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Governor Ivey Awards Nearly $300 Million to 20 High Schools and College Across Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced $298,317,492 has been awarded to Public School and College Authority (PSCA) projects to 20 entities around the state. “The Public School and College Authority was established with the intent on tackling long-standing school infrastructure projects or educational upgrades that have been delayed due to limited funding,” Governor Ivey said. “I’m pleased to announce these…

What the Tech? The True Cost of TV Streaming Services

Bad news for cord-cutters who left cable or satellite to save money: costs for some of the more popular streaming services are going up. Netflix increased prices about two weeks ago. Hulu Plus Live TV jacked up the price by $10 a month a few days ago. And Google hiked the price of YouTube TV to $65 a month. Fubo…

Body Found on Gillespie Drive, Montgomery Police Launch Homicide Investigation

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a Homicide Investigation following the November 18 death of Shai Hudson, 46, of Montgomery. On Wednesday, November 18, around 6:34 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 1800 block of Gillespie Drive in reference to a found body. At the scene, contact was made with Hudson who sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced…

Five Arrested in Two Separate Drug Raids in Dadeville

On November 17, the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Dadeville Police Department executed a search warrant at a home on Stone Road in Dadeville. Investigators received tips that drugs were being sold from this location. Two people were arrested during the raid. Confiscated from the home were 20 grams of marijuana, crack cocaine and ecstasy….

#1 Alabama Returns to the Field Saturday After Two Off Weeks

No. 1 Alabama is returning to the field after an unexpected 21-day break. The Crimson Tide hosts Kentucky after a scheduled open date and another one created by LSU’s COVID-19 problems. The Wildcats are coming off a win over Vanderbilt. Led by quarterback Mac Jones, Alabama ranks third nationally in passing yards per game. Kentucky’s defense is among the national…

Not Just COVID: Nursing Home Neglect Deaths Surge in Shadows

As more than 97,000 of America’s long-term care residents have died in the coronavirus pandemic, advocates for the elderly say a tandem wave of death separate from the virus has quietly claimed tens of thousands more, often because overburdened workers haven’t been able to give them the care they need. Care home watchdogs say they are being flooded with reports…

Singer Bobby Brown’s Son Found Dead at Los Angeles Home

LOS ANGELES – The son of singer Bobby Brown was found dead at a Los Angeles home. He was 28 years old. According to The Los Angles Times, officers were responding to a medical emergency when they found Bobby Brown Jr.’s body around 1:50 p.m. Wednesday at a home in Encino. Police believe no foul play was involved. His son’s…

Update: Andalusia Police Identifies Victim of Monday Night Shooting

The Andalusia Police Department has released the identity of the victim in an ongoing investigation into a Monday night murder. According to ADP’s Facebook page, Capt. Jamey Wismer said officers were called to a George Street residence at about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, November 16. At the scene, they found a male victim, Micah Spencer Coon, 26, unresponsive as a…

Alabama Man Convicted of Killing Ex-Wife After Divorce

DECATUR, Ala. (AP) – A north Alabama man has been convicted of killing his ex-wife shortly after their divorce became final. News outlets report that a Morgan County jury convicted Roger Dale Stevens of capital murder Wednesday. He was accused of fatally shooting Kay Stevens at the bakery she operated five years ago. She was killed soon after their divorce…