TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) — A new executive order will go into effect at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8 permitting Tuscaloosa bars and restaurants to begin reopening with limited capacity. Mayor Walt Maddox issued an executive order to shut such establishments…
NEW YORK (AP) - Research is increasingly pointing to a retreat of working mothers from the U.S. labor force, as the pandemic leaves parents with few child care options and the added burden of navigating distance learning. The trend threatens…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma members of a national cycling club are hosting a cycling event Saturday -- to benefit homeless people in the Selma community. Sixty-four year old David Johnson…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State securities officials say cybercrime including email attacks are on the rise during the pandemic. A statement from the Alabama Securities Commission said social engineering attacks have been increasing with more people working at home and…
The Troy Police Department has arrested Roderick Talferio Roberson Jr., 24, of Troy on one count of Capital Murder in connection with the shooting that occurred at the Pike County Cattleman’s Complex in the early morning hours of August 15th.…
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the Alabama Department of Public Health is concerned about another spike in COVID cases. Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue spent part of the afternoon battling a structure fire on Highland Avenue. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block just before 3:30PM on a three-alarm fire. District…
Governor Ivey has announced the special election dates for Alabama Senate District 26. The seat held by David Burkette is open after the Senator resigned earlier in the week. He…
On Thursday, September 3, State Representative Will Dismukes donated a check to the Elmore County Board of Education. The check presented was for $30,000. Dismukes presented the $30,000 check to Superintendent Richard Dennis to go towards instruments for the Art…
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue responded to a call of flames at the Alabama State House Friday. Reports said smoke was spotted on the third floor in the corridor. An investigation showed the…
The Auburn Student Center will soon have a new name. The Auburn Board of Trustees unanimously voted to name the center after Harold Melton. Melton is the current chief justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and the first African-American elected…
Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder of 26-year-old Donta Jaqun Rogers. On January 16, an unknown subject(s) went to 617 Putnam Street in Elba where Rogers shot and killed. Police have…
A two-vehicle crash at 1:53 p.m. Thursday, September 3, has claimed the life of a Millbrook man. Edwin R. Wood, 71, was killed when the 1995 GMC C1500 truck he was driving was struck by a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. Wood was…
The search for a missing boater who disappeared in the Alabama River after he went under while swimming has ended. Dive teams recovered the body of 58-year-old Henry F. King of Thomasville around 8 o'clock Thursday evening. King's father, Henry…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County woman loses everything in trailer fire on the outskirts of Linden. Now the surrounding community is trying to help her pick up the pieces. Jacqueline…
The payroll tax deferment "holiday" is meant to put more money into the pockets of Americans, but experts warn it may not be help many people are looking for. On Tuesday…
Governor Ivey has announced the next phase of Alabama's prison plan. The Alabama Department of Corrections wants to enter negotiations with two developers teams to construct three new facilities, at three proposed…
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama will begin paying the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program on September 3, 2020. The LWA Program was created by President Donald Trump’s memorandum earlier this month in response to the expiration of…
The River Region United Way welcomed a new president and CEO in July. Alabama News Network's Samantha Williams sat down with Ron Simmons Thursday to get an idea of…
On September 3, the Prattville Police Department arrested James Richard Cobb, 68, of Prattville on one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Less than 12 Years Old (Alabama 13A-6-69.1). The suspect was transported to and currently incarcerated at the…
On Thursday, September 3, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of former State Senator David Burkette. Burkette accused of violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act resigned from his position as senator…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $87,665 to four agencies in south Alabama to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while adhering to protocols and procedures put into place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that include consuming alcoholic beverages. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency…
There is growing support for an online petition calling on the Montgomery City Council to take action against vacant properties in north Montgomery, specifically an abandoned apartment complex. Residents…
The Tallassee City Schools system has a named a familiar face as new superintendent. Interim superintendent Dr. Joshua “Brock” Nolin takes over the job permanently. He has been interim superintendent since July. Nolin has served the Tallassee school system in…
