WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants, a stunning rebuke to the president in the midst of his reelection campaign. The outcome seems certain to elevate the…
Alabama Hospital Association President Dr. Don Williamson, who is a former State Health Officer, took time for a one-on-one interview with Alabama News Network to describe the situation hospitals face during…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The mayor of Fort Deposit is concerned about the spread of COVID-19 throughout the town. Mayor Fletcher Fountain says the town has become a hot spot for COVID-19 --…
The Covington County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a residential burglary/theft that occurred between the dates of March 30 – April 3, on Christi Smith Road in Andalusia. The suspect(s) entered a residence and stole numerous firearms along with other…
Mayor Steven Reed issued an Executive Order requiring face masks to be worn at all time in public. This announcements comes in wake of Tuesday night's city council meeting. During the meeting,…
The Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back after the fleeing man pointed a stun gun in his direction is going to be charged with felony murder and 10 other crimes. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard…
The Department of Justice announces the launch of the Civil Rights Reporting Portal. This new online tool will make it easier for the public to report a civil rights violation. “The department is committed to upholding the civil and constitutional…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of the pictured suspects wanted for an Attempted Burglary Investigation that occurred in Montgomery. The pictured suspects are wanted for an Attempted…
The Montgomery Zoo has decided to reopen its doors. The zoo has been closed since Governor Ivey issued the "Stay-at-Home Order" in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. HERE ARE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES AND DETAILS REGARDING THE REOPENING OF…
A mobile home fire is under investigation in Wetumpka. Wetumpka Fire Department says they responded to the fire at 106 Hollowood Lane just before 9 Wednesday morning. They say the fire was…
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many women access prenatal care. According to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Health of America Report on Maternal Health, 61% of commercially insured women surveyed nationally saw limited office hours from their doctors, and…
Montgomery County leads the state in the number of coronavirus cases. Despite that, Montgomery City Council has voted down a proposed ordinance involving face masks. Several doctors and others had spoken at…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge says Alabama cannot bar local officials from offering curbside voting during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also loosened restrictions on absentee ballots in three Alabama counties because of the health risk to voters. U.S.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma Area Food Bank opens a new chapter -- in its 27 year history of fighting against hunger in west Alabama. The food bank now…
Many businesses are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won't sue if they catch COVID-19. Businesses are afraid they could face lawsuits even if they follow social distancing and other government guidelines as they reopen across the…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, and Police Chief Ernest Finley are giving more details into the departments move to implement #8CANTWAIT policies. According to Chief Finley, MPD has been using most of the…
The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force has officially notified CrimeStoppers of the capture of fugitive Vernell Sanders who was wanted for Escape from a State Correctional Facility in Elmore. Sanders had been eluding authorities since October of 2019. He…
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Oscar Dewayne Blevins, 26, of Selma, was sentenced in federal court for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Blevins pleaded guilty to the…
Selma Mayor Darrio Melton says he's asking city council members to join him in acknowledging Friday, June 19, as a holiday in the city of Selma. He says he hopes city council…
A federal judge says Alabama cannot prohibit local officials from offering curbside voting during the COVID-19 pandemic and loosened restrictions on absentee ballots in three Alabama counties because of the health risk to voters. U.S. District Judge Abdul K. Kallon…
On Tuesday, June 16, Mayor Steven L. Reed, Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean, Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone and other local leaders held a press conference in response to the…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials announce new screening procedures to go into effect by mid-June. These procedures will minimize physical contact between agents and passengers. The updated procedures are as follows: TSA officials will no longer handle boarding passes. Passengers will…
UPDATE: The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that Theft/Fraud suspect Anthony Draughon is in Police custody. Draughon was originally shown on a CrimeStoppers segment released on June 10th as an unidentified subject wanted in reference to a Theft…
Richard W. Moore, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, announces that Jessie James Turner, Jr., has been sentenced to ten years in prison after his conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Turner’s jury…
