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Wright, d’Arnaud lead Braves to sweep Marlins, reach NLCS

Atlanta Braves players and staff pose for a photo as they celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) HOUSTON (AP) – Rookie Kyle Wright dazzled for six innings in his postseason debut, and the Atlanta Braves rode their superb pitching to…

One Person Life-flighted in Wreck in Autauga County

Traffic being diverted on I-65N at Exit 186/Courtesy: ALGO Camera The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on I-65N in Autauga County. ALEA Trooper Michael Carswell said one person has been life-flighted to the hospital. All northbound lanes are shutdown. Troopers are rerouting traffic on I-65N at Exit 186 onto U.S. 31. This is…

Andalusia Police Searching for Man Wanted on Domestic Violence, Kidnapping Charges

Nicholas Shane Conner – Photo from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers Andalusia police say they’re searching for 31-year-old Nicholas Shane Conner. He is wanted on the following charges: Domestic violence strangulation, kidnapping and interfering with a domestic violence emergency call. Police say Conner was last seen driving a red four door 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Police say Conner is known to…

What the Tech? Find Out about the New 10.10 Shopping Festival

There’s Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Do we need another shopping holiday? Deborah Weinswig believes we do, especially after all we’ve been dealing with this year. We all could use a little Christmas as soon as possible. “It kinda feels good to keep that and I’ll just use the Christmas spirit, let’s keep it going, 12 months…

Troy University Giving Day

  It’s Giving Day at Troy University. Officials are asking you to “Stand up and be a Trojan” and help give back to the school. They have a goal of $150,000 by the end of the day. “One of the greatest needs we have is our COVID-19 emergency fund. There’s been incredible demand given all of the challenges that people…

Tallassee Cancels Thursday’s Game Against Talladega

Tallassee High School has canceled Thursday night’s game against Talladega. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr. Brock Nolin said with recently confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the high school, all football and cheer activities have been put off for the time being. “The kids are resilient and will bounce back,” Dr. Nolin said. “Hopefully our cleaning measures and social distance protocols…

UPDATE: Missing Millbrook Man Has Been Found Safe

Michael Ray Headley, a 41-year-old Millbrook man with intellectual disabilities, was reported missing on October 7, 2020. Millbrook investigators found out that Headley may have made contact with an individual on social media, who may have picked him up and left the state. Investigators were later able to determine that Headley was with said acquaintance in Manchester, Tennessee. Throughout the…

Montgomery Police Searching for Theft Suspects

  Montgomery police say they’re searching for two theft suspects.  Police say the theft happened at Eastdale Mall on Wednesday, September 16. No other details have been released. If you have any information regarding the suspects’ identity or location, please call CrimeStoppers at (334) 215-STOP. Your tip could lead to a cash reward. Categories: Crime, Montgomery Metro, News Tags: crimestoppers,…

Kickoff for Alabama-Ole Miss Game Delayed Due to Hurricane Delta

The Southeastern Conference has announced that the kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game on Saturday will be delayed due to Hurricane Delta. The kickoff will be 6:30PM CDT in Oxford, Mississippi. The game was originally scheduled to start at 5PM. It’s hoped the delay will allow for better weather conditions. The game will be televised by…

President Trump Says He Won’t Participate in Virtual Debate

President Trump speaks during the first presidential debate Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) President Trump says he won’t participate in next week’s debate with Democratic nominee Joe Biden if it’s virtual. Debate organizers announced today that the debate would be virtual because of Trump’s diagnosis of COVID-19. The Commission on Presidential Debates made the announcement a week before…