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Bo Bikes Bama Set for April 2020

The annual charity bike ride supporting the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund is now set for April 2020. Officials with Bo Bikes Bama announced Friday morning that cyclists from across the country will join legendary athlete Bo Jackson in Auburn on April 25, 2020. This is the ninth year for the annual ride, which has raised nearly $2 million. “I started…

Sunshine and Warmer Weather for the Weekend

SOME SUN FOR SOME, CLOUDS FOR OTHERS: Our Friday is starting off cloudy, cold and wet with areas of light rain and drizzle and temps in the 40s. Through the day, the sky should begin to clear over West Alabama which will allow temps to warm into the 50s. To the east, for areas along and east of Interstate 65,…

Senator Doug Jones on Impeachment Inquiry, “it’s too soon to assume where it may lead.”

Senator Doug Jones was in the Capitol City Thursday addressing a law conference at the MPAC. We caught up with the Alabama Senator to get his thoughts on the current public hearings related to the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Jones says he believes the House of Representatives did the right thing by holding a public hearing in the impeachment…

Troy Parents Arrested for Chemical Endangerment of an Infant

(Source: Troy Police Dept.) Two parents from Troy were arrested Wednesday for chemical endangerment of a child. Troy Police Chief Randall Barr says 36-year-old William Ray Oliver and 24-year-old Taylor Rose Spurlock were taken into custody for warrants related to the incident involving an infant. According to Chief Barr, the Alabama Department of Human Resources initially contacted the police department…

Judge Refuses to Recuse Himself in Alabama Democratic Party Dispute

A Montgomery judge is refusing to step aside in a lawsuit over who is in control of the Alabama Democratic Party. Circuit Judge Greg Griffin on Thursday said he will not recuse. State Rep. Chris England and Nancy Worley both say they are the properly elected party chair. Defendants asked Griffin to resign because of longstanding ties to party officer…

Crenshaw County Commissioner Passes Unexpectedly from Heart Attack

Source: Turner Funeral HomeCrenshaw County is mourning the sudden loss of one of its county commissioners. Charles Bailey, 55, passed away unexpectedly due to an apparent heart attack on Wednesday morning. Bailey served residents in District 4. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Bailey, of 19 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Lucy Bailey;…

Prattville Bus Driver Accused of Putting Child Off Bus, Arrested on Misdemeanor Charges

A Prattville school bus driver accused of kicking a child off the bus and driving away has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge. According to reports, Bradley Michael All, 48, turned himself in to the Autauga Metro Jail on Monday afternoon. Tonya Tucker says her 8-year-old son told her he got into an argument with another child on the bus…

General Crowell Won’t Serve as Montgomery County Probate Judge

Governor Kay Ivey announced this morning that Brigadier General Ed Crowell won’t serve as Montgomery County’s next probate judge. According to the governor’s office, General Crowell is unqualified to serve due to the age required under the state’s constitution. “I regret he will not be able to assume this post.  General Crowell has one of the most impressive resumes that…