The Alabama National Fair is back next month, but things will look pretty different. Alabama News Network talked with Randy Stephenson, the director of the fair, who said they're limiting the capacity to…
The Montgomery Police Department is seeking information in the Murder of Bernard Hardy Jr. On Friday, July 10, around 10:50 pm, police responded to the 6300 block of Atlanta Highway and located Hardy. He was suffering from a life threatening…
Alexander police are currently investigating a fatal shooting at the Benson Community Center. The shooting happened on in the early morning hours of September 6. Police believe the murder stemmed from a fight earlier in the night. Witnesses say unknown…
Absentee voting has started in Alabama with phones ringing constantly and a steady stream of voters at some county offices. In populous Mobile, workers in the absentee office barely had time to hang up on one call before the next…
A murder investigation is underway in Shorter. Shorter Police Chief Sandor Maloy says one man was shot and killed Tuesday night on Highway 80. No arrests have been made so far. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest on…
On Tuesday the Montgomery County School Board held one of two budget hearings. The 2021 fiscal year for MPS begins on October 1, 2020. The board has until September 16th…
An attorney for David "Mr. Sandman" Justice submitted a waiver for the preliminary hearing for his sexual abuse case. Attorney Richard Matthews filed the waiver in a Blount Court courtroom ahead of the preliminary hearing originally scheduled for Wednesday, September…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As communities start to reopen from the pandemic --- people are being urged to get out and support small businesses in their communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Montgomery police have made an arrest in the city's 45th murder of the year. Authorities have charged Michael Farris, 37, with murder in the shooting death of Rondrick Moseley, 34. The…
Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed requested that first responders and qualifying city employees receive hazard pay in accordance with the CARES ACT Grant regulations. The Montgomery City-County Personnel Board will vote on it at the Tuesday, September 8 city council…
The City of Tuscaloosa is easing pandemic restrictions by allowing bars popular with University of Alabama students to reopen with limits. The change that took effect Tuesday follows complaints from bar owners that a two-week shutdown meant to stem the…
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft that occurred at a retail store. On August 30, two unknown males entered into a clothing retail store in Prattville and selected multiple articles of Polo clothing. The suspected shoplifters…
Montgomery police responded to the 4700 block of South Court Street in reference to a shooting. At the scene, police located an adult male with a fatal gunshot wound. He was…
On Tuesday, September 8, about 30 volunteers were in the parking lot of Bell Oaks Plaza distributing food. The group was with Caring for Citizens. Caring for Citizens are feeding 2,000 households with their Alabama Food Drive. This food drive…
The Montgomery County Commission unanimously voted to increase hourly wages for certain essential county employees. Sheriff Derrick Cunningham asked the commission in April for an extra $2.50 per hour to be added…
Red Cross is stepping in to help several families who lost their homes in a large apartment fire in Montgomery. Montgomery Fire and Rescue crews said it took eight fire units to put out a two-alarm fire at the Virginia…
Several units of the Virginia Downs Apartments on Virginia Loop Road were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Montgomery firefighters say at approximately 3:50 p.m., they responded to the fire. There were eight fire units on the scene of…
Update: Tuskegee Police say a 15-year-old girl is back home safely Tuesday morning. This is according to a Facebook post from Tuskegee Police Department, saying Lisa Williams had returned home. Another Facebook post from Tuskegee Police said her mother is…
From the West Alabama News Network-- A group of churches in Selma and Dallas County are hosting a month-long series of prayer meetings -- to pray for the community -- and the country. Churches…
Montgomery police have upgraded Attempted Murder charges to Capital Murder after the victim in an early Saturday morning shooting died. On Monday, September 7, Kobe Reed, 18, of Montgomery died from her injuries suffered in the Saturday, September 5 shooting.…
Prince Harry has repaid 2.4 million pounds ($3.2 million) in British taxpayers' money that was used to renovate the home in Windsor intended for him and his wife Meghan before they gave up royal duties. A spokesman says Harry has…
On Sunday, September 6, Montgomery police made an arrest in a shooting that occurred on Saturday, September 5, around 3:30 am. Julian Zagaglia, 18, identified as the suspect, faces Attempted Murder charges.…
It's a crucial time for 2020 census workers who are going door-to-door to assist people who have not yet responded. The deadline to be counted is just over three weeks away, a month…
On Monday, September 7, a group of around 70 conservative supporters gathered at the State Capitol for a rally against government mandates. The group Alabama Liberty Action says they want Alabama to…
Auburn University is setting aside space on campus to recognize its historically Black fraternities and sororities. Plans are moving ahead for a plaza to recognize social groups that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which is composed of nine…
