A recent study examined Alabama’s 76 airports. The study, which evaluates the contributions of airports to the growth of the state’s economy, estimates that in 2019, commercial service and general aviation airports’ spending added $5 billion in impact to Alabama’s economy. Additionally, the total impact of roughly 69,200 direct and indirect jobs and more than $2.6 billion of additional payroll…
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is suing the mayor and interim police chief. He is saying his firing violated his constitutional rights and the city code. Meanwhile, prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke his bond, saying he violated the conditions of his bond order by traveling to Florida. Garrett Rolfe was fired for fatally…
TODAY-FRIDAY: Afternoon showers and storms will remain few and far between the rest of this week as rain chances are generally less than 20% the rest of this week. It remains hot, and we are seeing a slight decrease in humidity levels, but still we are seeing temps today and the rest of this week range from the lower to…
Two businesses lost their licenses following the Montgomery city council meeting tonight. The city council voted unanimously to revoke the licenses of Empire Entertainment Center and Club Ciroc. According to Montgomery Police, the department receives several calls about shots fired or fights happening outside of the business. MPD says both clubs were not following the state mandated social distancing orders…
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening. It happened at about 8:30 p.m. in the 800 Block of Industrial Park Blvd. Authorities say two people were wounded. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Stay with Alabama News Networks for updates to this story. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: Montgomery County, Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting Death Investigations following the shooting deaths of Jeremiah Chatman, 19, and Quamae Summerlin, 18, both of Montgomery. On August 4, around midnight, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 4800 block of Park Towne Way after receiving a call of a subject shot. At the scene, two male victims were located with fatal gunshot wounds….
While many school districts are preparing for full virtual instruction, there are some districts that will begin with blended and in-person instruction. The Alabama Department of Public Health has release their resources for monitoring, reporting, and notifying parents and staff of coronavirus investigations in schools. View the entire “back to school toolkit” here. The 85-page toolkit has instructions on how…
The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October, following a decision by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit Tuesday at their monthly meeting. The newly approved credit is on top of a 3% rate reduction that customers are already enjoying in 2020. Combined with prior rate actions, customers are receiving approximately $300 million in benefits…
Auburn University at Montgomery’s combined spring and summer commencement ceremony in celebration of 2020 graduates has been postponed indefinitely due to public health concerns associated with large indoor gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has also been recent interstate travel restrictions. The ceremony had been scheduled for Saturday, August 15, at Montgomery’s Garrett Coliseum. All Spring and Summer 2020 graduates…
Alabama is moving ahead with work to study and remove artifacts from the submerged wreckage of the Clotilda, the last slave ship known to land in the United States. The Alabama Historical Commission released a request Tuesday seeking a contractor to provide divers who can assess and document the remains of the Clotilda, located near Mobile. Teams should be able…
