Morning Pledge: Redland Elementary School-Ms. Smith’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Smith’s 1st grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
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Death Investigation Underway Following Fatal East Riding Road Shooting
The Montgomery Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the fatal shooting of an adult male. The shooting occurred Friday evening Sept. 27. At about 5:20 p.m., MPD Patrol and Fire Medics responded to the 200 block of East Riding Road in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, MPD located an adult male who had sustained a fatal…
Second Troy University Fraternity Suspended for Alleged Hazing
Another Troy University fraternity has been suspended for rules violations, including possible hazing. According to university officials, the chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon is now under investigation for the alleged incidents. The Dean of Student Services Herb Reeves says the situation was brought to the university’s attention after the DKE national organization received a report through its hazing hotline. So…
Teen Wanted for August 15 Shooting That Happened Just Off ASU Campus
The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force is searching for Murder suspect Charlie Jackson. Charlie Jackson, 16, has been certified as an adult and is wanted in reference to the murders and felony assaults that took place in the 800 block of North University Drive in Montgomery, on Thursday, August 15. Jackson is known as “CJ” and is considered Armed…
Record Highs Continue to Fall
SO LONG SWEATEMBER, HELLO HOTOBER: Yes we are heading deeper and deeper into fall, but the weather will not be changing as we end one month and start the next. The ridge holds in place for the work week, meaning continued hot and mostly dry weather with record heat levels as upper 90s are expected across South/Central Alabama each afternoon. Though…
Georgiana PD Searching for Stolen Log Truck and Trailer
(photo: Susan Lowery)The Georgiana Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen log truck and trailer. According to a post via Facebook, the teal 2001 Peterbilt and log trailer was last seen at Alabama Loggers located at 200 Industrial Park. The truck and trailer were noticed missing early Saturday morning. “Lowery Pulpwood” is displayed on the…
AP Top 25: Alabama Jumps to No. 1 After Clemson Close Call
Source: CBS Sports Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time this season, replacing preseason No. 1 Clemson after the Tigers had a close call. Alabama received 29 of 61 first-place votes Sunday from the media panel as the Tigers’ one-point victory at North Carolina gave the AP Top 25 presented by Regions…
Alabama Power Reducing Water Releases Amid Drought
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Power says it’s reducing water releases from its hydroelectric dams because of a drought affecting the state. The move is intended to prevent lakes from shrinking too much. But a statement from the utility says that without rain, water levels will still likely fall below normal on lakes including Weiss, Henry, Logan Martin, Harris, Martin…
5th Annual Tickled Pink Women’s Expo
Hundreds of people were at the Cramton Bowl multiplex for Tickled Pink. The expo is filled with vendors and entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds from the expo benefit the Joy to Life Foundation. Joy to Life pays for screenings, mammograms, biopsies, and other crucial services that are needed in the fight against breast cancer. To date, the Tickled Pink…
Campaign to Focus on Substandard Housing in Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – The head of a program that fights poverty in rural Alabama is living outside a church for a few days to draw attention to the problem of substandard housing. Lisa Pierce of Alabama Rural Ministry will stay in a small shack outside Auburn United Methodist Church as part of an awareness program called “No More Shacks.”…
