Moderna Set to Provide a Promising Vaccine Against Covid-19
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the…
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Golden Boy Foods to Create 67 Jobs in $13M Alabama Expansion
TROY, Ala. (AP) - A food manufacturing company is set to expand its production of peanut butter products in southeast Alabama with a $13 million project. Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the plan by Golden Boy Foods in Troy.…
Alabama Adds Nearly 3,000 Virus Cases in Single Day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - On Friday Alabama added almost 3,000 COVID-19 cases, the highest number reported in a single day since the pandemic began. State Health Officer Scott Harris says the number accurately reflects that Alabama is seeing increased community…
President Trump Tweets Biden "Won"
President Trump appears to have acknowledged for the first time that Joe…
Shots Fired into Selma Mayor James Perkins' Home
An investigation is underway in Selma after the home of Mayor James Perkins, Jr. is shot into. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says Perkins returned home this morning and found a bullet hole in the wall of his office and sheetrock…
Selma Restaurant Gives Away Hundreds of Free Meals
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma restaurant gives away hundreds of free meals -- as a way to say thanks to the people who've continued to work -- to keep us going through…
Troy University Dedicates Building to John Lewis
History was made on Troy University's campus, as a building once named after a Ku Klux Klan member, was renamed after a man who was denied admission because of his race. On…
State Education Employees Quarantined Due to COVID-19 Issues
More than 50 Alabama State Department of Education employees are currently in quarantine because of COVID-19 cases and contact tracing. This was confirmed to Alabama News Network by Michael Sibley, Director of Communications with ALSDE. Sibley did not reveal the…
Two Arrested in Connection to Perry Hill Road Robbery
Two people are behind bars Thursday night in connection to a business robbery. It happened on the 1600 block of Perry Hill Road. Police say a witness saw the suspect enter the business and demand money. The Montgomery Police Department…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Looks Back at His First Year in Office
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed took time to sit down with Alabama News Network for a one-on-one interview as he celebrates one year in office. What a year it has been. The mayor has…
Over 20 Tons of Food Given Away to People in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- More than twenty tons of food was given away to over a thousand people in Selma -- to help them feed their families. Thirty pound boxes of food were…
Alabama Running Out of Time to Spend Federal COVID-19 Relief Money
Alabama has about six weeks to spend almost $1 billion in remaining coronavirus relief funds or the money will revert to Washington, D.C. States have until Dec. 30 to spend their share of CARES Act dollars. The state so far…
Golden Boy Foods Announces $13 Million Expansion, New Jobs in Troy
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that Golden Boy Foods plans to invest more than $13 million in an expansion at its production facility in Troy, creating 67 full-time jobs. The company makes private label food products. To expand peanut butter…
Salvation Army Kicks Off Annual Red Kettle Campaign
Alabama News Network is a proud sponsor of the Salvation Army's biggest fundraiser of the year. The non-profit kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign, on Thursday. The event is held…
Pay It Forward: Rosetta Johnson of Montgomery
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Rosetta Johnson of Montgomery. Her non-profit Caps and Socks Inc. collects and delivers caps, socks and other winter clothing items to nursing…
Man Shot on Norman Bridge Road in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting on Norman Bridge Road. Police say at about 11:23 a.m., they and fire medics responded to the 3700 block of Norman Bridge Road, where they found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The…
Alexander City Schools Responding to Surge in COVID-19 Cases
A surge in COVID-19 cases among students and staff in the Alexander City school system has prompted school officials to take action. Alexander City Schools will switch to remote learning starting Monday, Nov. 16 until the Thanksgiving break. Right now,…
Inmate Killed In Assault At Bullock County Prison
An Alabama prison inmate has died after what authorities described as an apparent inmate-on-inmate assault. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Dwight Campbell, a 48-year-old inmate at Bullock Correctional Facility in Union Springs, died Monday from injuries sustained during the…
Update: Butler County Man Reported Missing has been found
UPDATE: 10:20 pm According to Crimestoppers, Morris Willis Lee has been located. The didn't release any other details except that Lee has been found. --------------------------------------------- Butler County authorities are searching for a missing senior. Morris Willis Lee was reported…
Should MPS Students Return After Thanksgiving Break?
In Tuesday's school board meeting, MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore suggested that students return from Thanksgiving break on Dec. 7. Several parents and teachers disagree with Moore and believe students shouldn't…
COVID-19 Alters Veteran's Day Ceremony in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The threat posed by COVID-19 significantly changed the annual Veteran's Day ceremony in Selma -- but it didn't stop it. So, even though it looked a little different --…
MPS Officials Say 15,000 Laptops Are On The Way
After waiting seven months, MPS officials say they have received good news about the 15,000 laptops they ordered. In April, the laptops were ordered once students began learning virtually. Though, whenever MPS…
Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces
The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The…
ALEA: Beware of Fake License Renewal Sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama law enforcement officials are cautioning everyone to beware of scams when they renew their drivers license online. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Tuesday some third-party websites are charging people extra fees to renew…
