The City of Tuscaloosa, in response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, has decided to close down all bars. The bars will be closed for two weeks starting at 5 pm on Monday, August 24. Mayor Walt Maddox along…
Auburn University is reporting 207 COVID-19 cases in a week. The report was made on the university's website for the period of August 15 through August 21. The cases involve 202 students and five employees. Auburn breaks down its numbers…
By unanimous decision, Lowndes County officials have renamed the Lowndes County Courthouse after late sheriff "Big John" Williams. The Lowndes County Commission along with the sheriff's office held an…
The mayor of Tallassee has been charged in a road rage incident. Mayor Johnny Hammock and Keazanni Spencer, 20, have both been charged with a misdemeanor as a result of the incident. The incident happened on July 5. The mayor's…
The president of the University of Alabama has issued a new statement on COVID-19 to everyone on campus. In a letter posted to the university's Facebook page today, President Stuart Bell says there is an unacceptable rise in the number…
MONTGOMERY, Al -- Three spots in Alabama are being added to the nation's honor roll of historic locations. The state says The Alabama Book Store in Tuscaloosa is joining the National Register of Historic Places. The shop has been located…
The 6th annual 'Stuff the Truck' event kicked off today. Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatherings, as the school tries to clamp down on the spread of COVID-19. The university said it…
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding Eddie Roland Cunningham. Cunningham is a 43-year-old white male and may be living with a condition that may impair his judgement. He…
Alabama's unemployment rate rose slightly in July as the state continues to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Department of Labor reported Friday that the state's preliminary July unemployment rate is 7.9%, up from June's rate…
At about 6:35 Thursday night, Montgomery police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with what initially was thought to be three occupants in the 2100 block of Day Street. The suspect(s) then shot a gun at officers,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new initiative in Selma aims to help with some of the challenges -- that are bound to arise from distance learning during a pandemic. Edmundite Missions is using…
The Lowndes County Courthouse will soon have a new name. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said the sheriff's office, along…
Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for Alabama students who depend on the free or reduced lunch…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting the Coronavirus case count is now more than 107,000 as of Thursday, August 20th. But the infection rate appears to be slowing down with just over…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tons of food were handed out to people in the Sardis area of Dallas County. Officials at the Selma Area Food Bank say they continue to distribute more food…
Students at Pike Road Schools headed back to school this morning. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have a variety of choices in how to attend class. Students can attend…
There is a fundraiser underway to help a former Montgomery police officer get the transportation he now needs, after a life changing accident. Officer Carlos Taylor was critically injured in an accident in…
Municipal Elections are less than a week away. Today we're taking a closer look at the race for Mayor of Prattville and learning what the candidates are most focused on. Incumbent Mayor…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Regions Bank is building a new location in Selma -- and the Dallas County Commission is looking to buy the old one. Construction crews are hard at work at…
Food Truck Fridays returns in Montgomery this Friday, August 21st. Local food truck vendors will set up shop Fridays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Montgomery’s Rotary Park and nearby Montgomery Plaza. This is the second event of the…
Troy Police say the inmate who escaped this morning has been located and is now in custody. Officials say Jackson Lamar Harris escaped around 10:30AM from the Troy City Jail.…
Macon County Emergency Management Agency Director Frank Lee says he has concerns about the behavior of Auburn University students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that could affect his county. In an email sent to Alabama News Network,…
The suspects in Saturday night's shooting at Alabama State University have been identified. ASU Department of Public Safety says 17-year-old Willie Smith, Jr., of Fultondale, and 19-year-old Rodrick…
Prattville Police have charged two people in connection to Thursday morning's police chase. Police have arrested and charged the driver, 32-year-old Channing Layne Turner, with DUI, Attempting to Elude Police, Receiving…
