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Calhoun’s Davison is named McDonald’s All American

Chicago, Ill. (Feb. 23, 2021) – The McDonald’s All American Games is the pinnacle of high school basketball. Each year ushers a new group of young players into a club of legendary athletes, many of whom are known by a single name: Shaq, Lebron, Candace, A’ja. Continuing a decades-long tradition of celebrating the next generation of basketball greats, McDonald’s today…

MPS Releases School Reopening Plans

Students in Montgomery Public Schools will soon have the option to head back to the classroom. MPS officials announced Tuesday that starting March 29, all school employees will return to their school buildings. Students will remain virtual during the week of March 29. Face-to-face learning will resume on April 5. Officials say that all students will be provided with a…

Breaking: Tiger Woods Injured in Rollover Crash

Golfer Tiger Woods (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Authorities in Los Angeles say golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Woods had to be extricated from the vehicle with the so-called jaws of life tools. This morning @LMTLASD responded to a roll-over collision in which @TigerWoods was injured….

Federal Grand Jury in Montgomery Indicts Two Former North Alabama School Superintendents

Two former school superintendents from north Alabama are among six people facing charges of conspiracy, fraud and identity theft after they were indicted by a federal grand jury in Montgomery. Court documents unsealed today show former Athens school Superintendent Trey Holladay and former Limestone County Superintendent Tom Sisk were indicted, along with four other people including Holladay’s wife, Deborah Irby…

Ex-Convict Charged with Murder in Fort Deposit

An ex-convict is in jail for the murder of a Fort Deposit woman. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office said Frank Henderson was arrested and charged with the murder of Jackie Henderson. The shooting happened Sunday night just before midnight on Golson Road in Fort Deposit. Officers found Jackie Henderson suffering from a gunshot wound. Frank Henderson is currently in jail…

Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Homicide in White Hall

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that left one man dead. Officials say Marquez Holcomb was shot and killed on January 18 on U.S. Highway 80 in White Hall. No arrests have been made. It is still an ongoing investigation. The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to call the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. Categories: Crime,…

Lowndes County Makes Arrest in Lowndesboro Gas Station Homicide

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection to a murder at a gas station in Lowndesboro. Officials say 34-year-old Cory Alan Cowart was arrested and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Robert Javaris Grant. Cowart was given a $250,000 bond. The shooting happened on February 7 at the BP gas station on U.S. Highway 80 East…

Chief of Cherokee Nation Wants Jeep to Stop Using Tribe’s Name on SUVs

FILE – Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File) The chief of the Cherokee Nation says it’s time for Jeep to stop using the tribe’s name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models. Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. said in a statement he believes corporations and team sports should stop using Native American names, images and mascots…

Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Schedule

The following is the schedule for the second dose vaccine clinic which will be held at the old Montgomery Mall. Montgomery Alabama Emergency Management urges the public to remember to come on the correct date, which will help limit the wait time. It is also mandatory to come on the same day of the week that you obtained your first…