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Proposal to Change Duties of Lt. Governor Falters in Senate

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A proposal to change the duties of the state’s lieutenant governor has faltered in the Alabama Legislature amid criticism from some lawmakers. The Alabama Senate on Tuesday delayed a vote on the proposed constitutional amendment. Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh said he did not expect the bill to return this session. The lieutenant governor has little power other than…

Gov. Ivey Issues State of Emergency Following Severe Weather

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Governor Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m. CDT Tuesday for all Alabama counties following the severe weather outbreak that began Monday, March 19th. By issuing a State of Emergency, Governor Ivey is directing the activation of the Alabama Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and all appropriate annexes to aid in the affected areas. The Alabama Emergency Management Agency’s…

Gov. Ivey Signs Contract for Health Care in Prison

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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a contract to provide health care in state prisons. Ivey’s office confirmed Monday that she signed the $360 million contract with Wexford Health Sources to supply medical and mental health care to inmates until late 2020. Ivey signed the agreement earlier this month after the Legislative Contract Review Committee released a hold on the…

Lawmakers Debate on Whether Teachers Should Be Allowed to Carry Guns on Campus

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The Alabama House of Representatives will debate on Tuesday whether teachers can carry guns on campus. The latest push for school security proposed by Republican Rep. Will Ainsworth would allow designated teachers or school administrators approved by local law enforcement to carry firearms in school. Parents wouldn’t know which educators carry for security reasons. The bill passed in a tight…

Noon Update: Welcome to Spring

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Today is the first day of spring as the vernal equinox occurred at 11:15 AM CDT, which means spring is finally here. Here in Alabama, breezy westerly winds are bringing in cooler and drier air. Temperatures won’t rise very much today, hovering in the lower and middle 60s. There will be some clouds hanging tough along with a little light…

Golden Apple: Shanda Brown

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Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Wilcox County School System. In her 12th year of teaching, 4th and 6th grade math teacher Shanda Brown is quick to point out why she is a teacher.  “I am a teacher because I have a passion for children and a passion for teaching and its in my DNA, it’s…

Fairview Ave Becoming Two Lanes, More Pedestrian-Friendly

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Right now, Fairview Avenue is four lanes running from I-65 to the Cloverdale five-points area. Terry Sellers has lived on the street for 16 years and he knows all too well the headaches it can cause. “They are constantly coming by here 60-65 miles per hour. Nobody is doing 30-35 miles per hour,” said Sellers. The city wants to change…

Montgomery Woman Identified, Charged as Gantry Drive Shooter

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Montgomery police have charged Asia Lawson, 24, in reference to a shooting into an unoccupied vehicle incident, that occurred on the night of March 17th, in the 5500 block of Gantry Drive. The initial investigation indicates the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute and Lawson was identified as the suspect. There were no injuries. Lawson was taken into custody by MPD…

Lawmakers Debate Bills as Final Days of Legislation Nears

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Alabama lawmakers are headed into the final days of the 2018 session with key votes looming on proposals to allow some teachers to carry guns in school, changing the position of lieutenant governor and other bills. The House of Representatives on Tuesday will debate a bill to allow designated teachers, after undergoing training, to carry firearms in schools. The proposal…

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