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Tuskegee University President to Take Medical Leave on January 15

Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair will take a medical leave beginning January 15th. Upon her return from the university’s winter break, President McNair informed the Board of Trustees that, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15, she will need to take a medical leave for most of the spring semester. The details of why President McNair needs the medical leave remains private….

Stolen Vehicle Investigation Leads to Lee County Drug Bust

On January 7, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the 100 block of Lee Rd. 43 in the Beauregard community in reference to a stolen vehicle. During the search, investigators located the stolen vehicle in the backyard of the residence. They also found drug Paraphernalia inside of the residence. One person was taken into custody. The…

Sunny and Mild Wednesday; Severe Storms Saturday

Today will be sunny with highs in the mid 60s. Thursday will stay dry, with increasing clouds, temperatures rise into the upper 60s and lowers 70s; by Thursday night cloud will be increasing across the state. HEAVY RAIN/STORMS: On Friday, moisture levels rise and we expect periods of rain and storms during the day, but there is no severe weather…

Montgomery City Council Considering 1% Occupational Tax

At Tuesday’s Montgomery City Council meeting, the Council approved a proposal to form a committee that will study the implementation of a 1% occupational tax. The committee will begin meeting on January 14th, and will report its findings back to the Mayor and Council on February 4th. If implemented, any person who works in Montgomery will be subject to a…

Millbrook Woman Charged with 21 Counts of Theft

Millbrook Police have charged Jennifer Dawn Rawls,  45, with 21 counts of Theft of Property 4th Degree. Rawls is accused of entering a local business on several occasions, and failing to scan some merchandise while checking out.  Police say she did this many times between last November and December. Rawls is being held in the Elmore County Jail. Her bond…

Iran Says It Has Launched Missiles at Iraqi Air Base Where U.S. Troops Are Housed

Iran state TV says Tehran has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America’s killing of a top Iranian general. CBS News Coverage of Missile Strike ABC News Coverage of Missile Strike State TV described it early Wednesday as Tehran’s revenge operation over the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S….

What the Tech? Sleep Tech at Consumer Electronics Show

You wouldn’t think you could come to Las Vegas to learn how to get a better night’s sleep. But this is CES and the fastest growing area of the 5,000 or so companies unveiling products is the area of sleep tech. It’s a big area within the Sands Convention Center’s Digital Health Marketplace. Urgonight is unique because it trains you…

AP: U.S. Military base in Iraq under attack by Iran

Iran state TV says Tehran has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops over America’s killing of a top Iranian general. State TV described it early Wednesday as Tehran’s revenge operation over the killing of Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani. U.S. forces could not be immediately reached for comment. State TV said the…

Montgomery City Council Mulling Over One Percent Occupational Tax

The Montgomery City Council is considering the adoption of a one percent occupational tax. A “YES” vote Tuesday doesn’t mean the tax will go into effect, instead the city council will appoint a committee to study allocations for the tax. If the occupational tax is implemented, any person working in Montgomery and receiving a W-2 form from a Montgomery business…