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YMCA Merging Two Montgomery Locations

YMCA of Montgomery has announced the merger of two branches. The two branches that will merge are the Westminster and Southeast branches. The facilities are near each other. The new branch will be called Midtown YMCA and will be at the current Southeast location. The Southeast branch is undergoing renovations that include a 2300 square foot wellness facility with a…

10 Years Since Death of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s estate is calling him a “gifted artist and extraordinary humanitarian” as fans are gathering to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the King of Pop’s death. The estate issued a statement to The Associated Press honoring Jackson on Tuesday’s anniversary, saying that the singer is more important and influential than ever. Fans plan to gather at…

Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that his office has stopped a Huntsville real-estate-investment company from soliciting business through improper and misleading robocalls. This announcement comes as part of Operation Call It Quits, a federal-state coordinated effort to stop illegal robocalls through 87 separate enforcement actions in 17 states, including Alabama. On May 28, Attorney General Marshall’s Consumer Interest Division…

JCPenney Hiring 30 Seasonal Employees in Montgomery

The back-to-school season is quickly approaching, and JCPenney is getting ready to welcome crowds of excited customers shopping the latest styles and trends for the new school year. The Company plans to hire as many as 30 seasonal associates throughout the greater Montgomery area for a variety of store positions. Available customer service and support positions include cashier, replenishment specialist,…

Secretary of State John Merrill Running for U.S. Senate Seat

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has just announced he is running for U.S. Senate in 2020. There has been speculation for weeks about him running, but today he made it official. The announcement came before hundreds of supporters and a strong media presence. Merrill says that people have been approaching him about the seat for months now and his…

Hot with Hit or Miss Storms

REST OF THIS WEEK: Today will be more typical of what you expect for summer in Alabama; highs in the lower and mid 90s, with only widely spaced showers and storms, mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. Showers and thunderstorms become a bit more numerous Wednesday through Friday, with the greatest coverage during the afternoon and evening hours. It…

Montgomery Airport Among Several Alabama Airports Awarded FAA Grant

The Federal Avation Administration is awarding $495 million in airport infrastructure grants. Airports in Alabama are among the recipients. “This significant investment in airport improvements in Alabama will fund construction and rehabilitation projects that will help maintain high levels of safety in U.S. aviation,” said U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao. Grant awards include: South Alabama Regional at…

Lawsuit: 83-year-old Woman Was Left in Senior Facility’s Van

The family of an 83-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alabama assisted living community accusing them of leaving the senior citizen in a van for six hours. News outlets report the lawsuit was filed against Elmcroft of Montgomery, LLC, following a field trip with other residents on Wednesday. Family members say workers at the facility called to say…

John Merrill Expected to Announce Tuesday Whether He’ll Run for U.S. Senate

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill has scheduled an announcement for Tuesday morning in Montgomery. He is expected to announce whether he’ll seek the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 2020. The seat is currently held by Democratic Sen. Doug Jones. Jones wants to keep the seat, which he won by defeating Republican Roy Moore in a special election in…

Nathan Lindsay Named Director of Appointments by Governor Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Nathan Lindsay is joining the Governor’s Office as Director of Appointments. The Appointments Office supports Governor Ivey in meeting her major obligation to appoint qualified, representative and appropriate people to positions on various boards and commissions. Lindsay steps into the role with an extensive background in state government and the private sector, which…