The Alabama Department of Corrections is hiring a new category of corrections officer as the state tries to address a prison staffing shortage. Sixty-one basic correctional officers will graduate Friday from the Alabama Corrections Academy in Selma. The prison system created the new position of basic officer this year to speed the hiring of security staff. The program has easier…
School kids will be back in the classroom very soon and when they are, they’ll start getting homework. With today’s ‘new math’, their parents may not be much help. So what’s a student to do? Many will download apps to help them with the right answer, but some of those apps just do the work for them. Helpster is a…
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System has reached a deal with UnitedHealthCare to continue accepting the company’s medical insurance. The agreement means almost 25,000 policyholders can continue getting care at one of Alabama’s leading hospitals. UAB was going to quit accepting the company’s insurance after Wednesday without a new contact. The new deal will cover two years, and…
United States Attorney Richard W. Moore of the Southern District of Alabama announced that Anthony Brown, 35, was sentenced to 57 months (4 years and 9 months) of incarceration for possession of a Glock .45 caliber pistol. On April 16, Brown entered a guilty plea to a violation of the statute prohibiting a person convicted of a felony to possess…
Lowe’s Co. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But The Wall Street Journal reported that thousands of employees were told this week that their jobs were eliminated, which the…
People in Montgomery have a new place to get groceries. This morning, ALDI had their grand opening on Eastern Boulevard. The store is built next to Best Buy and Petco. The first 100 shoppers got gift cards and one lucky shopper won free produce for a year. This is the first ALDI to open in the Capital City. The store…
The USA Today CFB Coaches Poll was released today: 1. Clemson 2. Alabama 3. Georgia 4. Oklahoma 5. Ohio State 6. LSU 7. Michigan 8. Florida 9. Notre Dame 10. Texas 11. Texas A&M 12. Washington 13. Oregon 14. Penn State 15. Utah 16. Auburn 17. Wisconsin 18. UCF 19. Iowa 20. Michigan State 21. Washington State 22. Syracuse 23….
Alabama might have to pay more than $1million to lawyers for abortion clinics after the state’s unsuccessful attempt to ban a common second trimester abortion procedure. In a court filing last week, lawyers for abortion clinics said they will seek to recoup $1million in legal fees and nearly $24,000 in expenses. Alabama is responsible for the plaintiffs’ fees after federal…
HELLO AUGUST: It’s a new month, but the same old forecast, as we are forecasting hot and humid conditions with highs ranging from the low to mid 90s. The days will feature a mix of sun and clouds with those randomly scattered, mainly afternoon and evening showers and storms. Rain chances for today and Friday will be in the 30-50%…
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the identity and location of a suspect wanted for Armed Robbery. Police have released photos of a masked individual that committed the armed robbery. The robbery occurred at the Marathon Gas Station in the 4100 block of Troy Highway on July 17th. No injuries were reported. If you have any information regarding the…
