NCAA to Allow Student-Athletes to Profit Off Name, Likeness, & Image
The NCAA has cleared the way for athletes to profit off their name. This comes just as legislation is set to become law in several states that would allow for such compensation.
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U.S. Census Bureau on Schedule to Release 2020 Census Numbers by mid-August
The U.S. Census Bureau says that it’s on schedule to deliver the numbers used for redrawing congressional and legislative districts by mid-August. The news comes after federal judges rejected a challenge that could have delayed the data release.
Andalusia Police Charge Fourth Person with Murder in Micah Coon Killing
Andalusia police say they’ve now charged a fourth person with murder in the killing of an Andalusia man last November.
U.S. Representative Terri Sewell Announced Over $7 Million in Funding for Head Start Programs
On Wednesday, June 30, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced over $7 million in federal funding for Head Start programs serving Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. This funding will allow Head Start programs to continue preparing Alabama children for success and will grow our economy by helping caregivers get back to work knowing their children are safe and cared for. “Our children are…
Montgomery Public Schools Will Accept New Applications for Magnet Schools
Montgomery Public Schools has announced it will accept new applications to its magnet program starting July 1.
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Experience Huge Drops in Membership
America’s most iconic youth organizations – the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA – have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership.
ASU Athletics: Matthew Clarke wins 200-meter title in Barbados
Fresh off his performance at the NCAA East Region Preliminaries, Alabama State junior Matthew Clarke returned home to compete at the Athletics Association of Barbados National Championships. For more ASU News, visit AlabamaNews.Net!
Comedian Bill Cosby’s Sex Assault Conviction Overturned
The court said Wednesday that they found an agreement with a previous prosecutor prevented him from being charged in the case.
Dadeville Police Searching for Missing Man
Police say 42-year-old Devoris Shun Crayton hasn’t been seen since Monday when he left his home.
One Dead, One Critical: Montgomery Police Investigate Two Shootings Tuesday Night
Montgomery police are investigating two shootings that occurred Tuesday night. On Tuesday, June 29, around 5:30pm, police and fire medics responded to a call of a shooting in the 3600 block of Horseshoe Circle. At the scene, they found a man with a fatal gunshot wound. Later Tuesday night, around 11 pm, Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the area of Early Street and E.D. Nixon Avenue in reference to a call of a shooting. At the scene, they found a female juvenile suffering from a life threatening gunshot wound.
