Alabama National Fair to Go On as Planned
According to officials, the Alabama National Fair will go on as planned in October. The fair has been held for 66 consecutive years. It is put on by the Montgomery…
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Tuskegee Police Investigating Second Shooting of the Day
The Tuskegee Police Department responded to a call of a subject shot in the 100 block of S. School St. On the morning of July 31, around 11:30 A.M., the Tuskegee Police Department came into contact with a gunshot victim…
Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce Opens New Location
On Friday, July 31, the Lowndes County Area Chamber of Commerce (LCACOC), had their official ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony in the town of Hayneville. LCACOC’s slogan is: "45 Strong..Come Build With Us".…
Arrest Made in Early-Friday Morning Shooting in Tuskegee
The Tuskegee Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting of Tuskegee resident Shaquille Shepherd, III. On July 31, around 12:45 am, the Tuskegee Police Department responded to the 200 block…
Former Bank President Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Bank Fraud
On Wednesday, July 29, Jimmy Allen Monk, 60, of Elmore County, and former PrimeSouth Bank president, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr.,…
Vouchers to Aid Alabama Students with High-Speed Internet Who're Stuck at Home by the COVID-19 Pandemic
A program to aid Alabama families with students who are limited to distance learning this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic will provide $100 million for increased internet service. The state says vouchers will help pay for the cost of…
Alabama ABC Board CAReer Fair Brings Out Hundreds
The Alabama ABC Board took a creative approach to help people who are in need of a job. “We actually had people waiting for us this morning when we opened at 9 a.m.,” ABC Board Human Resources Division Director Tonia…
Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent. Many who lost jobs months ago are already behind on payments. Now an extra $600 in…
Dr. Fauci: 250,000 People Have Registered to Take Part in Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified says 250,000 people have registered on a National Institutes of Heath website to take part in experimental vaccine trials. The study of the first vaccine involving 30,000 people began this week. The U.S. government plans to…
Montgomery County Probate Office Announces New "No Wait Probate" Tool
The Montgomery County Probate Office has announced the new “No Wait Probate” tool to combat the increase in demand of services and help reduce wait time. Now with No Wait Probate, citizens who need to conduct business at one of…
Gov. Ivey Announces $50 Million Grant Program for Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Nonprofit Grant Program and the Alabama Faith-Based Grant Program will be awarded…
Coronavirus and Children, UAB Pediatrician Gives Insight
As the start of the school year inches closer, there are still many unknowns about coronavirus and children. Alabama News Network spoke with Dr. GiGi Youngblood of Children's Hospital of Alabama to get some…
Former MPD Chief Reflects on Friendship with Congressman John Lewis
On the day the world says a final goodbye to Congressman John Lewis, the Chief Deputy of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is remembering the special friendship he had…
Suspect Identified in Wetumpka Cell Phone Theft Investigation
The Wetumpka Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect has been positively identified as an offender in a Theft investigation. On July 19, 2020, two unknown males entered a cell…
Three Former President Speak at John Lewis' Funeral
Three former presidents (Bill Clinton, George Bush, & Barack Obama) are in attendance at John Lewis' funeral as he is mourned, revered and celebrated as an American hero at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. The private funeral began Thursday morning…
WANTED: Authorities Searching for Man Accused of Choking Woman in Front of Her 9-Year-Old Son
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the location of Domestic Violence Offender Devonte Chequea Holloway. Holloway is described as being a 27-year-old black male, 5’10” ft. in height, weighing approximately 186lbs. Investigators say Holloway got into a verbal…
Former Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies from COVID-19
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain's Twitter account on Thursday announced the death. https://twitter.com/THEHermanCain/status/1288843301722890240?s=20 Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks. It's not clear…
President Trump Throws Out Idea of Delaying November Presidential Election
President Donald Trump is for the first time floating the idea of delaying the November's presidential election, but the dates of presidential elections are set in federal law, and cannot be changed except by Congress. On Thursday morning, Trump tweeted:…
Authorities Identify Red Substance on Capitol Steps
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the red substance that was spilled on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon appeared to be a non-permanent tomato-like paste. Crews have since cleaned the steps and metal barricades are now set up around…
Perry Co. School Board Approves Reopening Plan Amid Pandemic
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The plan to reopen schools in Perry County amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- has officially been approved by the school board. Superintendent Marcia Smiley says the first nine weeks…
Mask Required in Alabama Schools & Colleges, Governor Ivey Extends Safer At Home Order Until August 31
When students return to school this fall, face mask or coverings will be required. The mandate comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise, and officials grabble with how to return…
Montgomery Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Recent Arrests During Protests at State Capitol
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley has released a statement regarding the recent arrests during protests at the State Capitol. Montgomery Police made several arrest outside of the state Capitol on Tuesday when protesters…
Alabama Department of Labor Warns Unemployment Recipients to be Cautious of Fraud
The Alabama Department of Labor is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their personal identifying information. Unemployment compensation fraud has always occurred, but instances are increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is…
Macon County Offices Reopen After Closing Due to Multiple Employees Testing Positive for COVID-19
Acting Macon County Commission Chairman Miles Robinson Sr., Sheriff Andre Brunson and EMA / Homeland Security Director Frank H. Lee have deemed all Macon County offices safe to reopen. The Courthouse and Annex were closed last week due to multiple…
AEA Surveys Educators on COVID-19 Concerns
A new survey from the Alabama Education Association gives us a look at educators concerns about returning to the classroom this year. The AEA got close to 41,000 responses to the survey. It…
