President Donald Trump is trying to chip away at his Democratic rival’s advantage with black and Hispanic voters during a two-day campaign swing that is ticking off boxes, both geographically and with key constituencies. Trump on Friday appealed to Hispanic voters in Florida, who could determine the election outcome in this crucial battleground state. He will also be visiting Atlanta…
The Alabama Supreme Court says judges in two rural counties were wrong to dismiss lawsuits filed by the state seeking to have three casinos declared public nuisances. The decision means the state can resume cases challenging operations at VictoryLand in Macon County and White Hall Entertainment and Southern Star Entertainment in Lowndes County. The state has repeatedly attempted to shut…
Today’s 4K televisions are incredible. But straight out of the box, they need tweaking. Especially before you watch the big game. So grab your remote, hit the ‘gear’ icon, and tweak. When you buy a television, many times they’re set up to be displayed in the store under those bright fluorescent lights. Not what in the room you have at…
A death row inmate has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and could be eligible for release in the future. A judge re-sentenced Christopher Dewayne Revis to life with the possibility of parole after he plead guilty to murder. Revis charged with the February 2004 murder of Jerry Stidham had been on death row since 2006. A judge ordered a…
Opp City Schools/Source: Opp City Schools Beginning October 19, Opp High School 9th and 10th graders will be back on campus on Mondays. All 9th and 10th grade traditional students will attend school three days a week instead of two. All schedules will remain the same for juniors and seniors. This new schedule (see below) will allow students to practice…
The family of Rev. Robert S. Graetz, Jr. has announced the details of a memorial service to be held in Montgomery on Sunday. Graetz will be remembered as a champion for civil rights in Montgomery and a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. He died Sunday, September 20, at the age of 92. Rev. Graetz and his wife Jean…
Alabama’s largest beach towns are delaying the reopening of their beaches because the cleanup from Hurricane Sally is taking longer than expected. Officials in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach say the beaches won’t reopen until Oct. 2 rather than this Saturday as originally planned. Some beaches were badly eroded when the storm made landfall at Gulf Shores last week. Others…
James Brantley, Jr./Source: Montgomery County Detention Facility Montgomery police have arrested and charged a Macon East Academy coach and teacher for having inappropriate contact with a student. He is no longer with the school. Capt. Saba Coleman says 48-year-old James Brantley, Jr. has been charged with Sexual Contact with a Student under 19 years old. Brantley, Jr. also faces a…
SAN FRANCISCO – The Pac-12 CEO Group announced today that based upon updated Pac-12 COVID-19 Medical Advisory Committee recommendations that take into account material changes to testing capabilities, the prevalence of COVID-19 and cardiac issues, along with updated state and local health official guidance, the Conference will resume its football, basketball and winter sport seasons. The football season may now commence for…
Mayor Reed announced on Thursday Sept. 24th that he is giving city officials paid time off to vote in this year’s election. From now until October 29th, city employees will have one hour of paid time off to request an absentee ballot and will have two hours of paid time off to vote in person on November 3rd. “I cannot…
