Stacy George says he will not shut down businesses if elected governor
George promised that if he is elected governor that he would never shut down businesses over COVID-19, flu or any other reason.
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12,254 coronavirus cases diagnosed this week alone
Friday’s report capped off a grim week in which the state set a number of record highs. In total, 12,254 Alabamians have tested positive in the last seven days — and 163 have died.
Alabama Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action react to shootings in Valhermoso Springs
The Alabama chapter of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, on Friday released statements in response to reports of a shooting in Valhermoso Springs that left seven people dead. “This is another sad reminder of the continued toll that gun violence is taking on Alabamian families,” … Continued
Murder victims in Morgan County identified
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department identified six of the seven people who were found shot to death in a burning home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night. Six of the victims were adults and the seventh is a 17-year-old girl. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday afternoon with the identities of … Continued
“A horrific scene”: Seven found dead after Morgan County shooting
Seven people were found dead in a horrific scene at a home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night after gunshots were reported. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning said its deputies responded to the scene Thursday night. At approximately 11:23 p.m. deputies responded to a gunshots call in the 500 block of Talacuh … Continued
2019 was record year in Alabama for low unemployment, total employment and wages
2019 will be remembered for both our bicentennial as a state and for the record low unemployment. Not only are more people working in Alabama than ever before but average wages are also at a record high. “I’m so proud to be able to close out this decade with record-breaking economic measures,” Alabama Governor Kay … Continued
Alabama Farmers Federation elects leadership
Monday, the Alabama Farmers Federation elected its leaders were at the organization’s 98th annual meeting in Montgomery. Gov. Kay Ivey, Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville, and former Congressman Trey Gowdy (R-South Carolina) spoke to the group. The group presented Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) with the Service to Agriculture Award. Conecuh County row crop and cattle farmer … Continued
State unemployment drops again in September
Friday, the Alabama Department of Labor announced that our state reached a new record low unemployment rate of 3.0 percent. The governor said in a statement that she is very proud of this news, but is remaining laser focused on helping all Alabamians who want a job to get a job. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey … Continued
Brooks welcomes Decatur evangelist as U.S. House guest chaplain
Thursday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) welcomed Reverend Phil Waldrep of Phil Waldrep Ministries based in Decatur as guest chaplain to the U.S. House of Representatives. “Mr. Speaker, it’s a great privilege to welcome Reverend Phil Waldrep to the House of Representatives to serve as today’s guest chaplain,” Brooks said. “Reverend Waldrep was born in Morgan … Continued
36 people arrested in joint federal, state and local law enforcement effort
A joint federal, state, and local law enforcement initiative resulted in the arrests of 36 individuals earlier this month on a variety of criminal charges, including drug trafficking, money laundering, using communication facilities to facilitate drug trafficking and various firearms offenses. The arrests were announced by U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, DEA Assistant Special Agent … Continued