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Gov. Kay Ivey cautions people to stay off roads during Hurricane Sally

"Please, please refrain from getting on our roads to go check on storm damage unless you absolutely have to; even then, I urge everyone to use all caution," Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Baldwin County EMA urges people to stay put as Hurricane Sally rolls through

In the hours after Hurricane Sally made landfall along the Alabama coastline Wednesday, crews in Baldwin County weren’t able to enter into impacted areas to provide aid due to weather conditions, local officials said, and a portion of Three Mile Bridge between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, was missing, damaged during the hurricane. Zach Hood, … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

Hurricane Sally makes landfall near Gulf Shores as category two hurricane

Hurricane Sally has officially made landfall near Gulf Shores as a category two hurricane with sustained winds at 105 miles per hour and torrential rainfall. Ahead of landfall, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urged Alabamians who live on the coast and in flood-prone areas of Mobile and Baldwin counties to evacuate but many residents stayed in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 16, 2020

Faith and labor partnership launched on Birmingham bombing anniversary

The bomb that ripped through the 16th Street Baptist Church 57 years ago was a predictable result of the social divisions of the early 1960s, and the nation is experiencing a similarly dangerous level of polarization now, said two prominent rights advocates who led a virtual ceremony on Tuesday commemorating the infamous event. Rev. William … Continued

Micah Danney

September 16, 2020

Judge dismisses former Drummond exec’s lawsuit against Balch and Bingham

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Balch & Bingham law firm filed by a former coal executive who claimed the law firm’s poor legal advice resulted in his conviction on federal bribery charges. Judge Tamara Harris Johnson ruled that the statute of limitations had expired on former Drummond Coal … Continued

Josh Moon

September 16, 2020

Seven candidates qualify for Senate District 26 special election

The Alabama Democratic Party and the Alabama Republican Party on Tuesday announced the names of the candidates who have qualified for a special election in state Senate District 26 to replace former Sen. David Burkette, D-Montgomery, who resigned and pleaded guilty in July to a misdemeanor count of misusing campaign funds. Among those who qualified … Continued

Eddie Burkhalter

September 16, 2020

44 days left to apply for an absentee ballot for Nov. 3 election

Those who are concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus are encouraged to apply for and cast an absentee ballot.

September 15, 2020

Gov. Kay Ivey urges evacuations as Hurricane Sally approaches

“I know you all want to protect your family and your property, but this is not worth risking your life,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Labor force participation in Alabama’s Black Belt lags behind state, nation

Looking at the area over time, it’s clear that the Black Belt lags behind the rest of the state and country.

Eddie Burkhalter

September 15, 2020

Hurricane Sally may not make landfall until Wednesday

24 hours ago the storm was expected to come ashore at 8 a.m. Tuesday but because it has slowed, landfall is now not expected before Wednesday.

Brandon Moseley

September 15, 2020