2022 Birmingham World Games add Flag Football with NFL
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What You Need to Know About Alabama’s Statewide Mask Mandate
Effective July 16, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., each person shall wear a mask or other facial covering that covers his or her nostrils and mouth at all times when within six feet of a person from another household in any of the following places: An indoor space open to the general public, A vehicle operated by a transportation service, An…
JC Penny Closing 152 More Stores, Cutting Nearly 1,000 Jobs
JC Penney is closing 152 stores and cutting about 1,000 jobs. The retailer said Wednesday that the jobs to be eliminated will include corporate, field management and international positions. Penney filed for bankruptcy protection in May. As part of its bankruptcy reorganization, Penney has said it plans to permanently close nearly a third of its 846 stores in the next…
MISSING 14-Year-old Girl Found Safe
Montgomery police say that 14-year-old Missing Persn Jakayla Stafford has been found safe and is back with her family. Safford was safe found near Jackson Hospital on Wednesday, July 15. **ORIGINAL STORY** The Montgomery Police Department is searching for 14-year-old Missing Person Jakayla Safford. On Saturday, July 11, around 3:00 a.m., Safford left the area of the 3000 block of…
Governor Ivey Issues Statewide Order Requiring Masks to be Worn in Public
Governor Kay Ivey, in conjunction with State Health Officer, Dr. Scott Harris, has issued a statewide mask order. You will now be required to wear a mask in public. People are required to wear a mask whenever they are in an indoor space open to the public, a vehicle operated by a transportation service like city buses and Uber, an…
Very Hot; More Storms Expected Today
The upper-ridge over the Plains means our heat levels are going to be staying high; look for highs in the mid to upper 90s today, and heat index values in the 100°-105° range much of the afternoon. We have a boundary across South/Central Alabama, and it will be the focal point for showers and storms today and we should see…
Pay It Forward: Monique Davis of Montgomery
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Monique Davis of Montgomery. She turned a tragedy into a mission to help others. Davis’ son Jamari Williams committed suicide when he was 10 years old due to bullying. Friends and family say Jamari was a kind child who loved to dance and was good at it. But that made…
Sen. Doug Jones to Face Tommy Tuberville in U.S. Senate Showdown
With former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville’s victory over former U.S. Senator Jeff Session in Tuesday’s runoffs, the stage is now set for Tuberville to take on incumbent Democratic Senator Doug Jones. The two are wasting no time in making their pitch to voters in advance of the November 3 general election. “I just spoke with President Trump. He…
MPS Votes in Favor of Changing Names of Three Schools Named After Confederate Leaders or Soldiers
At Tuesday’s Montgomery school board meeting, board members have voted to change the names of three high schools. Robert E. Lee High School, Jefferson Davis High School, and Sidney Lanier High School are predominately black schools named after Confederate leaders or soldiers. Board member Lesa Keith was the only board member to vote against renaming Jefferson Davis and Robert E….
Alabama Sports HOF Banquet to go Virtual
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 52nd Annual Induction Ceremony will be held virtually on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in lieu of the previously scheduled Induction Banquet. “While we are very disappointed that we are not able to honor the Class of 2020 at a banquet, we are very thankful…
