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…
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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…
Governor Ivey Officially Launches Census 2020 in Alabama
Governor Kay Ivey formally signaled the open of Census 2020 participation statewide in an afternoon press conference held Thursday at the Capitol. In a historic first, the Census is now live online at…
Plans to Relocate Salvation Army, Montgomery Chamber Business Resource Center
Alabama News Network has confirmed new developments surrounding Montgomery's whitewater project. This project will lead to the Montgomery Chamber relocating it's Business…
Alabama Legislature Approves Money for Coronavirus Response
Alabama lawmakers have approved additional money for coronavirus testing and response to increase the number of people being screened for the rapidly spreading illness. The Alabama Senate approved a $5 million supplemental appropriation for the Alabama Department of Public Health…
NASCAR to Postpone Racing Until May 3
Update: NASCAR has decided to postpone all racing events until May 3. NASCAR has responded to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus by restricting access to upcoming race events. NASCAR has issued this statement: “At this time, NASCAR will…
Auburn to Shift to Online Classes Starting Monday Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Auburn University has announced that it will transition from on-campus to remote instruction beginning Monday, March 16 and continuing through April 10 in response to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. In a statement, university officials have asked that…
State JROTC Drill in Greenville Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Alabama News Network has learned that the Alabama JROTC State Championship Drill scheduled for Saturday in Greenville has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. "I cannot express how disappointing this is for our cadets and for me personally," …
Alabama Non-Profit Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling on Gay Marriage
On Thursday, the Foundation for Moral Law, an Alabama-based nonprofit, filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court, asking it to reconsider Obergefell v. Hodges, which held that the states must recognize gay marriage. The Petitioner in this case…
Medical Marijuana Bill Heads to Senate Floor for Vote
A medical marijuana bill is headed to its first floor vote in the Alabama Legislature as advocates hope to make headway after years of setbacks. The bill is on the proposed debate agenda in the Alabama Senate. The bill sponsored…
U.S. State Dept. Wants You to Reconsider Traveling Abroad
The Department of State wants U.S. residents to reconsider traveling outside of the country because of the coronavirus. It says travelers may experience border restrictions and quarantines. These conditions could arise with very little notice. For the latest information, visit…
U.S. Capitol Closing to Public Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Congress is shutting the Capitol and all House and Senate office buildings to the public until April in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus. The House and Senate sergeants at arms said in a statement that the closure will…
Princess Cruises to Stop Operations for 60 Days Because of Coronavirus
Princess Cruises has announced, due to the coronavirus, it will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 cruise ships for 60 days, affecting trips departing March 12 to May 10. Cruise ships have been particularly hard hit amid the new…
Former MPD Officer Aaron Cody Smith Released on Bond Pending Appeal
The former Montgomery police officer found guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of Greg Gunn in 2016 has been released on bond pending appeal. According to court…
AC Smith released on Bond, Pending Appeal
Former police officer Aaron Cody Smith was released from the Limestone Correctional Facility on a $300,000 bond while on appeal. On January 29th of this year, Smith was…
U.S. Senate Race Heating up before Upcoming Run-Off
President Donald Trump offered his "complete and total endorsement" in a pair of tweets directed at U.S. Senate Candidate Tommy Tuberville Tuesday. The president's apparent snub to Tuberville's opponent and Trump's former…
Montgomery Legislators React to Proposed Ad Valorem Tax
MPS officials say the school system is underfunded, and an increase in property taxes would solve the problems. At Tuesday night's Montgomery School Board meeting, the board approved…
Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office Patrol Cars Being Upgraded
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- First term Sheriff Mike Granthum continues make improvements at the Dallas County Sheriff's Office -- by adding new technology. Granthum says each patrol cars at the sheriff's department --…
Local Schools, Churches and Businesses taking Extra Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
Currently, Alabama does not have a confirmed case of the coronavirus but health officials warn that it is only a matter of time. Local churches, schools and businesses are already taking precautions to…
Police Arrest Two Atlanta Men in Andalusia Theft Investigations
**UPDATE** The Andalusia Police Department has notified CrimeStoppers of the arrest of Brandon Luther Anderson, 35, of Atlanta and Reginald Eugene Strouzier, 36, also of Atlanta who are suspected of being responsible for…
Protesters Call Execution of Nathaniel Woods a "Modern-Day Lynching"
About 50 family members and friends of Nathaniel Woods were at the State Capitol to see Governor Kay Ivey. They wanted to discuss the lethal injection execution of Woods last week. The…
NCAA Limiting Attendance to NCAA Tournament Basketball Games Due to Coronavirus
NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will be played without fans in the arenas because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus. Emmert said in a statement Wednesday he made the decision to conduct both…
Portion of Ann Street Near Lee High School Closed for Repairs
A portion of Ann Street near Lee High School in Montgomery is temporarily closed as the City’s Street Maintenance Department makes emergency repairs to the road. The City’s Street Maintenance Department responded to residents’ reports of a "dip in the…
