Governor Ivey Issues Amended Safer-at-Home Order Effective May 22
Alabama is reopening more of its economy despite shaky progress in taming the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued an amended Safer at Home Order to be applied…
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Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education Secretary Jeanna Ross Announces Retirement
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that Jeana Ross is retiring as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE). She has served in this position since 2012. “I am extremely grateful for Secretary Ross’ tireless efforts and…
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…
Fugitive Wanted for North Carolina Murder Shot and Killed in Alabama During Standoff with FBI
The FBI says an agent shot and killed a man in Alabama who was a suspect in a killing in North Carolina. Special Agent James Jewell says Tobby Wiggins was fatally wounded during a confrontation Wednesday night in Atmore. According…
Nearly 39 Million Americans Laid-off Due to COVID-19
The U.S. government says the number of Americans thrown out of work since the coronavirus crisis struck two months ago has climbed to nearly 39 million. More than 2.4 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week in the…
Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Released from Prison to Serve Remaining Sentence on House Arrest
President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen was released from federal prison Thursday to serve the remainder of his sentence at home. Cohen has been serving a federal prison sentence at FCI Otisville in New York after…
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…
Alabama Parole Board Resumes Hearings After 2-Month Pause
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles denied release to 90% of the inmates up for consideration during its first hearing following a monthslong suspension amid the coronavirus pandemic. The board voted to deny parole to…
Alabama Lawyer Named to Federal Bench
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s solicitor general has been nominated to serve as a judge on the federal bench. President Donald Trump named Edmund G. LaCour Jr. to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District,…
Rock and Roll Legend Little Richard Laid to Rest Wednesday
Family, friends, and fans said their final goodbyes to Little Richard in Hunstville on Wednesday. The Rock and Roll Legend was buried with a small private ceremony at the Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Little…
Long-time Perry Co. School Superintendent Set to Retire
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Perry County School District -- is in search of a new leader because long-time superintendent Dr. John Heard -- is retiring at the end of the…
ADOC Reports 2 More Staff Members Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Two more Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. Via self-reporting, ADOC was informed that a staff member at Camden Community Based Facility/Community Work Center in Camden, Alabama, and another staff member employed at Birmingham…
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…
1,000 Chemo Care Packages Donated to Cancer Wellness Foundation
While many things have slowed down during the pandemic, unfortunately cancer has not. But newly diagnosed cancer patients will be receiving some extra comfort and care thanks to Leadership Montgomery. As a…
Montgomery Police Cruiser Stolen, Suspect Still At-Large
The Montgomery Police Department is searching for the location of 47-year-old fugitive Wayne Ellis. Ellis is described as a white male, 6’0 ft.in height, weighing approximately 190lbs. Reports indicate that Montgomery Police responded to the 1000 block of Madison Avenue…
Apple, Google Release Technology for COVID-19 Pandemic Apps
Apple and Google on Wednesday released long-awaited smartphone technology to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. The companies said 22 countries and a number of U.S. states are already planning to build voluntary phone…
Montgomery Man Arrested in 2018 Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
On Wednesday, May 20, Charles Bennett Salter III, 38, of Montgomery, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. According to court records, in February 2018, an agent from the Alabama Law Enforcement…
Montgomery Medical Supply Distributor Steps Up to Help State’s Businesses with PPE
As the COVID-19 pandemic advances, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has become vital to safely operating most businesses. From offices and salons to restaurants and retail stores, supplies like face masks and hand sanitizer have become essential, yet hard-to-find items. More…
Montgomery Mayor Concerned Over Rise of COVID-19 Cases with Depleting Number of ICU Beds
Montgomery mayor Steven Reed is expressing concern for the city as COVID-19 cases continue to rise as the number of available ICU hospital beds drop. Reed says the local healthcare system is…
Churchill Academy Hosts Graduation Parade for Students
Churchill Academy had a graduation parade Tuesday night to celebrate their Senior Class. The Pike Road Fire Department led the parade and cars, Montgomery Police Department helped with the effort, and both Thorington Road Baptist Church and Grace Pointe Church…
Alabama's Seafood Industry Receiving Over $3 Million in COVID-19 Aid Relief
Governor Kay Ivey announced Wednesday that Alabama will receive $3,299,821 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding to provide economic relief to qualifying applicants in the state’s seafood industry who have been affected by the COVID-19…
ALDOT: Buckle Up, Slow Down Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring increased traffic volume to Alabama roads as summer vacation travel begins for some. The Alabama Department of Transportation is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary construction-related lane closures on…
Local Pastor Shares His Opinion on Reviving In-Person Church Services
As COVID-19 restrictions start to loosen, churches are making moves to revive in-person services. Last week, the Archdiocese of Mobile released guidelines for Catholic Churches that wished to resume public masses. A few of…
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…
