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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…

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…