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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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:…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
UPDATE: An emergency missing child alert has been canceled, after it was was issued Tuesday evening. Monday Morning, the agency reported the child was found safely. Police say Ezra Redden was last seen on June 19th in the area of…
This morning, the National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating a deadly plane crash in Baldwin County. Loxley Fire Chief Tony Lovell confirms two people died in a single-engine plane crash Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Styx River. The…
Montgomery Police made several arrest outside of the State Capitol on Tuesday. Protesters attempted to spray paint the street in front of the Capitol steps. The protest was sponsored by the group…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma voters will be choosing a new mayor in the upcoming municipal elections in August. Mayor Darrio Melton won't be on the ballot -- and there are a dozen…
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has a warning if you get unsolicited seeds in the mail from China. State Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate says people from Alabama and several other states…
Tuskegee University has announced it's received a $20 million gift from philanthropist, activist and author MacKenzie Scott. It is the largest donation in the university's history. Last year, Scott pledged to give half or more of her assets to charity…
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville says it could be forced to close permanently because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is Alabama's top paid tourist attraction. It has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the $1.5 million it…
There are more calls for the resignation of Republican State Representative Will Dismukes, after he posted on social media this weekend about attending a celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate General and early leader of the Ku Klux Klan. …
Huntingdon College has announced that its fall sports programs, including football, will move to spring 2021. That decision was made by its conference, the USA South Athletic Conference. In a statement, the USA South Athletic Conference says its presidents have…
There are twelve candidates each hoping to become the next mayor of Selma. The city election is August 25. Current Mayor Darrio Melton is not seeking a second term. He made the announcement on Facebook earlier this month. Here are…
