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Body Found In Tuskegee, Identified As Missing Former University Student

The body found in Tuskegee last Thursday has now been identified. Police say the body has been identified as missing 23-year-old Marquez Duncan. Duncan’s body was found near Alabama Avenue and Avenue B in Tuskegee. Authorities say the body appeared to have been there for weeks. Duncan was last seen by friends on February 23rd at his home. Tuskegee police…

Political Analyst Steve Flowers Shares his Thoughts about the Upcoming 2022 State Elections

Political Analyst Steve Flowers is awaiting campaign announcements.. just like the rest of us in Alabama. For Senator Shelby’s seat, Flowers says the state doesn’t need someone who’s already retirement age, but someone much younger. ” You really need someone young to take senator Shelby’s seat because seniority is so important in Washington, that it is more than likely that…

Alabama Legislators Approve Lifetime Concealed Carry Permits

The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday approved a measure that will allow Alabama residents to purchase lifetime concealed carry pistol permits. In addition, the bill also creates a database of people prohibited form carrying firearms. Sponsors of the bill say it will help keep police safe while doing their jobs. “Much like they get a flag now  from a…

President Biden Announces Executive Actions on Gun Control

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci) In President Joe Biden’s first notable gun control measures, he has announced executive actions aimed at addressing what the White House calls a “gun violence public health epidemic.” In his actions announced Thursday, Biden is tightening regulations for “ghost guns” – homemade firearms that usually are assembled from parts without serial numbers – and tightening regulations on…

ALEA: Missing Dadeville Woman Found Safe

Kesha Gaye Burnett/Source: ALEA The search for a missing Dadeville woman is over. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed to Alabama News Network that 46-year-old Kesha Gaye Burnett has been found safe. Burnett was reported missing after being last seen on April 3 in the area of Old Scout Road in Dadeville. No word on where Burnett was located. Categories:…

What the Tech? How to Use Tech to Cook with Water

Tech in the kitchen has come a long way since the inventions of the electric can opener and microwave. While there are fancy Alexa-controlled coffee makers and microwaves, one of the greatest inventions for home cooks is the sous vide cooker. Sous vide is the technique of cooking by using water heated to the precise temperature of the food you’re…

Pike Road Schools Will Continue to Wear Masks After Governor Ivey’s Mask Order Expires

Governor Kay Ivey’s mandatory mask order is set to expire Friday, April 9 but some places will not end their COVID-19 protocols. Pike Road Schools announced Thursday students and employee will continue wearing masks through the end of the 2020-21 school year. Schools say the guidelines will remain in place to protect students and staff health needs. The school system…

Crimestoppers: $1,000 Reward Offered in July 2020 Montgomery Murder Investigation

Family members and loved ones are still coping with the lost of Bernard Hardy Jr. who they say was violently taken away from them in July of 2020. Family members wanted the public to know that Bernard Hardy was a loving, funny, and helpful person. They are pleading to anyone that knows anything to please come forward, at least do…