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Montgomery Man Killed in Tallapoosa County Wreck

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a Montgomery man has been killed in a wreck in Tallapoosa County. State troopers say 55-year-old Anthony L. Smith was killed when the tractor-trailer truck he was driving hit wires hanging over the roadway, a utility pole, then went off the roadway and overturned. Investigators say Smith was not using a seat belt and…

Rain & Storms Today; Severe Weather Possible…

RAIN/STORMS TODAY: A weakening band of rain and storms is moving into Alabama this morning. These storms are outrunning the main upper-level support associated with the cold front back to the west. These initial batch of rain and storms will slow down as it moves into the state, as it waits on a push from the upper-level support and front…

What the Tech? Family Starts “Social Distancing Network” Web TV Channel

The coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges for parents who are suddenly working from home and who also have their children at home doing schoolwork. For many parents, their workday is going on far longer than school, leaving their children bored and with nothing to do but watch TV or play video games. A couple from Nashville had a…

Wind Creek Releases Statement on Reopening Plans

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…

Marengo County Sheriff Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

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…

AlabamaWorks Replaces Alabama JobLink as State’s Free Online Jobs Database

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…

Beasley Allen Law Firm Serves Over 500 Bagged Lunches to MPD

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…

Meet ASU’s 19-Year-Old Graduating Senior Morgan McCane

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…

Alabama Stay-at Home Order Expires April 30; Safer-at-Home Order Becomes Effective until May 15

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…