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Players Unite in Push to Save College Season, Create Union

College football players from across the country are uniting. They want to save a season threatened by the pandemic and make sure they won’t be left out of the big decisions anymore. After Clemson star Trevor Lawrence sparked a movement by tweeting “we want to play,” he was contacted by a player activist from Michigan. #WeWantToPlay — Trevor Lawrence (@Trevorlawrencee)…

Convicted Rapist Wanted on New Sexual Abuse Charges

The United States Marshals Fugitive Taskforce is searching for the location of Domestic Violence Offender Clifford Watts. Watts is described as a black male, 5’11” ft. in height, weighing approximately 235lbs (D.O.B. 5/19/1968). Investigators say that 52-year-old Watts is wanted for the charge of Sex Abuse 1st degree and Violation of Community Notification Act. The warrants were secured on June…

Montgomery Woman Killed in During Sunday Night Shooting

The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the August 9 shooting death of Leesa Adair, 27, of Montgomery. On Sunday, August 9, around 8:20 pm, MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3200 block of Harrison Road in reference to a subject shot. At the scene, contact was made with Adair who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound….

Higher Humidity This Week Means Higher Rain Chances

Starting today, moisture levels will be on the rise meaning more humid conditions and increasing rain chances. Rain chances should be in the around 40%, meaning random, scattered showers and storms are expected. Today will be a hot and humid one with highs in the mid to upper 90s, with a mix of sun and clouds. Heat index values will…

A Closer Look at How Virtual Instruction Will Look

Montgomery Public School officials had all summer to prepare for virtual learning. With the first day of school just days away, administrators say they have a solid understanding of how virtual classes will look. Students will be expected to log in at a set time daily, and begin the school day just like a traditional school setting. Teachers will give…

SEC Releases First COVID-19 Requirements for Fall Sports

The Southeastern Conference will require football players and others in direct contact with the program to be tested at least twice weekly during the season. The league has released its initial COVID-19 requirements for fall sports, including football. In football, the testing will typically come six days and three days before competition. Coaches, staff and other personnel will be required…

Auburn and Alabama learn their two Additional Opponents

The SEC switched to a 10-game conference-only schedule and Friday the two additional SEC opponents were announced. Auburn will travel to South Carolina and play host to Tennessee. Alabama will go to Missouri and face Kentucky at home. Dates and time are still to be determined. AUBURN, Ala.—The Southeastern Conference on Friday announced the two additional non-divisional opponents each school…

AL Dept. of Health says Limited Fans will be allowed at High School Football Games

The Alabama Department of Public Health notes that a memo issued Thursday by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says spectators will be allowed to attend football games and other athletic events, but attendance likely will be significantly reduced. Under the state’s current Safer at Home public health order: ·        “Players, coaches, officials, and spectators may…

Pike Road High School Marching Band Prepared for Start of Football Season with Summer Camp

The Pike Road High School marching band finished up the final day of Camp on Friday. The camp was held at the Pike Road Performing Art Center with 85 band members participating. Pike Road’s band is compiled of 8th through 12th graders. This year PRHS marching band added the Flag-girls/color guards and majorettes. Pike Road’s communications coordinator Rebecca Williams says…

Prattville Baptist Breaks Ground on New Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit

Prattville Baptist Hospital will host a Prattville Chamber of Commerce Groundbreaking Ceremony for the hospital’s new Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at 9 am, Friday, August 7 in Prattville Baptist’s front parking lot. Prattville Baptist Hospital continues to bring new technologies and services to Autauga County by investing 6.5 million dollars in the community with a brand new 22-bed wing designed…