Greek Orthodox Church Sells Boston Butts at Annual Greek Food Festival
The Greek Orthodox Church in Montgomery had their 72nd Annual Labor Day Greek barbecue sale Monday. Due to COVID-19 their famous camp stew and pastries weren’t a part of the…
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2020 SABBA Labor Day Fishing Tournament
Happening this Labor Day weekend: The 2020 fall fishing tournament for the Sports Association Black Bass Anglers (SABBA) was held Saturday morning on Lake Logan Martin in Pell City. SABBA Has been around for 30…
Saturday Shooting in Montgomery Leaves One Person Injured
On Saturday September 5th, at about 8:30 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Harrison Road in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, contact was made with a man who sustained a non-life threatening…
Tuscaloosa Mayor's New Executive Order to Reopen Bars and Restaurants
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…
Child Care Crisis Pushes U.S. Mothers out of the Labor Force
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…
Cycling Club Rides to Help the Homeless in Selma
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…
Cybercrime on the Rise During Pandemic
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…
Troy Man Arrested, Charged with Capital Murder in Pike County Cattleman’s Complex Shooting
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.…
Officials Warn Stay Vigilant This Holiday Weekend to Avoid COVID Spike
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…
UPDATE: Montgomery Fire Battles Three-Alarm Fire on Highland Avenue
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 Announces Special Election Dates for Senate District 26
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…
Rep. Dismukes Donated $30,000 to Elmore County Board of Education
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…
Smoke Spotted at Alabama State House
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…
Auburn University Names Student Center after Graduate, Current Georgia Chief Justice
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…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Murder of Elba Man
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…
Millbrook Senior Killed in Highway 143 Crash
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…
Body Recovered of Missing Boater in the Alabama River
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…
Marengo Co. Family Loses Everything in Trailer Fire
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…
Payroll Tax Deferment: What You Need to Know
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 Announces Next Phase of Alabama Prison Plan
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…
Lost Wages Assistance Program Payments Start on September 3
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…
River Region United Way's New President: Ron Simmons' Vision
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…
Elderly Prattville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor Under Age of 12
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…
Former District 26 Senator David Burkette Arrested
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. Ivey awards grants to provide pandemic safe services to domestic violence victims in South Alabama
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…
