U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), the nationally-known civil rights icon, said today that Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden should pick a woman of color to be his running mate. Lewis made the comments as he endorsed Biden for president. "I…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has announced that he is launching two task forces to address the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on the city. “This climate of economic uncertainty and increased hardships for families in our region calls for meaningful…
Gov. Kay Ivey has…
Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer has issued a statement regarding COVID-19 cases in nursing homes. “Alabama nursing homes continue to do everything they can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and treat those who are diagnosed…
In an environment like the Montgomery Cancer Center where patients may have compromised immune systems, and treatments are administered in close quarters, staff and administration have made big changes to ensure patient…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Public schools across the state are back in session. However, the COVID-19 outbreak has forced school districts to home-school students. Classes have resumed at Perry County Schools -- although…
All K-12 public schools are back in session. But they’re using alternative methods after state leaders stopped all in-person learning due to COVID-19. School systems have adopted plans to finish this current academic school year using online courses, packets, and…
The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed that a worker in the main Winton M. Blount postal facility in Montgomery has died of COVID-19. The worker's name isn't being released.…
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the launch of altogetheralabama.org, a website that will serve as a hub of information for the state’s response to the coronavirus crisis. The site is designed to be the state’s official guide to COVID-19 relief…
Alabama is now under a state-at-home order, which Gov. Kay Ivey issued on Friday. The order runs until 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Because the order allows you to get groceries and other essentials, and permits people to go…
Montgomery's gas prices have fallen 8.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.73 a gallon today, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 205 stations. It says gas prices in Montgomery are 38 cents per gallon lower than a…
Montgomery Police and Montgomery Fire/Rescue are on the scene of a body found in a pond near Wares Ferry Road. Montgomery Police say around 7:30AM…
According to Pike Road school's Facebook page, starting Monday, April 6th, the school's curbside meal schedule is changing. The free meal pickup program will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Participants will receive seven days worth…
COVID-19 infections continue to climb in Alabama as residents are now under an emergency order to stay home as much as possible. Health officials say more than 40 deaths have been reported as of Sunday among more than 1,600 cases…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a man from Oregon has been killed in a wreck in Elmore County. State troopers say 31-year-old Kevin Mara of McMinnville, Oregon, was killed at around 4:40 a.m. Sunday. Investigators say he was a…
The City of Prattville is implementing a curfew starting Saturday, April 4th. The curfew is from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The mayor's office released this statement: Due to ongoing efforts to combat and control the spread of COVID-19 and…
The Andalusia Police Department is seeking information in the investigation of a drive-by shooting. On the city's Facebook page, the shooting happened at about 10 p.m. Friday on Packer Avenue. An investigation determined that several shots were fired, including one…
Saturday morning, Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West announced a county-wide curfew. The curfew started Friday, April 3rd and will run from 10 PM until 5 AM. "We want to stay ahead of the…
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 and will run…
The owner of Eastdale Mall in Montgomery has announced that the mall will be closed by the end of the business day today. Namdar Realty Group says that it will heed the stay-at-home order that Gov. Kay Ivey issued on…
Montgomery Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian in East Montgomery. Cpl. Tyneshia James said it happened around 8:00PM Friday night on I-85 near Chantilly Parkway. Cpl. James said the pedestrian died from…
In a news conference from the Alabama Capitol that was aired live on Alabama News Network on Friday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide stay-at-home order. The order takes…
According to Attorney General Steve Marshall: Attorney General Steve Marshall issued the following statement today based on multiple inquiries received by his office regarding the legality of an order imposed on local businesses by the Mayor of the City of…
For a complete list of resources available to parents and students click here. Free access to internet and WiFi is available for 60 days to student and teacher households that do not currently have internet or WiFi service. Click here for…
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama has announced that an employee has died of coronavirus. In a statement, Montgomery plant spokesman Robert Burns said, "Our Hyundai community is united in sending…
