Montgomery Public Schools has announced it is making changes to upcoming high school graduation ceremonies. According to Jade Jones, Senior Communications Officer with MPS, the events have been moved from Cramton Bowl to each of the high schools, with social distancing rules in place. There will be specific guidelines for students and their small number of invited guests, Jones said…
Leaving the house may increase your chances of contracting COVID-19, but working from home may make you more susceptible to another kind of virus. A computer virus. The cybersecurity firm RISKIQ predicts the coronavirus outbreak will give hackers one of their best opportunities in recent years to attack computer networks around the world. There are many reports that hackers are…
The Andalusia Rotary Club has canceled until further notice its annual World Championship Domino Tournament. It had been scheduled for Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. Organizers hope that a domino event can be scheduled later in the year. “The decision was not made lightly nor hastily,” Andalusia Rotary Club President-Elect and WCDT Chairman George Patterson said. “We do…
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for 15 counties in Alabama. The advisory includes Conecuh, Covington and Marengo counties in the Alabama News Network viewing area. The complete list of counties includes: Baldwin, Choctaw, Coffee, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Marengo, Mobile, Monroe and Washington. The Alabama Forestry Commission says dry conditions, combined…
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statement in response to Alabama Senate Bill 161, which is the bill that would determine how federal CARES Act money is spent. As part of her statement, Ivey says she intends to sign both the 2021 General Fund Budget and the 2021 Education Trust Fund Budget. The Legislature is scheduled to meet Monday for…
The Montgomery Police Department has charged a suspect of the April shooting that led to the death of Ricklson Debrum, 26, of Montgomery. MPD says Salathia Wilson, 29, of Montgomery was taken into custody on May 14, where he was placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility and charged with murder. On the night of April 1, MPD and Fire…
Runoff elections in Alabama are July 14th, but with the Coronavirus Pandemic raging, many are concerned with going out to the polls. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says that all of Alabama’s polling places will be open on that day for voters who choose to go out and physically vote. For those that cite coronavirus concerns as a reason…
The Montgomery Biscuits will be doing its part to honor local graduating high school seniors. It will be putting high school graduates’ names and faces on the marquee outside Riverwalk Stadium from May 25-27. Click here to submit your high school graduate’s name and photo. Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, Sports Tags: class of…
The United States Postal Inspection Service is currently investigating the burglary of a Dadeville, Alabama Post Office. U.S. postal inspectors say the Dadeville Alabama Post Office was burglarized between 6:30 p.m. on May 11 and 4:05 a.m. on May 12. There is a reward of up to $10,000 offered by the United States Postal Inspection Service for any information that…
TROY, Ala. – T-Roy will be on the move this weekend as he hits the streets of Dothan and Troy to visit Trojan Nation while maintaining social distancing. Troy’s beloved mascot will be in the back of a Jeep provided by Premier Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Troy and making rounds through neighborhoods and to some businesses Saturday and Sunday….
