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Mississippi Gov: “I’d Sign Bill to Remove Flag’s Rebel Emblem”

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi lawmakers are taking steps to erase the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. The symbol has come under criticism amid nationwide protests against racial injustice. The House voted Saturday to file a bill to remove the symbol that many see as racist. A committee would design a new flag including the words “In God…

Ivey Weighs Extending Safer-At-Home Order for Alabama

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s “safer- at- home” order is set to expire Friday, July 3 but in the meantime, Gov. Kay Ivey has not yet decided whether to renew it. The order limits social gatherings, requires employees of restaurants and other businesses to wear masks, and encourages masking for anyone who goes out in public. Its existence is uncertain…

17 Guns Stolen from Alabama Pawn Shop, Reward Offered

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A search is underway for suspects in the burglary of an Alabama pawnshop where more than a dozen weapons were stolen. The break-in happened June 2 at Quick Pawn in Montgomery. According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 17 firearms were taken in the robbery. The ATF, Montgomery Police Department, and the National…

What the Tech? App of the Day: Whisk

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Like you I have three or four recipe apps on my smartphone. There’s Big Oven, Kitchen Stories, Tasty, Epicurious. All great apps with thousands of recipes for meals, deserts and drinks. You’ve probably saved a bunch of recipes in those apps, but when it comes time to make one of them, you may have to go searching through all of…

Faulkner University Pre-K School Gets Donation

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The Montgomery Rotary Club is investing in the education of young children. The organization donated $500 to Faulkner University’s Pre-K School today. The money will go toward the purchase of new books. The school plans to continuously introduce different forms of literacy to its students as it is key to their development and success. The school is in its third…

Pike Road to Celebrate “Week of Patriotism”

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The town of Pike Road is celebrating Independence Day, the community and country with a Week of Patriotism. This year will be different than years past. Pike Road won’t have its annual parade or big fireworks show due to the coronavirus pandemic. The list of virtual events includes the release of “A Taste of Summer” cookbook on Sunday. Friday is…

Montgomery Public Schools Planning for 2020-2021 School Year

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After the release of the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) Roadmap to Reopening Alabama schools, Montgomery Public Schools MPS will now finalize the system’s reopening plans. “Since the start of the pandemic, we started thinking about our process of returning to school for the upcoming school year. MPS’s leadership team is working around the clock to address the specific…

Town of Pike Road Releases Virtual Week of Patriotism Schedule of Events

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The Town of Pike Road is celebrating the country and community with a Week Of Patriotism starting June 28-July 4. Because of COVID-19 and Social Distancing they will not have their big fireworks show this year but they’re having a virtual week of events starting Sunday, June 28. They will release their community cookbook, “A Taste Of Summer Cookbook: Memories…

Florida Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Getting Stopped with 10 Pounds of Marijuana and 2 Guns in Covington County

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On Thursday, June 25, Bobby Turner, 64, of  Navarre, Florida, was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal drug and gun charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. Following his prison sentence, Turner will be on supervised release for two years. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, the…

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