Gov. Kay Ivey Delivers Message about Wearing a Mask
Gov. Kay Ivey has released a video message in which she encourages Alabamians to follow face mask requirements in order to help stop the spread of coronavirus. In the brief…
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State Rep. Will Dismukes Charged with 1st Degree Theft
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says an arrest warrant has been signed for the arrest of Alabama Representative Will Dismukes, R-Prattville. Bailey says Dismukes is accused of stealing from Weiss…
Mission Accomplished: U.S. Space & Rocket Center Reaches Fundraising Goal
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville is the state's top paid tourist attraction. But the center said it faced possible closure later this year if it couldn't raise enough money to keep its doors open. A GoFundMe campaign…
Alabama Department of Public Health to Provide Contact Tracing, Parental Notification of Coronavirus Investigations in Schools.
While many school districts are preparing for full virtual instruction, there are some districts that will begin with blended and in-person instruction. The Alabama Department of Public Health has release…
Coronavirus Testing Required for College and University Students, Faculty, Staff in Alabama
More than a dozen sites are opening across Alabama to test more than 200,000 students for the new coronavirus before they head to college and university campuses. With testing…
Lee County Commissioner Dies from COVID-19
Lee County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence died Friday after battling COVID-19 for several weeks. Montgomery County's Facebook page says Mr. Lawrence 'truly had a love for others. He spent much of his life serving, first as a Firefighter and then as…
Alabama COVID-19 Testing Results Turnaround Now Averaging Seven Days
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Health officials in Alabama say a surge in Coronavirus cases has overwhelmed Alabama's ability to provide test results within the expected 2- to 3-day turnaround. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the current turnaround time for most…
Coronavirus and Children, UAB Pediatrician Gives Insight
As the start of the school year inches closer, there are still many unknowns about coronavirus and children. Alabama News Network spoke with Dr. GiGi Youngblood of Children's Hospital of Alabama to get some…
Authorities Identify Red Substance on Capitol Steps
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the red substance that was spilled on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon appeared to be a non-permanent tomato-like paste. Crews have since cleaned the steps and metal barricades are now set up around…
Mask Required in Alabama Schools & Colleges, Governor Ivey Extends Safer At Home Order Until August 31
When students return to school this fall, face mask or coverings will be required. The mandate comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise, and officials grabble with how to return…
Two People Killed in Single-Engine Plane Crash
This morning, the National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating a deadly plane crash in Baldwin County. Loxley Fire Chief Tony Lovell confirms two people died in a single-engine plane crash Tuesday night on Interstate 10 near Styx River. The…
On Your Side: A Warning about Getting Seeds in the Mail
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has a warning if you get unsolicited seeds in the mail from China. State Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate says people from Alabama and several other states…
U.S. Space and Rocket Center Could Close Permanently Due to a Lack of Money
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville says it could be forced to close permanently because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is Alabama's top paid tourist attraction. It has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the $1.5 million it…
Lawmaker Criticized for Honoring Confederate, KKK Figure
An Alabama lawmaker is facing criticism over a social media post marking the birthday of a Confederate general who became an early leader in the Ku Klux Klan. Republican Rep. Will Dismukes said he had a great time speaking at…
Montgomery Says Goodbye, Thank You to Rep. John Lewis
Despite scattered rain showers, hundreds of people in Montgomery gathered Sunday to say goodbye to Rep. John Lewis and to publicly say thank you to his lifetime of service in the fight…
City of Selma Says Goodbye to Rep. John Lewis at Memorial Service
People in Selma are saying their goodbyes to civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis. A memorial service was held tonight at Brown Chapel AME Church, one of the cornerstones of the civil…
Complete Coverage of the Life of Rep. John Lewis from Alabama News Network
Alabama News Network is covering the life and work of Rep. John Lewis. He died Friday, July 17 at the age of 80. His service is being remembered across Alabama. Here is a complete look at recent stories we have…
Family Remembers Rep. John Lewis at Troy University Service
The family of Rep. John Lewis took time to speak publicly about his life at a service this morning at Troy University. Alabama News Network aired the service live. "He was…
Timeline: The Life of Rep. John Lewis
Born in rural Alabama during the dark days of Jim Crow segregation, Rep. John Lewis rose from poverty to become a leader of the civil rights movement and later was elected to Congress. Here is a timeline of some major…
Democrats in Congress Want to Honor Rep. John Lewis with Action on Voting Rights
Mourning the death of civil rights hero John Lewis, Democrats in Congress are urging the Senate to take up a bill of enduring importance to Lewis throughout his life: protecting and expanding the right to vote. “No right is more…
Some in Selma Oppose Renaming Bridge for Rep. John Lewis
Growing calls nationally to honor the memory of Rep. John Lewis by putting his name on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma where he and other voting rights demonstrators were beaten 55 years ago are being met with some resistance…
Bus Ticket from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Began Lifetime of Civil Rights Service for Rep. John Lewis
Eighteen-year-old John Lewis stepped off a Greyhound bus in Montgomery in 1958 after receiving a round-trip ticket from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The teen had written King a letter because he was interested in trying to attend the…
Estimate: Up to Half of Alabama Students Will Attend Classes Remotely This Fall
Alabama State School Superintendent Eric Mackey estimates up to half of the state's public school students will be attending classes remotely in the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mackey said more than a quarter of students are in systems…
Gov. Ivey Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Honoring Congressman Lewis
Governor Ivey is ordering flags to be flown at half-staff this weekend to honor the life of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. The flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise on Saturday, July 25 to sunrise on Monday, July 27. Starting…
Vigil Honoring Congressman John Lewis Sunday in Montgomery
Montgomery Mayor Steven L. Reed will host a vigil to honor the life and legacy of American icon and civil rights hero, Congressman John Lewis, on Sunday, July 26 at 7 p.m. It will take place at Bicentennial Park, located…
