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Central Alabama Electric Co-op Says All Power Restored Following Hurricane Zeta

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative (CAEC) says it has completed restoration efforts after Hurricane Zeta ripped through the co-op’s 10-county service territory the morning of October 29, leaving approximately 37,000 members without power.  The final repair work was finished last night. CAEC says Zeta’s winds of more than 60 mph broke nearly 500 poles and left behind countless downed spans of…

Warm Days Ahead

FINALLY FRIDAY: The sky will feature a mix sun and clouds today, and very mild temperatures as afternoon highs climb into the mid and upper 70s across South/Central Alabama. For those football games this evening, expect passing clouds in the lows 70s today with mid 70s tomorrow. KEEPING AN EYE ON ETA: Latest update on Eta from NHC: The center…

State of Alabama Announces $60 Million Settlement With Terminix

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, a historic $60 million State settlement with Terminix International after the company’s alleged illegal business practices targeting Alabama consumers. An investigation by the Alabama Attorney General’s office and the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries revealed that Terminix engaged in a pattern of collecting annual termite protection premiums from Alabama consumers,…

What the Tech? Get Ready for Early Black Friday Sales

We’re just three weeks away from Thanksgiving and Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been one of the busiest shopping days of the year. But this is 2020 when the holiday shopping season actually began in the middle of October with Amazon Prime Day. All major retailers are releasing Black Friday sales circulars online to entice shoppers to…

Update: Body Found at Alabama River Bridge Near Prattville Identified

UPDATE: Montgomery police say the body found near U.S. Highway 31 at the Alabama River bridge has been identified as that of 27-year-old Joshua Thompson of Montgomery. Police say it appears Thompson was shot and killed in Montgomery. This is Montgomery’s 53rd homicide of the year. If you have a tip that could help police make an arrest, call CrimeStoppers…

Maxwell-Gunter AFB to Hold Active Shooter Drill Friday

Officials at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base say the base is planning to hold an active shooter exercise Friday. The base-wide event will test the installations’ emergency responses and procedures. During the drill, base personnel and visitors may experience delays at base entrances or interruptions of some on-base services. Officials are not releasing what time the drill is set to begin….

Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard Transferred to State Prison

Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard has been moved to a state prison to serve time for his ethics convictions. Corrections records showed Thursday that Hubbard has been transferred into state custody from a county jail. But it’s not clear where he will be incarcerated for good. The state website indicated he was being taken to Draper Correctional Facility. A…

Occupancy Restrictions Removed in Gov. Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order

Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris have just updated Alabama’s Safer at Home Order to abolish restrictions on occupancy rates. The order is effective immediately and applies to retail stores, gyms and fitness centers and entertainment venues. An exception to social distancing guidelines is allowed for barbershops, hair salons, gyms, and restaurants if people wear mask…