When students return to school this fall, face mask or coverings will be required. The mandate comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise, and officials grabble with how to return student and teachers to class safely. Governor Kay Ivey has extended the Safer At Home Order until August 31st. The mandatory mask mandate will remain in effect until August 31st…
Montgomery Police Chief Ernest Finley has released a statement regarding the recent arrests during protests at the State Capitol. Montgomery Police made several arrest outside of the state Capitol on Tuesday when protesters attempted to spray paint the street in front of the Capitol steps. Chief Finley released the following statement: In support of our Mayor’s vision, we believe in…
The Alabama Department of Labor is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their personal identifying information. Unemployment compensation fraud has always occurred, but instances are increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a problem that is occurring nationwide, as unscrupulous individuals and crime rings are attempting to defraud states of millions of…
Acting Macon County Commission Chairman Miles Robinson Sr., Sheriff Andre Brunson and EMA / Homeland Security Director Frank H. Lee have deemed all Macon County offices safe to reopen. The Courthouse and Annex were closed last week due to multiple employees testing positive for COVID-19. The Macon County Courthouse and Annex reopened Wednesday, July 29. All offices and court proceedings…
WAKA Action 8 News is looking for a team oriented, hardworking and multi-talented individual to work as a News Photographer for the local CBS affiliate, WAKA CBS 8, and the local ABC affiliate, WNCF ABC 32, in Montgomery, AL. The ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. equipment on a daily basis is required. Job may also involve extended time…
UPDATE: An emergency missing child alert has been canceled, after it was was issued Tuesday evening. Monday Morning, the agency reported the child was found safely. Police say Ezra Redden was last seen on June 19th in the area of Hickory Street in Montgomery. The canceled emergency missing child alert did not say where the child was found, or specify…
THE REST OF THIS WEEK: Deep, tropical moisture in place across the state with a broad upper trough, means the forecast will include numerous showers and thunderstorms across Alabama. While most of them will come during the afternoon and evening hours, we can’t rule out some rain during the late night and early morning hours as well. The sky will…
Twenty-six high school football teams from Autauga, Montgomery and Elmore Counties took part in the event at the Garrett Coliseum. Categories: High School, LACEUP, Sports Tags: autauga, elmore, football, Garrett Coliseum, high school, media day, montgomery, prep, RIVER REGION
Montgomery Police made several arrest outside of the State Capitol on Tuesday. Protesters attempted to spray paint the street in front of the Capitol steps. The protest was sponsored by the group S.O.S. also known as Save Ourselves Movement. Throughout the spring and summer the group has held protest for medicaid expansion on the Capitol steps. Earlier this month, at…
The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries has a warning if you get unsolicited seeds in the mail from China. State Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate says people from Alabama and several other states have reported getting the seeds in the mail. The seeds are often labeled as jewelry. Pate says the seeds could be of invasive plants or be harmful…
