President Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Bill
President Trump has signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue…
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Public Schools Prepare for "Alternate Methods" of Education
Alabama K-12 students will finish out the school year, but they will not do so in the classroom. Public schools around the state are preparing to finish the year by alternate…
Alabama Community College System Extending Online Instruction, Postpones All Spring Graduations
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced today that online instruction will continue at all of its campuses through the remainder of the spring semester. In addition, due to restrictions on event sizes by state and federal officials, all traditional…
Mayor Steven Reed Announces Curfew for Montgomery
At a news conference that Alabama News Network aired live on Friday afternoon, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a curfew for the city of Montgomery. The curfew will be from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. seven nights a week. The…
Hyundai Extending Production Suspension Until April 10
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) will extend its suspension of production of automobiles in Montgomery until April 10. The plant will resume production on April 13. As COVID-19 cases escalate across the U.S. and Alabama, we are taking this action…
Alabama's "Non-Essential Businesses" Closed Until April 17
Gov. Kay Ivey was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris for a news conference this morning, when it was announced that all businesses that are considered "non-essential" in Alabama would be closed until 5 p.m. on April 17.…
Two Montgomery Business Owners Partner to Give Out Free Meals
Two Montgomery business owners are doing their part to help feed the community during this trying time. MyPlace Uptown owner, William Parks, and The Yu Bar and Grill owner, Yumeitrius Manuel, partnered to give out free plates of food…
WANTED: Two in Custody, One Suspect Still At-Large in Camp Hill Murder
Josephis Tavrious Mahone, 29, of Dadeville is wanted by the Camp Hill Police Department regarding a Homicide Investigation. The Camp Hill Police Department reports that on March 26, at approximately 1:00pm police were dispatched…
Police Search for Person Responsible for Theft at Montgomery Law Firm
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating a vandalism and theft that occurred at a downtown law firm. Reports indicate that on Wednesday, March 25, at approximately 10:31pm an unknown suspect vandalized…
Lowe's Looking to Hire 30,000 New Workers
Lowe's has announced that it hopes to hire for 30,000 positions in stores across the U.S. The announcement was made by Lowe's President and CEO Marvin Ellison. Lowe's is offering full-time, part-time, seasonal and overnight jobs for displaced workers who are seeking short-term opportunities. It…
AHSAA Issues Statement on Cancellation of Spring Sports
The Alabama High School Athletic Assocation has released a statement regarding the cancellation of all spring sports. The announcement of the cancellation was made by Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey at a news conference yesterday. AHSAA Executive Director…
Unemployment in Alabama: 2.7%, Before Coronavirus Hit
The Alabama Department of Labor has released unemployment numbers for February, before the coronavirus hit the state and led to many business closures and layoffs. The preliminary, seasonally adjusted February unemployment rate is unchanged at 2.7%, a record low, and…
Dollar General on U.S. 29 North in Troy Robbed by Two Armed Masked Men
The Troy Police Department responded to a robbery at the Dollar General in the 7000 block of U.S. 29 North just before 9:00 pm last night. Two male suspects entered the store armed with handguns and demanded money from the…
Winn-Dixie Adding Plexiglass at Checkouts for Coronavirus Safety
The parent company of Winn-Dixie stores says it is adding new safety measures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Southeastern Grocers, Inc. says it will start installing protective Plexiglas partitions in all…
Updated List of Postponed/Canceled Events at Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
The Montgomery Performing Arts Centre has released a list of postponed or canceled events. MPAC is currently closed, although the box office is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Below are new dates for the postponed events. Tickets…
Andalusia Gas Station Robber Considered 'Armed and Dangerous'
The Andalusia Police Department is currently investigating the armed robbery of a convenience store. Reports indicate that on Thursday, March 26, at approximately 11:48am, a suspect described as a white male wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, medical…
Alabama Schools Resume on April 6 Using Alternate Methods of Instruction
Looks like students are headed back to school. Governor Kay Ivey announced today, that on April 6, all K-12 public schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020…
Macon County EMA Director Concerned by Lack of Testing
A major concern with Coronavirus testing in Alabama is access in the rural areas. These areas are already medically under-served and present challenges for state health leaders. Macon County EMA…
Greenville Man Dies in Lowndes County Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 12:20 a.m. today, March 26, has claimed the life of a Greenville man. Marcus Darrel Bullock, 33, was killed when the 2015 Nissan Altima he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Bullock was…
Company Looking to Fill 150 Work from Home Positions in Alabama
Sitel Group, a customer experience (CX) management company, announced it will begin hiring more than 150 associates in Alabama immediately to support client growth. All employees will have the opportunity to work from home and support some of Sitel Group’s…
Unemployment Claims Rising in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Labor has released the official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of March 15 – March 21. There were 10,982 initial claims filed either online or by telephone during this time period. Click County…
Update: U.S. House to Vote Friday on Senate-Approved Aid Package
The U.S. House is scheduled to vote Friday on a $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill that the Senate approved unanimously Wednesday night. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted the bill will pass the House with “strong bipartisan support.” The bill…
Update: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Safe after Extensive Search
The search for 4-year-old Vadie Sides came to a happy ending in Lee County on Friday. Searchers found her after she had gone missing for two days. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said searchers found Sides after searching in some…
Missing Marengo County Man Last Seen in Uniontown
A Marengo County man has been reported missing. 36-year-old, Willie Bell Allen Jr., was last seen in Uniontown at South Eastern Cheese Plant. According to co-worker testimony, Allen said he was being chased by someone and that they tried to…
Two Men in Custody After Chase Ends in Montgomery
Two men are in custody after a chase ended on Madison Avenue in Montgomery. Wetumpka Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle around 8:00AM because the tag was…
