Alabama’s March Unemployment Rate Hits 3.5%
Alabama's unemployment rate is now at 3.5%, that's up from 2.7% in February. The Alabama Department of Labor says March's rate represents just over 2.1 million employed persons in the state,…
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Governor Ivey Discusses Coronavirus Pandemic and Alabama Economy
In a one-on-one telephone interview with Alabama News Networks Jerome Jones, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey shed some light on Coronavirus and the efforts her administration is taking to re-open Alabama's economy and stop the spread of the virus. [field59_video account="WAKA"…
Second Commissary Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 at Maxwell-Gunter AFB
Alabama News Network has confirmed a second commissary employee at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base has tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesman says the person works for the Defense Commissary Agency. No other information about the person is being released. In…
Prattville Police Investigating Flare Gun Shooting
The Prattville Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted in reference to a shooting investigation. On Tuesday, April 14, Prattville investigators say that the vehicle shown in…
ADOL Launches Unemployment Claims Tracker to Assist Unemployment Compensation Claimants
Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that the agency has launched a new online tool to enable claimants to see the status of their claim, tell them what the next steps are, and what to expect from…
Meeting Montgomery's Healthcare Heroes
Thursday marks one month since Baptist Health opened its Coronavirus Care Clinic in Montgomery and later added a clinic in Prattville. In that time, they've seen close to 2,000…
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site Open in Uniontown on Saturday
Cahaba Medical Care says it will conduct a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site Saturday, April 18th from 10AM-2PM at Dollar General at 100 Front Street in Uniontown. It says testing resources are scarce and will be limited to those with the…
Auburn Police Arrest 19 Year-Old and 2 Juveniles in Stolen Property Case
AUBURN, Ala. (ANN)- April 15, Auburn Police arrested 19-year-old Xavier Bryant Norwood, from Auburn on warrants charging him with receiving stolen property first degree and possession of marijuana second degree. Along with Norwood…
Hayneville Nursing Home Resident Tests Positive for Covid-19
Lowndes County, Ala (ANN) - A resident at Orchard  Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center in Hayneville has tested positive for COVID-19 according to the Alabama Nursing Home Association. The…
21 Tornadoes Hit Alabama Easter Sunday, More Expected Sunday
The National Weather Service says more than 100 tornadoes struck the South in a two-day outbreak that killed more than 30 people. Forecast teams checking for damage found 105 storm tracks that totaled more than 770 miles in all. The…
UPDATE: Fire That Killed 8 at Alabama Marina Ruled Accidental
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP)- UPDATE: Investigators have determined that a fire that killed eight people at an Alabama marina earlier this year was an accident. Scottsboro Fire Chief Gene Necklaus said in an email Wednesday that the blaze originated on one…
Gold's Gym to Permanently Close about 30 Gyms, Including All in Alabama
Gold's Gym has announced that it will be permanently closing about 30 gyms, including all locations in Alabama. The gyms had already been closed because of COVID-19. The company said on Facebook: "While the COVID-19-related closures have caused us to…
Re-Opening Alabama's Economy
The latest models suggest that Alabama will reach the peak of Coronavirus infections sometime near April 22nd. With that in mind many people are already asking the question when will restrictions be…
Montgomery Police on the Search for Individuals Who Stole Multiple Items from a Convenience Store
The Montgomery Police Department is currently searching for the identity of multiple individuals that entered a convenience store as a group, and stole an unspecified amount of beer and food items. The suspects also violated the City of Montgomery COVID-19…
Gulf State Park Pier Will Close for Renovation
The Gulf Shore Pier Park in Gulf Shores will be closed to visitors beginning May 11 through mid-July while the park begins a $2.4 million renovation project. The park will go through a major restoration that will modernize one of…
Montgomery New Home to F-35
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced that the Secretary of the Air Force officially selected the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery as the Air National Guard’s 6th operational location for the F-35s. “After significant work, Montgomery, is officially…
Montgomery Senior Dies from Injuries Suffered in March 11 Assault, Police Launch Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the death of Gary Young, 79, of Montgomery who died from injuries he sustained in a March 11, physical assault. Young was pronounced dead April 12 at Jackson Hospital, where…
Coronavirus Testing Returns to Macon Co.
Coronavirus testing will return to Macon County on Tuesday, April 21 from 10A.M. until 2P.M. The testing will be conducted at the Macon County Health Department. Pre-screening is required for testing. To set up an appointment and pre-screening call 334-727-1800. There…
When Will Things Get Back To Normal in Alabama?
Update: This story was updated on 4/15/2020, 10:30AM to include names of members of the Governor's Cornavirus Task Force Executive Committee. On Tuesday Governor Kay Ivey held a press conference giving updates…
Two Montgomery Women Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder in Friday Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department has charged two suspects in the Friday evening shooting death of Ja’Shundra White, 21, and the wounding of an adult male, both of Montgomery. MPD charged Charletta Anderson, 26, and Shaniqua Lawry, 29, both of Montgomery…
17-Year-Old Montgomery Female Found Stabbed to Death in Regency Park Neighborhood
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered in the 5900 block of Christy Lane around noon Tuesday, April 14. MPD and Fire Medics responded to a call of a deceased subject. At…
Tornado Destroys Home in Arlington Community of Wilcox Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County couple is left picking up the pieces -- after their home is destroyed by a tornado -- during the Easter Sunday storms. Barry and Brenda Pope…
Professors, Students Use 3D Printers to Make PPE
Demand is high for personal protective equipment, or PPE, across the nation. Medical professionals and first responders are facing a shortage of masks and gloves. And Pike County is no different. That is…
MPD: Body Found Near Regency Park Community Center
According to Montgomery police, a body was located near the Regency Park Community Center around Noon Tuesday. The cause of death is unknown at this time. We will continue to update the story as more information becomes available.
MPS Deploying School Buses to Serve as Wi-Fi Hotspots
Starting Wednesday April 15, Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) will roll out six local school buses to serve as Wi-Fi hotspots for MPS students. The rollout of the Wi-Fi buses is a part…
