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Proposal to Change Duties of Lt. Governor Falters in Senate

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…

Gov. Ivey Issues State of Emergency Following Severe Weather

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…

Gov. Ivey Signs Contract for Health Care in Prison

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…

School Closures/Early Dismissals

Here's a list of schools that will be closing/dismissing early due to severe weather: - Alexander City Schools dismissing Monday at Noon - Autauga County Schools dismissing Monday at 1:00 PM - Chilton County Schools dismissing Monday at 12:30 PM  - Coosa County…

Hate Crime Vigil

The annual vigil for hate crime victims was held this rainy Sunday on the Capitol steps. Next year will be the 20th year for the vigil, which began as a way to draw attention to the murder of a gay…

Local Fans React to March Madness

March Madness is here and fans say they are anxious to see what the tournament holds. For Auburn fans, the season has been a great one. "We're really excited that we were there this year for the SEC Championship win…

I-86/I-65 Traffic Snarled

  An 18 wheeler truck has overturned .... and traffic is being diverted off I-85 Southbound to Day Street I-65 Northbound. The accident is likely going to impact Friday afternoon rush hour traffic. Jerry Howell will have the latests traffic…

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