Wind Creek CEO, Jay Dorris released the following statement regarding their plans for reopening its resorts and casinos: It’s been forty-five (45) days since we voluntarily closed our doors in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. A very common question heard frequently is “When is Wind Creek going to reopen?” And it comes from both guests and team members in equal…
A West Alabama sheriff is on the other side of the law. Marengo County Sheriff, Richard Bates, was arrested on Friday, April 24. Due to recusal by Marengo County officials, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office served an arrest warrant for Bates. Officials took Bates to the Clarke County Jail for processing. The Marengo County Sheriff was charged with 3rd degree…
The Alabama Department of Labor would like to announce the launch of AlabamaWorks.alabama.gov, the new free online jobs database that is replacing Alabama JobLink. The Alabama Career Center System is ready to implement the services of this new database. For years, Alabama JobLink has served Alabama employers and jobseekers. AlabamaWorks offers the same great services plus some new, innovative services. There will be a mobile application that will…
On Tuesday, April 28, the Beasley Allen Law Firm partnered with Chappys Deli to serve lunch to Montgomery Police Department. They served over 500 bagged lunches. Each division had a representative to come down and get the lunches for their civilians and uniform personnel. They served lunches to 13 divisions of MPD. They say it’s a way to show their…
When Morgan McCane hears her name called during ASU’s virtual commencement on May 1, she will know that she has a unique place among her fellow graduates. “I will be the only 19-year-old senior to graduate at Alabama State University’s virtual commencement this week (May 1),” McCane said. “I also will graduate with two degrees — a bachelor’s from ASU…
Governor Kay Ivey in a press conference with State Health Officer Scott Harris and other members of the Alabama COVID-19 task force, announced that the Stay-at-Home order will expire on April 30. A new Safer-at-Home Order will go into effect at 5 p.m. on April 30 until May 15. The governor says the state is taking gradual steps to get…
Tuesday, April 28, Jackson Hospital health workers received N100 masks to help protect against COVID-19. Larry Puckett Chevrolet and River Bank & Trust voluntarily purchased and donated 52 reusable masks. The hospital hopes to obtain more masks for its medical and cleaning staff throughout Montgomery. One out of every five COVID-19 cases require health care from Montgomery health professionals. They…
Amazon has announced it will open a facility in Georgia that will create 800 jobs in the state. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s office says the new warehouse based in Columbia County will ship small orders, including books, toys, and household goods. Kemp says he’s excited for the new operation. A Columbia County official says the new facility will be the…
High pressure remains in control of our weather for one more day in Alabama. It is another cool start to the day with 40s and 50s, but through the day we are going to see tons of sunshine allowing temps to warm into the lower and mid 80s. Late today, clouds will begin to increase ahead of our next storm…
The City of Montgomery has announced Monday that Ron Sams resigned as Public Safety Director for the city of Montgomery. “I would like to thank Ron for his service to the residents of Montgomery during his years at the Office of City Investigations and for the last few years as Director of Public Safety,” said Mayor Steven L. Reed. “I…
