Gov. Ivey Signs General Fund, Education Trust Fund Budgets, Praises Legislature for Approving Her CARES Act Amendment
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed both the 2021 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The budgets will…
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Special Election Dates Set for Seat Vacated by House District 49 Representative April Weaver
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed a proclamation to set special election dates for Alabama House District 49. This seat becomes vacant with Rep. April Weaver departing the Alabama Legislature to take a position within the Trump Administration. Governor Ivey…
Poarch Band of Creek Indians Donates $500,000 to ADPH, Gets High Praise from Gov. Ivey
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI) have announced a $500,000 donation to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to assist with testing and equipment in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the donation, Governor Ivey…
Legislature Meeting Amid 'Animosity' Over COVID Relief Cash
Alabama lawmakers are meeting for the final day of the legislative session amid a continuing dispute with Gov. Kay Ivey over how to use the state's $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds. Lawmakers will decide whether to accept, or…
ALEA Troopers Urge Motorists, Boaters to Make Memorial Day Weekend Safe
Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for road trips to the beach, lake or…
Gov. Ivey Awards Over $1 Million to Auburn University for Research Projects
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $2.27 million under a new program designed to encourage and continue research that will improve the lives of Alabamians. The grants were awarded to Auburn University and HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville through the…
WANTED: Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspect
Montgomery Police Department is searching for a man wanted in reference to a Theft of Property incident that occurred on May 17. The incident occurred in the 9100 block of Eastchase Parkway. MPD is requesting assistance in identifying and locating…
Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Receives "Welcome Home" Parade
In 2007, Janet Mann was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. It's a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged or scarred. While there are treatment options, there is…
Fire danger issued for 15 southern Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Fifteen counties in south Alabama are under a fire danger advisory. The Alabama Forestry Commission issued the advisory earlier this week covering 15 counties including Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston in the state’s Wiregrass…
MPD Conducting Death Investigation Following Sunday Morning Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating the shooting death of an adult male. Montgomery Police's Lt. Jarrett Williams says on Sunday, May 17, at about 6:45 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of Woodmere Drive…
53 Year-old Tallassee Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Saturday Evening
A Saturday evening single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of Tallassee man, Robert Ralph Pace, 53. Pace was killed when the 1998 Dodge Dakota he was driving left the roadway and struck an embankment. Senior Trooper, Micheal Carswell says Pace…
Civil Rights Icon, Robert Graetz Celebrated With a Parade in Honor of His 92 Birthday
Montgomery, Al (ANN)- Today was a special day for civil rights icon and retired Lutheran pastor Robert Graetz who turned 92- years old today. To help celebrate, members of the Messiah Lutheran Church came together…
Update on the Primary Elections that are Set to Take Place July 14
Montgomery Al, (ANN)- With Alabama's Primary Elections being less than two months away, Alabama News Network has been keeping a watchful eye on the 2nd congressional district seat and the Alabama GOP Senate…
Two Local Graduating Seniors Honored With Drive-By Car Parade
Many high school seniors are facing a sad reality. They're missing out on those special moments after the coronavirus cancelled graduation ceremonies and other activities. But some community members have come together to honor…
Alabama Coronavirus Cases Rise by Nearly 300
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)- Alabama's Coronavirus death toll neared 500 on Saturday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that there have been more than 11,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and at least 485 deaths which is…
Fred Willard, The Comedic Improv-Style Actor, Has Died at 86
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fred Willard, the comedic actor whose improv style kept him relevant for more than 50 years in films like “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Best In Show” and “Anchorman,” has died. He was 86. Willard’s daughter, Hope…
Sessions Defends Recusal in Letter to Alabama Voters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Former Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions is seeking to reclaim his seat after serving as President Donald Trump's attorney general. In an open letter to Alabama voters, Sessions explains his recusal from the investigation into Russian…
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Investigates House Fire on Greyfield Drive
Montgomery Fire and Rescue is currently investigating a structure fire that occurred in the 8100 block of Greyfield Dr. District Fire Chief Q. L. Burke says as the responding units arrived, they discovered heavy smoke coming from the rear of…
Group Buys Alabama Abortion Clinic to Keep it From Closing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama-based abortion rights group received a flood of donations after state lawmakers in 2019 attempted to outlaw abortion. The group used the money to purchase the state's busiest abortion clinic to ensure it stays open…
Son of State Auditor Jim Ziegler dies
According to a post State Auditor Jim Zeigler's Facebook page, his 26-year-old son, Win Zeigler has died. The post says Win Zeigler "stopped breathing and died in his bed" and that "due to his age, an autopsy will be performed."…
Two Men Accused of Leading Millbrook Police on Chase
Two men from Birmingham are accused of leading Millbrook Police on high speed chase early Friday morning. 22-year-old Robert Wilson and 21-year-old Ted Wallace are accused of trying to evade officers after refusing to stop for a traffic violations. Authorities…
Man Charged With Burglarizing Millbrook Library
Millbrook Police say the city's library was burglarized Friday. While responding to the burglary alarm at the library, police say they found 34-year-old Christopher Moody outside of the library with an injury. According to Police Chief PK Johnson, Moody damaged…
Struggling Gyms
Gyms across the US have been heavily impacted by the COVID 19 pandemic. Some have remained closed. But those who haven’t have had to find unique ways to stay afloat. "I switched everything from walking…
Mother of Dixons Mills Murder Victim Speaks Out
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A brokenhearted mother is crying out for justice -- after her son is gunned down earlier this week in Dixons Mills. Fifty-seven year old Nadine Monghan has now had…
908th Airlift Wing Honors First Responders
The thunderous sound of two C-130's Could be heard for miles as pilots flew low above 10 cities across the state of Alabama. The flight was intended to boost morale for those on the front…
