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Brantwood Children’s Home Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Brantwood Children’s Home hosted its annual ‘Fore The Love of Our Children’ charity golf tournament on Monday, Oct. 12. The event was held at the Robert Trent Jones golf course in Prattville with over 70 people participating. Participants included Alabama State’s football coach, Donald Hill-Eley, and Tuskegee’s football coach, Willie Slater. The tournament was originally set to be held…

MPS Students Have Option to Return to Class Starting Tuesday

Students in Montgomery Public Schools will have the option to return to in-class learning starting Tuesday. So far this school year, all learning has been virtual. But starting with the new nine-week grading period, students have the option of remaining in a virtual learning environment or going back inside their school building for traditional classes. They will find some changes….

Atlanta Falcons Name Raheem Morris Interim Head Coach after Firing Dan Quinn

FILE – Raheem Morris (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) The Atlanta Falcons have announced that Raheem Morris will be interim head coach following the firing of Dan Quinn on Sunday. “Raheem is a strong leader and a talented coach that has adapted to a variety of roles since joining the Falcons in 2015,” said Rich McKay, Falcons President and CEO in…

How to Meet the Six Finalists for the Autauga County School Superintendent Position

Parents, students, educators, staff and people in the community have several chances to meet the six finalists for the Autauga County school superintendent position. The Autauga County Board of Education and the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce are hosting a series of Meet and Greet events. The finalists will share their vision for the school system. Because of social distancing,…

Some Montgomery School Bus Drivers Not Satisfied with Safety Measures

Some school bus drivers for Montgomery Public Schools say they’re not satisfied with the conditions of their return to work on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The bus drivers say they’re returning to work with no mechanics, no supervisors and no guidance on COVID-19 safety measures.  They say they’re worried for their own safety and the safety of the children. They say…

Hall of Fame Second Baseman Joe Morgan Dies at 77

FILE – Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan. (AP Photo/Al Behrman) Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan has died. A family spokesman says he died at his home Sunday in Danville, California. Morgan was suffering from a nerve condition, a form of polyneuropathy. He became the sparkplug of the Big Red Machine and the prototype for…

Improving Weather Today

WARM START TO WEEK: Today will feature a gradually clearing sky, with highs in the mid to upper 80s for most locations. A front comes through late tonight, limited moisture means no rain as the front comes through, but tomorrow will feature plenty of sunshine and slightly cooler temps with highs in low 80s. COOLER BEYOND MIDWEEK: By Wednesday morning,…

Saturday Afternoon Update: Tornado Watch until 8PM

A Tornado Watch is in effect for much of East and Southeast Alabama until 8PM as much of the area remains under the threat of tornadoes as Delta continues to track west of the state. FOR OUR SATURDAY: The track of Delta keeps Alabama east of the center of circulation, which is the “wet side” of the storm, and means…

LACEUP Friday Night Scores

AHSAA Football Scoreboard Friday’s Results CLASS 7A Austin 40, Huntsville 7 Pine Forest (FL) at Baker, cancelled CLASS 6A Columbia at Cullman, rescheduled, Oct. 29 Decatur 28, Hazel Green 0 Fort Payne 28, Southside-Gadsden 27 Helena 14, Calera 13 Pell City 34, Springville 20 CLASS 5A Alexandria 42, Lincoln 17 Central, Clay County 38, Holtville 20 Carroll 27, Greenville 21 (OT) Lawrence…