MOBILE, Ala. (AP) – A historical marker that commemorates the racist killing of a black man in south Alabama more than 70 years ago is missing. Relatives of Rayfield Davis says authorities haven’t been able to answer their questions about what happened to the sign acknowledging his slaying, and they want answers. Davis and a white co-worker reportedly got into…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) —The Republican leader of the Alabama Senate said he used a poor choice of words when he suggested he wanted more people to get infected with the new coronavirus. “It was a poor choice of words on my end,” Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh told The Associated Press, saying he didn’t wish for anyone to become…
Statement from Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne on 2020 Football Season Opener: “As I’ve said before, USC AD Mike Bohn and I had multiple conversations over the last several months, and we were both planning on playing the football game on September 5 in Arlington. With the Pac-12’s decision to move to a conference-only schedule, we will do our…
With classes set to resume in person this fall at most universities in our are, administrators are taking extra precaution to protect students. Most universities have already adopted policies requiring mask to be worn in public and in common areas. At Tuskegee University, officials re-examined residence halls and determined that some rooms were too small to house two students. As…
Lesley Pantaleon/Source: CrimeStoppers Montgomery Police say the body found in Catoma Creek last Saturday is that of 17-year-old Lesley Luna Pantaleon. Police say Pantaleon was reported missing by her parents on Wednesday, June 24. Montgomery Police and Fire Medics later responded to the 3800 block of Old Selma Road at Catoma Creek after receiving a report of a possible body…
While social distancing, hand washing and masks are the most important considerations in slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s important to think about your dirty smartphone. The CDC states on its website that transmission of the virus is more commonly through respiratory droplets than objects and surfaces, it still maintains that SARS-CoV-2 can remain viable on surfaces for…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced that its upcoming SWAC Football Virtual Media Days initially slated for July 22-24 has been rescheduled for August 5-7. The rescheduling of football media days now aligns with recently adopted league policy that allows student-athletes in the sport of football to report to campus no earlier than July 25 for all SWAC…
Alabama’s elections chief is telling local officials that they cannot require voters to wear masks at polling places during next week’s election. The direction conflicts with local mandates, approved in several cities and counties, to wear masks in public places. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said Friday that while it can be strongly recommended that an individual wear a…
Funeral arrangements have been announced for the MPD detective who was killed earlier this week. Detective Tanisha Pughsley/Source: Montgomery Police Department Montgomery Police announced that a memorial service for Detective Tanisha Pughsley will be this Sunday from 10AM-2PM at Ross-Clayton Funeral Home on Adams Ave in Montgomery. Detective Pughsley’s Homegoing Service will take place Saturday, July 18 at Miracle Revival…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $375,000 grant to establish a statewide network that will ensure that victims of child abuse receive immediate and professional medical care and other assistance. The grant will enable the Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics to collaborate with the Alabama Network of Children Advocacy Centers in creating…
