The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) has announced that they have reopened after temporarily closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most county offices are providing services by-appointment-only, walk-in appointments are suspended until further notice. For the veteran's service offices…
River Region United Way has announced that President and CEO Jimmy Hill has announced his resignation effective June 1. Hill…
The mayor of Greenville and his wife have both tested positive for COVID-19. Mayor Dexter McLendon confirmed to Alabama News Network…
This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, but with schools closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students are having to find new ways to say thanks to their teachers. Students in Tallassee cheered,…
The Tallassee city school system is working with Baylor University to bring meals directly to the homes of students in need through a program called Meals To You. It's estimated 60% of…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Domestic violence cases are on the rise in west Alabama. Several law enforcement agencies are reporting an up-tick in domestic violence calls since the Coronavirus pandemic started. Marengo County…
CORRECTION: This story was edited on 5/9/2020 to reflect the property tax increase would be 12 mils, as opposed to the previous reported 18.5 mils. On Tuesday a House Committee…
The Alabama National Guard performed a flyover Tuesday to salute those serving to support COVID-19 response efforts. The 187th Redtails stationed at Dannelly Field honored medical workers with a flyover at Jackson Hospital,…
A new partnership is helping to ensure Tallassee City School students in need have food to put on the table. According to Child Nutrition Program Coordinator Loria Hunter, 60% of students…
The Selma Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is currently looking for a missing person. Deborah Ann Moore, 35, was last seen in the East Selma area in the 2500 block of Hardie Avenue on Saturday May 2, around 12:30 am.…
A group of protesters rallied against the current state health orders in place Tuesday afternoon. The group of around 60 people marched from Cramton Bowl to the State House and then…
Governor Kay Ivey issued a “Safer At Home” order effective at 5pm on Thursday, April 30. In accordance, Jackson Hospital is continuing its policy to prohibit visitors at this time. The restrictions remain as follows: No Visitations will be allowed…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An Orrville man is behind bars -- and a Selma man is dead -- after a shootout at a Selma housing complex. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says…
Jerome Sharp is wanted by the Alabama Department of Corrections for Escape. Sharp escaped around 5:00 a.m. from the Butler County Jail on Monday, May 4, by disabling a fence gate locking mechanism. Sharp had been in custody with…
From the West Alabama News Network-- A routine traffic stop in in Dallas County leads to a major drug bust. Sheriff Mike Granthum says a deputy stopped a vehicle without…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Marengo County man is facing a capital murder charge in the shooting death of his live-in girlfriend. Investigators say 71 year old Cleveland Winters shot 54…
Lawmakers returned to the State House Monday for the shortened session. And there there were some empty seats. Members of the Alabama Democratic Caucus say they're choosing to…
Alabama lawmakers have resumed a shortened legislative session focused on state budgets. Legislators had taken a nearly two month break during the COVID-19 outbreak but returned to Montgomery to pass state budgets…
A single-vehicle crash at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, May 2, claimed the life of a Montgomery woman. Cavaughn Aiyanla Nixon, 20, was killed when the 2006 Hyundai Sonata she was driving went off the roadway and struck a tree. Nixon was…
Alabama gas prices have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.52/g today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 16.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand…
The Alabama Department of Revenue is extending the time for drivers to get their March, April or May car registrations, renewals and to pay their vehicle taxes. Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett has changed the deadline to June 19. This extension applies…
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that ADOL has disbursed more than $503 million in COVID-19 related unemployment compensation benefits. Alabama is now paying benefits under all three programs covered in the CARES Act: Federal Pandemic Unemployment…
A rural Alabama sheriff says his department won't enforce state guidelines limiting public activities during the coronavirus pandemic. Reports say that Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon says he has instructed deputies not to stop businesses or churches that violate state…
Montgomery police have charged Jamie Carter, 24, with one count of first-degree Robbery and second-degree Assault in reference to the robbery and assault. Police say the incident occurred around 4 am on April 25 in the 5600 block of Carmichael…
As we continue to navigate through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recommendations continue to evolve, Baptist Health remains focused on protecting patients, medical providers, team members, and the local community. Based on Governor Kay Ivey’s recent Safer at Home order…
