Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill announced his won’t seek re-election in 2022. Merrill elected to the position in 2015 is Alabama’s 53rd Secretary of State. The following is a direct statement from Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill: “Since January of 2015, it has been my honor to serve as the 53rd Secretary of State of Alabama. During…
Baptist Health officials say they are expanding the COVID-19 vaccination efforts with the opening of two clinics in the River Region. Anyone wanting to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be required to set up an appointment. The Montgomery Clinic is located at 3989 Eastern Boulevard. The hours are from 8:00AM-3:00PM Monday through Friday. The Prattville Clinic, which is part of…
FILE – In this Feb. 23, 2021, file photo a crane is used to lift a vehicle following a rollover accident involving golfer Tiger Woods, in the Rancho Palos Verdes suburb of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File) Authorities say Tiger Woods was speeding when he crashed an SUV in Southern California less than two months ago, leaving…
Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued her twenty-sixth supplemental emergency proclamation transitioning the state from an amended Safer at Home Order to a new Safer Apart Order, the third phase of COVID-19 pandemic health orders. Ivey cites the increase in vaccinations, and the down trending number of new cases in the state. Masks will no longer be mandated statewide, but…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama senators are expected to debate a lottery bill. Senators say they expect to debate the bill by Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville on Wednesday. The bill would authorize a lottery where tickets could be sold at stores, kiosks, and through a phone app. McClendon said the issue of a lottery is not dead. Senators…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama House of Representatives has rejected a proposal to impose fines for using a smartphone while driving. The bill by Republican Rep. K.L. Brown of Jacksonville failed on a narrow 47-48 vote. The proposal would have fined drivers for holding, watching, or recording with a smartphone while driving. Brown said distracted driving is a deadly…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama could soon allow people to get beer, wine, and liquor delivered to their homes. The Alabama Senate voted to accept House changes to an alcohol delivery bill sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills. The bill now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey who will decide whether to sign it into law. The beverages would only…
WARM WEDNESDAY: Today will be another very nice spring day as temperatures climb into the lower 80s by the afternoon. Moisture levels begin to rise and clouds begin to increase by the afternoon as well. The day will be dry, but an approaching cold front will bring a band of rain and thunderstorms to the state tonight and into Thursday….
Tonight, the Montgomery City Council unanimously approved a face mask ordinance that Mayor Steven Reed proposed. It will keep a face mask mandate intact for 30 days, taking effect when the statewide face mask order expires on Friday at 5 p.m. Gov. Kay Ivey has previously said she would not extend the statewide order any further. The Montgomery ordinance requires…
Tuesday night multiple current and former MPD officers aired out grievances to Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, and the Montgomery City Council. Accusations include misappropriation of funds, bullying, retaliation, cover ups, and descrimination in the Montgomery Police Department.. The accusing officers have retained legal council and filed suit against the City of Montgomery. Many of the officers who spoke are facing…
