Medical Supply Company Warns Against PPE Scams
Now that wearing a face mask is mandatory in the city of Montgomery, many businesses are looking to provide their employees with them. But experts say you need to beware of scams. Turenne…
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Rotary Clubs Donate Masks to Montgomery Health Care Center
Some local Rotary Clubs are serving the community in the fight against coronavirus. Rotary District 6880, which is made up of clubs in the southern half of Alabama, donated 1,000 masks to…
Alabama Education Association Releases Expectations for Reopening of Schools
Educators will be returning to school soon and many are concerned about their safety and the safety of their students amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the state’s strongest voice for public education, the Alabama Education Association (AEA) believes any reopening…
Governor Ivey Announces Broadband Working Group for CARES Act Funding
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a Broadband Working Group to gather input and guidance on allocation of CARES Act monies. The group will be facilitated by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). The federal Coronavirus Aid,…
Alabama Breaks its One-Day Coronavirus Case Record with Over 1,100 New Cases
Alabama this week hit the highest number of new coronavirus cases in a single day as officials continued to urge people to not abandon precautions. The Alabama Department of Public Health on Thursday reported more than 1,100 new cases in…
Small Earthquakes Rumbles Near West Alabama Town
BERRY, Ala. (AP) - The U.S. Geological Survey said a small earthquake rumbled near a town in west Alabama Thursday. The agency says the earthquake had a preliminary magnitude 2.9, and struck about 2.5 miles northwest of Berry. It was…
Montgomery United Transition Team Releases Final Report
The Montgomery United Transition team released its final report Thursday, outlining recommendations for the Reed administration. Here are the recommendations for Mayor Steven Reed: -Create a cabinet level public health position. -Elevate…
Chuck E. Cheese Files for Bankruptcy, Montgomery Location Not Affected
Chuck E. Cheese is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 43-year-old chain, which drew kids with pizza, video games and a singing mouse mascot, was struggling even before the coronavirus pandemic. But it said the prolonged closure of many venues due…
Red Snapper Season Ending Earlier Due to More People Fishing
Alabama will be closing its red snapper season for recreational anglers just before the Fourth of July. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says the season is ending earlier than last year because more people are fishing. The department…
Faulkner University Purchases Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center for University’s College of Health Sciences
Faulkner University has announced the recent purchase of the Montgomery East Plaza Shopping Center. The plaza will become the new site for the University’s College of Health Sciences. The…
Thousands Filing New Jobless Claims in Alabama over Coronavirus
A new report shows thousands of people are still filing new unemployment claims related to the coronavirus outbreak each week in Alabama. Statistics released by the Alabama Department of Labor on Thursday show that 18,671 new applications for jobless benefits…
Crenshaw County Woman Arrested After Witnesses Say She Ran Over Teen at Andalusia Car Wash
A Crenshaw County woman has been charged with second degree assault after she intentionally ran over a woman at the Bulldog Car Wash last week. On Thursday, June 18, around 11:01 p.m.,…
Alabamians Going to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut Must Quarantine for 14 Days
Starting today, anyone from Alabama who visits New York, New Jersey or Connecticut will have to quarantine for 14 days. This is because of Alabama's rising rate of coronavirus cases. This quarantine order also affects people from other states considered…
Alabama Adds 954 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has reported its second-highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day as medical officials continued to express concern about a rise in the number of people with respiratory illness. As of Wednesday, the…
Greenville Mayor, Wife Recover from Coronavirus
Alabama News Network sat down with Greenville Mayor Dexter McLendon in his office to talk about how he and his wife Janice have successfully fought coronavirus. They were diagnosed…
Selma Business Owner Steps Up to Clean Neglected Cemetery
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma business owner has taken it upon himself to clean up an overgrown and neglected cemetery in Selma. Lincoln Cemetery is part of a problem the city of…
Two Groups Donate 2,000 Masks to ASU for COVID-19 Testing Clinic
Montgomery Chapter of the Links and Beauty and Beyond donated 2,000 masks to Alabama State University. These masks will be given out at ASU's walk in drive up COVID 19 testing clinic…
"It's Never Too Late", Alabama Archives and History Dept. Issues 'Statement of Recommitment'
"It's never too late to try and rescue and preserve historical materials" said Steve Murray, director of Alabama's Department of Archives and History. His comments come one day after releasing a "Statement of Recommitment", promising to turn a new leaf …
Don C. Killingsworth Jr. Named Permanent President of Jacksonville State University
An interim president is taking over the job permanently at Jacksonville State University. Trustees on Tuesday selected Don C. Killingsworth Jr. as president of the college. Killingsworth had held the job on an interim basis since October following the departure…
3 men indicted on murder charges in killing of Ahmaud Arbery
ATLANTA (AP) - A prosecutor has announced that three men have been indicted on murder charges in the killing of a black man in coastal Georgia, Ahmaud Arbery. Prosecutor Joyette Holmes said Wednesday that a Glynn County grand jury has…
Elmore County Sheriff's Office Involved in Chase with Motorcycle, Suspect in Custody
The Elmore County Sheriff's Office has a suspect in custody following a chase in the area of Fleahop Road in Eclectic. Elmore County Chief Deputy Ricky Lowery says deputies were chasing someone on a motorcycle. No injuries resulted from the…
ARREST: Multi-County Conspiracy Suspect Captured in Tallassee
UPDATE The Eclectic Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the capture of Conspiracy suspect Jeremy Robert File. File was captured Wednesday, June 24, in the area of Herd Street in Tallassee. He was taken into custody by the Tallassee…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Macon County Cross Burning Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating a Hate Crime that occurred in Macon County. Federal Agents based out of Auburn say that they are continuing their investigation of a Cross…
Alabama Department of Archives Admits to Promoting Confederate Narratives While Ignoring Those of Black People
Alabama's main state history agency is acknowledging that it helped perpetuate systemic racism by promoting Confederate narratives while ignoring those of Black people. A "statement of re-commitment" issued Tuesday by the Alabama Department of Archives and History says the state…
Interstate 85 Back Open After Early Morning Wrecks Cause Delays
An overturned vehicle caused delays earlier this morning on Interstate 85. The wreck happened just before 6:00 this morning on I-85 South at Mulberry Street. One man sustained minor injuries. A few minutes later, there was another wreck in the…
