felony charges is now behind bars after a robbery of a Millbrook Marathon gas station. According to the Millbrook Police Department on Tuesday, November 17, at 1:00…
District 26 Democratic Primary Heads To Runoff
The Democratic Primary for the District 26 State Senate will be decided in a runoff. The two candidates who received the most votes were Kirk Hatcher, who received 47.93% and John Knight who received 20.81% of vote. Hatcher is a…
Rep. Terri Sewell Presents 9th Annual and First Virtual Job Fair
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell is hosting her 9th Annual Job Fair this week -- in spite of COVID-19. However, this year's job fair -- will be virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Mayor Reed Encourages Residents to Follow CDC Guidelines During Holidays
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed met with Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, on Tuesday to remind city residents to stay cautious during the holiday season. As Montgomery COVID-19 cases have risen this month,…
Family of Injured Police Officer Receives Donated Van
After waiting almost two months, officials from Stivers Ford held a ceremony to present Carlos Taylor, and his family, with their newly finished wheelchair accessible van. The family met at Superior…
New Orleans Cancels All Mardi Gras Parades
A New Orleans spokesman says there won't be any parades on Mardi Gras or in the weeks leading up to it because they can't fit within crowd restrictions to…
'Women In Training' Hosting Turkey Giveaway This Saturday
If you know someone who needs helping putting thanksgiving dinner on the table this year, the city of Montgomery has teamed up with a local non-profit to a Turkey Giveaway this Saturday…
Calera Man on Trial for Killing Nude Exhibitionist Wife
A Calera man is on trial for murder in the killing of his wife Kathleen Dawn West. West lived a double life as both a stay-at-home mom and an online exhibitionist. Jurors heard opening statements Tuesday in the trial of…
Senator Cam Ward Named Director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, November 17, announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) to serve as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Currently in his third term in the Alabama State Senate, Ward serves…
City of Union Springs Appoints New Police Chief and City Clerk
According to new Union Springs Mayor Roderick Clark, Union Springs police Capt. Ronnie Felder was appointed as the new city's new police chief and Terronda Hooks as the city clerk…
Alabama News Network's "Magical Christmas Toy Drive" Underway at Eastdale Mall
Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition for everyone in our area. This is our 7th annual event to collect toys for the Salvation Army of Montgomery to deliver to children in need. This year,…
ALSDE Honoring Educators with Special "Thank You Alabama Teachers Week"
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has announced it will honor educators across Alabama with a special Thank Alabama Teachers Week beginning Monday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Individuals and businesses throughout the state are encouraged to express…
