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CENTRAL ALABAMA AGING CONSORTIUM (CAAC)

CENTRAL ALABAMA AGING CONSORTIUM (CAAC) is a part of a state-wide aging network that provides a variety of Home and Community based services to the region’s senior and disabled populations and their caregivers.

CAAC coordinates services for these targeted populations in Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery counties. The primary goal is to develop, coordinate, and support services in the community that promote an active and independent life- style where those we serve can live and thrive. To find out about all the services available through CAAC click on the link. Categories: Parenting Your Parents

Zeta Strengthening, Heading into Gulf, Midweek Alabama Impacts

  WARM MONDAY: Today will be quiet with ample sunshine and warm temperatures as highs this afternoon climb into the low and mid 80s across much of the state. After today, the forecast for the week ahead all depends on Zeta in the Gulf and approaching cold front. ZETA NEARING HURRICANE STRENGTH: Latest update from the NHC: The center of…

U.S. Senate Expected to Confirm Barrett to U.S. Supreme Court Monday

The Republican-led U.S. Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections. Barrett’s confirmation on Monday is hardly in doubt, with the majority Republicans mostly united in support behind President Donald Trump’s pick. But Democrats are poised to keep the Senate in session into the night in attempts to stall, arguing that…

Driver Killed in Tuskegee Wreck

Tuskegee police say one person was killed in a wreck this morning. Police say 29-year-old Kyla Marie Jones of Tuskegee was killed in the wreck, which happened just after 7 a.m. near the intersection of West Montgomery Highway and Reed Avenue.  Police say Jones apparently lost control and struck a tree.  Investigators say speed is believed to be a contributing…

Police Searching for Girls Last Seen in Eclectic Area

Police in Sheridan, Indiana, need your help in finding two girls last seen in the Eclectic area. Investigators say 12-year-old Savannah Mirrah Mills and 10-year-old Racheal Maria Mills were taken from their home in Sheridan. They were last seen on October 24, 2020 around 10 p.m. in the Eclectic area with their non-custodial mother, Dona Garcia. They may be traveling…

Nix, Williams lead Auburn to win vs Ole Miss

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix directed two fourth-quarter touchdown drives, capped by a 42-yard touchdown pass to Seth Williams with 1:11 left, to lift the Tigers to a 35-28 comeback win over Mississippi on Saturday. “Bo (Nix) and Seth (Williams) have a special bond,” Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said. “It was down to the end and that’s the way this series…

Troy nearly gets Onside Kick, falls to Georgia State

Cornelious Brown IV threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Georgia State won 36-34 after Troy missed on a 2-point pass in the final minute on Saturday. Brown passed 36 yards to Roger Carter for a touchdown then ran in from the 2 to cap a 20-0 third quarter for a 33-21 Panthers (2-2, 1-2) lead. His running TD…

Alabama dominates Tennessee, loses Waddle

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Losing their most dynamic player left Alabama in no mood to celebrate — not even a big win over a longtime rival. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle broke his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday, about the only thing that didn’t go the Crimson Tide’s way in a 48-17 victory over Tennessee. Mac Jones threw for…

Alabama’s Jaylen Waddle done for the Season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Alabama coach Nick Saban said junior wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is out for the rest of the season after hurting his right ankle on the opening kickoff Saturday against Tennessee. “It’s a shame because the guy’s a great player,” Saban told CBS at halftime. “It’s exciting for college football to see a guy playing like that. I hate…

Three People Hurt in Troy Shooting

Troy Police are investigating a shooting that happened overnight. Police say the shooting happened in the 100 block of Creekside Way. Officers responded at 12:46 a.m. Three males were injured in the gunfire, according to police. Two of them were treated and released from Troy Regional Medical Center while the third was taken to a Montgomery hospital with life threatening…