Governor Kay Ivey

Governor Ivey Helps Kick Off AFA “Lucy Tour” in Lowndes Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Alabama Forestry Association “Lucy Tour” is geared to encourage students to read — as well as — educate them about the importance of the forestry industry. Jackson Steele Elementary School in White Hall — was the first stop on the fall tour. Governor Kay Ivey was on hand — to read the book “Lucy…

Longtime Montgomery County DA Investigator retires after 30 years

An investigator with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office is getting ready to tackle his next case: retirement. DA Investigator Denny Merritt joined the DA’s Office in 1991. At the time of his retirement, he served as director of the Special Services/Worthless Check Unit. Before becoming an investigator, Merritt attended the University of Alabama on a full football scholarship, playing…

Alabama jobless rate at 3.3% in June, better than US average

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s jobless rate declined to 3.3% in June, well below the national average, as state leaders emphasized keeping the economy going amid concerns about a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said Friday the state unemployment rate was down slightly from 3.4% in May. That’s much better than the rate of 7.7% from…