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Alabama Gas Prices Fall in the Past Week

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Alabama gas prices have fallen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,348 stations. Gas prices in Alabama are 5.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 42.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Alabama is…

Montgomery Co. Commission to Seek Legal Opinion as LEAD Academy Asks for Portion of Sales Tax Funds

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LEAD Academy is asking for a a portion of Montgomery County’s 1-cent sales tax increase.  Approved in 2003, the tax was passed in support of public education. Charlotte Meadows, board chair of Montgomery’s first charter school, went before the Montgomery County Commission Monday morning.  Meadows says LEAD qualifies for the funds,  arguing the charter school is considered public education. District…

Hot Days with Scattered Storms; Watching the Tropics

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Our Monday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid-90s, and we will mention the chance for a few showers this afternoon along a weak boundary pushing through the area. For tomorrow, expect a sunny sky and highs in the mid to upper 90s IN THE TROPICS: Two areas of concern, and these will likely…

Woman Shot in Apparent Domestic Disturbance in Tuskegee

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Tuskegee police say a woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound after being shot in an apparent domestic dispute this morning. Police say they were called to the 300 block of Willow Avenue around 3AM. That’s where they say they found the woman, who was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Her name hasn’t been released. Police are searching for…

Students, Employees in Elmore County Schools Test Positive for COVID-19

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Elmore County School Supt. Richard Dennis has announced that since the start of the month, COVID-19 is affecting students and employees in the school system. Dennis says since the end of last week, seven students have tested positive are are under quarantine for 10 days to follow state health department guidelines. He says another 65 students are self-isolating for 14…

Elmore County Tech Center Breaks Ground on New Facility

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The Elmore County Technical Center broke ground on a new facility Friday. This kicked off Phase 1 of the construction of the new facility. The new tech center is 45,000 square feet and is located in the rear of the current location. It will house construction, plumbing, HVAC, welding, aviation and other programs. The building is scheduled to be complete…

Victim Identified in Fatal Montgomery Triple Shooting

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The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 14th shooting death of Aaron Albright, 24, of Montgomery. On Friday, August 14, around 11:18 am, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4900 block of Plaza Drive in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, contact was made with Albright. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound…

Five Arrested in Felony Drug Bust in Andalusia

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On Wednesday, August 12, the Drug Task Force in Andalusia executed a search warrant at which they recovered approximately 37 grams of methamphetamine, pills, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, five weapons and a ballistic vest. Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson said the DTF had been conducting an investigation into illegal narcotics at 605 8th Avenue that led to the arrest of five people,…

Alabama Health Officials Encouraged by Decline in COVID-19 Cases

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Alabama health officials are encouraged by a decline in COVID-19 cases about a month after a state mask order took effect. But they also cautioned that people should not abandon precautions as the state heads to Labor Day gatherings and school openings. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey implemented a statewide mask order in July. On Thursday, State Health Officer Scott Harris…

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