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Hyundai Donating $50,000 to Help with Lee County Tornado Relief

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In response to the deadly tornado that devastated Lee County, on Sunday, March 3, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC (HMMA) is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross for tornado relief efforts. The EF-4 tornado was the deadliest to hit the U.S. in nearly six years with 23 total fatalities recorded and dozens of homes destroyed. The twister was a…

Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma to Close on Wednesday for Road Work

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The Alabama Department of Transportation says it will need to close the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma on Wednesday for nearby maintenance. Crews will be performing maintenance to an area of pavement near the bridge. ALDOT says that due to the nature of these repairs and equipment needed, the bridge will be closed for the safety of the traveling…

People Employed in Alabama Reach Record Highs

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For eight consecutive months, the number of people counted as employed in Alabama has reached record highs.  In January 2019, this number measured 2,123,398, breaking December 2018’s revised count of 2,120,769. “People are working in Alabama.  Employers are hiring in Alabama.  We continue to report record numbers of people with jobs, and we are seeing fewer and fewer people counted as unemployed, which…

Linden Police Receives Grant for Equipment Upgrades

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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $16,624 grant to help the Linden Police Department upgrade its equipment to better serve residents and protect its officers. “Like police officers throughout Alabama, Linden police never know what they are going to face when they put on their badges at the beginning of a work shift,” Ivey said. “I am extremely proud of…

Montgomery Police Find Woman with Fatal Gunshot Wound Behind Carver Elementary

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An adult female was located in the 2600 block of Fairwest Street near Carver Elementary School. The woman was found to have sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. An MPS spokesperson says the school was not placed on lockdown but a message was sent to parents around 8:30 this morning. Police are investigating the…

Wet Start to Week

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MONDAY: The work week starts off cloudy with occasional showers across the state. There could be a few storms later today, but there is no threat of severe weather across Alabama today. Expect afternoon temperatures to range from the upper 60s to lower and mid 70s. TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY: These two days will feature a mix of sun and clouds, but should…

President Trump Becomes “Comforter In Chief” in Lee County Tornado Tour

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President Trump took time to remember the 23 people who died in Sunday’s EF-4 tornado, which hit the Lee County community of Beauregard. He toured the hardest-hit areas with First Lady Melania Trump. The most moving moment came when President and Mrs. Trump stopped at a display of crosses that were put up in memory of the victims. They walked…

Community Foundation of East Alabama Says Thanks for Tornado Donations

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Alabama News Network took part in a telethon this week to raise money for tornado relief. The Alabama Broadcasters Association asked all TV and radio stations statewide to do something to help. Alabama News Network chose the Community Foundation of East Alabama as the non-profit that we wanted to help most. That’s because all of the money raised would stay…

Alabama House Approves Gas Tax Hike

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  The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a 10-cent-per-gallon increase in the state gas tax. House members approved the bill on an 83-20 vote after five hours of debate. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate. Gov. Kay Ivey proposed the 10-cent-a-gallon gas tax increase to fund road and bridge construction. The increase would be phased in over three…

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