Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach Dies at 61
Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach has died at 61 of a heart condition, the university said.
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Overcast Today; Strong/Severe Storms Tomorrow
Today will feature conditions similar to yesterday, with overcast skies and a slight chance for rain. However, a severe weather risk exists for tomorrow. #alwx
Gov. Kay Ivey Bans TikTok from State Devices, Computer Network
Gov. Kay Ivey has sent a memo to all state agency heads to announce she has banned the use of TikTok on state devices and the state network.
Student Wins Essay Contest, Donates Prize Money to Flatwood Tornado Relief
A Montgomery area third-grade student won an essay contest writing about leadership, then showed his own leadership by donating his prize money to tornado victims.
Alabama Climbs to No. 4 in AP College Basketball Poll with Win over Houston
The Alabama men’s basketball team has now knocked off two No. 1 teams in the same season.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Visits Macon County to Announce New Projects
Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, was in Macon County on Monday to announce another $325 million for agricultural projects intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Gov. Kay Ivey Wants State to Have More Time to Carry out Executions
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday said she wants to give the state additional time to carry out an execution after a series of failed lethal injections.
Two Woman to Face Wetumpka Judge over Trying to Help Stray Cats
Two women are scheduled to stand trial in Wetumpka city court where they’re accused of committing misdemeanors as they tried to feed and trap stray cats.
Two Men Shot on Madison Avenue in Montgomery
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left two men injured.
Mainly Cloudy Today; Watching for Severe Threat Wednesday
Clouds will be overhead for today and tomorrow, but we’re monitoring a potential severe weather threat come Wednesday. #alwx
