Montgomery, Ala. —Gov. KayIvey made an announcement Thursday, May 31, regarding the pilot of the Alabama Summer Achievement Program (ASAP) at four Montgomery Public Schools. Ivey joins Montgomery Public Schools, the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama Reading Initiative for the announcement of the program.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has endorsed Gov. Kay Ivey's new school safety proposal. The proposal, called the Alabama Sentry Program, allows specially trained school administrators to be armed in order to prevent potential school shooting treats. “I share Governor Ivey’s concerns that every effort be made to ensure that all Alabama’s schools have the ability to protect our children by quickly responding to threats to their safety,” said Marshall.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Beloved Crepe Myrtle Cafe closed in February with plans to reopen but students won't have to wait much longer for their crepes and pastries.
Montgomery, Ala. -- Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a press conference Wednesday, May 30, that she will be beginning the Alabama Sentry Program, which will provide additional security precautions to schools that lack a School Resource Officer (SRO). The Alabama Sentry Program allows volunteer administrators in schools without School Resource Officers to keep a firearm on campus in a secure location in case of an active shooter situation.
Auburn, Ala. -- A federal grand jury indicted a professional counselor following her involvement in an illegal prescription drug scandal in Montgomery.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Auburn University's Office of Undergraduate Studies has launched a new required assessment that all graduating seniors must take before receiving access to their diploma application. The new assessment is called S.C.O.R.E which stands for Student Core Outcomes and Readiness Evaluation.
AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Longtime Auburn Mayor Bill Ham formally announced Monday during a Memorial Day breakfast that he would not seek reelection. Ham was first elected in 1998 and during that time has overseen a period of immense population and economic growth in the city. Ham has traditionally been a familiar face on Auburn University's campus throughout the years, having traditionally participated in events hosted by various campus organizations. The next Auburn municipal election is scheduled for August 28.
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AUBURN, Ala. (EETV)- Voters in many states across the nation are getting ready to head to the polls to see who will represent them during this year’s highly contested midterm election. The midterm election, which usually has low voter turnout, is traditionally seen as a referendum on the party that controls the White House. Much of the discussion over the past few months has been whether or not Democrats will muster enough support to retake the House of Representatives, a branch of government they have not controlled since 2010. Given the large number of Democratic incumbents up for reelection in traditionally Republican states, many pundits see little chance of Democrats regaining control of the Senate. Recent polls suggest that generic support for Republican candidates has grown.
Auburn, Ala. (EETV)- On Saturday, Auburn Police arrested Jemilia B. Tyson on a felony warrant charging her with Assault 1st Degree. On Saturday, Auburn Police officers officers responded to an assault in the 1600 block of Wrights Mill Rd.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- The Alabama Department of Public Health is sending out a few reminders of how to be prepared ahead of the expected landfall of Subtropical Storm Alberto. Officials say that power and water supplies may be cut off after a storm so it is important to always have an emergency water supply, emergency food and medicine on hand, and to gather safety and personal items in advance.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (EETV)- Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that several Alabama National Guard troops will be deployed to the southern boarder at the request of the Trump administration.
Auburn, Ala. -- The Auburn Oak's at Toomer's Corner have long been a major part of the Auburn culture and spirit. Auburn University arborist, Alex Hedgepath, explains that the Auburn Oaks planted in February, 2017, are in a healthy state. The trees were able to maintain their health after the rollings that occurred throughout the 2017-2018 football season, and are continuing to have good root development. “Both oak canopies are in fair condition,” Hedgepath said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (EETV)- Congressman Mike Rogers is joining the growing number of politicians asking that the special counsel investigation into reported Russian interference in the 2016 election end.
Auburn, Ala. -- On May 23, 2018, Auburn Police arrested 20-year-old Auburn native, Drew Michael McCormack, on charges of rape in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree. His arrest comes after an investigation of sexual assault that had been reported earlier in the month. The incidence allegedly ...
Montgomery, Ala. -- Secretary of State, John H. Merrill, has begun to issue reminders to voters to submit their requests for absentee voting. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is quickly approaching on May 31, by the end of the business day. Putting in a request for an absentee ballot will allow voters to submit their votes for Alabama's 2018 Primary Election, which will occur on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The deadline to return the absentee ballot after is has been received is by the end of the business day on Monday, June 4, 2018.
Montgomery, Ala. -- Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday, May 22, that Alabama saw a $1 billion increase in tourism in 2017, hitting a record of $14.3 billion in expenditures.
Auburn, Ala. -- Auburn University will be named on the 2018-2019 Military Friendly® school list that will be published in G.I.
Montgomery, Ala. -- During a bill signing ceremony on Monday, May 21, Gov. Kay Ivey signed four bills into law that will work to support members of the military and veterans.
Auburn, Ala. -- Auburn University psychology professor, Jeffery Katz, is using psychology to discover which dogs would be the most effective in providing security for the nation's largest venues. With tragic attacks that cause the nation to focus harder on securing large events and crowds, Auburn has been setting their focus on providing cyber safety, public safety, crisis management and odor detection technology, by using both human experts and some furry friends. At the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, there is a program that allows experts to research and train dogs in odor detection.
