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Gov. Kay Ivey Issues State of Emergency for Zeta
Gov. Kay Ivey – File Photo Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency ahead of Zeta, which may again become a hurricane before it makes landfall on the Gulf coast. “Ahead of Tropical Storm Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state of emergency effective today at 4:00 p.m.,” she said…
Health Officials Give Recommendations for Safe Halloween
With Halloween just a few days away and the pandemic still among us, most parents are wondering “is it safe for my child to trick-or-treat?” Though several annual events like, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and haunted houses have been cancelled, health officials say there are still ways to enjoy your Halloween. “Wearing a face mask, goof hygiene, good sanitation,” says Dr….
Montgomery and Religious Leaders Encourage Voters to Turn Over Ballots
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, several Montgomery and religious leaders met at the state’s capitol to encourage voters to vote for Amendment 382. If the referendum is passed, it would increase Montgomery’s millage tax from the state’s minimum of ten mills to over 18 mills. Officials say that could generate 33 million more dollars for the school system. Election day is…
COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Alabama Over 1,000 for First Time Since August
More people are hospitalized for treatment of COVID-19 in Alabama than any time since August as the coronavirus pandemic worsens across the state. Statistics from the Alabama Department of Public Health showed that 1,001 people were hospitalized with the illness Monday. That marked the first time since Aug. 31 that hospitalizations statewide passed the triple digits. While worsening, the total…
Victim Identified in Fatal Ann Street Accident with Pedestrian
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an October 23 motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, October 23, around 5:35 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the area of Ann Street near I-85 in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, Lawrence Ball, Jr., 66, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased…
Millbrook Police Search for Suspects in Walmart Felony Theft Investigation
**UPDATE** Police have identified the two suspects in a felony theft investigation. The suspects are identified as Michael McCarthy Sr. and Amanda Bowman, both of Prattville. Investigators say tips came rolling in minutes after photos were released of the suspects. The couple is not in custody but authorities hope they will turn themselves in. **ORIGINAL STORY** Millbrook police are searching…
Tallassee City Schools Facebook Page Hacked, Hacker Makes Inappropriate Posts
The Tallassee City School Facebook page was hacked Monday night. Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin says a former employee had access to the page and locked out other page administrator before making inappropriate posts. Dr. Nolin says they are working with IT to secure the page. The school system is filing a report with Tallassee Police and plans to press charges. …
Millbrook Police Searching for Felony Theft Suspects
The Millbrook Police Department is investigating a theft at a local Walmart. They are searching for the identify of two women wanted for felony theft. According to police reports, two unidentified women entered the Walmart in Millbrook and stole and unspecified amount of merchandise. The theft occurred on July 25. If you have any information to help police make an…
Alabama Judge Apologizes for Calling Governor Ivey “MeMaw” in Court Order
A Mobile County judge has apologized for calling the state’s female governor “MeMaw” in a court order he issued earlier this year to cancel a hearing due to Alabama’s stay-at-home order. Acoording to reports, Mobile County Circuit Court Judge James Patterson made the comment in an April order he sent to parties involved in a civil negligence case. Patterson wrote…
