Troy University to Rename Bibb Graves Hall After Late Rep. John Lewis
The Troy University Board of Trustees announced Wednesday morning that it will rename one of…
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Update: Football Game Between Jeff Davis and Lee Will Be Played As Scheduled
Friday's football game between Jefferson Davis and Lee high schools will take place on Friday as scheduled, despite a Lee player testing positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for Montgomery Public Schools says that after fully investigating the contact between the…
Early Morning Wrecks Causing Delays on Interstate 85
Both southbound lanes of Interstate 85 are currently blocked near mile marker 17 near Pike Road. Two separate wrecks are the cause for the slowdown. Col. Jon Briggs with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the hazmat team was called…
Campaign 2020: City Election Results
Voters in cities across Alabama have cast their ballots in the 2020 municipal elections, voting for mayor, city council members and school board representatives. Montgomery held its city election last year and isn't a part of this election cycle. Alabama…
Selma Voters Head to the Polls for the Municipal Election
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dreary weather conditions couldn't stop Selma voters from heading out to the polls Tuesday. They were determined to have a say -- in choosing who will…
New Manufacturing Facility to Bring Around 300 Jobs to Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Michigan-based DURA Automotive Systems plans to invest $59 million to open a manufacturing facility in Muscle Shoals that will produce battery trays for electric vehicles. The project,…
Man Charged with 3 Counts of Attempted Murder Following Shoot Out with Montgomery Police
A man who was shot and wounded while exchanging gunfire with Montgomery police has been charged with attempted murder. Court records filed Monday show that 22-year-old Xavier Damon Taylor was charged with three counts of attempted murder, one for each…
City of Montgomery Offering Free WiFi for Students at Five Locations Across the City
As Montgomery’s schools adapt to online learning models amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many students suffer from the inequity of lack of access to reliable internet service. So, as part of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s innovative approach to bridging the digital…
University of Alabama System Reports 566 Cases in Last Six Days
The University of Alabama System says there have been 566 positive cases of COVID-19 since August 19. This number includes cases for students, faculty and staff. 531 of those cases are at the University of Alabama, while there are 6…
Selma City School System Starts New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today was the first day of school for students in the Selma City School District. Superintendent Avis Williams says the first day of school had a few challenges. She…
Greenville Welcomes Zaxby's to the City
Greenville residents now have a new dining option, that's been years in the making. The official grand opening and ribbon cutting for a Zaxby's happened in Greenville on Monday, August24. The new…
Campaign 2020: The City Vote - List of Races & Candidates
Thousands of voters in our area will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to cast votes for mayor, city council and city school board seats. Montgomery held its city elections last year and is not a part of…
3 Men, 1 Juvenile from Montgomery Charged with Auburn Armed Robbery
On Monday, August 24, Auburn police arrested Christopher Deundrea Johnson, 22, Demetrie Devontay Givens, 21, and a 15-year-old juvenile. All three suspects are from Montgomery. Johnson and Givens were charged with…
Montgomery Regional Airport Director Named to Airport Minority Advisory Council
Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., Executive Airport Director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, has been named to board of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). As a member of the Board of Directors, Taggart joins senior leaders from the nation’s leading…
"Stuff the Truck" 2020 Another Big Success for Montgomery Public Schools
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank all of you who donated to the annual "Stuff the Truck" event to benefit Montgomery Public Schools. Saturday, members of Tie and Doll, Inc. were outside the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie in…
All Tuscaloosa Bars Shut Down for Two Weeks
The City of Tuscaloosa, in response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, has decided to close down all bars. The bars will be closed for two weeks starting at 5 pm on Monday, August 24. Mayor Walt Maddox along…
Auburn University Reports 207 COVID-19 Cases in a Week
Auburn University is reporting 207 COVID-19 cases in a week. The report was made on the university's website for the period of August 15 through August 21. The cases involve 202 students and five employees. Auburn breaks down its numbers…
Lowndes County Courthouse Named After "Big John" Williams
By unanimous decision, Lowndes County officials have renamed the Lowndes County Courthouse after late sheriff "Big John" Williams. The Lowndes County Commission along with the sheriff's office held an…
Tallassee Mayor Charged with Harassment in Road Rage Incident
The mayor of Tallassee has been charged in a road rage incident. Mayor Johnny Hammock and Keazanni Spencer, 20, have both been charged with a misdemeanor as a result of the incident. The incident happened on July 5. The mayor's…
UA President: "There is an Unacceptable Rise in Positive COVID Cases on Our Campus"
The president of the University of Alabama has issued a new statement on COVID-19 to everyone on campus. In a letter posted to the university's Facebook page today, President Stuart Bell says there is an unacceptable rise in the number…
Three Alabama Locations Added to National Historic Register
MONTGOMERY, Al -- Three spots in Alabama are being added to the nation's honor roll of historic locations. The state says The Alabama Book Store in Tuscaloosa is joining the National Register of Historic Places. The shop has been located…
Thank You for your Support in the 6th Annual 'Stuff the Truck' Event
The 6th annual 'Stuff the Truck' event kicked off today. Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for…
University of Alabama Prohibits Students Gathering
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatherings, as the school tries to clamp down on the spread of COVID-19. The university said it…
Missing, Endangered Person in Autauga County
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding Eddie Roland Cunningham. Cunningham is a 43-year-old white male and may be living with a condition that may impair his judgement. He…
Alabama's Unemployment Rate Rising Slightly
Alabama's unemployment rate rose slightly in July as the state continues to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Department of Labor reported Friday that the state's preliminary July unemployment rate is 7.9%, up from June's rate…
