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J.C. Love, III Named New Montgomery County Probate Judge

Governor Kay Ivey announced she has named J C Love, III to serve as Montgomery County’s Probate Judge. The governor signed Love’s appointment letter Friday. “J C Love, III has an impressive career, both in his work as an attorney and his involvement in the Montgomery community,” Governor Ivey said. “I’m confident that he will hit the ground running and…

Auburn Student Missing Since August Found Dead, Foul Play Not Suspected

An Auburn University student who was reported missing was found dead on Sunday, November 10th. Auburn police say 22-year-old Chi-Kai Lai, an Asian student enrolled at the university, was found in an out-building in the 500 block of Southview Drive. Authorities say it looks like Lai has been living in that building. Lai was reported missing on August 19th. Police…

Alabama Unemployment Rate Drops to New Record Low of 2.8%

Alabama’s unemployment rate has dropped to a record 2.8%. A statement released Friday by the state labor agency says the preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October was down two-tenths of a percent from 3% in September. That’s 1 percentage point better than the jobless rate from a year ago, and it’s well below the national employment rate of 3.6%….

Bo Bikes Bama Set for April 2020

The annual charity bike ride supporting the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund is now set for April 2020. Officials with Bo Bikes Bama announced Friday morning that cyclists from across the country will join legendary athlete Bo Jackson in Auburn on April 25, 2020. This is the ninth year for the annual ride, which has raised nearly $2 million. “I started…

Sunshine and Warmer Weather for the Weekend

SOME SUN FOR SOME, CLOUDS FOR OTHERS: Our Friday is starting off cloudy, cold and wet with areas of light rain and drizzle and temps in the 40s. Through the day, the sky should begin to clear over West Alabama which will allow temps to warm into the 50s. To the east, for areas along and east of Interstate 65,…

Senator Doug Jones on Impeachment Inquiry, “it’s too soon to assume where it may lead.”

Senator Doug Jones was in the Capitol City Thursday addressing a law conference at the MPAC. We caught up with the Alabama Senator to get his thoughts on the current public hearings related to the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Jones says he believes the House of Representatives did the right thing by holding a public hearing in the impeachment…

Troy Parents Arrested for Chemical Endangerment of an Infant

(Source: Troy Police Dept.) Two parents from Troy were arrested Wednesday for chemical endangerment of a child. Troy Police Chief Randall Barr says 36-year-old William Ray Oliver and 24-year-old Taylor Rose Spurlock were taken into custody for warrants related to the incident involving an infant. According to Chief Barr, the Alabama Department of Human Resources initially contacted the police department…

Judge Refuses to Recuse Himself in Alabama Democratic Party Dispute

A Montgomery judge is refusing to step aside in a lawsuit over who is in control of the Alabama Democratic Party. Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Thursday said he will not recuse. State Rep. Chris England and Nancy Worley both say they are the properly elected party chair. Defendants asked Griffin to resign because of longstanding ties to party officer…