In 1968 six Tuskegee University students won the schools freshman talent contest. The rest was history. The Commodores went on to become one of the most successful and recognizable groups in music history. Dozens of fans along with Tuskegee Mayor Tony Haygood greeted the band at their original recording studio to proclaim March 29, as Commodore Day. Members of the…
Alabama’s Drivers License Division will begin offering services on Saturdays at three of its locations. Saturday services will be available for first driver license issuances, out-of-state transfers, and knowledge and road skills tests. The agency says reinstatement services will not be offered during Saturday hours. Customers can handle those services by phone during regular hours Monday through Friday. The number…
Former Wetumpka City Councilman Percy Gill has died. Mayor Jerry Willis has confirmed Percy Gill died Thursday night. Willis says Gill suffered a stroke a few days ago. Gill was known for his passion of working with young people. Funeral Arrangements have not been announced. Categories: News Tags: Mayor Jerry Willis, Percy Gill, Politics, Wetumpka City Council
Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies are on a manhunt this afternoon. Deputies and other law enforcement agencies say they’re in the area of Old Atlanta Highway, Jones Road, Wares Ferry Road and the surrounding area looking for two escapees. Both of the escapees are 18 years old. Both were last seen wearing white T-shirts and khaki pants. If you see either…
After 15 inmates killed themselves within 15 months, a federal judge is weighing whether the Alabama prison system is doing enough to prevent suicides. U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson began a mini-trial Thursday. Attorneys for prisoners are asking Thompson to order changes in how inmates are monitored and evaluated. Alabama disputed assertions it has been “indifferent” to inmates and said…
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by ASE Credit Union, is presented by Ms. Stembridge’s 3rd grade class at Dalraida Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
FINE-LOOKING FRIDAY: More great weather continues today with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the upper 70s for much of South/Central Alabama. Tonight, look for passing clouds with lows in the mid 50s for most locations. WEEKEND WEATHER: The daytime hours Saturday will be dry and very mild, although clouds will increase through the afternoon. The high…
Gun crimes are on the rise in Montgomery. Officials are asking the community to help them curb violent crime. Just last weekend, 11 people were injured in 6 shootings. “the bottom line is we’ve got too many guns, its gun violence, the way they settle conflicts today, it’s through guns.” At his weekly briefing Thursday, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said…
A federal judge says a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s congressional districts will go forward, but the state can’t be forced to redraw lines before 2020. U.S. District Judge Karon Bowdre issued the decision in Birmingham. Eight African-American voters filed the 2018 voting rights lawsuit contending the state illegally packs minority voters into a single congressional district. The lawsuit contends Alabama should…
Alabama News Network has a new leader. Bahakel Communications, Ltd. Chief Executive Officer Beverly Bahakel announced today that Mike Costa has been named Vice President and General Manager of its Montgomery TV operations effective immediately. A 30-year broadcast veteran, Costa comes to Bahakel most recently from Sinclair Broadcast Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he managed a multiple station group WTVC NewsChannel…
