State Officials: No Coronavirus Cases Reported in Alabama
At a news conference this afternoon, leaders from the Alabama Dept. of Public Health,…
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Multi-Million Dollar Expansion to Bring New Jobs to Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A multi-million dollar capital investment in Dallas County is set to bring dozens of new jobs to the area. Tier 1 Hyundai supplier -- Seoyon E HWA -- is…
State Lawmakers Approve Bill to Allow Yoga in Public Schools
Alabama lawmakers might lift a decades old ban on yoga in public schools, though the bill would keep the greeting “namaste” on the forbidden list. A bill by Rep. Jeremy Gray of Opelika would let local school systems decide if…
Employee at Georgia Waffle House Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Company officials say a worker at a Georgia Waffle House tested positive for COVID-19, prompting co-workers to quarantine themselves in their homes. Waffle House said in a statement Tuesday that none of the co-workers from the restaurant in the Canton…
Inmate that Reportedly Escaped Prison Never Left Facility
A convicted murderer did not escape from an Alabama prison despite the corrections system initially reporting that he did. The Alabama Department of Corrections said an escape notice was sent out as a precautionary matter when the inmate was not…
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Awards $225,000 in Grants to 22 River Region Non-Profits
Several local non-profit organizations are getting a big boost, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery and the Alabama National Fair. The Kiwanis Club of Montgomery awarded 22 non-profits with grants…
Suspect Wanted in Dollar General Armed Robbery in Dallas Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Sheriff's Office needs your help catching an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff Mike Granthum says the Dollar General in the 4600 block of Highway 80 East --…
Selma Police Chase Ends in Crash, Dallas County Man Hurt
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Dallas County man is hurt when his truck is hit by a suspect who was trying to elude Selma Police. Witnesses say the sound of the crash could…
Motion to Reconsider the Sentence of Former MPD Officer Convicted of Manslaughter Denied
The motion to reconsider the sentence and amend the 14 year sentence for former Montgomery police officer Aaron…
Montgomery Man Fatally Shoots Wife Before Being Fatally Shot by MPD
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Sunday evening shooting death of Barbara Harwood, 64, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 6700 block…
Coronavirus Spreads to 8 Georgia Counties
Health officials say five more people in Georgia have tested positive for COVID-19, and the Centers for Disease Control. That means a total of 17 people in the state have now tested positive, though some of the tests have yet…
Selma University Officials Dispel Shut Down Rumors
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma University officials want to let people know that the rumor going around that the school is closed -- simply is not true. After hearing that Selma University had…
Coronavirus Affecting Travel
As Spring approaches, may people are monitoring the Coronavirus outbreak, and the impact it will have on travel. Alabama World Travel is a travel advisory agency that has been doing business in Montgomery…
Dow Jones Drops 7.8%, Worst Fall Since 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets. The sharp drops triggered the first…
Rain, Coronavirus Impacting Local Farmers
Recent rain and flooding are causing concerns for many in our area. And it's also impacting our local farmers. This is normally the time of year when farmers are preparing their fields and planting corn. But those plans have been…
Montgomery Public Schools Regains Accreditation after Almost 2 years "Under Review"
Montgomery Public School leaders are proud to be turning a new leaf, after regaining its full accreditation status. The good news was the purpose of a special called board meeting Monday, after nearly two years of it's accreditation status being…
Montgomery Police Investigating Man's Shooting Death
Montgomery police say they're conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting early this morning. Police say at about 2:45AM, they and fire medics responded to the 900 block of West South Boulevard after getting a report of a person…
Seeking Trial Delay, Sheriff Accused of Making False COVID-19 Claim
ATHENS, Ala. (AP) - Lawyers for an Alabama sheriff seeking a delay in his theft trial falsely claimed the officer was being tested for the illness caused by a new coronavirus. With Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely set to go…
Alabama Broadcasters Association Honors Alabama News Network
The Alabama Broadcasters Association has once again honored Alabama News Network with awards for excellence.…
1 Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting; Additional Body Found Inside Residence
One person is dead after an officer involved shooting took place in Montgomery on Sunday. After further investigation, a second body was found inside the suspect's residence. According to Sgt. David Hicks with…
Oil Plunges 20% as Another Virus-Fueled Trading Week Begins
NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices are plunging as a dispute among producers could lead a global economy weakened by COVID-19 to be awash in an oversupply of crude. Brent crude, the international standard, lost $9.50, or 20.1%, to $35.77…
No Fans, No Fun: Athletes Uneasy Over Empty-Arena Solutions
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - As U.S. sports leagues weigh whether to bar fans from ballparks and stadiums to help stall the coronavirus outbreak, San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija is one of the few players who can tell them exactly…
Gunfire Ends Lil Baby Concert in Alabama; 1 Injured
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a shooting in an Alabama arena left one person with a life-threatening wound and ended a concert by Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby. News agencies reported that Birmingham police had not said whether anyone was…
Bill Would Lift Yoga Ban in Schools, but Don't Say Namaste
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers might lift a decades old ban on yoga in public schools, though the bill would keep the greeting "namaste" on the forbidden list. A bill by Rep. Jeremy Gray of Opelika would let local…
Congressional Pilgrimage Tour Wraps Up In Selma
It's been a weekend full of events for United States Congress members in Alabama. More than fifty have been on a pilgrimage, touring sites that highlight the state's civil rights history. The pilgrimage is organized by the Faith & Politics…
