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Ivey: Alabama Face Mask Mandate Will End April 9 Despite Biden Request

A spokeswoman for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says the state’s mask mandate will end April 9 despite the president’s request for states to reinstate them. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said Monday that we are moving towards personal responsibility and not government mandates. President Joe Biden and a top health official on Monday appealed for mask requirements and other restrictions to…

Rain/Storms Return; Frosty Friday Morning

RAIN/STORMS RETURN: Our winds become southerly today and moisture levels start to rise allowing clouds to increase ahead of an approaching cold front. A few showers and storms are possible across the state by the afternoon, highs today will be in the mid to upper 70s. Tomorrow, the cold front will move into Alabama bringing a band of showers and…

Montgomery Public Schools Returning to Face to Face Learning Next Week

Students are officially returning to face to face learning on Monday, April 5th. Roughly 7,000 students have submitted paperwork stating that they will be returning to the classroom. Even though face to face is coming back, the option for virtual learning is still in affect. MPS officials say they anticipate for the fall to be 100% face to face like…

Montgomery Sheriff’s Department Locate Man on Gibson Hills Road, Launch Death Investigation

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a death. Authorities located a man in the 900 block Gibson Hills Drive in Montgomery County. Police say this happened Monday afternoon. As of now they don’t think there was any foul play. The investigation into the death continues. Categories: News Tags: Gibson Hill Drive, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department

BTW-Magnet School Students to Have Artwork Displayed at Freedom Riders Museum

The Legacy of Good Trouble is hosting a an art exhibit to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Freedom Rides. The theme for the 60th Anniversary is “Passing the Torch”. The art exhibit opens on April 1. Booker T. Washington- Magnet School students’ created art pieces that were judged by professional artists. Their artwork demonstrated their readiness to carry forward…

UPDATE: Millbrook Stabbing Suspect Turns Himself Into Police

The Millbrook Police Department says Robert Earl Thomas, who was wanted for Assault 2nd turned himself on Monday. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of Grandview Road. Police say Thomas allegedly stabbed a person and fled the scene on Saturday. Thomas is being held in the Elmore County Jail on $15,000 bond. Categories: Crime, News Tags: fugitive, Millbrook Police,…

Montgomery County Deputies Searching for Fraud Suspect

Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies say they want to find a person wanted for fraud and unlawful breaking and entering of vehicles.   Investigators say the person used a stolen credit card on March 8. They say it was taken during a car break-in in Pike Road. The person then went to a pawn shop on North…

Montgomery Groups Helping Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims Receive $193,000 in Grants

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $193,000 to assist specialized groups that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The extremely negative effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for victims and their families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for helping victims and their family members begin the recovery…

Covington County Man Killed in ATV Crash

Alabama State Troopers say a Covington County man has been killed in a wreck involving an ATV. Investigators say 49-year-old Troy Dewayne Hall of Red Level was driving an ATV last night on the shoulder of a road, when he hit a ditch and overturned. The wreck happened at about 7:35 p.m. on Maddox Road about four miles west of…