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Alabama Department of Labor Get Convictions for Unemployment Compensation Fraud

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that the Department has successfully prosecuted several Alabamians for unemployment compensation fraud.  The following individuals were charged with a misdemeanor violation of the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law by making false statements in claims for benefits: Andre Lee, of Montgomery, was tried in Montgomery County Circuit Court on October 17.  An investigation…

Wet at Times the Rest of the Week

A stationary front across the state for the rest of the week means clouds and rain are in the forecast. Today, look for increasing clouds with rain at times and a high near 75°. Then, rain remains possible at times Thursday and Friday with a cooling trend; the high Thursday will be in the low 70s, and upper 60s Friday….

Gov. Ivey First Republican Woman Elected Governor of Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey tonight gave the following remarks after Alabamians elected her as the first Republican woman Governor of Alabama:   “The people of Alabama have spoken loud and clear: we want to keep Alabama on the right track and keep Alabama working!   “It is with immense gratitude that I stand before you tonight as the next Governor of…

Campaign 2018: Election Results

Alabama News Network is covering Campaign 2018: The Alabama Vote and all of the important state and local races in Central, West and South Alabama. CLICK HERE FOR ELECTION RESULTS The races being decided include those for Governor and all other state Constitutional officers, plus members of the Alabama Legislature. Races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are…

ALDOT Set for Road Work on I-65, Expect Delays

PRATTVILLE – Repairs on Interstate 65 South near mile marker 190 will begin Wednesday, November 7 at approximately 8:00 a.m. The outside lane will be closed while work is performed from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Friday, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays, plan accordingly, and are urged to…

Tallassee Police Investigate Stabbing, Apparent Suicide

On Monday, November 5, around 9:15 a.m., the Tallassee Police Department received a call of a subject stabbed in the area of the 600 block of Hudson Place in Tallassee. Upon arrival at the scene officers located an adult female with multiple stab wounds. The female advised officers that she had been involved in an altercation with her boyfriend during…

Man Intervenes in Physical Altercation, Fatally Shot in Attempt to Resolve Altercation

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of an adult male. The shooting occurred early Sunday, Nov. 4. At about 1 a.m., MPD Patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 1000 block of West South Boulevard in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, MPD located a shooting scene and learned an adult male…

Alabama Voters Vote on Rights of Unborn Children

Amendment 2 could write into the Alabama Constitution that it is state policy to recognize the “rights of unborn children.” There has been fierce disagreement about the ramifications of the proposal on Tuesday’s ballot. Lynn M. Paltrow, executive director of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women, opposes the measure. She says it would have broad ramifications for civil and criminal…

Governor Ivey and Walt Maddox Hit the Polls

Governor Kay Ivey made her trip to the poll this morning. Our cameras caught up with her, as she headed inside Huntingdon College to vote. NEW: @GovernorKayIvey just arrived to vote at @HuntingdonColl. @ALNewsNetwork #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/6SVYf5iy8A — Andrew James (@AndrewJamesNews) November 6, 2018 In his hometown of Tuscaloosa, Walt Maddox hit the polls with his family. #ElectionDay : @WaltMaddox hits…