Weekend Blanket Drive for the Homeless
On Saturday, Nov. 7th, the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless will hold a Blanket Drive for the homeless. They will be accepting blankets, hats, gloves, and any winter wear. 2020 Blanket Drive…
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Montgomery Police Investigate Man's Death
Montgomery Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man's death. Emergency crews responded to a shots fired call in the 3500 block of Manley Drive Friday afternoon. According to MPD, a man was rushed to the hospital for treatment in…
Central Alabama Electric Co-op Says All Power Restored Following Hurricane Zeta
Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) says it has completed restoration efforts after Hurricane Zeta ripped through the co-op’s 10-county service territory the morning of October 29, leaving approximately 37,000 members without power. The final repair work was finished last night.…
State of Alabama Announces $60 Million Settlement With Terminix
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, a historic $60 million State settlement with Terminix International after the company’s alleged illegal business practices targeting Alabama consumers. An investigation by the Alabama…
Update: Body Found at Alabama River Bridge Near Prattville Identified
UPDATE: Montgomery police say the body found near U.S. Highway 31 at the Alabama River bridge has been identified as that of 27-year-old Joshua Thompson of Montgomery. Police say it appears Thompson was shot and killed in Montgomery. This is…
Maxwell-Gunter AFB to Hold Active Shooter Drill Friday
Officials at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base say the base is planning to hold an active shooter exercise Friday. The base-wide event will test the installations' emergency responses and procedures. During the drill, base personnel and visitors may experience delays at…
Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard Transferred to State Prison
Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard has been moved to a state prison to serve time for his ethics convictions. Corrections records showed Thursday that Hubbard has been transferred into state custody from a county jail. But it's not clear…
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…
