Auburn and Troy prepare for this weekend after Wins on Saturday
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Braves win game two, up 2-0 on Dodgers in NLCS
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Ozzie Albies homered again, rookie Ian Anderson extended his postseason scoreless streak in an abbreviated start and the Atlanta Braves just held on for an 8-7 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series. Freeman put the Braves ahead to stay with…
“Big Mo” helps ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ to help Fight Breast Cancer
Southern League baseball may have been suspended for the year but “Big Mo,” the Biscuits mascot, did make it out to some games Tuesday. In partnership with the American Cancer Society, “Big Mo” was at the Whetstone Sports Complex in Prattville. Mo took pictures with many of the young players and attendees. It was a part of the Real Men…
AEA Issues Statement on Montgomery Teacher Protest
The Alabama Education Association has released a statement regarding the protest of some teachers in Montgomery Public Schools over the return to in-person classes. Starting today, students now have the option of going to school or continue with virtual learning. The protesting teachers say not enough has been done to protect them from coronavirus. This is the statement from AEA:…
Montgomery Hospital Opens New Care Clinic In Greenville
Jackson Hospital opened it’s fifth care clinic in Greenville on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The clinic offers patients primary care like regular check-ups and vaccinations. The clinic also provides Greenville residents specialized care in urology, vascular surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, and urogynecology. Officials say this facility will be a great addition to the city. Greenville mayor, Dexter Mclendon says, “We like for…
ADAI Accepting Applications for USDA Organic Cost-Share Reimbursement Program
Alabama growers and handlers of organic agricultural products can recover part of the cost associated with their USDA certification. The reimbursement covers 50% of certification costs, up to a maximum of $500. The cost-share program makes it easier for certified organic businesses throughout the supply chain by recouping the costs associated with USDA organic certification. The Alabama Department of Agriculture…
Florida Pauses Football Activities Because of COVID-19 Cases Among Players
No. 10 Florida says it’s pausing all football team activities following “an increase in positive COVID tests among players.” Athletic director Scott Stricklin says the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” Stricklin says coach Dan Mullen has had conversations with players and their parents and adds that he has spoken with last week’s opponent, Texas A&M, and…
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Murder Conviction for Man Sentenced to 139 Years
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the reckless murder conviction of Ladarius Orlando Laffitte, 30. Laffitte also was charged with two counts of first degree assault. The reckless murder conviction on September 25, 2019 was for the death of Ashley Perkins. Due to Perkins’ parents (Richard Smith and Terri Dawkins) being injured, Lafitte was charged with two counts…
Supreme Court halts 2020 census for now
The U.S. Supreme Court has stopped the once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident from continuing through the end of October. The court on Tuesday said the 2020 census should be stopped for now. The Trump administration argued that the head count needed to end immediately so the U.S. Census Bureau had enough time to crunch the numbers before a…
UPDATE: One Provisional Ballot Decides Opp City Council Race
In the aftermath of last week’s runoffs in cities across our area, one race was decided by a single provisional ballot. In Opp, the District 2 City Council runoff had ended in a tie. Both incumbent councilwoman Charlotte Hunt and her challenger T.D. Morgan finished the night with 67 votes each. But there was one provisional ballot cast in the…
