On Tuesday residents of Prattville, Prattville faculty and staff, and the family of  late coach Lorenzo Pickett dedicated two structures in his name on what would have been his 53rd birthday. Pickett passed away suddenly on Thanksgiving Day 2006, just days before the Prattville Lions Football team would play in the state championship. “Coach Lo” was well known as a…
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Alabama Football Adds 20 Student-Athletes on First Day of Early Signing Period TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football has added 20 student-athletes to its 2020 recruiting class on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period. The 20 high school players come from eight states – Alabama (9), California (1) Florida (3), Georgia (3), Louisiana (1), Maryland…
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (AP) – Georgia officials are looking for more than 200 suspects after busting a giant cockfighting tournament over the weekend. Lincoln County sheriff’s Maj. Jim Wallen tells local news outlets more than 30 people have been charged following the Saturday bust at a property northwest of Augusta. Participants and spectators fled, many abandoning their chickens and vehicles. Wallen…
Photo from Lee Co. Sheriff’s Office The teenage driver charged in the fatal wreck that killed “The Voice of the Auburn Tigers” Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula in May has had his bond revoked. Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the $50,000 bond was revoked this morning for Johnston Edward Taylor, who…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama’s capital city has repealed a local law that would have jailed panhandlers. The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to repeal the unenforced ordinance that had drawn heavy criticism from homeless advocates and other groups. The city’s newly elected mayor supported the repeal. The city council approved the ordinance in July, but it was…
The U.S. House has started a historic session to impeach President Trump.
He faces charges he abused his power and obstructed Congress.
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – A fraternity at Auburn University in Alabama has been suspended for at least four years over sustained allegations of alcohol and physical abuse. News outlets report the school launched an investigation into the Delta Zeta chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity in September after it received a report of possible misconduct. The school’s newspaper, The Auburn…
It’s time to meet our Golden Apple Award winner. This month’s winner comes from Resurrection Catholic School in Montgomery and is described as an outstanding, nurturing, and caring kindergarten teacher. For 5th year teacher Latoya Berry, its all about passion when it comes to teaching kindergarten at Resurrection Catholic School. ” Kindergarten is my passion and the reason why it…
Today and tomorrow will be dry with a good supply of sunshine both days; morning lows will be in the 20s and 30s, while highs will be in the 50s. Clouds begin to increase Friday, the day should be remain dry, but a few scattered showers are possible Friday night. Highs Friday will be in the upper 50s. THE ALABAMA…
On Tuesday evening the non-profit group Moveon.org held an impeachment rally on the Capital steps in Montgomery. The rally happened just hours before the House of Representatives will convene to vote on two articles of impeachment against the President. “We want to show that Alabamians believe in the rule of law,” says Linda Fisher, organizer of the rally. Hundreds of…
