On Tuesday, November 17, around 6:55 pm, the Prattville Police Department responded to the Cobb Hill Shell Station located at 2591 Cobbs Ford Road in reference to an armed robbery. At the time of the robbery, an black male produced…
Health officials say the coronavirus is spreading so quickly through Alabama that COVID-19 is rampant. And there's little hope of real improvement until weeks after the holiday. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say the rolling daily average of new cases…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a traffic collision that resulted in three fatalities. On Monday, November 16, at about 5:50 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to a…
Montgomery police have charged a suspect in fatal shooting of Kevontae Blount, 19, of Montgomery. The shooting happened on October 8, in the 3000 block of Kelly Circle. On Tuesday, November 17, MPD officers took Rashaud Monta, 28, of Montgomery…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, non-profits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations…
The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Alabamians to make difficult decisions about how and whether families and friends gather for Thanksgiving 2020. The virus that causes COVID-19 transmits easily, in gatherings small and large, and many people with the virus have…
Pfizer has announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective. The company also said that the vaccine appears to protect older people most at risk of dying from COVID-19. The surprise announcement,…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - More than 2,000 new cases of COVID-19 have been added daily over the last week across Alabama as state hospitals treat more and more people suffering from the illness caused by the new coronavirus. With caseloads…
A 17-year-old male who has been wanted by the Montgomery Police Department for felony charges is now behind bars after a robbery of a Millbrook Marathon gas station. According to the Millbrook Police Department on Tuesday, November 17, at 1:00…
The Democratic Primary for the District 26 State Senate will be decided in a runoff. The two candidates who received the most votes were Kirk Hatcher, who received 47.93% and John Knight who received 20.81% of vote. Hatcher is a…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Congresswoman Terri Sewell is hosting her 9th Annual Job Fair this week -- in spite of COVID-19. However, this year's job fair -- will be virtual. The COVID-19 pandemic…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed met with Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, on Tuesday to remind city residents to stay cautious during the holiday season. As Montgomery COVID-19 cases have risen this month,…
After waiting almost two months, officials from Stivers Ford held a ceremony to present Carlos Taylor, and his family, with their newly finished wheelchair accessible van. The family met at Superior…
A New Orleans spokesman says there won't be any parades on Mardi Gras or in the weeks leading up to it because they can't fit within crowd restrictions to…
If you know someone who needs helping putting thanksgiving dinner on the table this year, the city of Montgomery has teamed up with a local non-profit to a Turkey Giveaway this Saturday…
A Calera man is on trial for murder in the killing of his wife Kathleen Dawn West. West lived a double life as both a stay-at-home mom and an online exhibitionist. Jurors heard opening statements Tuesday in the trial of…
Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, November 17, announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward (R-Alabaster) to serve as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. Currently in his third term in the Alabama State Senate, Ward serves…
According to new Union Springs Mayor Roderick Clark, Union Springs police Capt. Ronnie Felder was appointed as the new city's new police chief and Terronda Hooks as the city clerk…
Alabama News Network's Magical Christmas Toy Drive has become a holiday tradition for everyone in our area. This is our 7th annual event to collect toys for the Salvation Army of Montgomery to deliver to children in need. This year,…
The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has announced it will honor educators across Alabama with a special Thank Alabama Teachers Week beginning Monday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Individuals and businesses throughout the state are encouraged to express…
The city of Mobile is moving ahead with plans to hold Mardi Gras celebrations in early 2021 despite the coronavirus pandemic. Some groups already have called off parades and balls over concerns…
Authorities say a man who was found on the roof of an Huntsville restaurant is dead after being shot by police during a standoff. A spokesman for the Huntsville Police Department said that officers got a call about an armed…
Amazon has opened an online pharmacy, giving shoppers the chance to buy their medication on their phones and computers. The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens…
A hearing on the Trump campaign's federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the vote results remains on track. It's scheduled for Tuesday in Williamsport, after the judge quickly denied the campaign's new lawyer's request for a delay.…
Andalusia Police responded to a report of a shooting at 142 George Street at about 9:30 p.m. Monday. Upon arrival, they found one person dead. No names have been released at this time. If you have any information on this…
