Millbrook Police Arrests 3 in Wal-Mart Theft Charges
Millbrook police arrested Millbrook residents Rodriquez D. Boggs,22 and Tre’ Anna L. Chappell 20, on April 21. Both suspects were charged with 17 counts of Theft…
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COVID-19 Safety Concerns Shut Down American Apparel in Selma
From the West Alabama newsroom-- A Selma plant temporarily shuts down due to health concerns after two workers come down with COVID-19. American Apparel shut down operations Thursday morning due to health concerns caused…
Alabama's Veterans Homes Increase Testing for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) says veteran homes are intensifying COVID-19 testing this comes as more resources become available for healthcare staff and residents. With the…
Alabama Legislature to Resume on May 4
At a late press conference on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon announced that an agreement has been made for Alabama lawmakers to resume work on May 4th. When the Legislature resumes…
Auburn Teen Behind Bars for Multiple Theft Charges
Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Caiden Nicholas Taft of Auburn on April 22. Taft was wanted for multiple charges theft related. The Auburn Police Division says officers responded to a call in…
26 Million have Sought US Jobless Aid since Virus Hit
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday. Roughly 26 million people have now filed…
Drive-Up Food Giveaways Draw Thousands in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Two drive-up food giveaways in Selma -- brought thousands of people out today -- to get free food. One of the giveaways was at the Christian Outreach Alliance Food…
Inmate at Elba Community Based Facility Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has confirmed today that an inmate at Elba Community Based Facility (Elba) in Elba, Alabama, has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the fourth confirmed and third active case of COVID-19 among the inmate…
Dalraida Church of Christ Sends Thousands of PPE's to Harlem Hospital in New York
Brandon Hardin is a nurse that answered New York City's call for help with the Coronavirus pandemic. Brandon is in charge of a 147 person nursing unit that works specifically with Coronavirus patients. In a…
Update: Suspect Cleared of Possible Theft Charges
UPDATE: Wetumpka police have notified CrimeStoppers that Daniel Hendricks visited the Wetumpka Police Department in reference to an investigation into the fraudulent use of a debit card. After speaking with investigators, police say Hendricks is no longer a suspect. …
ASU to Hold Virtual Graduation for Spring Class of 2020
Alabama State University’s Class of 2020 graduates will be recognized in a virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 1, at noon (CST). The ceremony will recognize all undergraduate and graduate candidates, as well as the Golden Class of 1970. President…
Macon County Prepares for the Severe Weather That's Expected Thursday
Along with most of the River Region, Macon County is preparing for another severe weather day on Thursday, April 23. In preparation for the severe thunderstorms, hail, and damaging winds that are expected, the county is sanitizing shelters and making…
Airline Traffic Down 95% from 2019
Airline traffic is down 95% from what it was a year ago. Airlines are paying out more in refunds than they are taking in from new ticket sales. No one knows how long it will be before most people feel…
Governor Ivey Releases Statement on Passing of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on the passing of Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins: This past weekend, Alabama lost one of its finest veterans to the COVID-19 virus — retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins.…
USDA Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40%
On Wednesday, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced emergency benefit increases have reached $2.0 billion per month for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households across all 50 states and 3 territories to increase food security during the coronavirus…
Storm Cleanup Continues As Another Severe Weather Threat Looms Thursday
While some are still cleaning up the damage left behind from Sunday night’s weather, another round of severe storms is possible Thursday. “We're hoping for the best, but you know, we’re preparing for the worst,” Pike County EMA Director Herb…
Drive-through COVID-19 Testing in Lowdnes Co. Rescheduled for April 24
Due to the threat of bad weather, the one-day “drive-through” COVID-19 testing clinic at the Lowndes County Health Department in Hayneville is being rescheduled to Friday, April 24. Patients who meet the testing criteria should call for an appointment at…
AG Marshall Announces State-Federal Task Force to Investigate COVID-19 Related Crimes
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday the creation of a state-federal task force to investigate financial crimes related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The task force, which is made up of more than a dozen state and federal agencies, will…
City of Montgomery Launches Project Honoring Local COVID-19 Front Line Workers
Mayor Steven L. Reed has announced a new City of Montgomery project called MGM Frontline Heroes to honor Montgomery’s local heroes working on the front lines of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. “While most of us are staying home to stop…
Alabama First Class Pre-K Ranked Nation's Highest Quality Program for 14th Straight Year
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) ranks Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 14th consecutive year. “Alabama First Class Pre-K is once again proving…
Mike Hubbard Wants Name Removed for Auburn Roadway
The Auburn city council has started discussing changing the name of Mike Hubbard Boulevard. According to reports, 58-year-old Mike Hubbard wrote a letter to Auburn Mayor Ron Anders to ask that the city council remove his name from the road.…
Camden Nursing Home Hit Hard by COVID-19
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- COVID-19 has hit a Wilcox County nursing home really hard. Dozens of people who live and work at Camden Nursing Facility have come down with the disease. Three weeks…
Andalusia Rehab Center Confirms Staff Member Tested Positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for an Andalusia rehabilitation center has confirmed that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson says the staffer is receiving appropriate medical care and is not working. They say they notified the Covington County Health…
Local Female Empowerment Group Donates Feminine Hygiene Products to Brantwood Children's Home
Local organization, "Women in Training", delivered masks, sanitary pads and hygiene products to Brantwood Children's Home. "Women in Training" is a female empowerment organization founded by 12-year-old twin…
Loss of Revenue Could Lead to Montgomery County Workforce Reduction
Montgomery County Commissioner Ronda Walker says the county may have to reduce its workforce as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. She tells Alabama News Network the county is expected to lose millions in revenue this year. Walker says the…
