Children’s Author Stacy McAnulty Inspires Young Writers at Montgomery Academy
The visit was part of an annual tradition at Montgomery Academy’s Lower School, where a different author is invited each year.
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Clay Bounds named Sun Belt Coach of the Year & several Trojans earn All-Sun Belt Honors.
Troy Men’s Golf Coach, Clay Bounds, name Sun Belt Men’s Golf Coach of the year while Brantley Scott, Jake Springer, and Nick Fowlkes earn All-Sun Belt Honors.
Auburn’s SJ Geurin named SEC Pitcher of the Week
Auburn Pitcher, SJ Geurin, named SEC Pitcher of the Week after helping the Tigers to a series win over South Carolina.
Troy’s Blake Cavill named Sun Belt Player of the Week
After an outstanding week of games for the Trojans, first baseman Blake Cavill was named the Sun Belt Player of the Week. Cavill joins Shane Lewis (Week 1), Sean Darnell (Week 2) and Gavin Schrader (Week 5) as Sun Belt Players of the Week this season for the Trojans.
State of Alabama suing TikTok
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says the state is suing TikTok for deceptive claims about youth safety.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
UPS says it’s planning to cut about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it slashes the number of Amazon shipments it handles.
Kangaroo blamed for crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County
Investigators say it appears a wayward kangaroo is to blame for a two-car crash on Interstate 85 in Macon County.
What the Tech: Beware of missing police officer scam that’s spreading into Alabama
A Facebook scam claims there’s a missing police officer. In some cases, the posts say she works in Alabama.
Possible threat against Troy Elementary School under investigation
School officials and police in Troy are investigating a possible threat that was made against Troy Elementary School.
Action 8 honors attorney Stewart Vance on Global Pay It Forward Day
On Global Pay It Forward Day, Action 8 is honoring our Pay It Forward partner, Stewart Vance of the Vance Law Firm.
