Governor Ivey has announced the next phase of Alabama’s prison plan. The Alabama Department of Corrections wants to enter negotiations with two developers teams to construct three new facilities, at three proposed sites. One of the proposed sites is in Elmore County, where six state correctional facilities are already operating. Officials say the new prisons will reduce overcrowding, save the…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced today divisional realignment with the additions of Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman beginning with the 2021-22 academic year. The SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors along with the leagues’ Athletic Directors and Senior Woman Administrators voted unanimously in favor of the realignment taking into consideration shortest distance of travel among league membership, student-athlete welfare,…
Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama will begin paying the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program on September 3, 2020. The LWA Program was created by President Donald Trump’s memorandum earlier this month in response to the expiration of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) $600 weekly benefit in July. Alabama has currently been approved for four weeks of benefits: Week…
On September 3, the Prattville Police Department arrested James Richard Cobb, 68, of Prattville on one count of Sexual Abuse of a Minor Less than 12 Years Old (Alabama 13A-6-69.1). The suspect was transported to and currently incarcerated at the Elmore County Jail. He has a $10,000.00 bond. Investigation is still ongoing and any additional charges will be submitted to…
On Thursday, September 3, Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of former State Senator David Burkette. Burkette accused of violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act resigned from his position as senator on Tuesday, September 1. Burkette, 63, of Montgomery, charged with failing to deposit campaign contributions into his campaign checking account, a violation of Ala. Code § 17-5-6 (1975)….
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $87,665 to four agencies in south Alabama to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while adhering to protocols and procedures put into place as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The special appropriation from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is intended to ensure that victims continue to…
Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that include consuming alcoholic beverages. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day but strongly urges citizens to remember: Drinking and Driving or Drinking…
The Tallassee City Schools system has a named a familiar face as new superintendent. Interim superintendent Dr. Joshua “Brock” Nolin takes over the job permanently. He has been interim superintendent since July. Nolin has served the Tallassee school system in a variety of roles over the past two decades prior to his new appointment. He had served as Assistant Superintendent…
HOT, DRY WEATHER: The upper ridge in place keeps our temps climbing higher, while our rain chances remain very low. Continue to look for more sun than clouds today and tomorrow with highs in the low to mid 90s across the state, while nights will be fair and mild. Rain chances are generally less than 10 percent for much of…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the search is underway for a missing boater. ALEA Marine Patrol says they are looking for a 58-year-old man who went under water Wednesday and never resurfaced. Officials say the incident occurred at approximately 4:45PM Wednesday on the Alabama River in the Gees Bend area of Wilcox County. Investigators say the man was on a…
