Last Surviving 16th Street Baptist Church Bomber Dies in Prison
The last surviving KKK member convicted in the 1963 bombing that killed four black girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham has died in…
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Suspected Scam Artist Turns Self in After Crimestoppers Segment
UPDATE The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the arrest of Financial Exploitation suspect Christopher Lee Franklin. Investigators say that Franklin voluntarily turned himself over to Autauga County Sheriff Investigators on June 24, after seeing himself on…
Millbrook Police Searching for Man Accused of Stealing Credit Card Out of Vehicle
The Millbrook Police Department is currently investigating the theft of an automobile and multiple stolen credit cards. The offense occurred June 21. According to Investigators, the victim’s white 4 door 2018 Kia Forte was stolen in the 0-99 block of…
Selma Mayor Orders Face Masks to Be Worn in Public
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has issued an executive order requiring face masks to be worn in public. The order will take effect on Saturday, June 27, at 5 p.m. until further notice.…
State Superintendent Eric Mackey Unveils Plan to Reopen Schools
On Friday, June 26, State Superintendent Eric Mackey unveiled the plan to reopening schools. State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey says expectation is that campuses will re-open in August for in person instruction but there will be remote learning options. He…
Tons of Food Handed Out at Drive-Thru Food Giveaway in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out at the Selma Area Food Bank for a drive-thru food giveaway Thursday morning in Selma. A line of cars started forming at the food…
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…
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…
