For the second time since February, the organization Together Montgomery has invited Montgomery County Congressional Representatives Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Martha Roby to a town hall meeting. Both times the representatives did not attend. “My representative is Mike Rodgers and nationally the thing that I think is most important is why are our legislators not calling for an independent…
Governor Kay Ivey addressed the media Thursday for the first time since she was sworn into office Monday night. Ivey discussed calls to move up the election for the Senate seat formerly held by Jeff Sessions. Former Governor Robert Bentley appointed Luther Strange to the position earlier this year. “If we moved the date it would cost about 15 million…
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency was formed in 2015. It brought twelve state agencies together under one umbrella. It was a way for the state to save millions of dollars, but somewhere along the lines, lawmakers say that just didn’t happen. “I can fully say that it has not performed the way that we thought it would,” explained Rep. Ed…
It was a busy first day in office for Governor Kay Ivey, but she did take a few minutes to speak with reporters as she was leaving lunch in Montgomery. She said she had been briefed on economic development projects and was still planning to meet with cabinet members. She admitted that yesterday’s events moved quicker than she expected…
Alabama lawmakers are filing an emergency appeal to the state Supreme Court in an effort to move forward with impeachment hearings against Gov. Robert Bentley. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Mike Jones says the notice of appeal was filed Friday. The committee is seeking to overturn a judge’s order that halted impeachment hearings that has been set to begin Monday. Jones…
Governor Robert Bentley’s lawyers say the governor has no intentions of resigning after Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh said it was something he should consider. This comes after the ethics commission announced there is probable cause that the governor violated state ethics and campaign finance law. Political Analyst Steve Flowers agrees that resignation might be the best idea. “The ethics…
The Alabama News Network Weather Authority Team has had a busy week tracking two storm systems that moved through the River Region. Monday’s storm left widespread damage behind in the city of Luvurne. The National Weather Service says an EF-0 tornado touched down and that there were straight line winds of up to 90 mph. Wednesday’s storms started in…
Tuesday was a quiet day at the Montgomery County EMA Office as workers continue to prepare for potential severe weather Wednesday, but that could all change at a moment’s notice. “Well it gets a little busy in here because we have all of the different agencies come in and make sure, they come in and coordinate with the rest of…
Some people came home to toppled trees and damaged homes in Montgomery Monday after strong storms ripped through the River Region. Becky Stehl’s home was damaged after a large tree branch landed on her home while her daughters were inside. “She was upset on the phone,” Stehl explained, “she said mom I heard a really loud crash outside, I think…
Ross Garber, Governor Robert Bentley’s attorney, had some strong words for the impeachment investigation into Governor Bentley Thursday. He says the governor has not been given due process, and Political Analyst Steve Flowers says Garber brings up some good points. “They haven’t been given their due process about how this thing works, nobody knows how it works, Alabama’s never had…
