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MONTGOMERY – Farmers interested in using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) will have to wait a little longer despite the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) recent announcement of web-based aircraft registration for drone technology. The Alabama Farmers Federation’s Carla Hornady said the rule only applies to hobbyists...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective Nov. 9, 2023. at 8 a.m. CST. “Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-staff this Monday, Feb. 10 in honor of fallen Kimberly Police Officer Nick O'Rear. Ivey released the following statement: "I am directing flags be flown at half-staff...

Gov. Ivey signs the Small Business Saturday proclamation. Also pictured are L.D. Ralph, deputy district director, Alabama District, U.S. Small Business Administration; Charlotte Meadows, Alabama Small Business Commission; and Rosemary Elebash, NFIB/Alabama state director. MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has signed a proclamation formally declaring...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday will host the annual Turkey Pardoning, an Alabama tradition dating back 70 years. During the event, Ivey will make the decision to grant a Thanksgiving pardon to two turkeys, Clyde and Henrietta. Both turkeys come from the...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminded Alabama residents that there is one week left to register to vote before the 2024 Primary Election.“As Secretary of State, I want to encourage all eligible Alabama citizens to register to vote and to exercise...

Birmingham, Ala.– The reelection campaign for Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement on Tuesday, after Ivey qualified for the 2022 Republican Primary for Governor. Ivey Campaign Manager William Califf said that due to the tremendous success of Governor Ivey’s first term, she has strong...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) has awarded Governor Kay Ivey with the Excellence in Leadership Award for her unwavering commitment and dedication to the state of Alabama. “Governor Ivey has served and continues to serve our state with honor and integrity,”...

The Black Warrior waterdog, also known as the Alabama mudpuppy, is now listed as an endangered species. / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ALABAMA - The Black Warrior waterdog, a large aquatic salamander found only in the Black Warrior River Basin in Alabama, is now...