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Resources are available to persons damaged by Hurricane Sally, Roby says

Hurricane Sally struck on the Alabama Gulf Coast as a category two hurricane on Sept. 16, but authorities, property owners and farmers are still assessing the damage. “As Hurricane Sally moved through Alabama last week, I remained in close communication with Governor Ivey’s office regarding recovery efforts, and she ensured us that the appropriate state … Continued
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September 23, 2020

Lilly Ledbetter speaks about her friendship with Ginsburg

When anti-pay-discrimination icon and activist Lilly Ledbetter started receiving mail from late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ledbetter’s attorney told her to save the envelopes. That’s how unusual it is to get personal mail from a member of the nation’s highest court. Ledbetter, 82, of Jacksonville, Alabama, shared her memories of her contact with … Continued
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September 22, 2020

Census report: Number of uninsured in U.S. increased in 2019

The number of uninsured in America rose in pre-COVID-19 pandemic 2019, for the third straight year, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week. The bureau’s “Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2019” report notes that while the median household income in 2019, increased 6.8 percent from the prior … Continued
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September 22, 2020

Alabama Republicans supportive of Trump filling Supreme Court vacancy

Prominent Alabama Republicans released statements supportive of President Donald Trump nominating a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg who died Friday of complications with pancreatic cancer. GOP Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville said: “The next Supreme Court justice could open the door to finally overturning Roe v. Wade, protecting our gun rights, and firmly … Continued
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September 22, 2020

Former State Sen. David Burkette pleads guilty, avoids jail

Former State Sen. David Burkette will avoid jail time and be sentenced to a 30-day suspended sentence as part of a plea deal reached on Monday.  Burkette, who pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act, will also have to pay a $3,000 fine and serve 12 months of probation as … Continued
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September 21, 2020

Governor surveys damage from Hurricane Sally

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey held press conferences in Gulf Shores and Dauphin Island after touring the storm damaged Alabama Gulf Coast, which was battered by Hurricane Sally last week. Three Alabama counties have been approved for individual and public assistance from FEMA. Baldwin, Mobile and Escambia counties were approved for both IA and PA. “When … Continued
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September 21, 2020