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Gov. Ivey Completes Radiation Treatment, Releases Statement to Alabama Residents

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Governor Kay Ivey on Friday issued the following statement after the completion of her radiation treatment: “Three weeks ago, I announced that during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a tiny, isolated malignancy on my lung. The day after I shared this news, I went in for an outpatient procedure, which allowed me to begin a series of…

Front on the Way; Better Rain Chances Coming

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FINALLY FRIDAY: Today should be mainly sunny and very warm with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Clouds will increase late in the day ahead of a cold front, which should bring some rain to the state overnight and into Saturday. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: For the high school games tonight, the sky will be mostly cloudy, and a few…

What the Tech? How to Set Up a Temporary Email Address

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Have you noticed an increase in the number of websites that want your email address? Seems you can’t go many places online before you’re offered a special deal such as a newsletter or e-book if you share with them your email address. If you’re a bit uncomfortable putting your email address across the internet, not knowing where it might end…

Mobile Bus Driver Killed in Crash, No Students Onboard

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A Mobile school bus driver is dead following the crash of a bus that had just dropped off students at school. Mobile County school officials tell say the wreck happened Thursday morning near Interstate 65 at U.S. 45. Photos show a crumpled yellow bus lying on its roof on the side of a road. The Alabama Education Association says on…

Gov. Ivey Announces Various Road and Bridge Projects Across Alabama

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Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Transportation on Thursday announced that more than $30 million in funding is being awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. The funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II), a new program created under the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act requires ATRIP-II…

Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair

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It’s Alabama News Network Day at the Alabama National Fair! Get in for $1 with a non-perishable food. Rides are $1, or $30 for wristband. Fair open now, rides open at 3. Montgomery Public Schools are out Friday so tonight is a great time to let the kids have a great time! Organizers say they are ready for a long…

Montgomery JCPenney Looking to Hire 60 Seasonal Employees for Holiday Season

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JCPenney is preparing for crowds of festive shoppers during the upcoming holiday season by hiring 60 seasonal associates throughout the Montgomery area for a variety of store positions. Available customer service and support positions include cashiers, replenishment specialists, SEPHORA inside JCPenney beauty consultants and more. JCPenney offers seasonal associates a full associate discount up to 25%, as well as flexible holiday scheduling. To fill the seasonal positions, each JCPenney location is hosting…

What the Tech? Weird Stuff You Can Buy on Amazon

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I guess we all have someone in our family who, when we ask ‘what do you want for Christmas?’ they say “I don’t know”, “I don’t care”, or “nothing.” Challenge accepted! I went in search of the weirdest things for sale on Amazon and it surprised even me. Did you know you can buy live insects on Amazon? 1500 live…

Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Underage Family Member

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Montgomery police have charged Gonzalo Berrera, 42, with one count of first-degree rape, attempted rape and incest. This arrest is in connection to a sexual assault investigation that began on Oct. 9 involving a juvenile female family member. Berrera was taken into custody by MPD detectives Wednesday. Categories: Crime, News

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