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Reward Offered in Car Theft at Brewbaker Motors

Brewbaker Motors is offering a $1,000 reward to help solve the theft of a vehicle from the dealership on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery. According to CrimeStoppers, on Sunday, January 17, surveillance video captured a white SUV driving onto the property and parking. A male got out the vehicle, broke into the dealership and stole keys to vehicles on the lot….

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 to address this issue.” Republican lawmakers have said a top priority will be legislation to shield companies and others from…

Home Catches Fire Wednesday Morning on West Patton Avenue in Montgomery

Wednesday morning a single-story home on the 400 block of W. Patton Avenue caught fire. Firemen responded to the residence at approximately 7:24 a.m. The home was covered in smoke, units were able to contain the fire leaving the home with moderate damage there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Categories: News Tags:…

Biden Pays Respects to Capitol Officer as He Lies in Honor

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pay their respects to the late U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick. (Erin Schaff/The New York Times via AP, Pool) WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden and the first lady are among those who have paid their respects to slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick as he lay in honor in the…

Warmer Days Ahead

WARMER WEDNESDAY: After the freezing start to the day, we will again see a day full of sunshine and it will be a bit warmer. Highs today will be in the mid and upper 50s. RAIN RETURNS: Thursday will be dry but an approaching cold front will cause clouds to increase through the day and highs surge into the mid…

GSK, CureVac to Make COVID-19 Vaccines Aimed at New Variants

The logo of the biotech company Curevac with the slogan “the RNA people” (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP) LONDON (AP) – U.K.-based drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline and Germany’s CureVac say they plan to collaborate to develop new vaccines that can target emerging variants of COVID-19. The announcement comes as public health experts around the world raise concerns about mutations in the virus that…

Ivey Touts Prison Plan, Urges Transparent Gambling Debate

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says new leased prisons are the foundation of remaking the state’s troubled corrections system. The Republican governor delivered her annual State of the State address on Tuesday – the opening day of the legislative session. The Republican governor recently signed new leases for two of three planned new prisons, an idea that…

Auburn falls to Georgia at home

AUBURN, Ala. — — Ty Fagan scored 16 points shooting 7 for 10, Toumani Camara scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Georgia held off Auburn in a 91-86 win on Tuesday night. Camara’s layup with 2:11 left put Georgia (11-6, 4-6 Southeastern Conference) up 80-71 before Devan Cambridge responded with a quick 3-pointer for Auburn. Sahvir Wheeler made…

Troy men beat Spring Hill, breaks record for Home start

TROY, Ala. — For the First time in Troy’s 27-year Division-I history, the Troy men’s basketball team has started 6-0 at home. The sixth and final victory of that stretch was Tuesday’s 90-73 victory at Trojan Arena over Spring Hill College. After starting the season with three victories over Central Baptist, Carver College and Samford, the Trojans have downed App…

Governor Ivey Delivers State of the State Address

On Tuesday evening Governor Ivey delivered her 2021 State of the State Address. Tuesday was also the ceremonial first day of the 2021 Alabama Legislative Session. Initially lawmakers will focus on passing local bills and budgets. The Coronavirus pandemic, appropriations, and prisons will take precedent as the session moves on. Click here to see Governor Ivey’s State of the State…