The fourth and final day of SEC Media Days in Hoover featured the Auburn Tigers and head coach Gus Malzahn. While some observers are questioning whether Malzahn may be on the hot seat, Alabama News Network Sports Analyst John Longshore says he expects the Tigers to exceed expectations in 2019. One question for the team is who will be starting…
Auburn head football coach Gus Malzahn says his priority for preseason camp is picking a starting quarterback. He spoke today at the fourth and final day of SEC Media Days in Hoover. He says he expects “a fierce battle” between redshirt freshman Joey Gatewood and five-star recruit Bo Nix. Both players are threats to run the ball, and Malzahn has…
President Donald Trump says a U.S. warship destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Trump says it’s the latest “hostile” action by Iran. He’s calling on other countries to condemn what he says are Iran’s attempts to disrupt the freedom of navigation and global commerce in the strategic waterway in the…
The U.S. Dept. of Justice says former Tallassee police investigator Brandan Smirnoff has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for assaulting a handcuffed, 24-year-old man. Investigators say Smirnoff, 27, encountered the victim, identified by the Justice Department as “J.M.”, after a vehicle pursuit. This is what happened, according to the Justice Department: “After officers pursued J.M. for several minutes…
Graphic from Alabama State University Alabama State University has announced that former head football coach Houston Markham, Jr. died Wednesday morning with loved ones by his side. Markham, the winningest head coach in Hornets’ football history, coached from 1987 until 1997, leading his team to 68 victories which still stands as the highest total among any coach in school history….
Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a statement this morning that by executive order, she has established the Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy. The group will analyze data and best practices to further address the challenges facing Alabama’s prison system. Prisons have long been plagued with overcrowded conditions, poor facilities and understaffing. Ivey says she believes that reforming the…
THURSDAY/FRIDAY: As an upper-trough makes its way down into Alabama, we will maintain better rain chances these two days, and we should see more scattered activity this afternoon, followed by numerous showers and storms on Friday. Rain is possible at anytime, but the greatest coverage will come during the afternoon and evening hours. The days will feature a mix of…
The highlight of day three of SEC Media Days in Hoover was having Alabama head football coach Nick Saban at the microphone. He talked about the need to stay focused after the Crimson Tide lost 44-16 to Clemson in the National Championship Game in January. Despite that, Alabama News Network Sports Analyst John Longshore says Alabama remains the favorite to…
When you call for emergency help you want first responders there as quickly as possible. Now they are asking for your help, to ensure they get there as soon as possible. First responders say that at about half of their emergency calls, there is not a properly displayed address number. In rural areas, that number jumps up to about 70…
Former Auburn University assistant basketball coach Chuck Person has avoided prison in a bribery scandal that has touched some of the biggest schools in college basketball. Person was sentenced on Wednesday to serve community service during two years of supervised release. Judge Loretta A. Preska said “no purpose would be served by incarceration.” Prosecutors say Person accepted $91,500 in bribes…
