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Bond Revoked for Teen Driver in Bramblett Fatal Crash

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 Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the $50,000 bond was revoked this morning for Johnston Edward Taylor, who…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 Repeals Local Law to Jail Panhandlers

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 (AP) – Alabama’s capital city has repealed a local law that would have jailed panhandlers.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…

Auburn University Fraternity Closed Over Alcohol, Abuse Claims

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…

Golden Apple: Latoya Berry

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…

Sunny and Dry Rest of Week; Rain Returns for Weekend

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…

“We don’t want a Monarch, he is not above the law.” Non-Profit Group Holds Impeachment Rally

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…

Greenville Police Charge Man with Possession of Child Porn

A man accused of possessing child pornography is behind bars in the city of Greenville. 31-year-old Joshua Ryan faces ten counts of sodomy, two counts of electronic solicitation and two counts of possession of child porn. According to Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn, Ryan was arrested following an investigation. An investigation by Greenville PD resulted in the arrest of a…

What the Tech? Unusual Tech Gifts to Make Them Go “Wow”

If you’re looking for one of those ‘Wow’ gifts to give someone this year you’d be wise to check out the latest in technology and electronics. There are 8k TVs, virtual reality gaming systems and numerous smart home devices but two of the most interesting tech inventions I’ve seen this year are pure magic. If you’re a chess player, or…

What the Tech? Stocking Stuffers for Tech Lovers

Christmas stockings may be a holiday tradition but they don’t often get filled with anything that’s all that exciting. I grew up with stockings filled with oranges, apples and maybe a book of Lifesavers. These days I like slipping some important and useful gifts in my kids’ Christmas stockings, just to make sure they pay attention. These tech gadgets are…