What You Need to Know to Stay Safe on the Water This Holiday Weekend
Montgomery, Ala (ANN)- As Memorial Day Weekend is in full swing, lots of people have decided to venture outdoors and spend most of their holiday out in nature. Take a look as…
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Chamber Foundation To Offer Relief for Small Businesses Affected by Pandemic
River Region leaders are stepping in to support our small businesses affected by the coronavirus. "We're all in this together. And we realize that small businesses are the backbone of the communities," Chamber Foundation Chairman Willie Durham said. The Montgomery…
Burgers Up! Montgomery Biscuits, Bama-Q TV Raise Money for COVID-19 Relief
Seats may have been empty in the stands, but a friendly competition inside Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium Saturday afternoon was an in-field home-run. "Bama-Q TV is a show where they follow around these cook teams from…
Jasmine Hill Gardens Has Announced It Will Not Reopen
According to its website, Jasmine Hill Gardens of Wetumpka will not be reopening. Jasmine Hill, known as "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece" has more than 20 acres of gardens and classical sculptures in the Greek traditions featuring a full-scale…
Troopers Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day is one of the busier travel weekends and state troopers want to ensure that everyone makes it to and from their destinations safely. All available troopers will be on patrol for the holiday weekend. Troopers encourage people…
President Trump Deems Churches 'Essential,' Calls for Them to Reopen
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he has deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential” and called on governors across the country to allow them to reopen this weekend, even as some parts of the nation…
Troy University to Offer Free Post-COVID Leadership Course
Troy University plans to offer a 4-week Leadership 101 course this summer. University officials say the course is designed to equip students to thrive in a post-pandemic world, regardless of where they are now in their lives and careers. The…
ALEA Marine Patrol Preparing for "Massive" Memorial Day
Law enforcement marine patrol officers are preparing for what they say is their busiest holiday of the year: Memorial Day. The holiday is often referred to as the "unofficial" start of summer.…
Montgomery Co. Probate Judge Requesting More Money for Upcoming Election Amid COVID-19 Safety Concerns
Montgomery County election officials say they'll need nearly $87,000 more dollars to make voting in the primary run-off, safer for voters and poll workers amid coronavirus concerns. Probate Judge J.C. Love, III submitted a budget request change totaling $86,977 to…
Church: Legendary Auburn Football Coach Pat Dye Tests Positive for COVID-19
Legendary Auburn University football coach Pat Dye is in the hospital and has tested positive for COVID-19. That's according to a post from his sister's church in Toccoa, Georgia. Dye, 80, is very weak, according to the post from the…
Montgomery Launches Recover Together Small Business Relief Fund
Montgomery, Ala. – Wednesday coalition of Montgomery community partners announced that is has created the Recover Together Small Business Relief Fund, a grant-making initiative that will help small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund is the most…
Johnson & Johnson Set To Discontinue Talc-Based Baby Powder in North America
Consumer giant Johnson & Johnson has announced it will soon be removing talc-containing baby powder from store shelves. The move comes after numerous lawsuits against the company from women who…
Montgomery YMCAs Reopen Their Doors
Montgomery YMCAs have officially reopened their doors after being temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Although the doors are open, everything is not completely back to normal, there are going to be…
Some Catholic Churches to Resume In-Person Services
Many churches have found creative ways to engage their congregation during the coronavirus pandemic. For some churches, their reach has been greater using online and drive-up services , but the Archdiocese…
Birmingham Man Charged in Montgomery Shooting on Burgwyn Road
Montgomery police have made an arrest in a shooting in the 200 block of Burgwyn Road on May 5. According to court records, Leandre Moss, of Birmingham is charged with Burglary 1st degree…
Gov. Ivey Issues Executive Order on Federal CARES Act Funds
The final day of the 2020 Alabama legislative session ended with both budgets being signed and Governor Ivey issuing an executive order on the allocation of federal CARES Act money. Some lawmakers felt…
Air Travel Slightly Up From Record Lows in March at Montgomery Regional Airport
Montgomery Regional Airport is now offering a fraction of the flights than it did just a few months ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries in the early days of the pandemic and…
Gov. Ivey Signs General Fund, Education Trust Fund Budgets, Praises Legislature for Approving Her CARES Act Amendment
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed both the 2021 General Fund and Education Trust Fund budgets. The budgets will…
Double-Lung Transplant Recipient Receives "Welcome Home" Parade
In 2007, Janet Mann was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. It's a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged or scarred. While there are treatment options, there is…
MPD Conducting Death Investigation Following Sunday Morning Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is currently investigating the shooting death of an adult male. Montgomery Police's Lt. Jarrett Williams says on Sunday, May 17, at about 6:45 a.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1300 block of Woodmere Drive…
Civil Rights Icon, Robert Graetz Celebrated With a Parade in Honor of His 92 Birthday
Montgomery, Al (ANN)- Today was a special day for civil rights icon and retired Lutheran pastor Robert Graetz who turned 92- years old today. To help celebrate, members of the Messiah Lutheran Church came together…
Two Local Graduating Seniors Honored With Drive-By Car Parade
Many high school seniors are facing a sad reality. They're missing out on those special moments after the coronavirus cancelled graduation ceremonies and other activities. But some community members have come together to honor…
Alabama Coronavirus Cases Rise by Nearly 300
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP)- Alabama's Coronavirus death toll neared 500 on Saturday. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports that there have been more than 11,600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and at least 485 deaths which is…
Gov. Kay Ivey, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris Speak Out about the Need for Montgomery Residents to Continue COVID-19 Precautions
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris want to remind people across Alabama, and in Montgomery especially, that they need to continue to protect themselves against COVID-19. Some reports say that Montgomery could become a national hot…
JCPenney Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed troubled department store chain J.C. Penney into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is the fourth major retailer to meet that fate. As part of its reorganization, the 118-year-old company said late Friday it will be closing…
