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Another Wet and Stormy Day for Alabama

WET IS THE WORD: An upper level trough and a meandering surface front means another day with widespread and numerous showers and storms. Rain is possible at any time, while thunderstorms are more common during the afternoon and evening hours. Expect lots of lightning with any storms and heavy rainfall will be common which could lead to some areas of…

Juvenile Female Injured in Shooting on Wares Ferry Road

MPD is investigating a shooting in the 5900 block of Wares Ferry Road/Source: Alabama News Network Montgomery police are investigating a shooting in the 5900 block of Wares Ferry Road. Officers responded to the scene around 2:00PM to find a juvenile female with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. No word on any…

ASU Athletics: Alabama State among AASP grant selections from the NCAA

INDIANAPOLIS | The NCAA has awarded more than $1.2 million in initiative grants to 13 NCAA Division I schools to boost academic programs and initiatives that will help student-athletes earn their degrees, with Alabama State being among the schools honored.The grants were awarded through the Accelerated Academic Success Program for the 2021-22 year.
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Traffic Alert: Westbound Lane Closed from Lee County Road 253 to Lee County Road 391 Tuesday

 At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, weather permitting, the westbound, right lane on U.S. Highway 280 will be closed from Lee County Road 253 to Lee County Road 391 (Old Columbus Road.)  The lane is expected to re-open by 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The lane is being closed to collect data for a project designed to help researchers develop…