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Lee Co. District Attorney Faces Charge in Montgomery County in Addition to Lee County

The Attorney General’s office has announced the arrest of Brandon Hughes, the District Attorney for the 37th Judicial Circuit, for perjury, an additional charge to those announced earlier. Hughes’ office is based in Opelika. Hughes’s arrest for perjury in Montgomery follows his indictment in Lee County charging him with multiple counts of violating the State’s Ethics Act, conspiracy to commit…

Montgomery Co. Commission Unveils New Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park

West Montgomery added some fun things to do for you and your family. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Montgomery county commission held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park located in West Montgomery. The 15-acre park includes a five-acre pond, playground, pavilions, and an overlook. “There’s no other park like this in Montgomery Alabama,” says…

Arkansas Head Football Coach Sam Pittman Tests Positive for COVID-19

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman (AP Photo/Sam Craft) Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman has tested positive for COVID-19 and could miss the Razorbacks’ game at No. 6 Florida on Saturday. The university made the announcement Monday in a news release. Pittman was tested Sunday as part of the team’s regular protocol and learned Monday that his test came back positive….

What the Tech? App of the Day: Goldbelly

Have you ever discovered a favorite restaurant on vacation or out of town? You want to get back there, don’t you? Because of the pandemic, many people have had to cancel vacations and other trips. Not only that but your favorite restaurant may be struggling due to a lack of tourists. An app and website may help with the appetite…

Gov. Kay Ivey Pardons Turkeys in Time-Honored Alabama Tradition

  Gov. Kay Ivey once again took part in a time-honored Alabama tradition. On the grounds of the Alabama Governor’s Mansion this morning, she pardoned two turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving. The turkeys, always named “Clyde” and “Henrietta”, came from the Bates Turkey Farm in Fort Deposit. They will get to live their lives in peace without worrying about…

Alabama Attorney General Joins Group Supporting Lawsuits over Pennsylvania’s Mail-in Ballots

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined nine other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of two lawsuits seeking U.S. Supreme Court review of the constitutionality of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s decision to extend the deadline for mail-in ballots in the state. “Judges are supposed to be servants of the law, not the makers of it,” Attorney General…

Auburn at Mississippi State Postponed Due to Coronavirus

The Southeastern Conference has announced that the Auburn at Mississippi State football game on November 14 has been postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Mississippi State football program. The SEC says this is consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. The game has been tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12. Categories: Coronavirus, Montgomery Metro,…

Auburn vs Mississippi State is PPD due to Covid-19 outbreak at MSU

From the SEC: The Auburn at Mississippi State FB game of Nov. 14 is postponed due to positive tests & subsequent quarantine of individuals within the MSU FB program. The action is consistent with SEC COVID-19 management requirements. The game is tentatively rescheduled for Dec. 12. Categories: Auburn, Sports Tags: Auburn, coronavirus, covid19, Mississippi State, postponed, sec

7-Time NASCAR Cup Winner Jimmie Johnson Retires

Jimmie Johnson waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso) Jimmie Johnson closed out a stellar NASCAR Cup career with a fifth-place finish at Phoenix Raceway in the season finale. The seven-time Cup champion is heading off to race a…