TODAY/TOMORROW: After the cold start to the day, our Monday will feature a mainly sunny sky with highs in the 60s. A weak disturbance will work across the state tonight and a few showers are certainly possible, but nothing too heavy or widespread and it exits quickly. Tuesday will feature a mainly sunny sky and highs in the 60s. REST…
The Commodore Museum in Tuskegee gives fans a first hand look at the place where many Motown hits were recorded. There is a gift shop where you can get things you will not find anywhere else. All of the groups costumes are still in tact and just like they left them. Even the old mixing board and 8 track are…
The first No. 1 seed has fallen in the NCAA Tournament – and it’s North Carolina. Fifth-seeded Auburn upset the Tar Heels 97-80 in the Midwest Region semifinal behind a barrage of second-half 3-pointers. And that sent the Tigers on to the Elite Eight for only the second time and first since 1986. Chuma Okeke had 20 points and 11…
Troy Police have charged Richard Alexander Davidson, 20, of Tallassee with rape 1st degree. Davidson is accused of raping a 20-year-old woman at a residence in the 100 block of Nat Avenue on March 24. After interviewing the victim at Troy Regional Medical Center, authorities say they collected several items as evidence that are being examined at the Alabama Department…
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
