As Montgomery’s schools adapt to online learning models amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many students suffer from the inequity of lack of access to reliable internet service. So, as part of Mayor Steven L. Reed’s innovative approach to bridging the digital…
The University of Alabama System says there have been 566 positive cases of COVID-19 since August 19. This number includes cases for students, faculty and staff. 531 of those cases are at the University of Alabama, while there are 6…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Today was the first day of school for students in the Selma City School District. Superintendent Avis Williams says the first day of school had a few challenges. She…
Greenville residents now have a new dining option, that's been years in the making. The official grand opening and ribbon cutting for a Zaxby's happened in Greenville on Monday, August24. The new…
Thousands of voters in our area will go to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 25 to cast votes for mayor, city council and city school board seats. Montgomery held its city elections last year and is not a part of…
On Monday, August 24, Auburn police arrested Christopher Deundrea Johnson, 22, Demetrie Devontay Givens, 21, and a 15-year-old juvenile. All three suspects are from Montgomery. Johnson and Givens were charged with…
Marshall J. Taggart, Jr., Executive Airport Director of the Montgomery Regional Airport, has been named to board of the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC). As a member of the Board of Directors, Taggart joins senior leaders from the nation’s leading…
All of us at Alabama News Network want to thank all of you who donated to the annual "Stuff the Truck" event to benefit Montgomery Public Schools. Saturday, members of Tie and Doll, Inc. were outside the Sturbridge Winn-Dixie in…
The City of Tuscaloosa, in response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases, has decided to close down all bars. The bars will be closed for two weeks starting at 5 pm on Monday, August 24. Mayor Walt Maddox along…
Auburn University is reporting 207 COVID-19 cases in a week. The report was made on the university's website for the period of August 15 through August 21. The cases involve 202 students and five employees. Auburn breaks down its numbers…
By unanimous decision, Lowndes County officials have renamed the Lowndes County Courthouse after late sheriff "Big John" Williams. The Lowndes County Commission along with the sheriff's office held an…
The mayor of Tallassee has been charged in a road rage incident. Mayor Johnny Hammock and Keazanni Spencer, 20, have both been charged with a misdemeanor as a result of the incident. The incident happened on July 5. The mayor's…
The president of the University of Alabama has issued a new statement on COVID-19 to everyone on campus. In a letter posted to the university's Facebook page today, President Stuart Bell says there is an unacceptable rise in the number…
MONTGOMERY, Al -- Three spots in Alabama are being added to the nation's honor roll of historic locations. The state says The Alabama Book Store in Tuscaloosa is joining the National Register of Historic Places. The shop has been located…
The 6th annual 'Stuff the Truck' event kicked off today. Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama has issued a temporary prohibition on student events, including off-campus parties and fraternity and sorority gatherings, as the school tries to clamp down on the spread of COVID-19. The university said it…
The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding Eddie Roland Cunningham. Cunningham is a 43-year-old white male and may be living with a condition that may impair his judgement. He…
Alabama's unemployment rate rose slightly in July as the state continues to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Department of Labor reported Friday that the state's preliminary July unemployment rate is 7.9%, up from June's rate…
At about 6:35 Thursday night, Montgomery police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with what initially was thought to be three occupants in the 2100 block of Day Street. The suspect(s) then shot a gun at officers,…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new initiative in Selma aims to help with some of the challenges -- that are bound to arise from distance learning during a pandemic. Edmundite Missions is using…
The Lowndes County Courthouse will soon have a new name. Lowndes County Sheriff Chris West said the sheriff's office, along…
Many of the challenges we face are even more difficult now because of the pandemic, so imagine what life must be like for Alabama students who depend on the free or reduced lunch…
The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting the Coronavirus case count is now more than 107,000 as of Thursday, August 20th. But the infection rate appears to be slowing down with just over…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Tons of food were handed out to people in the Sardis area of Dallas County. Officials at the Selma Area Food Bank say they continue to distribute more food…
Students at Pike Road Schools headed back to school this morning. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have a variety of choices in how to attend class. Students can attend…
