Montgomery Bus Boycott Supporter Jeannie Graetz Dies
Alabama News Network is sad to report the death of longtime civil rights supporter Jeannie Graetz. She and her husband Rev. Robert Graetz were among the few white people who openly supported the…
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Food Giveaway in Linden Includes Hundreds of Christmas Turkeys
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Demopolis non-profit organization gave away hundreds of free Christmas turkeys to needy families in Marengo County. The Moore Wright Group is on a mission to break the cycle…
First Responders: Hugh Ratsch with Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Named 'First Responder of the Year'
We're showing appreciation today for those who usually don't get noticed for their work. Deputy Hugh Ratsch with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is this year's 'First Responder Hero of the Year." Ratsch, a…
Police Looking for Suspect in Montgomery Bank Robbery
Montgomery Police are looking for a suspect in a bank robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon. Police say it happened around 2:00PM in the 2700 block of Zelda Road…
First Pfizer Vaccine Doses Administered in Montgomery
Just one day after Baptist South saw its highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, the first three Pfizer vaccines were administered in Montgomery. Three healthcare employees (Pulmonologist Dr. David Thrasher, Lab team member, Amy Bohannon,…
One dead, one injured after Police Chase in Montgomery
Montgomery - One person is dead and another injured following an afternoon police chase. (more…)
Montgomery City Leaders Discuss Hazard Pay for All Employees
The Covid Cares Act has helped municipalities across the country give hazard pay to many city employees, but it doesn’t cover all employees. The Covid Cares Act covers additional pay for first responders, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed had city…
MPD Needs Help Finding Missing Woman
The Montgomery Police Department needs help locating 38-year-old Michela Letitia Crawford (Burton). Police say Crawford may suffer from a condition that may impair her judgement. She was last seen in the Mt Meigs road area of Montgomery. Anyone who has…
Coronavirus Vaccinations in Alabama Nursing Homes Should Begin Near Christmas
According to the Alabama Nursing Home Association, vaccinations will begin in Alabama nursing homes sometime around Christmas. The federal government has entered a partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacies to distribute and administer the vaccine in Alabama's nursing homes. Vaccines…
'COVID-19 No Hoax': Selma Businesswoman Loses Father, Mother & Brother to Virus
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma businesswoman is sharing the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on her family -- with the hopes that it'll make people take the virus more seriously. Some people…
Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce Helps More Than 100 Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Tuesday, highlighting a year of success and hardship in the midst of the pandemic. Small business owners nationwide are ready for the new year... And…
Auburn Police Charge Mobile Man with Murder in Crash After Police Say He Was Impaired
On December 14, Auburn Police arrested Fabian Aviance Deshawn Smith, 43, of Mobile, on a felony warrant. He was charged with murder. The arrest stems from an investigation that began on August…
Find Out What Hospitals in Alabama Received the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Alabama doctors become the first people in the state to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Walter Doty IV, MD, and Ravi Nallamothu, MD, received the first doses Tuesday morning at Southeast Health in Dothan. The doses were administered by Chris…
Montgomery Police Launch Investigation into 26th Traffic Fatality of 2020
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a December 6th traffic collision that resulted in one fatality. On Sunday, December 6, 2020, at about 10:15 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of the I-65 southbound off ramp to…
Baptist Health Gets COVID-19 Vaccine
Baptist Health has received 3,900 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. According to Baptist Health spokesperson Kadie Agnew, a vaccine administration plan is in the works. She says it's hoped that more information will be released by the end of the…
Shooting Investigation Leads to Drug Bust in Lee County
Lee County Sheriffs Deputies have made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on December 9, in the 500 block of Lee Road 592. The shooting happened in Phenix City. Authorities arrested and charged David Cobb, 19, of Auburn with the…
First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Being Given in Alabama Tuesday
The first vaccinations against the new coronavirus are set to begin in Alabama as cases of the illness caused by the virus soar. The state says three sites received shipments Monday, and Cullman Regional Medical Center says it plans to…
McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday as the president-elect. The Republican leader said the Electoral College "has spoken."…
State Health Officer Live on Alabama News Rising
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris was live on Alabama News Rising Tuesday to discuss the latest on a coronavirus vaccine. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, three Alabama hospitals received their initial shipments of the Pfizer vaccine…
Get Ready to Head to the Polls Again; Senate District 26 Run-off is Tuesday
The run-off race for the state Senate District 26 seat is happening tomorrow. Senate district 26 coverers more than half of the city of Montgomery. The race is between current Representative Kirk Hatcher and longtime representative John Knight. Polls open…
Eleven Arrested During Drug Sting in Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Eleven people are arrested during a drug round up in Wilcox County. Wilcox County District Attorney Michael Jackson says the drug raids are part of an on-going drug investigation.…
Trump says Barr resigning, will leave before Christmas
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General William Barr, one of President…
Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Biden has cleared the 270-vote mark needed to win the presidency with California's 55…
US COVID-19 deaths top 300,000 just as vaccinations begin
The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has eclipsed 300,000, just as vaccinations begin across the country. The number of dead tallied by Johns Hopkins University rivals the population of St. Louis or Pittsburgh. It is equivalent to repeating a…
Louisiana-Monroe Cancels Thursday's Game at Troy
Troy University's football season finale scheduled for Thursday against ULM has been canceled by ULM due to the Warhawks not having enough players available to play the game, Troy University said in a statement. This is the second time the…
