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JLM Hosting Annual ‘Holiday Market’ Fundraiser Week

The Junior League of Montgomery is hosting its 32nd annual ‘Holiday Market’ fundraiser this week. Since Wednesday, the week has consisted of a pop-up shop, spirit night, and girl’s night out. Tomorrow, Oct. 10, will be their Virtual Santa Day and Sunday, Oct. 11, will be the last day to shop at their Virtual Silent Auction. For more information, please…

2nd presidential debate is officially canceled

The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden is officially off. The nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates confirmed Friday that the Oct. 15 face off would be scrapped. The decision was made a day after the commission announced the debate would take place “virtually” because Trump had contracted the Coronavirus. Trump balked at holding the debate…

Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. Dies at 79

Sidney Jernigan, Sr./Source: Probate Judge James Tatum Bullock County Coroner Sidney Jernigan, Sr. has died. Bullock County Probate Judge James Tatum confirmed to Alabama News Network that Jernigan, Sr. passed away Thursday. Jernigan, Sr. was first elected as the coroner in 2006. He was serving his fourth term. Cause of death was not immediate released. Sidney Jernigan, Sr. was 79…

Montgomery County Courthouse Expands Hours for Absentee Voting

The Montgomery County Courthouse has expanded its hours ahead of the 2020 General Election. The expanded hours will allow more opportunities to drop off absentee ballots or vote in person. Absentee voting will be open 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the following days: Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24. The last day to…

ASU Announces In-person Graduation Ceremonies for Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 Classes

Alabama State University announced that it will hold in-person graduation ceremonies at ASU Stadium. The graduation ceremonies will be for the Fall Class of 2020 and Spring Class of 2020. The ASU Golden Class of 1970 will also be honored. “Commencement is always an exciting time for the University as we celebrate our students’ notable achievements,” said Dr. Quinton T. Ross,…

NY Yankees Legend Whitey Ford Dies at 91

FILE PHOTO -A family member tells The Associated Press on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 that Ford died at his Long Island home Thursday night. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File) The great New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford has died. A family member tells The Associated Press on Friday that Ford died at his Long Island home Thursday night. The cause was…

What the Tech? Prepare Yourself for Amazon Prime Day

After postponing its big shopping event in July, Amazon is set to release bargains again on Prime Day being held Tuesday and Wednesday, October 13th and 14th. Last year’s Prime Day was bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday in terms of products ordered by Prime customers. Amazon said last year’s event sold over 175 million items. But will you…

Governor Ivey Announces Campaign to Pay Tribute to Health Care Professionals

On Friday, October 9, Governor Kay Ivey called on Alabamians to pay tribute to health care heroes for their continued efforts in fighting the COVID-19 virus. In her proclamation, the governor asked Alabamians to thank these heroes by leaving their porch lights on every Friday in October and showing their appreciation at school sporting events this week. “We’re lighting up…

Pelosi Unveils Plan to Allow Congress to Remove a President

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation today that would allow Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove the president. Pelosi insists it’s not about President Donald Trump but inspired by…

MPD Investigating Woman Shot on Montgomery Street

Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, October 8. Police responded to the 300 block of Montgomery Street around 8:00 pm in reference to a call of a woman shot. The woman suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Medics transported her to a local hospital for treatment. No arrests made in this ongoing investigation. Categories: Crime, News Tags:…