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Son of Late Lowndes County Sheriff One of Two Victims in Fatal Crash

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Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a fatal crash in Conecuh County that left two people dead. The crash happened just before 7:30AM Monday on U.S. 31 at MM 82 near Castleberry. ALEA says 24-year-old Justin Naamon Alan Grant, of Cedar Town, GA, and 32-year-old John Arthur Williams, Jr., of Hayneville, were pronounced dead on the scene. ALEA confirms that…

CMA Country Christmas TONIGHT at 8PM on ABC 32!

“CMA Country Christmas” rings in the holiday season annually with a show full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances.
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NASHVILLE—With Christmas just around the corner, the Country Music Association has revealed performers for its annual holiday special, “CMA Country Christmas.” Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett, and Darius Rucker with Lindsey Stirling will take the stage for a spirited night of festive classics. Announced last week…

Alabama Sets New Record in Coronavirus Hospitalizations

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Alabama has reached a new high for the number of people in state hospitals with COVID-19. State health department numbers on Monday indicated that 1,717 people were hospitalized with COVID-19 in the state. That’s the highest number of virus hospitalizations reported since the pandemic began. The previous high was a little over 1,600 in mid-summer. The new record comes before…

Magical Christmas Toy Drive: Brewbaker Motors

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Alabama News Network is proud to bring you the 7th Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive benefitting the Salvation Army of Montgomery. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 11th.  The Salvation Army of Montgomery will distribute the toys to families in time for Christmas. Our partners at Brewbaker Motors are helping to fill the vault by going on a shopping spree…

Montgomery Public Schools Mourns the Deaths of Two Administrators

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Two administrators in Montgomery Public Schools have died. School officials are not releasing the cause of death. Montgomery County School Board President Clare Weil confirms that Lee High School assistant principal Dr. Ennis McCorvey has died, as well as Johnnie Carr Middle School assistant principal Joshua Farrow. There will be counselors on both campuses for students and staff this week….

Opelika Police Searching for Suspected Jewelry Thief

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Opelika police are searching for a suspected jewelry thief.   Police say at around 2:45 p.m. on November 17, a man could be seen at Almost Anything Pawn, located at 221 South 9th Street. Police say the suspect can be seen on camera reaching over the display case, taking multiple bracelets, placing them in his pocket and then leaving the store. …

Montgomery Public Schools to Go All-Virtual on December 7

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Montgomery, Ala.- Starting December 7, 2020, all MPS students will be virtual learners. MPS teachers and administrators will continue to report to their classrooms and offices as usual. MPS will observe its December holiday break starting Dec. 21, 2020. All MPS students will resume virtual classes on Jan. 4, 2021. Students who have submitted their commitment forms for face-to-face learning…

MPD Searching for Missing Man and Needs Your Help in Locating Him

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Montgomery Police are searching for a missing senior and are asking for help in locating him. 70-year-old Joseph Willie Reed was last seen on Sunday around 4 p.m. on Woodley Road in Montgomery. He was wearing a tan jacket, blue jeans, lime green shoes, and a green hat. Mr. Reed may be living with a condition that could impair his…

Congress Returns with Virus Aid, Federal Funding Unresolved

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress is returning to Washington for one last attempt at deal-making this year. The only absolute must-do is preventing a government shutdown on Dec. 11. But lawmakers are also debating whether to deliver another round of coronavirus relief before President Donald Trump leaves office. A virus bill would provide funding for vaccines and testing, for reopening schools,…

Merriam-Webster’s Top Word of 2020 Not A Shocker: Pandemic

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NEW YORK (AP) – If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would it be? Ding, ding, ding: Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year. Merriam-Webster’s editor at large, Peter Sokolowski, tells The Associated Press ahead of Monday’s announcement that pandemic rose to the top in March. That’s…

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