Alarming Rise in COVID-19 Cases as States Roll Back Lockdowns
Coronavirus cases are rising in nearly half the U.S. states. And while many are chalked up to increased testing or to small, local outbreaks, others are…
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Childcare Facilities Taking Extra Precaution As Facilities Reopen Around the Country
More childcare facilities continue to reopen across the country. The facilities are taking extra precautions to keep kids safe and give working parents some much needed help. Laura and Brian Behrmann have been working from their New Jersey home and…
Two Brothers Killed in Covington County Crash with 18-Wheeler
A two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:40 a.m. Thursday, June 11, has claimed the lives of two Wiregrass area residents. Dominick Latrell Etheridge, 20, of Ozark was killed when the 2001 Dodge Dakota he was operating crossed the centerline of the…
Montgomery Woman Sentenced for Embezzling $250,000 from the Alabama Education Retirees Association
On Tuesday, June 9, Vicki Lott Rohan, 56, of Montgomery received a 15-month sentence for committing wire fraud. The sentence and conviction were the results of Rohan embezzling, over a seven-year period, approximately $250,000 from her then-employer, the Alabama Education…
Victims Identified in Fatal Plane Crash Near Craig Field in Selma as U.S. Navy Pilots
Dallas County Sheriff's Office has confirmed two people died onboard a plane that crashed near Craig Field in Selma Wednesday. The victims have been identified as Capt. Vincent Segars and…
TODAY: Drive-Thru Job Fair at Eastdale Mall
You don’t have to get out of your car to be connected with employers from more than 80 companies at a drive-thru job fair, today at Eastdale Mall. It's happening…
Tallassee High School Principal Accepts Position at Monroe Academy
Tallassee High School principal Matt Coker has accepted the headmaster position at Monroe Academy in Ollie(near Monroeville). He will complete his work at THS at the end of June. "What an honor to serve the community for eight years," said…
Pike Road High School Principal Resigns
Pike Road High School's principal has resigned. David Sikes confirmed to Alabama News Network that he submitted his resignation Wednesday. Sikes has been hired as the new Head of School at Fort Dale Academy in Greenville. He did not say…
Selma Police Need Public Assistance to Help Make Community Safer
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- There have been several houses shot up in Selma in recent weeks -- and police are calling on the public for help -- to try and put a stop…
FAA: Small Plane Crashes in Selma with Two People Aboard
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a Piper PA-32 crashed two miles southwest of Craig Field in Selma Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened about two miles southwest of Craig Field at around 4:40…
Pistol Permit Sales Skyrocket
According to officials at the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, everyday they are seeing long lines of people applying for pistol license. Local gun stores also confirm that gun and ammunition sales have…
Wetumpka Police Searching for Suspect in String of Vehicle Thefts
The Wetumpka Police Department is currently investigating the Unlawful Breaking and Entering of a Vehicle that occurred on May 8. According to Investigators, the pictured suspect unlawfully entered a vehicle and stole several items including a firearm and credit cards…
NASCAR Bans Confederate Flag from Events and Properties
NASCAR has banned the Confederate flag from all events and properties. NASCAR says the Confederate flag "runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry." Former chairman Brian France…
MPS Board to Form Committee to Rename Confederate-Named Schools
MPS board president Clare Weil says she hopes a statue of Robert. E Lee is never returned to the front of Lee High school.  The statue has been in storage since it was…
LEAD Academy Parts Ways with Second Principal in Less Than a Year
A LEAD Academy board member confirms principal Ibrahim Lee is no longer with the school. He was hired in October. The decision to not renew his contract was made at a…
Surviving in the Black Belt Amid Pandemic and Job Loss
Residents of America's Black Belt are depending on each other to weather the coronavirus pandemic, which is complicating an already-tough life in the impoverished region. In Alabama, a community foundation is giving away 100,000 face masks while coordinating food giveaways.…
Confederate Statue in Tuskegee Covered to Hide Vulgar Language Spray-Painted On
The Confederate statue sitting on the town square in Tuskegee has been covered because of offensive language. Vulgar language was inscribed on the statue by vandals over the weekend. The memorial…
MPD Needs Help Identifying Man Suspected of Stealing a Debit Card Filled Wallet
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for a Theft of Property Investigation in Montgomery. The pictured suspect is wanted for a Theft of Property Investigation that occurred on Saturday, June…
SEC Football Media Days to be Held Virtually
The Southeastern Conference has announced it will hold its first-ever virtual football media days this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. SEC Media Days had been scheduled to be held in Atlanta July 13-16. "Conducting football media days in…
Alabamians Urged to Take Speed Survey to Help State Locate Gaps in Broadband Service
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is requesting information on broadband internet access and speed from Alabama residents and businesses. Alabamians are encouraged to take the speed survey at https://alabama.speedsurvey.org/Â to help the state locate gaps in broadband service.…
Church of the Highlands Loses Lease Over Senior Pastor's Social Media Activity
A large Alabama church has lost its leases with the city of Birmingham's school district over its senior pastor's social media activity. Birmingham's Housing Authority also ended its partnership…
Montgomery School Board Holds Virtual Meeting, Group Virtually Protest Confederate School Names
On Tuesday the Montgomery County School Board held a virtual meeting as a group virtually protested to have the names of Confederate leaders removed from schools. The…
Search Underway for New Ambulance Service Provider in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- CARE Ambulance is pulling out of the Dallas County area at the end of the month. Now, county officials are in the process of looking for a new ambulance…
UPDATE: Jogger Shot on Landline Road in Selma -- Suspect Arrested
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars tonight -- following a shooting Tuesday morning on Landline Road in Selma. Capt. Johnny King says 28 year old Chadwick Mitchell is charged with attempted murder -- and menacing.…
Montgomery Mayor, Police Chief to Review Policing Policies
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has released a statement to say that he and Police Chief Ernest Finley will be reviewing policing practices. Nationally, there have been cries for police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd at…
