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Alabama GOP Celebrates Historic Election Night Victories
GOP Secures Senate Majority and House Majority Remains Strong Yesterday was a great day for the Republican Party across the Nation, as President-elect Donald Trump reclaimed the White House, the GOP secured a Senate majority, and House Republicans look likely to hold a majority. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl was with President Trump in Palm Beach…
Fire Danger Advisory Expands to All Alabama Counties
With the worsening drought conditions and no significant accumulation of rain in the long-range forecast, the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has now placed all counties across the state under a Fire Danger Advisory. This advisory is effective immediately and will remain in place until enough precipitation is received to improve drought impacts. Dead pines…
Governor Ivey and ALDOT announce $21.6 million in Transportation Alternatives Program Awards to Alabama Cities
Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Transportation today announced the awarding of $21.6 million in funds for Transportation Alternatives Program projects statewide. These funds will be used to make various on-road and off-road improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized forms of transportation. “For a growing number of Alabamians who walk or use…
2024 AHSAA Regional Volleyball Championships
ALL THURSDAY RESULTS ARE IN 2024 AHSAA Regional Volleyball ChampionshipsSOUTH SUPER REGIONAL TOURNAMENTat Cramton Bowl MultiPlex, MontgomeryOctober 23-25CLASS 1AMillry (27-9) 3, Winterboro (22-12) 1Autauga Academy (13-5) 3, Pleasant Home (6-14) 2University Charter (27-6) 3, Choctaw County (8-12) 0Elba (10-6) 3, Billingsley (19-8) 0Brantley (18-4) 3, Maplesville (8-12) 0Sweet Water (9-5) 3, R.C. Hatch (19-8) 0Kinston (19-11) 3, Verbena (7-12) 0Fayetteville (26-11) 3, Leroy (15-15) 0QUARTERFINALSMillry (28-9) 3, Autauga Academy (13-6) 1University Charter (28-6) 3, Elba (10-7) 0Brantley (19-4) 3, Sweet Water (9-6) 0Kinston (20-11) 3, Fayetteville (26-12) 2SEMIFINALSMillry…
Fire Danger Advisory Issued for 22 Alabama Counties
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for Baldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clark, Crenshaw, Conecuh, Covington, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Hale, Lamar, Limestone, Lowndes, Jackson, Madison, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe, Pickens, Sumter, and Washington counties in the west-central and southwest areas effective immediately until significant rainfall is received. Abnormally warm and dry conditions leading…
Attorney General Steve Marshall Files Lawsuit Challenging Biden Rule to Redefine ‘Sex’ as ‘Gender Identity’ in America’s Schools
(Montgomery, Ala)— Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a federal lawsuit Monday challenging the Biden administration’s recently-announced Title IX rule, which would change the meaning of “sex” to “gender identity” and effectively abolish female-only bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across America. “Since taking office, Joe Biden has brazenly attempted to use federal funding to…
Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Southeast Wednesday
Widespread Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Across Central Gulf Coast States As Wednesday morning dawns, a looming threat of severe weather casts a shadow over parts of the central Gulf Coast States. The forecast warns of potentially severe thunderstorms, including the risk of several tornadoes, with some possibly reaching strong EF2+ intensities, alongside widespread damaging winds. The…
Spring into Safety and‘Think Smart Before You Start’
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourthannual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and theirfamilies prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and theupcoming graduation season. Ideally, parents should also set aside time with their teens to ensuresafety is always…
Keep Your Hands on the Wheel: Alabama Law Focuses on Distracted Driving
Montgomery, Ala. – A new state law seeks to drive down motor vehicle-related fatalities caused by distracted driving. In 2022, almost seven percent of all motor vehicle-related fatalities in Alabama were caused by distracted driving. The Alabama Legislature responded in 2023 by passing a law intended to slow the increasing number of people being killed by…
Governor Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively…
ALEA’s ICAC Unit Promotes Safer Internet Day 2024
MONTGOMERY – February 6, marks Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed atpromoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especiallyamong children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law EnforcementAgency’s (ALEA) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is joining forces withlaw enforcement agencies and…
Give the Gift of Safety this Holiday Season
MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will wrap up2023 with the launch of its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holidayseason. The campaign is a fun and festive platform designed to engage citizens and inviteAgency partners to join in sharing important safety tips and reminders that can…
Severe Weather Alert: Alabama Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Damaging Winds on Saturday, December 9, 2023
Potential Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the State Alabama residents are urged to stay weather-aware as a potent storm system approaches, bringing with it the potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, strong to damaging wind gusts, and a few Tornadoes. The severe weather is expected to impact the state late Saturday afternoon, persisting into the…
ALEA Dishes Out Safety Tips for Thanksgiving 2023
MONTGOMERY – Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest weeks of the year on Alabamaroadways. This year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges everyone to prepareto share the road with millions of other motorists as AAA predicts more than 49 millionAmericans will be driving during the upcoming holiday. “There is nothing better than making memories…
Rain Brings Update to Fire Restrictions
With rain again bringing relief for many of Alabama’s wildland firefighters, the Alabama Forestry Commission is easing fire restrictions across much of the state. Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, all burn restrictionswill be lifted in 33 counties in the southern half of the state. In the northern half of the state, the…
Governor Ivey Issues Statewide Burn Ban
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions, which…
ALABAMA GRAPPLES WITH UNPRECEDENTED DROUGHT AND HEIGHTENED FIRE HAZARDS
Alabama faces an unprecedented drought, parching the state and raising concerns about escalating fire hazards. Prolonged dry conditions and tinder-dry landscapes are sounding alarm bells, with experts urging residents to exercise extreme caution. Alabama, known for its lush greenery and humid subtropical climate, is now experiencing an arid spell that is leaving the land thirsty…
National EAS Test To Be Conducted Today
October 4, 2023 – millions of Americans across the nation will experience a momentary interruption in their daily routines today, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) conducts the National Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This annual test is a critical component of the country’s emergency preparedness, ensuring that the system is in optimal working…
Gov. Ivey announces $350,000 grant for Rainsville sewer improvements
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty…
ALDOT Encourages Safe Driving During July Fourth Holiday Weekend
(Montgomery, Ala.) – The Alabama Department of Transportation is urging all motorists to prioritize safety on the roads during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend. For the safety of the traveling public and construction and maintenance workers, ALDOT announces no temporary lane closures will take place on Alabama interstates from noon on Friday, June…
Let Safety Ring – Celebrate America Responsibly this Fourth of July
MONTGOMERY – As millions of American citizens prepare to celebrate the birth of our country withboth friends and family, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be working overtime toensure Alabama’s roadways and waterways are safe for everyone. “Each year, our Agency conducts a multitude of safety initiatives and high-visibility details to protect andserve all…
ALEA Gives Update Of Dadeville Alabama Shooting Investigation
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY – At approximately 11:45 p.m. Saturday, April 15, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) launched a death investigation at the request of the Dadeville Police Chief. The investigation is a result of a shooting which occurred at approximately 10:34 p.m. near the 200 Block of…
Resurfacing of Alabama 40 may begin this week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that resurfacing of Alabama 40 between from Alabama 35 near Scottsboro to Alabama 71 north of Dutton in Jackson County may begin Thursday, April 20, weather permitting. Expect delays due to single-lane closures during daytime. Traffic will be stopped in alternating directions and shuttled through the…
ALEA Joins National Campaign to Empower Passengers to Take Responsibility for Their Own Safety
MONTGOMERY – Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger. That’s why the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is participating…
Threat For Severe Weather Returns To The South Monday and Tuesday
“Enhanced Risk” area (darker orange area) has been added for the threat of Strong Tornadoes across east Texas, Louisiana, and Central & Southern Arkansas for Monday, January 2, 2023. All of Alabama will see the threat for Severe Weather on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. There will be a region of maximum shear and instability that…
ALEA Announces Firearms Prohibited Person Database
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, the Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act (Act 2021-246) which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023. The Act requires the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to develop, create, maintain, and administer a searchable state Firearm Prohibited Person (FPP) Database that enables law enforcement officers across the state…
ALEA: Travel Safe, Arrive Safe this Holiday Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2022 ALEA: Travel Safe, Arrive Safe this Holiday Season ALEA’s ‘12 Days of Safety’ Begins Thursday, Dec. 22, and runs through the New Year MONTGOMERY – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. No matter…
ALDOT: Arctic Cold Front Could Bring Dangerous Road Conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2022 ALDOT: Arctic Cold Front Could Bring Dangerous Road Conditions MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation is warning Alabamians to prepare for possible dangerous road conditions as an arctic cold front moves across the state Thursday and Friday. The arrival Thursday night of precipitation and plunging temperatures, especially in…
Children’s Safety First Halloween Fun Second’ Safety Initiative
ALEA’s SBI Warns of Drugs Cloned to Look Like Candy MONTGOMERY – As the weather continues to change and autumn creeps upon us, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Halloween. This time of year can be filled with fun and excitement for your entire family; however,…
Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida
Ian strengthens into Category 1 hurricane, set to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida AccuWeather meteorologists warn that hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surge could threaten Cuba and Florida this week. AccuWeather Hurricane Center – September 26, 2022 – Hurricane watches were issued for a stretch of Florida’s western coast Monday morning as Ian strengthened into the fourth hurricane of…
ALEA Alabama Fusion Center Employee Receives National Award
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is pleased to announce the national recognition of one of its own within the Alabama Fusion Center (AFC), Intelligence Analyst Alison Duncan, as this year’s Fusion Center Employee of the Year. Duncan was selected from candidates nominated from the 80 fusion centers across the United States by…
A Multi-Day Severe Weather Event, With Severe Weather For Alabama Wednesday
A multi-day Severe weather event will start today, Monday, April 11, 2022 and continue through Wednesday, April 13, 2022, across parts of the United States. A general summary covering all three days, there will be the chance for large to very large hail, damaging winds, Tornadoes, and Strong Tornadoes on each day, across the various…
ALDOT Emphasizes Work Zone Awareness Week
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation and states across the nation are joining forces to ask drivers to slow down and eliminate distractions in work zones in recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week on April 11-15. There were 2,349 work zone crashes in Alabama in 2021, including 17 fatalities and 420 crashes with…
ALDOT Readying For Winter Weather
HUNTSVILLE — Alabama Department of Transportation crews will be prepared to respond to snowy or icy conditions that may develop overnight. Forecasts indicate a strong possibility of slushy accumulations on bridges and roads across north Alabama as rain transitions to snow late tonight and early Saturday. Crews will be ready to clear and treat roads…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be joining forces with fellow law enforcement officers in neighboring states to conduct quarterly, concentrated highway traffic enforcement and educational periods throughout the state as a part of a national safety initiative known as SafeDRIVE. SafeDRIVE, which stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement, aims to…
ALEA Launches ‘Everyone is a Pedestrian’ Safety Campaign
MONTGOMERY – In 2021, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, in conjunction with our other law enforcement partners across the state, investigated 769 pedestrian-related traffic crashes which resulted in 125 pedestrian fatalities. In response to the dramatic increase, ALEA has launched the “Everyone is a Pedestrian” safety campaign to help…
Storm Shelter Tax Credit Act
Alabama Emergency Management Agency, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Revenue, is tasked with administering the provisions of the Alabama Storm Shelter Tax Credit Act. What is the Tax Credit? The tax credit will equal up to three thousand dollars ($3,000) or 50 percent of the total cost of the construction, acquisition, and installation…
ALDOT Encourages Motorists to Plan Ahead for Holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In preparation for an increase in holiday travel, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from Friday, Dec. 24 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Dec. 26 at 11:59 p.m. The following weekend there will be no temporary road closures from Friday, Dec. 31 at 6…
ALEA’s Secretary Issues Statement on Fallen Retired Wilcox County Sheriff’s Deputy
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning the loss of Retired Wilcox County Sheriff’s Deputy Madison “Skip” Nicholson who was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, Dec. 1. “On behalf of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, I would like to extend…
Attorney General Steve Marshall Warns Healthcare Providers to Cease Unlawful Use of State Immunization Registry
(MONTGOMERY) — Attorney General Steve Marshall today warned Alabama’s healthcare providers to cease any unlawful use of the state immunization registry, known as ImmPRINT. The State of Alabama has long maintained an immunization registry for healthcare providers known as ImmPRINT to avoid unnecessary vaccinations for patients and to provide the state with patient demographic data….
I-59 traffic to be diverted for road repair
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation will be working to correct dips at bridge ends on Interstate 59 at Exit 205 (Alabama 68) in Collinsville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, and Wednesday, Aug. 25, weather permitting. ALDOT anticipates closing the southbound roadway on Tuesday and diverting southbound I-59 traffic through the interchange ramps from 8…
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to Participate In Operation SafeDRIVE
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will join forces with fellow state law enforcement partners in Florida and Louisiana to conduct quarterly, concentrated highway traffic enforcement details throughout the year as part of Operation SafeDRIVE. SafeDRIVE, which stands for Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement, aims to eliminate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) traffic collisions…
I-59 traffic shift to take place soon
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a major,months-long traffic shift on Interstate 59 in Fort Payne could begin late this week or early next week, if weather permits. The shift is part of a $25.2 million project, anticipated to be complete in late 2022, to remove and completely reconstruct about eight miles…
Brinley Summerford Meets With Governor Kay Ivey
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, placed 2nd in the State of Alabama’s Arbor Day Poster Contest. As one of the top winners in the State, Brinley traveled to Montgomery, Al. today and helped Governor Kay Ivey plant a Blue Ice Arizona Cypress tree at the State Capital. Brinley also received a…
Brinley Summerford Wins 2nd Place in State Arbor Day Poster Contest
Brinley Summerford, a 5th grader from Plainview High School, won 2nd place in the State of Alabama’s 2021 Arbor Day poster contest. Brinley will travel to Montgomery, Al. and help plant a tree with Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday February 25, 2021.
Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain To Cause More Problems
Precipitation will spread West to East the remainder of the afternoon into tonight, with bulk of it ending in the Winter Warning/advisory areas between 4-8 am. A few snow flurries or snow showers could occur in far Northern Alabama into Thursday afternoon adding up to an additional 1/2″ of snow. The National Weather Service in…
ALDOT – Icy, snowy conditions may persist
Motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama EmergencyManagement Agency advise motorists that existing icy conditions on roads across much of north Alabama may be prolonged by temperatures near or below freezing and additional frozen precipitation, potentially making travel hazardous until the end of the week. Forecasts…
ALDOT Warns “Icy Roads a Risk Across Alabama”
MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency advise motorists that icy road conditions are possible across much of the state as widespread freezing occurs late Sunday, Feb. 14, through Tuesday, Feb. 16. In addition, freezing fog and drizzle may pose a freezing hazard on roadways in west-central and north Alabama…
ALDOT Limits Road Construction and Lane Closures During Holidays
Drivers Should Be Aware of Changing Weather and Road Conditions MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates from Thursday, Dec. 24 at 6 a.m. until Sunday, Dec. 27 at 11:59 p.m. For the New Year’s holiday, there will be no temporary lane closures from Thursday,…
‘Tis the Season for Safety; ALEA Urges Motorists to Plan for Winter Weather this Holiday Season
MONTGOMERY –Alabama may not have a white Christmas, but its bridges and roadways could become icy later this holiday week, with forecasts calling for freezing precipitation, particularly Thursday, Dec. 24, and into Friday, Dec. 25. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges motorists planning to travel this week to be prepared for hazardous road conditions,…
AHSAA Super 7 Gets Underway at Bryant-Denny Stadium Dec. 2-3-4
MONTGOMERY – Only two teams winning 2019 state football titles are among the 14 teams advancing to the AHSAA 2020 Super 7 State Football Championships at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium Dec. 2-3-4. The semifinals concluded Friday night with 2019 Class 2A state champion Fyffe (14-0) beating defending Class 3A state champion Piedmont…
ALEA Would be Thankful this Thanksgiving if You Remembered to Buckle Up and Drive Safely
MONTGOMERY –With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Alabama during thisThanksgiving week, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) are ramping up their plans to keep roadways safe for everyone and to ensure all motorists arrive alive. During the 2020 Thanksgiving travel period, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, and ends…
ALDOT Limits Road Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 23, 2020 ALDOT Limits Road Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday Asks motorists to Buckle Up – Every Seat. Every Time (MONTGOMERY, Ala.) – For the safety of travelers and road construction and maintenance workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation will have no temporary lane closures on interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday from…
ALEA Graduates 52 New Troopers During Ceremony in Selma, Al.
SELMA –The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated 52 new ALEA Trooperson Nov. 4, during a closed ceremony held in the auditorium of the Alabama Criminal Justice Training Center (ACJTC), in Selma. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor personally welcomed the agency’s newest sworn members and commended them for continuing to persevere and complete the ACJTC’s intensive…
Digital Ticketing Kicks Off Alabama High School Football Playoffs
(Montgomery) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in partnership with GoFan and high schools across the state today kick off football championships with a new touchless, digital ticket offering. Sporting events across the country are looking a little different this year with limited capacity in stadiums, social distancing and other statewide regulations that…
ALEA – If you See Something, Say Something
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is asking for the public’s help during this election: “We are asking for your help as a member of the public to address crime and threats in our community from those that may be planning violence or attempting to disrupt the election. Public safety measures can only be effective when…
November 3, 2020 Ballot For DeKalb County, Alabama
Here is a look at the DeKalb County, Alabama ballot for November 3, 2020. Not all races will show up on your ballot, at your polling location, some races are by districts. This also lists all of the amendments that will be on the ballot as well. Some of these only effect certain counties in…
Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
Ahead of Tropical Storm #Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state of emergency effective today at 4:00 p.m. While this storm is not expected to have an impact as large as storms we’ve seen move through the Gulf earlier this year, we want to be in the…
USGS Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Alabama
The USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC, or 1:51 AM CST. The region where the earthquake occurred has faults associated with a zone just to the southwest of the Southern Appalachian Seismic Zone. Shaking from smaller magnitude events such as this is typically…
ALEA Partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to raise awareness of cybersecurity and to ensure all Alabamians have the necessary resources to be safe and secure while online. Each October, CISA works with government departments, organizations and…
ALEA Urges Alabamians to Obtain Their STAR ID Despite the Deadline Extension
MONTGOMERY – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging Alabamians to obtain their STAR ID by Oct. 1, 2020. However, in response to COVID-19, President Donald Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to extend the deadline to obtain a STAR ID to Oct. 1,…
ALEA Troopers See Dramatic Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over the Labor Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend. The Highway Patrol Division investigated only three traffic-related fatalities as compared to 10 in 2019, which is a decrease of more than 60 percent. ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division…
Face Masks Required In Alabama Beginning July 16th
Beginning July 16, 2020, at 5:00 PM, face masks will be required in Alabama. ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED JULY 15, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State…
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Reminds Everyone To Play Safe On Alabama’s Waterways
ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY June 30, 2020 ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone to Play it Safe on the Water this Fourth of July Weekend MONTGOMERY – Fourth of July is always a busy time on waterways as Alabamians of all ages gather for fireworks, parades and other water-related activities. This year is expected to…
ADPH Releases A New Color Coded System For Covid-19
Public Health Guidance for Reopening The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is using data and metrics to make recommendations to assist the Governor’s Office, partners, and stakeholders across the state in making decisions about safely reopening Alabama. COVID-19 remains very contagious and our data and metrics tell us that we should continue to take preventative…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s Amended Safer at Home Order
Earlier today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the current #SaferatHome order is being extended from the July 3rd expiration date to July 31st at 5 p.m. Governor Ivey, “I urge you, in the strongest way I know how, to incorporate #COVID19 precautions into your daily routine. You are strongly encouraged to maintain a 6-foot…
ALEA Troopers Remind Motorists to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ during Fourth of July Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Alabamians of all ages love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks. However, all too often the festivities turn tragic on the state’s roads. In an effort to prevent such tragedies, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division will once again participate in Drive Sober or…
ALEA Resumes Normal Driver License Operations; Record Number of Alabama Citizens Served
MONTGOMERY – Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division has continued to serve the citizens of the state of Alabama while resuming face-to-face operations and making safety a top priority. The division closed its offices to the public on Friday, March 27; however, employees continued to provide services to…
Alabama Secretary of State Updates Citizens On July 14th Primary Run-off | WVSM Digital News
As we approach the July 14th Primary Runoff Election, Secretary of State John H. Merrill would like to remind citizen that as of next Tuesday, June 9, 2020, there will be 30 days left to apply for an absentee ballot. It is important that Alabama voters are aware of their option to cast an absentee…
Burn BAN Is In Effect For Dekalb & Other Counties | WVSM Digital News
According to (ADEM) The Alabama Department of Environmental Management burn bans are in effect for the following counties in Alabama: Baldwin Dekalb Etowah Jefferson* Lawrence Madison Mobile Montgomery Morgan Russell Shelby Talladega Under ADEM regulations, non-agricultural burns are not allowed during the months of May, June, July, August, September, and October. In an effort to…
Governor Moves To Re-Open Alabama, Allowing Restaurants, Hair Salons & Churches To Open
Montgomery, Al. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey updated the citizens of Alabama on COVID-19 and relaxed closures in the state. In the updated order, which takes effect Monday, May 11, 2020, Churches, Hair Salons, Barber Shops, Gyms, and Athletic facilities may open while maintaining the recommended 6 ft. social distancing. The updated order removes the…
Alabama Governor’s Updated “Safer-At-Home” Order Allows Some Businesses To Reopen
MONTGOMERY, Al. – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will allow Alabama’s economy to reopen, beginning Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm. This will allow for the reopening of the state’s economy through a phased-in approach. This new update, issued today, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, will ease some of the restrictions in the State of Alabama…
Governor Ivey Announces Auto Insurers Return More Than $100 Million in Premium to Alabama Policyholders
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that automobile insurers are returning premium totaling to date more than $100 million, to more than two million Alabama policyholders during the ongoing crisis brought on by COVID-19. Because most drivers are following the governor’s stay-at-home order, there are fewer miles being traveled resulting in fewer accidents. As…
ALEA Reminder Federal Government has Extended STAR ID Deadline to October 2021
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement reminds the public the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, has extended the STAR ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification, is Alabama’s version of the federal…
Universal Face Covering is Recommended to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH On April 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that everyone wear non-medical face coverings in public settings. This was done as a way to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 and should not replace the recommendations to practice social distancing, to…
U.S. 11 Bridge Over Dry Creek to Close
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that U.S. 11 between Hammondville and Sulphur Springs in DeKalb County will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, April 16, for replacement of the bridge over Dry Creek. Through traffic in both directions will be detoured to Interstate 59 via Alabama 117 at Hammondville and DeKalb…
AL 35 Resurfacing to Begin April 20, 2020 | WVSM Digital News
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Wiregrass Contracting will begin work on a $2.6 million resurfacing project on Alabama 35 between Jackson County 67 and Breland Bluff Road on Monday, April 20. Work will take place from about 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. During work hours, traffic will be directed through…
ALEA Dispels Rumors During Stay at Home Order
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, April 3, the stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19. Questions include whether law enforcement will set up checkpoints at Alabama state lines and/or ban motorists from entering…
FAQ’s About Governor Ivey’s Stay At Home Order
In cooperation with Governor Kay Ivey, we have created these Stay at Home FAQs for individuals: go.usa.gov/xv4zq and for businesses: go.usa.gov/xv4tS addressing the most-asked questions related to the April 3 emergency order: go.usa.gov/xv3HB.
Outdoor Recreation, In Alabama, Is Still Permitted
STATE HEATH ORDER – April 3, 2020 Outdoor recreation in Alabama is considered an essential activity in the Order of the State Health Officer that was issued on April 3, 2020. That means outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing, trail use, boating, and paddling can still be enjoyed by all Alabamians as long as groups…
Alabama Governor’s Order Is NOT A LOCK DOWN – Everyone Calm Down
The Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go out and buy 2 months worth of toilet paper. You will still be able to leave your home and do “essential activities”. This means you can still go to the grocery store, buy gas for your…
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Issues Statewide “Stay-at-Home” Order | WVSM Digital News
ORDER OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SUSPENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC GATHERINGS DUE TO RISK OF INFECTION BY COVID-19 (APPLICABLE STATEWIDE) AMENDED APRIL 3, 2020 WHEREAS Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been detected in Alabama; and WHEREAS the appearance of COVID-19 in the State poses the potential of widespreadexposure to an infectious agent that poses significant risk…
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park Is Closed, But The Park Is Open
According to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and trails, around the falls are open. But keep in mind, all bathroom facilities, on park grounds, are closed. Here is a statement from the park: “Following federal and state recommendations for precautions to help prevent the…
ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor…
Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic by taking steps to ensure their business will withstand the troubling economy. Final guidelines for how the federal government will distribute financial relief to Alabama’s small businesses will be released very soon….
Governor Kay Ivey Announces USDA Waiver Approved
Today Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. “Great news, Alabama! The USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs waiver request. This will allow food authorities and community organizations, in good standing, to operate in non-area…
Alabama Public TV Offers Educational Resources For Distance Learning
According to Alabama Public TV’s official website, APTV is offering Educational Resources for Distance Learning: “With Alabama school districts closed due to concerns over COVID-19, Alabama Public Television is here to support your education needs. While students are away from the classroom, we are broadcasting and sharing online educational resources and materials that support distance…
Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in an ADPH employee who works at the Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Montgomery. Laboratory testing confirmed this diagnosis. The individual had no public interaction on the job and was not working on COVID-19 testing….
ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety
Please see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers…
Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans. For more information, or to see if you are eligible, go to the SBA’s #covid19 disaster assistance web page at www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 You can also contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service…
ALEA Says FMCSA Has Granted Waiver
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for states, CDL holders, CLP holders, and interstate drivers operating commercial motor vehicles. The extension period will continue until June 30, 2020. Download full press release: https://www.alea.gov/sites/default/files/inline-files/ALEA%20Extended%20Suspension%20Date%20Notification%20Memo%20CDL_CPL%20and%20Medical%20Certifications.pdfFor a complete set of terms, conditions, and restrictions of the waiver,…
Alabama Governor’s New Order Shuts Down the State, Closing Most Businesses
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In these changes, basically most businesses in the State will be forced to close, even those in extremely rural areas. This will further exacerbate the economic crisis for most small businesses in the State, which many will…
ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
MONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL ID enforcement deadline to Oct. 1, 2021, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Alabama’s version of the federal REAL ID program is STAR ID, which stands for Secure, Trusted and Reliable Identification. ALEA Secretary Hal…
Schools Will Close For Remainder of This School Year With Instruction From Home
Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team to provide instruction from home starting April 6, 2020, for the remainder of the school year. Governor Ivey said, “This decision has been made with a tremendous amount of concern and discussion. I cannot stress enough…
ALDOT Keeps Essential Services Going for Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and construction, during the continuation of a national effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Work to repair slides and other roadway failures resulting from the recent record rainfall is also ongoing. “ALDOT’s mission is to…
Track COVID-19 In Real Time In Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you would like to keep up to date and view Alabama’s COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard, you can do so by following this link at bit.ly/ALCOVID19Dashboard This site shows cases by county of residence, total number of people…
Alabama Department of Public Health Working To Clarify Health Order
According to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying the recently issued health order related to COVID-19 From the ADPH General Counsel:“We are working on an amended order to provide some needed clarity about gatherings of persons at workplaces. Until that amended order issues, we…
First COVID-19 case confirmed in Madison County | WVSM Digital News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are very early in the investigation of this case,” states Dr. Karen Landers, with the Alabama Department of Public Health. “While our information is preliminary, we are looking in to whether the case could link to an…
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