Hundreds of people lined both sides of Dexter Avenue to witness the inauguration parade. Kay Ivey became the first elected female republican governor in the states history. It was a cold morning but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those in attendance. There were people from all four corners of Alabama to witness the historic moment. Bands from Auburn University,…
ALDOT will begin making traffic and safety modifications to Exit 114 (Georgiana/Starlington) on I-65 southbound beginning Tuesday, January 15. Motorists using exit 114 southbound will no longer have to stop at the top of the ramp when wanting to travel east or west on SR-106. Signage to advise motorists to continue moving will be posted for those exiting the interstate….
Gov. Kay Ivey has taken the Oath of Office for a full four-year term as governor of Alabama. Under overcast skies, she delivered a bright inaugural address for the future of the state. Ivey was joined on the stage in front of the Capitol by several former governors, including Robert Bentley, whom she succeeded after his resignation in April 2017….
The Shoppes at EastChase today announced that BurgerFi, a gourmet burger chain, is set to open its first Montgomery location. BurgerFi is a Florida-based concept with more than 100 locations nation-wide, and was one of the fastest-growing fast food chains in the U.S. in 2015. This location will be the fourth to open in Alabama. The new 3,200-square-foot space will seat…
MONDAY: This will be the coldest day of the work week. We start the day off mainly cloudy, but should see a gradually clearing sky through the day. Highs will remain chilly and below average for this time of year as most locations should stay in the upper 40s through the day. MIDWEEK WEATHER: Tuesday morning will be cold with…
Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement about a shooting that killed 44-year-old Sgt. Watasha Carter. Another officer was seriously injured in the shooting. “We began today with the heartbreaking news that Birmingham Police Sergeant Wytasha Carter was killed in the line of duty and a second officer still remains in critical condition.” “On behalf of the entire state of…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The Latest on the shooting of two police officers in Alabama (all times local): 11:30 a.m. Officials have released the name of an Alabama police sergeant killed in an early morning shooting. Birmingham police officials identified the officer as 44-year-old Sgt. Wytasha Carter. Local news media report Carter had served with the Birmingham Police Department since…
Two Birmingham police officers have been shot, with one of them killed, in a shooting early this morning. According to ABC 33/40, the shooting happened on 5th Avenue North just before 2 a.m. The officers were apparently investigating a car burglary and had approached two suspects. ABC News reports that the officers were patting down a suspect when they were…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the partial government shutdown (all times local): 3:35 p.m. The partial government shutdown has slipped into the record books as the longest ever. Members of Congress are out of town, no negotiations are scheduled and President Donald Trump is tweeting into the void. He’s not tipping his hand about whether he’ll move ahead with…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Federal health officials say that the flu is now widespread in Alabama – and it’s expected to increase. Al.com reports that Alabama is among 19 states reporting high levels of influenza in a recent report to the Centers for Disease Control. High levels of the flu were also reported in Mississippi, Georgia and South Carolina, among…
