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NEWS 11/27/17 12:40pm

This Week In Politics

By Ken Ward

AUBURN, Ala (EETV)- The week of thanksgiving is usually a slower one when it comes to political news, but this week was busy; from tax reform to Roy Moore here’s this week in politics. National The discussion nationally continued to be about sexual assault allegations and what should happen to politicians and other public officials who are accused of these actions.

NEWS 11/27/17 11:07am

Alabama Unemployment Rate Falls

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is 3.6%, down from September’s previous record-tying rate of 3.8%, and well below October 2016’s rate of 6.1%. “We had great news last month, when we announced that Alabama’s unemployment rate had tied its lowest ever.

NEWS 11/27/17 9:58am

Today Is Last Day to Register To Vote Before December's Special Election

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) - The Alabama Secretary of State's Office has been made aware of erroneous messages being distributed by individuals claiming to be members of the NAACP and Open Progress claiming that the person receiving the message was not a registered voter when they were in-fact registered voters.

NEWS 11/24/17 9:30pm

Auburn and Tuscaloosa Mayors Continue Annual Iron Bowl Charity Wager

By EETV Web Team

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – This year, City of Auburn Auburn Mayor Bill Ham Jr. and City of Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox will continue their tradition of a $100 Iron Bowl wager to benefit local charities. The wager began in 2005 when the mayors agreed that the loosing team's mayor would donate $25 to a charity of the other city’s choice.

NEWS 11/24/17 6:31pm

Alabama Joins 12 Other States In Urging the Court to Uphold Trump's Travel Ban

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that Alabama is one of a coalition of 12 states filing an amicus brief before the U.S.

NEWS 11/23/17 10:21pm

Small Business Saturday is This Weekend

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) – Governor Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation formally declaring November 25th as Small Business Saturday in Alabama.

NEWS 11/20/17 10:04am

Ivey Awards Homeland Security Grants

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV)– Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced first responders from across the state will receive Homeland Security grants totaling $1.5 million.

NEWS 11/16/17 9:04am

AL AG Urges Supreme Court To Protect Public Prayer

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 22 states Wednesday in urging the U.S.

NEWS 11/14/17 2:39pm

SGA Passes A Pair of Funding Laws

By Mark Arrowsmith

The SGA passed multiple laws expanding program funds for various activities. They passed the program expansion fund laws for the Red Barn Series and the Special Activities. The Red Barn Series is a 2-day concert series involving singer-songwriter, alternative, and indie bands.

NEWS 11/14/17 2:25pm

Grants Given to Preserve Alabama's Natural Resources

By EETV Web Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala (EETV) – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has approved more than $33.5 million for five new projects and amendments to two existing projects which focus on the restoration and conservation of Alabama’s natural resources. “The harm caused by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill remains ever-present in our minds today,” Governor Ivey said.

NEWS 11/14/17 12:23pm

The Voice of Alabama Politics Now On Eagle Eye TV

By Ken Ward

AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - Eagle Eye TV will be adding a new show to our regular line-up, the Voice of Alabama Politics. The V as it’s called, follows Alabama politics, and is filmed each week from Montgomery.

NEWS 11/13/17 1:29pm