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Andalusia Police Investigating Fatal Wreck

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Andalusia Police say a pedestrian was hit and killed last night on Stanley Avenue between Guardian Angel Day Care and the Andalusia Memorial Cemetery. Police haven’t shared the victim’s name or the cause of the wreck. Andalusia Police have asked ALEA to assist in the investigation. This is still a developing story, we’ll continue to bring you any updates as…

Leigh Gwathney Appointed as Chair of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

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Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that she is appointing Leigh Gwathney to serve as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles. The governor signed Gwathney’s appointment letter this afternoon. During the 2019 Regular Session, Governor Ivey and Attorney General Steve Marshall championed legislation aimed at reforming the Board of Pardons and Paroles. With this new law, the…

Alabama Kicker Questionable for Ole Miss Game, Saban ‘Hopeful’ Two Defensive Players Will Be Ready

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No. 2 Alabama’s kicker Will Reichard is questionable for the Mississippi game, while coach Nick Saban is more optimistic about two defensive starters. Saban said Monday linebacker Terrell Lewis and nose guard DJ Dale could return to practice Tuesday or Wednesday. The coach says he’s “hopeful that they’ll be ready to play in this game.” Lewis missed the Southern Miss…

Antonio Brown Headed Back to College

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Antonio Brown is going back to school. Central Michigan University spokeswoman Heather Smith said Monday that Brown began taking online courses last week, adding he is not attending classes on campus. Brown played for the Chippewas from 2007 to 2009 before Pittsburgh drafted him in 2010. In March, the Steelers traded the four-time Pro Bowl receiver to Oakland, which released…

DNC Gives Alabama Democratic Party October 19 Deadline to Hold Internal Elections

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A DNC committee has set an October 19th deadline for the Alabama Democratic Party to hold new internal elections. The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee handed down the directive Friday. The panel also approved proposed bylaws submitted by several members of the state party’s executive committee. In a Friday letter, national officials thanked the group for taking initiative…

Governor Ivey ‘Doing Fine’ After Last Week’s Cancer Diagnosis

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Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey says she is “doing fine” after announcing last week that she has been diagnosed with cancer. Ivey said on Monday that she feels fine and has a good prognosis. The Republican governor said the cancer was caught early and she has a good outlook. The Republican governor, known for her sometimes folksy demeanor, said “we’ll zap…

Tuskegee University Mourns the Loss of Head Cross Country and Softball Coach

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Tuskegee Department of Athletics Tuskegee University is mourning the loss of head cross country and softball coach Anthony Edward Colvin. According to the Tuskegee Department of Athletics, Colvin passed away on Saturday, Sept. 21. He was 65 years old. Colvin, a Tuscaloosa native, joined the Tuskegee coaching staff in 2006 as an assistant men’s basketball coach.  He coached at Tuskegee…

Sailor Makes Surprise Visit at Peter Crump Elementary School

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A local sailor made his way home Friday for a surpise visit at Peter Crump Elementary School. Aljvontez Butler, 20, serves in the U.S. Navy and has been stationed in San Diego. He has spent the last year traveling the coast of California performing inspections. On Friday, Butler surprised his mom and little brother at Peter Crump Elementary School. “My…

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