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Trump’s Virginia Winery Eligible for Federal Bailout Under the $2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill

President Donald Trump signs the coronavirus stimulus relief package, in the Oval Office at the White House, Friday, March 27, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) President Donald Trump’s Virginia vineyard could be eligible for a federal bailout under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus he signed into law last month. That’s despite provisions that were intended to prevent him and…

ADOR Issues Update for Income and Other Tax Relief

The Alabama Department of Revenue announced today that the period for certain tax relief related to income and other taxes has been updated. Taxpayers can defer state income tax payments due on or after April 1, (previously April 15), and before July 15, to July 15, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers,…

XFL Suspends Operations, Lays Off Workers

The XFL has suspended operations and laid off its employees. Employees were told Friday of the layoffs during an in-house conference call. The upstart league backed by WWE canceled the remainder of its season last month because of the coronavirus pandemic, but promised to be back in 2021. The moves have left the league’s future in doubt. The XFL has…

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Approves Revisions to Stay-at-Home Order

State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has approved three technical revisions to the health order signed on April 3. These revisions are summarized in this Explanation of April 10, 2020 Technical Revisions. The amended Stay at Home order includes these latest technical revisions. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro, News

Alabama Supreme Court Reverses Five of 11 Convictions Against Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard

The Alabama Supreme Court announced this morning that it has reversed five of the 11 ethics convictions against former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard. The high court affirmed the other six convictions against him. In the 99-page opinion, the reason stated for reversing the five convictions was that they were “based on insufficient evidence or incorrect interpretation of the ethics…

Auburn University Montgomery to House Baptist Health Employees

In response to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Auburn University at Montgomery and Baptist Health have partnered together to provide a safe space for Baptist Health team members who are working on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. Through this partnership, AUM will provide 48 rooms in Lilac Hall at no cost to Baptist Health or its team…

I-65 Resurfacing in Montgomery to Begin Monday Evening

On the evening of Monday, April 13, weather permitting, an Alabama Department of Transportation resurfacing project on Interstate 65, will begin. The project will begin north of the Fairview Avenue interchange and end at the north end of the Alabama River Bridge. During the project temporary lane closures are restricted during the day.  Temporary lane closures will be permitted Sunday…

Nice Friday/Saturday; Significant Severe Weather Outbreak Likely Sunday

TODAY/TOMORROW: A couple of quiet days of weather in Alabama are ahead. After the cooler start to the day, today will be a noticeably cooler with highs only around 70°, with brisk northerly winds at times. Tonight will be our coldest night with a mainly clear sky, lows will fall into 40s across South/Central Alabama. Tomorrow will be dry with…