Today and tomorrow, will feature some clouds in the sky, but we stay dry and highs today will be in the mid 70s followed by mid and upper 70s tomorrow. KEEPING AN EYE ON ETA: Latest update on Eta from NHC: The poorly-defined center of Tropical Depression Eta was estimated near latitude 14.5 North, longitude 87.0 West. The depression is…
On Election Day 61 percent of the 50 thousand plus Montgomery County voters supported a property tax increase for education. The tax is estimated to generate an additional $33 million to the underfunded school system. “It’s not easy to say you’re willing to pay a little bit more, but I think the citizens understand that in order for us to…
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 61% of Montgomery County voters voted for the property tax hike that will increase funding of MPS schools. After months of waiting, residents were able to let their voices be heard. “What are you voting for when you vote against these things,” says Montgomery resident, Jeffrey Bern, “that will do nothing but help our community.” Chairman…
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Montgomery County School Board President Clare Weil joined us by phone on “Alabama News Rising” this morning to talk about the next steps now that Montgomery County voters have approved a property tax hike to increase funding for Montgomery Public Schools. “It’s a new day,” Weil said. She says it has been a long road to win voters’ approval for…
REST OF THIS WEEK: Today through Friday, week will feature moderating temperatures as our flow switches from the southeast, and that will allow for a few more clouds in the sky each day, but still expect plenty of sunshine. The days will be mild with low to mid 70s expected; while nights remain clear and chilly with lows in the…
Republican Barry Moore of Enterprise will be heading to Washington, DC. He won the District 2 race for the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore beat Democratic candidate Phyllis Harvey-Hall of Montgomery by about a two-to-one margin. Moore will replace outgoing Republican Congresswoman Martha Roby, who chose not to seek re-election after serving for ten years. District 2 includes much of…
CORRECTION: This story was edited to reflect the tax will be levied in 2023, not 2022. Montgomery voters have spoken and voted yes for a property tax increase for schools. Voters supported the measure by a vote of 61% yes to 39% no. Officials say the Ad Valorem tax referendum will level the playing field for MPS students, and increase…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Former college football coach Tommy Tuberville has recaptured a U.S. Senate seat for Republicans by defeating Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama. Jones had widely been considered the Senate’s most endangered Democrat. Republicans had made recapturing the once reliably conservative seat a priority in 2020. Tuberville has never held public office and last coached four years ago….
