Biden Pays Respects to Capitol Officer as He Lies in Honor
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Ivey Touts Prison Plan, Urges Transparent Gambling Debate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says new leased prisons are the foundation of remaking the state's troubled corrections system. The Republican governor delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday - the opening day of…
Governor Ivey Delivers State of the State Address
On Tuesday evening Governor Ivey delivered her 2021 State of the State Address. Tuesday was also the ceremonial first day of the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session. Initially lawmakers will focus on passing local…
Volunteers Distribute Over 17 Tons of Food at Bloch Park in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- As the debate about the size of a new Coronavirus relief packages rages on in Washington -- many families continue to struggle to put food on the table.…
MPS Students and Families Adjust to Virtual Learning
On Monday, Feb. 1, Montgomery Public Schools went to full virtual learning after several COVID-19 cases and even deaths within the school system. Several students have been going virtual since last…
Montgomery Firefighters Combat Fire at Home on Bell Chase Drive, Home Severely Damaged
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department is investigating a structure fire. On February 2, fire units responded to a call around 11:05 Tuesday morning in the 4400 block of Bell Chase Drive. At the scene, firefighters found a single story house with smoke…
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as CEO of Amazon
On Tuesday, February 2, Amazon announced that Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO later this year. He's held the role since he founded the company nearly 30 years ago. Bezos built the company from an online bookstore into a…
Amazon Workers Voting Next Week on Whether to Unionize
Amazon workers will vote next week on whether to unionize in one of the most visible labor-organizing pushes at the online retailing giant. Employees at the Bessemer facility are seeking to form a union to represent the full and part-time…
Opening Day of the Legislature to Feature "State of the State" Address
Alabama lawmakers will return to Montgomery for the 2021 regular session, which will be conducted differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers convene at noon today. Republican…
EA Sports Bringing Back NCAA Football Game After Long-awaited Return
Video gamers are rejoicing as EA Sports announces they will be bringing back NCAA Football. https://twitter.com/EASPORTS/status/1356645158369058816?s=20 This will be the first edition of the game of the game since 2013 with Michigan Quarterback Denard Robinson gracing the cover of NCAA…
Covington County Sheriff's Office, Drug Task Force Searching for Drug Trafficking Suspect
The 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force is searching for wanted fugitive Fredrick Laquan Everett, 34. Everett is wanted for two counts of Drug Trafficking. He is known to reside or hang out in the McKenzie, Opp, and Andalusia areas. …
Dreamland BBQ Expanding to East Montgomery
A popular BBQ restaurant is expanding to east Montgomery. Managing Partner Bob Parker confirmed with Alabama News…
Dadeville Man Charged with Multiple Sexual Abuse Charges of a Child Under 12-Years Old
A Dadeville man is behind bars following an investigation into the Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12-years-old. Roger Wayne Pennington, 37, was arrested and charged with the following charges: Sexual Abuse of a Child Less than 12-years-old Rape…
Parole Officer Hospitalized After Accidentally Shooting Himself
A Probation and Parole Officer with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles is in the hospital this morning following an accidental shooting. The shooting occurred at the Bureau of Pardons and Paroles in the 800 block of South Perry…
Biden Expands Quick Bid to Undo Trump's Immigration Policies
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The Biden administration is taking steps to address harm to thousands of families that were separated at the U.S.-Mexico…
Gov. Ivey Leases CoreCivic Prisons in $3 Billion Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Kay Ivey has committed the state of Alabama to lease two major prisons from one of the nation's biggest private prison operators. The signed agreements with CoreCivic are for two prisons that haven't been built…
Virus, Prison Crisis and Gambling Before Lawmakers in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers will return to Montgomery for the 2021 regular session, which will be conducted differently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers convene at noon Tuesday. Republican lawmakers have said a top priority will be legislation…
DA Releases Body Cam Video After Mugshot Causes a Stir in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mugshot of a suspect in a recent drug arrest in Selma -- raised a lot of eyebrows -- along with concerns that officers may…
Montgomery Police Identify Victim in Fatal Coliseum Boulevard Crash
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an early morning traffic collision that resulted in one fatality. On Monday, February 1, around 8 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1400 block of Coliseum Boulevard in reference to a…
81-Year-old Eclectic Woman Dies in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Wetumpka
A three-vehicle crash at approximately 3:43 p.m. Saturday, Janaury 30, has claimed the life of an Eclectic woman. Janice J. Randolph, 81, was killed when the 2000 Dodge Caravan she was driving collided with a 2008 Chrysler 300 and a…
Alabama News Network Launches "3 Degree Guarantee"
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team is launching a new project, called 3 Degree Guarantee. It will allow you to track the accuracy of our high temperature forecasts for Montgomery while also raising money for local charities. It…
Dustin Diamond Known for Role in '90s Sitcom 'Saved by the Bell' Dead at 44
FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2011 file photo, Dustin Diamond attends the SYFY premiere of "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York. Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma,…
COVID-19 Cases Falling After Deadliest Month Since Outbreak
FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2021 file photo a medical staff member prepares the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Tudor Ranch in Mecca, Calif. Democratic lawmakers are urging federal health officials to address racial disparity in…
Governor Ivey Signs Agreements to Lease Two New Mega Prison Facilities
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Monday, February 1, signed agreements to lease two new men’s correctional facilities to be constructed by CoreCivic’s Developer Team (CoreCivic; Caddell Construction; DLR Group; and R&N Systems Design). The…
Wetumpka Legislator Sponsoring Bill to Protect Confederate Monuments
A state legislator is sponsoring a bill to protect historical monuments. State Rep. Mike Holmes (R - Wetumpka) announced he is sponsoring to further strengthen the current Alabama Memorial Preservation Act. The Act protects monuments, markers, and other historical remembrances…
