Montgomery, Ala.(WDNews) — Governor Kay Ivey is standing in solidarity with Louisiana following the tragic January 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans. She has joined Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in declaring a period of mourning for the victims, with special attention to two individuals who called Alabama home.
Kareem Badawi and Drew Dauphin, both Alabama natives, lost their lives in the attack. Governor Ivey has called on Alabamians to join Louisiana in observing two days of mourning: Monday, January 6, 2025, for Kareem Badawi, and Wednesday, January 8, 2025, for Drew Dauphin.
As part of the observance, Governor Ivey has directed flags across the state to remain lowered at half-staff. Flags are already lowered to honor the late President Jimmy Carter and will remain so through the mourning period.
The governor encourages all Alabamians to take time to remember the victims and their families during this time of grief.
