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…
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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…
ASU to Offer New Summer Scholarship to Out-of State Students
Alabama State University officials have announced plans to offer a new summer scholarship for new and returning out-of-state students. The Hornet Hive Online (HHO) scholarships will help those students with the cost of tuition during the University’s summer semester, particularly…
25 Residents, 18 Staffers Test Positive for COVID-19 at Alexander City Veterans Home
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) continues to follow precautionary measures at the state’s four veterans homes to mitigate the spread…
Governor Ivey: "Alabamians Don't Let Your Guard Down"
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says people to not let their guard down on anti-coronavirus measures and was noncommittal on whether closures would have to extend through May. Ivey spoke at a news conference, saying Tuesday that she wants to reopen…
Number of Positive COVID-19 Cases at Camden Nursing Home Continue to Rise
As we reported earlier this month, Camden Nursing Facility, Inc has had residents and staff test positive to the COVID-19. As of Tuesday, April 14, there are thirteen staff members and four residents positive for COVID-19. The residents are receiving…
Hyundai Supplying 10,000 COVID-19 RT-PCR Tests in Montgomery
Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) today announced its support to increase COVID-19 testing in Montgomery and surrounding counties. The collaborative effort between HMMA and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will help the fight against the novel coronavirus. HMMA is coordinating an…
Easter Storm Causes Major Damage at Perry Co. Church
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Easter Sunday storm system caused major damage to a church in the Sprott community of Perry County. The storm ripped the steeple off Mount Pleasant Free Will Baptist…
Dallas Co. EMA Prepares for Severe Weather Amid COVID-19 Crisis
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County EMA is preparing for the threat of severe weather this weekend -- but officials say the Coronavirus pandemic -- is making it harder. "We're expecting damaging…
Sheriff Builds Coronavirus Quarantine Space
For inmates and law enforcement officers in close quarters, social distancing can be nearly impossible. That's why Sheriff Brunson had a Quarantine unit building built near the Macon County Jail. The…
Troy City Schools Ready to Support Students Through At-Home Learning Challenge
Alabama school systems are now one week into alternative learning methods of instruction since state officials closed schools due to coronavirus concerns. It's a challenge Troy City School's interim Superintendent Cynthia Thomas…
Alabama Parole Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19
An officer for the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining at his home. Despite the state and nationwide health threat, Alabama probation and parole officers continue to work every day to keep…
5-Year-Old Girl Fatally Struck by Vehicle Near Lagoon Park, Two More Injured
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, April 10, around 6:15 p.m., Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to Lagoon Park at Shady Grove Drive in reference to three…
Medical Association of State of Alabama Hosts PPE Donation Day
With a nationwide shortage of personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is hosting a a PPE donation day to try and fill local needs. From…
Body of Montgomery Man Found on South Decatur Street, MPD Launches Homicide Investigation
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after a body was discovered Friday, April 10, around 7:30 a.m., in the 400 block of South Decatur Street. At the scene,…
MPD Investigating Shooting Death of Montgomery Woman
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the Friday evening shooting death of Ja’Shundra White, 21, of Montgomery. MPD and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of S.…
ASU Great, Former Super Bowl Champion Tarvaris Jackson Killed in Car Crash
A single-vehicle crash at 8:50 p.m. Sunday, April 12, has claimed the life of a Montgomery man. Tarvaris Dandre Jackson, 36, was killed when the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro he was driving left…
Tree Falls Onto Home In Montgomery
A tree caused significant damage after it fell on a home in the Dalriada neighborhood Sunday evening. A Montgomery police officer tells us the storm knocked down at least 1-thousand trees in the city alone.…
Judge: Alabama Can't Stop Abortions During Coronavirus Pandemic
A federal judge has ruled that Alabama cannot ban abortions as part of the state's response to coronavirus. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson on Sunday issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the state from forbidding abortions as part of a…
Safety Precautions in the Event You Are Faced With Downed Power Lines
Alabama News Network wants you to stay safe and in the event, you are met with downed power lines as the result of severe weather. The following is a list of precautions from Alabama Power that you can take to…
UPDATE: 125,000 Alabama Power Customers Are Without Service Statewide
UPDATE- As of 11:45 p.m. there are approximately 125,000 Alabama Power customers without service statewide. In central Alabama, approximately 36,500 customers are without service. Initial reports of damage include limbs and trees falling into lines as a result of high…
Montgomery Nursing Home Has Reported 11 COVID-19 Cases
Three residents and eight staff members from Hillview Terrace Rehab Select in Montgomery have tested positive for COVID-19. This comes one month after a resident -who is currently receiving medical care- tested positive. In a press release sent to Alabama…
Dallas County Wanted Person Turns Himself in
Wanted man, Melvin Jerome Marshall age 44 is now in custody. Dallas County, District Attorney Michael Jackson says Marshall turned himself into a bounty hunter. Marshall was wanted for one count of Murder…
