Eclectic Trade Days Kick-Off Continues Despite Coronavirus Cases
In the wake of Friday's confirmed Coronavirus cases across the state, many city and county events are being put on hold or even canceled. But organizer s for one event didn't let the…
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President Trump Says He Took Coronavirus Test and Is Awaiting Results
President Trump says he has taken a coronavirus test and is awaiting results. "I also took the test last night. I decided I should based on the press conference last night," Mr. Trump said. The president was repeatedly questioned about…
U.S. House Passes Coronavirus Aid Package; Heads to Senate
The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved legislation overnight to give direct relief to Americans impacted by the spreading coronavirus. Features of the aid package include free testing and sick pay guarantees for Americans affected. The legislation offers three months of paid…
Alabama Nursing Home Association Announces Visitation Restriction Guidelines
With the threat the coronavirus poses to the elderly, the Alabama Nursing Home Association has issued restriction guidelines it wishes Alabama nursing homes will follow. Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer has issued this statement regarding visitation…
Alabama Courts: All In-Person Court Proceedings Suspended for 30 Days
The Alabama Supreme Court has issued the following order regarding court proceedings in the wake of the State of Emergency issued in the wake of the coronavirus: The local and state courts of the State of Alabama are open and…
Update: State Health Officials Say Alabama Has Six Coronavirus Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health says there are now six cases of coronavirus in Alabama. The first case was confirmed at 8 a.m. this morning in Montgomery County, according to State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris. It was later…
Six Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Alabama
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency and closed public schools for two-and-a-half weeks as the state reported its first cases of coronavirus. The Alabama Department of Public Health recommends that people cancel or avoid large public gatherings…
Fatal Vision Program Teaches the Dangers of Drunk Driving
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- High school students in Lowndes County got a lesson on the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency conducted its Fatal Vision…
UPDATED: Closings & Cancellations Due to Coronavirus
Alabama News Network has been getting a lot of closings and cancellations due to the coronavirus. We will be updating this list, so please keep checking it. The following days/hours on this list are subject to change. Check out…
All Alabama Public Schools Will Be Closed for More than Two Weeks Beginning March 18
State superintendent Eric Mackey has announced the closure of all K-12 public beginning on Wednesday, March 18. The closure will last for two and a half weeks. Mackey says he is giving parents time to get child care and other…
Maxwell-Gunter Employee Identified as Montgomery County Resident with Positive Coronavirus Test
A civilian employee who works at Maxwell-Gunter is being treated and evaluated following a confirmed result for the coronavirus. The person had returned home from traveling to Illinois and reported not feeling well upon return. Off-base medical agencies are monitoring…
Suspect Shot by Homeowner in Troy Home Burglary
On Wednesday March 11, around 4:53 pm, Troy Police responded to a report of a male subject that had been shot on Pike County Road 1177 near Pike County Road 1148. When police arrived, they found a male subject in…
Alabama Community Colleges Temporarily Suspending On-Campus Classes at 23 Campuses
The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) will temporarily discontinue on-campus instruction at 23 institutions across the state for the period of March 17 – April 3. Many ACCS institutions have a scheduled Spring Break during this time and students may…
President Trump Declares National Emergency Due to Coronavirus
President Trump declares a National Emergency due to coronavirus outbreak. Declaring a national emergency will bolster funding for fighting virus outbreak. Officials are racing to slow the spread of the outbreak. Negotiations continue between the White House and Congress on…
Donating Blood in Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak
As more warnings increase to avoid crowds because of the coronavirus, blood drives around the nation are being canceled. The Red Cross says it needs healthy, eligible people to donate so they don't see shortages. The Red Cross says donations…
Officials: All Montgomery City Events Cancelled
Montgomery County officials have announced the confirmed case of the coronavirus in Montgomery County. Montgomery Mayor Steven has announced that all City of Montgomery sponsored events now cancelled. Saturday's Half Marathon…
Montgomery County Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus, First Confirmed Case in Alabama
Alabama has reported its first case of coronavirus. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey's office made the announcement Friday. The case was found in Montgomery. The Alabama Department of Public Health…
Tallassee Officials Investigating Small Explosion
There was a minor explosion Thursday night at the Neptune Water Meter Plant in Tallassee. Mayor Johnny Hammock tells us there are no injuries and the explosion is under investigation. We're working to get more information, stay with Alabama News…
AUM Switching to Online Classes Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Auburn University at Montgomery has become the latest higher education institution to decide to switch from in-person classes to online classes due to the coronavirus. Here is the statement from AUM: In response to concerns about the spread of novel…
Selma Strong Start Pre-K Center Looking for Students
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools Strong Start Pre-K Center is pre-registering students for the upcoming fall semester and available slots are filling up. School officials say a high quality…
Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base
American officials say the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Iraq targeting the Iranian-backed Shia militia members believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad. One U.S. official says…
State Health Officer Recommends Avoiding Events with 500+ People
At a news conference this afternoon, Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris says he is recommending that people avoid public gatherings of 500 or more people as a way to help…
Governor Ivey Confronted by Family of Nathaniel Woods
While answering questions following a press conference about the 2020 Census in Alabama, the family of Nathaniel Woods approached Governor kay Ivey and confronted her about the execution on…
ASU Closing Campus for Remainder of Spring Semester Following Spring Break Vacation
Alabama State University leaders have announced that students shouldn't return to campus after next week's Spring Break vacation. The university says they will offer online classes and other alternative delivery methods to allow students to complete their courses. This will…
Troy University Transitioning All Classes to Alternative Delivery Method, In-person Classes Scheduled to Resume on April 6
Troy University officials Thursday announced the transition of all classes to alternative delivery methods effective Monday, March 16. In-person classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 6. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, there are currently…
