Good morning, Montgomery.

Survivors Rise Movement gathered at the Alabama State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept.

30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as local survivors joined a nationwide call for reforms in abuse and justice systems - an event organized by the Broken and Rising Foundation.

Governor Kay Ivey and student leaders from Auburn University and the University of Alabama kicked off friendly food drives at the Governor’s Mansion on Sept.

30—each drive will funnel donations to food banks serving families in west and east Alabama.

Hyundai is investing $500 million in its Montgomery plant to retool for hybrid and extended-range electric production—this retooling will allow the plant to build a redesigned Santa Fe SUV that will be available at dealerships early next year.

Gov. Ivey warned residents that illegal kratom products, disguised as energy drinks & supplements, are showing up on gas station and vape shop shelves; state law enforcement is increasing checks after reports linked the drug to recent student deaths.

Eligible Alabama residents received $500 refund checks from the Treasury Department this week after an overcharge on marketplace premiums prompted the payment; only those enrolled in the federal exchange without assistance qualified — details were sent by accompanying letter.