Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off the 2026 Regular Session last week by delivering her ninth state of the state address, and in it, announced she is launching a statewide flood notification system, according to a press release.
The Alabama Department of Human Resources announced a new system enhancement that automatically defaults all EBT cards to block out-of-state and online transactions. This change will take effect Jan. 22, according to a press release.
Camp Hill councilmember Candance Heard brought her concerns forward about the Camp Hill Police Department’s need for police cars during Monday’s council meeting.
After 14 years of making sure the digital maps in Tallapoosa County are correct, Mike Eubanks has stepped into the role of director of Tallapoosa County 911.
The National Weather Service has issued a Risk 2 severe weather report for Tallapoosa County. The potential for severe weather is expected to last overnight until 2 p.m. Saturday.
With peak holiday travel season underway, there will be no temporary lane closures on interstate routes from noon Dec. 23 until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 26 and from noon Dec. 30 until 11:59 p.m. Jan. 2, 2026, according to a press release from the Ala…
During his comments, Camp Hill police chief Corey Shaw notified the council of a program known as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program. After completing a 40-hour class and getting certified, officers with two years of exper…
...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of
subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be
wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
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On Friday, Nov. 21, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation naming Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, the Saturday after Thanksgiving, as Small Business Saturday in Alabama, according to a press release.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services informed the Alabama Department of Human Resources on Saturday that DHR was to process partial SNAP payments with a 35% reduction of the maximum allotments, per the FNS Nov. 5 guidance.
