What You Need to Know to Stay Safe on the Water This Holiday Weekend
Montgomery, Ala (ANN)- As Memorial Day Weekend is in full swing, lots of people have decided to venture outdoors and spend most of their holiday out in nature. Take a look as…
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Phenix City Woman Dies in a Two Car Collision
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of 39-year-old Melissa Moss of Phenix City. Moss was killed when the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt in which she was the passenger, crossed the centerline and collided with a 2013 Volkswagen GTI. Moss was…
Prattville Man Dies After Truck Strikes a Power Pole
A Prattville man has lost his life in a single-vehicle accident. Sixty-year-old William McDonald Sanders of Prattville was killed Saturday night, May 24, at 10:18 after the Dodge Ram he was driving went off the roadway and struck a power…
Chamber Foundation To Offer Relief for Small Businesses Affected by Pandemic
River Region leaders are stepping in to support our small businesses affected by the coronavirus. "We're all in this together. And we realize that small businesses are the backbone of the communities," Chamber Foundation Chairman Willie Durham said. The Montgomery…
Burgers Up! Montgomery Biscuits, Bama-Q TV Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief
Seats may have been empty in the stands, but a friendly competition inside Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium Saturday afternoon was an in-field home-run. "Bama-Q TV is a show where they follow around these cook teams from…
Jasmine Hill Gardens Has Announced It Will Not Reopen
According to its website, Jasmine Hill Gardens of Wetumpka will not be reopening. Jasmine Hill, known as "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece" has more than 20 acres of gardens and classical sculptures in the Greek traditions featuring a full-scale…
Alabama Coronavirus Outlook Worsening Amid State Reopening
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)- As casinos, churches, and more reopen, Alabama's coronavirus caseload is worsening. The State's political leaders and health experts are struggling to make many residents see the continued need for social distancing, crowd limitations, and wearing masks after…
Sessions, Running for Senate, rejects Trump’s criticism
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Sessions is pushing back at President Donald Trump’s criticism, telling Trump that he was “damn fortunate” Sessions recused himself from the Russian investigation. Sessions responded pointedly on Twitter after Trump called Sessions untrustworthy and reiterated…
Alabama Enacts Ban on Outdoor Burning Over Air Quality
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is banning outdoor burning in a dozen of its 67 counties to protect air quality. The order, which includes the state’s most populated counties, covers areas that have a history of air pollution problems, according…
Alabama Jobless Rate Jumps to 12.9% because of Pandemic
Alabama's unemployment rate has jumped to 12.9% in April during the economic shutdown linked to the coronavirus pandemic. That's the worst in nearly 38 years. Statistics released by the state Friday show nearly 217,000 people lost jobs from March to…
Troopers Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is one of the busier travel weekends and state troopers want to ensure that everyone makes it to and from their destinations safely. All available troopers will be on patrol for the holiday weekend. Troopers encourage people…
New Mural in Downtown Selma Showcases Alabama's Butterfly Capital
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new mural that showcases Selma's designation as the official Butterfly Capital of Alabama -- is going up at a new green space -- in downtown Selma. The city…
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President Trump Deems Churches 'Essential,' Calls for Them to Reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend, even as some parts of the nation…
Troy University to Offer Free Post-COVID Leadership Course
Troy University plans to offer a 4-week Leadership 101 course this summer. University officials say the course is designed to equip students to thrive in a post-pandemic world, regardless of where they are now in their lives and careers. The…
Lowndes Co. Community Honors Frontline Healthcare Workers
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Frontline healthcare workers in Lowndes County were honored for their service at a ceremony Thursday morning in Hayneville. Organizers say healthcare workers in the county -- put their lives…
Operation Fresh Food Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Held in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turn out for a drive-thru food giveaway Thursday afternoon in Selma. Organizers say 'Operation Fresh Food' -- was planned in response to the need caused…
Unemployment claims top 500,000 in Alabama during pandemic
Claims for unemployment compensation during the coronavirus pandemic have topped 500,000 in Alabama. The state Department of Labor says more than 25,000 initial jobless claims were filed last week. That brings the state total since mid-March to more than 500,000.…
ALEA Marine Patrol Preparing for "Massive" Memorial Day
Law enforcement marine patrol officers are preparing for what they say is their busiest holiday of the year: Memorial Day. The holiday is often referred to as the "unofficial" start of summer.…
Local Hospitals Respond to Mayor Steven Reed Shortage of ICU Beds Comment
In an effort to respond to and prevent further spreading of Coronavirus (COVID-19) activity in Central Alabama, Baptist Health continues to triage patients at our Coronavirus Care Clinics, educate the public on appropriate precautions and care for all patients within…
Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer-at-Home Order Effective May 22
Alabama is reopening more of its economy despite shaky progress in taming the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied…
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeanna Ross Announces Retirement
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Jeana Ross is retiring as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE). She has served in this position since 2012. “I am extremely grateful for Secretary Ross’ tireless efforts and…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Requesting More Money for Upcoming Election Amid COVID-19 Safety Concerns
Montgomery County election officials say they'll need nearly $87,000 more dollars to make voting in the primary run-off, safer for voters and poll workers amid coronavirus concerns. Probate Judge J.C. Love, III submitted a budget request change totaling $86,977 to…
Fugitive Wanted for North Carolina Murder Shot and Killed in Alabama During Standoff with FBI
The FBI says an agent shot and killed a man in Alabama who was a suspect in a killing in North Carolina. Special Agent James Jewell says Tobby Wiggins was fatally wounded during a confrontation Wednesday night in Atmore. According…
Nearly 39 Million Americans Laid-off Due to COVID-19
The U.S. government says the number of Americans thrown out of work since the coronavirus crisis struck two months ago has climbed to nearly 39 million. More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the…
Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Released from Prison to Serve Remaining Sentence on House Arrest
President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen was released from federal prison Thursday to serve the remainder of his sentence at home. Cohen has been serving a federal prison sentence at FCI Otisville in New York after…
