A record 200,000 Alabamians have already voted by absentee ballot in the November election. Secretary of State John Merrill said today that over 271,000 absentee ballots have been requested, and over 206,000 of those ballots have been returned. Merrill said that is a record number. Alabama does not technically have early voting, but people can cast absentee ballots by mailing…
As Hurricane Zeta moved through Alabama, it left behind many problems. In Autauga County, one of the biggest problems involved U.S. Highway 82. The highway, which is the main artery between the Montgomery-Prattville area and Tuscaloosa, had to be closed before dawn because of three large trees which covered the road. The trees contained live power lines. County leaders say…
The COVID-19 pandemic has cancelled many Halloween events in our area, and some families are planning to skip the traditional trick-or-treating this year. But there are still ways you and your children can celebrate the holiday. In Montgomery, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a drive-through trick-or-treating event on Halloween. It will be at Garrett Coliseum from 4-7 p.m….
U.S. gunmaker Kimber Manufacturing has announced it will move its headquarters from New York to Troy. As Alabama News Network has reported, the company had already made an expansion plan into Troy with a design, engineering and manufacturing facility. The company says it will have 366 workers in Troy, with a $38 million investment. “After a carefully planned shift of…
Hurricane Zeta moved across Alabama overnight, causing widespread tree and power issues across the area. Zeta is now pushing over into Georgia, which means our weather is improving today. We are starting off with with clouds, areas of rain, and gusty winds, but the sky becomes partly sunny today with highs in the 70s. FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND: Much drier…
The Montgomery Police Department is asking for your help in finding Laahban Stillwell. She is 16 years old with a tattoo on her middle chest area. She is 5’6″ and 125 pounds. Stillwell was last seen on October 26 wearing a gray sweat suit in the area of Carmichael Road at around 6:00 p.m. If you have any information regarding…
Two Montgomery community centers will serve as Safer Places/storm shelters overnight as Tropical Storm Zeta passes through central Alabama. The City of Montgomery will open Sheridan Heights Community Center (3501 Faro Drive) and the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center (604 Augusta Avenue) at 9 p.m. Wednesday to the those in need of a safe place during the storm. Cots and masks…
Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Zeta. Officials are not taking the storm lightly and want to have all emergency personnel in place before the storm hits. Zeta is expected to impact our area overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Emergency management officials say having a plan in place is essential to staying safe during the…
Troy University has announced that all in-person evening classes and activities will be canceled at 5pm Wednesday. The school will remain open until 5pm. The university says this change is for the safety of students, faculty, and staff due to the forecast of Hurricane Zeta. This is for ALL Troy University campuses in Alabama. On-campus residents may shelter in place…
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday, along with Commissioner Lynn Beshear of the Alabama Department of Mental Health and House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter, the awardees of funding for crisis centers to serve individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders. The providers and locations of the new crisis centers are AltaPointe Health in Mobile, the Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority,…
