Buckmasters Expo 2021 Begins in Downtown Montgomery
It’s one of the biggest events of the year in Montgomery. The annual Buckmasters Expo runs from Friday through Sunday at the Montgomery Convention Center at the Renaissance downtown.
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Opelika Police Investigate 2 Gas Station Burglaries
Tuesday, August 17, Opelika Police began investigating burglaries that happened at the Sunco Service Station at 300 Columbus Parkway and the Marathon Gas Station at 1001 Columbus Parkway. 3 Suspects have been seen on camera forcing their way into the businesses. 2 Days later, Opelika detectives arrested one of the suspects, 18-year-old Michael Devonn Kelly from Columbus, Georgia. Kelly was…
Alabama’s July Unemployment Rate 3.2%, Well Below July 2020
Gov. Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington have announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally-adjusted July 2021 unemployment rate is 3.2%.
Jackson Hospital Updates Visitor Policies in Response to COVID-19 Case Surge
Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital and Clinic has updated its visitor policies in response to the continued recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
ADPH Encourages Vaccinations for Alabama Children as Cases Begin to Surge
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has reported a large increase in cases of COVID-19 in children at this time of year compared to 2020. ADPH says statewide at least 50 children have been hospitalized and 9 children have been on ventilators in a single day. ADPH pediatrician, Dr. Karen Landers, states her concern about Alabama children contracting the…
Mike Richards Out as Host of Hit TV Game Show “Jeopardy!”
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as the upcoming permanent host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
2 Swimmers Die after Being Pulled from Ocean in Gulf Shores
Two swimmers have died after being pulled from the ocean in Gulf Shores, authorities said. Fire officials on Thursday announced the deaths of the swimmers, who died Tuesday afternoon. They were swimming in a section of beach without lifeguards when Gulf Shores fire crews received reports that they were in distress, authorities said. The swimmers were rescued from the water…
Biden backs Woodfin in Birmingham Mayoral Race
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — U.S. President Joe Biden has endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for reelection. Biden called Woodfin one of the great young leaders of the country. Biden praised Woodfin’s record on virus response, job creation, and fighting for voting rights. Woodfin faces seven challengers in his bid for another term, including his predecessor, former Mayor William Bell. Jefferson…
Above Average Rain Chances Through the Weekend
BETTER RAIN CHANCES: A weak upper trough is in place across the state, bringing colder air aloft, which is promoting higher rain chances across the state today. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast bu this afternoon, and these will remain in the forecast tomorrow and Sunday as well. Rain is possible at anytime, but the greatest…
Two Men Shot Near Lee High School Thursday Night
Montgomery police say two men were shot near Lee High School Thursday night.
