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ALEA Troopers Urge Boaters, Motorists to Make Memorial Day Weekend Safe

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reminding everyone to take safety precautions on the water and roadways ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Alabama state troopers say there are more boats on the water on Memorial Day weekend than almost any other weekend of the year. This week leading up to the holiday is National Safe Boating Week. Troopers are emphasizing how…

Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12

FILE – Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12. The company released the preliminary findings Tuesday, May 25, 2021, based on testing on more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12. The company released the preliminary findings…

Woman Charged with Arson after Setting Two Homes on Fire

The suspect behind the fires on 3454 Gilmer Ave. and 702 Lynwood Dr. has been charged with Arson 2nd Degree. Syanice Thrash was identified as a possible suspect and after interviews conducted by the Montgomery Fire Department, Thrash admitted to intentionally setting both properties on fire. Her charge is Arson 2nd Degree since she admitted to both fires and the…

Gov. Ivey Signs ‘Vaccine Passport’ Ban

 (Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation banning so-called vaccine passports to prohibit proof of a coronavirus vaccination to enter a business, school or event. Ivey’s office announced the signing Monday. The legislation by Republican Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur would prohibit government entities from issuing documentation to certify vaccine status….