Beginning Saturday, Sept. 21, motorists will not be allowed to park on designated streets in the vicinity of Alabama State University on days when ASU plays home football games. Parking will be prohibited on: Lake Street, between Forest Avenue and South Union Grove Street, between Hall Street and South Union Saint James Street North University Drive, between South Union and…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday issued the following statement: “Throughout my life, I am constantly reminded that I have so much for which to be thankful; God has been incredibly gracious to me. “One of the highest honors you have given me is serving as your governor. “Because I always shoot straight with you, I want to share a recent…
Sylvester Elliot, of Greenville, has been convicted in Wilcox County of the murder of Clifford Bonner, also of Greenville. Authorities say Elliott shot and killed Bonner outside of a nightclub in Wilcox County in 2017. Bonner was a security guard at the nightclub and tried to stop Elliot from entering the club. He faces up to life in prison. “This…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Williamson’s 4th grade class at Redland Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
BREAK OUT THE JACKETS: Okay not really, but noticeably cooler air has arrived behind the backdoor cold front that moved through the state late yesterday, that was even able to squeeze out a few showers. Today and tomorrow highs fall back into the upper 80s in East Alabama, while lower 90s are still expected in West Alabama. Expect breezy easterly…
Gas has been hovering just over two dollars per gallon this summer, but a recent spike in gas prices has some drivers concerned. According to Economic Analyst Jeff Bates, prices rose globally over the weekend because of turmoil in the Middle East. “The recent rise in gas prices is mainly due to the drone attacks that we saw in Saudi…
The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum is proud to announce the rare birth of twin female pygmy hippopotamus calves on August 4, 2019 to first time parents, mom, Asali, and dad, Mikey. This the fourth birth of pygmy hippos in the last four years at the Zoo. Sadly, one of the Asali and Mikey’s calves only lived for…
Community members and financing partners joined developers Gulf Coast Housing Partnership and Volunteers of America Southeast to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new Country Club Estates development. The $12.6 MM project is transforming a formally vacant site on Country Club Dr. in Montgomery into 62 new one-and two-bedroom apartments for seniors – with special set-asides for veterans and individuals with…
The Justice Department today announced that a Federal Grand Jury sitting in Montgomery, returned a two-count indictment charging former Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Lieutenant Willie Burks, 39, with failing to stop a sergeant under his command from kicking and striking with a baton a handcuffed and compliant inmate at ADOC’s Elmore Correctional Facility. The alleged incident occurred on February…
Pike Road Schools Superintendent, Dr. Charles Ledbetter was elected as the District IV Superintendent of the Year. He was nominated and elected by the superintendents in District IV of the School Superintendents of Alabama. Dr. Mackey the State Schools Superintendent for Alabama Schools states this honor is well deserved. “Dr. Ledbetter is an extremely thoughtful and conscientious leader and well…
