LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - Former Tuskegee Airman Alfred Thomas Farrar died on Thursday in Virginia only days before a ceremony planned to honor his service in the program that famously trained Black military…
Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. Lawmakers announced the agreement Sunday after days of negotiations, and passage by Congress is expected Monday. The agreement would establish a temporary $300…
State health officials say Alabama will receive almost 20,000 fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than initially planned. The change will reduce the number of people who can receive an initial dose of the Pfizer vaccine in coming days. Health officials…
The suspect in the officer-involved shooting on Atlanta Highway Monday has been identified. The State Bureau of Investigation has charged John Adam Vinson, Jr. with one count of Attempted…
Montgomery police have identified the victim in a Thursday evening homicide. MPD identifies 23-year-old Stephanie Hale from Montgomery as the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday, December 17. Police and medics responded to the 5600 block of Carmichael…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released an updated school dashboard of coronavirus cases for December 18. Overall, there are 3,352 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. That is up from 3,255 last week. The dashboard…
Gov. Kay Ivey's study group on gambling has released an 876-page report on the impact any expansion of gambling would have on the state. She formed the group in February with former Montgomery Mayor Todd…
Robert E. Lee High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Rodney Scott has died. Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the passing of Scott Friday. “Coach Scott will be greatly missed. His…
The Alabama Department of Public Health says once Moderna has been fully approved by the FDA, the state should receive 84,300 doses. Dr. Karen Landers said the shipment is expected to…
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank everyone who donated to our 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive. Thanks to you, we had our biggest year yet. Toys…
The Alabama Department of Labor has announced that November's preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4.4%, down from October’s revised rate of 5.7%. The rate does remain above November 2019’s rate of 2.7%. November’s rate represents 100,537 unemployed people, compared…
If you are still shopping for Christmas, our What the Tech consumer technology reporter Jamey Tucker has expert advice on shopping for gadget gifts. Even someone who usually doesn't like technology will find something useful in this list. Jamey brings…
UPDATE: Crash has been cleared. There is a five vehicle crash on U.S. 231 at the River Bridge into Elmore County. This is about a half mile south of Redland Road. State Troopers say there are no injuries involved but…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A college football game featuring all-stars from historically black colleges and universities -- could be on its way to Selma this spring. The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is a post-season…
Christmas Eve is exactly one week away, and First United Methodist Church in Cloverdale is getting ready to make the largest day of worship happen as safely as possible. The church has more than doubled…
The town of Pike Road shows no signs of slowing down as 2021 approaches. We sat with Mayor Gordon Stone to take a look at 2020, and what his plans are for…
The city of Montgomery is continuing to honor the 65th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. On Thursday, December 17, the Montgomery Housing Authority along with city leaders held a…
A woman has died in a house fire in Alexander City. Alexander City Fire Chief Reese McAlister confirms to Alabama News Network that the woman died in the fire, which happened at a home in the 2000 block of North…
State Troopers have identified the two people who were killed in a car crash in Millbrook Thursday morning. Authorities say that 73-year-old Ethel Harris, of Selma, and 36-year-old Rashard Adkins, of Jones died when the car they were riding in…
Autauga County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating the burglary and theft of several thousand dollars’ worth of hemp products. On December 17 at approximately 1:30 AM, someone kicked open a side door and entered a business located in the 3800…
Montgomery police say a woman has been found shot to death in the 5600 block of Carmichael Road. Police say they responded to the shooting at about 3 p.m. Police have…
If you're looking to better your life in the coming year, there's a community initiative in Montgomery that can help. "Communities of Transformation" supports individuals and families wanting to move from poverty, isolation and dependence to a brighter, more stable…
Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) strongly urges caution during the holiday season. Any gathering with family and friends who live outside one’s own…
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Maurice Devionne Pope, 27, for capital murder. Pope was convicted in Dallas County Circuit Court on February 5, for the murder of Orlando Robinson.…
Holtville High School students need your help in a nationwide YouTube contest. An Internet and Marketing class is competing in a contest with Reach and Teach for a $1000 educational grant. The students have created their own entertainment broadcast for…
