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Occupancy Restrictions Removed in Gov. Ivey's Amended Safer at Home Order
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris have just updated Alabama's Safer at Home Order to abolish restrictions on occupancy rates. The order is effective immediately and applies to retail stores, gyms and fitness centers and entertainment…
Steve Flowers Analysis: What We Learned from Election Day in Alabama and the U.S.
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers joined us on our newscasts to talk about what we have learned from Election Day, both in Alabama and across the country. Even though we don't…
Montgomery Officials Praise Citizens for Supporting Education Tax
On Election Day 61 percent of the 50 thousand plus Montgomery County voters supported a property tax increase for education. The tax is estimated to generate an additional $33 million to the underfunded…
Thousands Still Without Power After Hurricane Zeta
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Power crews have been working around the clock in West Alabama -- to restore power knocked out by Hurricane Zeta. About a week later Hurricane Zeta tore through the…
Voters and Community Leaders React To Tax Increase Passing
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 61% of Montgomery County voters voted for the property tax hike that will increase funding of MPS schools. After months of waiting, residents were able to let their voices…
Hurricane Zeta Recovery Continues in Selma-Dallas County Area
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- People in Selma and Dallas County continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta. The damage from Zeta -- is unmistakable. And the impact of the storm --…
Weil Discusses MPS Tax Vote Approval on "Alabama News Rising"
Montgomery County School Board President Clare Weil joined us by phone on "Alabama News Rising" this morning to talk about the next steps now that Montgomery County voters have approved a property…
Barry Moore Wins the District 2 Congressional Race
Republican Barry Moore of Enterprise will be heading to Washington, DC. He won the District 2 race for the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore beat Democratic candidate Phyllis Harvey-Hall of Montgomery by about…
Montgomery Voters Overwhelmingly Support Education Tax
CORRECTION: This story was edited to reflect the tax will be levied in 2023, not 2022. Montgomery voters have spoken and voted yes for a property tax increase for schools.…
Tommy Tuberville defeats Senator Doug Jones, flips Alabama seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville has recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama. Jones had widely been considered the Senate's most endangered Democrat. Republicans had made recapturing the…
Trump defeats Biden in Alabama, gains 9 electoral votes
President Donald Trump has won the deeply red state of Alabama against Democrat Joe Biden and claimed nine electoral votes. The GOP has easily won Alabama in every presidential election since 1976, when Jimmy Carter from neighboring Georgia was on…
Campaign 2020: State and Local Election Results
Alabama News Network is your Campaign 2020 headquarters, with complete results of state and local races. GET COMPLETE ELECTION RESULTS Polls closed at 7 p.m. tonight. With more than 300,000 absentee ballots returned and long lines at many polling locations…
Montgomery County on Pace to Break Voter Turnout Records
At 3:00PM on Election Day, Montgomery County had more than 50,000 ballots cast in person. Add in nearly 26,000 absentee ballots and Montgomery County is on pace to shatter voter turnout records. Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love says they…
Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Crash on West South Boulevard
Montgomery Police has identified a pedestrian killed in a crash Friday night. Montgomery Police say 23-year-old Nakeya Brunson was struck by a vehicle in the 900 block of West South Boulevard Friday just before 11:00PM as she entered the roadway.…
Steve Flowers Analysis: What Will Happen after Election Day?
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers joined us at 5:30 to talk about what happens in the country after the presidential election, no matter who wins. Flowers says the country is…
Second Person Dies in September Crash on Zelda Road
One of the victims involved in a crash on Zelda Road in Montgomery in September has died. Montgomery Police Department says 65-year-old Chester Parker died from his injuries on November 1. Montgomery Police say two vehicles, a Ford Mustang and…
Steve Flowers Analysis: What to Look for on Election Night
Alabama News Network Political Analyst Steve Flowers appeared on our 5:00 p.m. news to talk about what to look for on election night. Flowers says the lines of people at polls across…
Afternoon Update on Election Day at the Polls in Montgomery
It has already been a busy election day across Montgomery. People have stood in line in order to vote at many polling places. Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III says about…
CrimeStoppers Offering Reward in Montgomery Murder Investigation
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of anyone involved in the death of Sandra Smith. On Sunday, October 25, Montgomery Police patrol units responded to the intersection of South Court…
Alabama Sec. of State Brings Update on Election Day on "Alabama News Rising"
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill was our guest on "Alabama News Rising" this morning to talk to us by phone about his expectations for Election Day in Alabama. Merrill says the…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge J.C. Love III Expects Record-Shattering Turnout
Montgomery County Probate Judge J.C. Love III was on Alabama News Rising this morning in a phone interview to talk about his expectations for Election Day. He says he expects turnout…
2020 Election Day Just a Few Hours Away
As Election Day approaches, Montgomery along with the rest of the United States has seen record numbers in absentee and early voting. Montgomery Mayor Reed has granted all city employees two hours…
Virtual 5K Raises Thousands to Fight 'Period Poverty'
Brooke and Breanna Bennett are on a mission to make sure young women have the menstrual and hygiene items to stay clean and healthy during their period. Their organization just wrapped up…
