Former U.S. Airman Grover Sutton’s story is an emotional one. It deals with the reality for many veterans, which includes homelessness and mental illness. But it’s also a story of hope and happiness. Categories: Price of Freedom
LEAD Academy’s emergency meeting regarding the employment status of former Principal Nicole Ivey lasted less than 5 minutes. She was officially terminated from her position. The Board says the hiring process will begin immediately.
A white Dallas police officer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatally shooting her unarmed, black neighbor in his home. The jury sentenced Amber Guyger on Wednesday. Guyger was convicted of murder Tuesday in the September 2018 killing of her upstairs neighbor, Botham Jean. In Texas, a murder sentence can range from five years to life in…
Municipal offices in Selma are closed because of an employee sickout. According to reports, doors to City Hall were locked Wednesday because workers didn’t report for duty. A statement from Selma Mayor Darrio Melton says employees in a number of city departments took the day off because they want better wages, additional equipment and more staff. Melton is urging City…
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a MPS basketball coach may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Brewbaker Tech basketball coach Chauncey Shines to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for review. According to officials with Montgomery Public Schools, the system reported a possible ethics violation at…
The Alabama Ethics Commission found probable cause that a former city councilor and current state senator may have violated state ethics laws. The Commission voted 4-0 Wednesday morning to refer the case involving former Montgomery City Councilor and current State Senator David Burkette to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for review. The complaint was centered around Burkette’s time as…
An auto parts manufacturer says it’s building a new plant in Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey announced the news Tuesday. She says South Korean company Shinhwa Group is investing $42 million in a facility and will create 95 jobs in Auburn, the company’s first manufacturing facility in the United States. Construction is already underway. Phase 1 of the project is expected…
A woman previously charged with voter fraud has been appointed to a county elections board by Gov. Kay Ivey. According to reports, Ivey appointed 79-year-old Rosie Lyles to the Hale County Board of Registrars on Friday. Lyles was charged with four counts of voter fraud in 2007 and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor of possession of a forged instrument. Ivey…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Sims’ 4th grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions praised the policies of his former boss President Donald Trump and said he continues to support him. Sessions spoke Tuesday night at a Madison County Republican Party fundraiser in Huntsville. The former attorney general and U.S. senator made no mention of the Trump impeachment probe in his 40 minute speech. Instead he praised Trump’s efforts…
