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Ryan Nettles with 5 TDs, leads Alabama State over MVSU 42-17

Ryan Nettles threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores, leading Alabama State to a 42-17 victory over Mississippi Valley State. Alabama State (3-2, 3-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) has won 11 straight against Mississippi Valley State (1-3, 1-3). Nettles completed 20 of 34 passes for 305 yards and added 66 yards rushing on seven carries. Nettles’ 59-yard touchdown pass…

17th Annual Autism Crawfish Boil Held at Riverwalk Stadium

Easterseals Central Alabama and the all-volunteer Mudbug Ball Committee hosted the 17th Annual Autism Crawfish Boil at Riverwalk Stadium in downtown Montgomery today. This event helps kick off Autism Awareness Month. More than 4,000 pounds of crawfish were cooked and bagged for pickup at appointment times, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bags had not only crawfish, but corn, potatoes,…

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by RV on Interstate 65 South of Clanton

Alabama state troopers say a pedestrian has died after being hit by an RV on Interstate 65 in Chilton County. Investigators say 31-year-old Zachary Rutherford of Danville was hit by an RV driven by 41-year-old Huimin Harrison of Madison, Wisconsin. The accident happened about 9:46 p.m. last night. Rutherford was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The…

Arrest Made in Attempted Murder Case in Millbrook

Wilik Milner – Photo from Millbrook Police Dept. Millbrook police say they have made an arrest in an attempted murder case. They say they have arrested 17-year-old Wilik Jamal Milner of Montgomery, charging him with attempted murder and firing a gun into an occupied vehicle in the shooting of 19-year-old Deveion Jackson of Millbrook. On Monday, police say they went…

Hyundai Prepares to Unveil Montgomery-Built Santa Cruz

Hyundai has released the first teaser photos of its new Santa Cruz, which it is calling a sport adventure vehicle. The company says the 2022 Santa Cruz will break new ground within the SUV, truck and crossover segments by offering a new category of vehicle unlike anything else in the U.S. market. The Santa Cruz will be produced at Hyundai’s…

Farmers Get Training Course on Produce Safety

Area farmers had the chance to get free training to help them grow and process produce safely. A course was offered at Harvest Tyme Ministries in Fort Deposit. Organizer Janet Johnson is a regional agent who specializes in food quality and food safety with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. The course taught farmers…

What the Tech? Beware of Hackers Using Your Smart TV

A new survey by the research group Hub Entertainment Research, reveals that around 70% of U.S households have at least 1 smart TV and smart TVs make up over half of all TV sets in the home. That’s over 86 million homes in the country with a television connected to the internet. There are obvious advantages to having a connected…

Prattville Local Business Owners Can Now Decide To Require Masks or Not

The state of Alabama is officially no longer under a statewide mask mandate. Although some cities like Montgomery and Birmingham have their own mandate, most areas are following Governor Kay Ivey’s plan for the state, which is to simply recommend masks. Prattville is one of those areas that follows Governor Ivey’s plan, that gives businesses the opportunity to decide if…

Montgomery Zoo Delays Zoo Weekend Festivities Saturday Due to Storms

The Montgomery Zoo said Friday that due to storms impacting the River Region, Zoo Weekend festivities planned for April 10 will be delayed until 12PM. The Montgomery Zoo will open for its regular operating hours at 9AM though. All Zoo Weekend festivities such as games, rides, entertainment, live animal presentations and concessions will start at Noon and conclude at 5PM….