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Brooks sends letter to AG Barr expressing concern over ongoing violence in cities

“We urged Barr to investigate ANTIFA and other left-wing domestic terror groups so that those responsible for funding and organizing terrorist acts can be brought to justice," Brooks said.

Brandon Moseley

September 15, 2020

Evacuations recommended as Sally moves toward Alabama as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Sally has intensified into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting recommended evacuations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast as the storm approaches and continues an eastward drift that is bringing it closer to Alabama. At 4 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Sally was upgraded to a Category 2 storm. Its more easterly track now … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 14, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey awards $10 million in federal COVID-19 aid to market state’s tourism industry

Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the award of $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to support the state’s tourism industry through a marketing campaign. “The tourism industry around the world has been one of the hardest hit during this ongoing health crisis, but in Alabama, we remain committed to remind those around our state … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 14, 2020

Governor issues State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Sally

Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for Alabama ahead of Tropical Storm Sally. It is anticipated that this storm system will be upgraded to a hurricane sometime Monday. “Bad weather is nothing to take lightly. Earlier today, I issued a State of Emergency because those on the Gulf Coast know a flood … Continued

September 14, 2020

Trump administration announces $130 million in public-private funding for wetland conservation

Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt announced last week that the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved more than $130 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects. “The Trump Administration continues to take significant conservation actions benefiting all Americans, particularly hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts,” Bernhardt said. “It has never been more important than … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Sally approaches Alabama Gulf Coast

The storm is currently tracking toward coming ashore near New Orleans at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at hurricane strength, but history tells us that the tracks of these storms can and do change.

Brandon Moseley

September 13, 2020

Jones: Trump, Senate GOP leadership not serious about another round of COVID-19 relief

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, on Friday said it’s unclear whether Senate Republican leadership or the White House will work with Democrats to draft another round of meaningful COVID-19 relief for a country in need. Jones, speaking to reporters during a Facebook Live press briefing, said Sen. Mitch McConnell’s paired-down bill, which he and all other … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Alabama Arise: Republican COVID-19 relief bill was “wholly inadequate”

The scaled-back COVID-19 relief plan offered by Senate Republicans that failed to pass on Thursday didn’t do nearly enough to address real needs of everyday Americans, said U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama. His sentiments on the failed bill were backed by the nonprofit poverty advocacy group, Alabama Arise, whose executive director, Robyn Hyden, in a … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey remarks on 9/11 anniversary

Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday released a statement noting the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000. “September 11, 2001 will forever be marked as one of our country’s darkest days, as it changed our lives forever. Almost two decades later, we still grieve the loss of the nearly 3,000 American … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 11, 2020

Sen. Doug Jones: “I voted no because the American people deserve better”

"If we let this pass, there would never be another opportunity to do more, to get help to the people who need it," Jones said. "That’s why I voted no. I voted no because the American workers deserve better.”

Josh Moon

September 11, 2020