Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Honors Andalusia Police Officer
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has awarded police officer Camron Ragland with the title of Andalusia Police Department's 2020 CrimeStopper of the…
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"Women in Blue" Join the Fight Against Colon Cancer
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is the 2nd leading cause of cancer for men and women. Alabama News Network's Ellis Eskew is one of 18 women from various industries who is taking part in the "Women in Blue"…
State Gets $45.5 Million in Emergency COVID-19 Aid for Non-Public Schools
Alabama will be getting $45.5 million in Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools funds to help in the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey has given the Alabama State Department of Education the responsibility of managing the money on behalf of the…
Covington County Receives $33,000 to Help Reduce Youth Crime
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $33,000 grant to continue a program aimed at preventing juvenile crime in Covington County. The city of Andalusia along with the Youth Advocate Program will use funds for its Opportunity for Change for Covington…
CVS Offering COVID-19 Vaccines at Some Local Stores
CVS Health has added some of its Alabama pharmacies to the list of stores offering the COVID-19 vaccine to those in the groups eligible to receive it. This includes several locations in our area: Camden Evergreen Greensboro Jackson Lanett Tuskegee…
Starting Friday: State Sales Tax Holiday Weekend on Storm Preparedness Items
This is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama, which leads up to the annual state sales tax holiday weekend on certain storm preparedness items. This will be the 10th state sales tax holiday weekend. It was started in 2012, in…
Butler County Breaks Ground on New Sheriffs Office
On Thursday afternoon Butler County officials broke ground on a new sheriffs office building. County Commissioners with knowledge of the project say it was two years in the making. Right now…
AUM To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine to Those Who Qualify
Auburn University at Montgomery says it will offer an allotment of the COVID-19 vaccine starting this week. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to any community members who meets ADPH's Phase 1A and 1B guidelines. The clinic will be…
More than 8,000 Vaccines Given at Montgomery Clinic This Week
Baptist Health officials say more than 8,000 people received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Montgomery Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic this week. Along with the original…
Vaccination of Black People Lagging Behind Whites in Alabama
New statistics indicate a disproportionately small number of Black people are getting vaccinations against the new coronavirus in Alabama, a trend the state's top health official says shows the need to increase immunization efforts in the minority community. Demographic data…
Greenville Hotel Fire in 2019 Ruled Arson
A fire that destroyed a Greenville hotel in 2019 has been ruled arson. The State Fire Marshall's Office confirmed to Alabama News Network that the Baymont Inn…
Walmart to Start Distributing Vaccines Across Alabama on Friday
Vaccines against COVID-19 will soon be available at more than 70 Walmart and Sam's Club stores across Alabama. Walmart and Alabama say people who meet the state's eligibility requirements can begin signing up now. The immunizations begin Friday. A statement…
Lottery, casino bill introduced in Alabama Legislature
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama lawmaker has filed a proposal to start a lottery and allow casinos in the state. Republican Sen. Del Marsh of Anniston introduced the much-anticipated gambling bill Tuesday. Marsh says his bill proposes a state…
Alabama News Network Launches All-New News App
Alabama News Network has launched a new news app, which is now available for Android and iPhone devices in your Google Play Store or Apple App Store. We hope you'll be excited to use it. To get the new app,…
What You Need to Know about Alabama's Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Alabama is moving forward to phase 1-B of coronavirus vaccinations as it opens eight mass vaccination clinics this week.…
2021 Hangout Music Festival Postponed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
A popular music festival in Gulf Shores has been postponed. Organizers say that the Hangout Music Festival that was originally set for May 21-23, 2021, was postponed due to…
Ivey Q&A: Governor discusses gambling, prisons and COVID
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she will not negotiate a compact with a federal Native American tribe unless voters approve expanded gambling. Ivey sat down with reporters Wednesday and said that state voters should have the…
Gambling, virus bills before lawmakers in 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama lawmakers are beginning the 2021 regular session. Republican Sen. Del Marsh said Tuesday that he hopes to introduce his planned lottery and gambling bill as soon as possible. Marsh said he believes voters are "ready…
Covington County Sheriff's Office, Drug Task Force Searching for Drug Trafficking Suspect
The 22nd Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force is searching for wanted fugitive Fredrick Laquan Everett, 34. Everett is wanted for two counts of Drug Trafficking. He is known to reside or hang out in the McKenzie, Opp, and Andalusia areas. …
Alabama News Network Launches "3 Degree Guarantee"
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority team is launching a new project, called 3 Degree Guarantee. It will allow you to track the accuracy of our high temperature forecasts for Montgomery while also raising money for local charities. It…
Two Men Wanted for Andalusia Murder Arrested, Mother and Grandmother Also Charged
Andalusia have arrested two men wanted for murder. Tyquise Jamal Jenkins, 23, and Courtney Lee Porter, 29, both face Murder charges. The charges stem from the shooting death of Micah Spenser Coon, 26. On November 16, 2020, police found Coon…
Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman Dies at 94
Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the "The Last Picture Show" and Emmys for her comedic…
Biden signs burst of virus orders, requires masks for travel
President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, right, in the State…
Gov. Ivey activates nearly 250 Alabama National Guard soldiers in support of Inauguration
Preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Trump has never been one…
Greenville PD Training To Include Small Explosive Device
Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says his department's Special Response Team will be conducting a training Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fort Dale Road near Gardner Eye Care. Luvvorn says the training will include small explosive device…
