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Faulkner University Strengthens Relationship with Chinese Partners

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An international friendship that has remained strong for nearly a decade was made evident again as Faulkner University hosted three professors from Xiangyang, China, last week. The visit was a part of a cultural exchange program between Faulkner University and Xiangyang Vocational and Technical College (XVTC), which began in 2010. At a welcome luncheon for the Chinese guests, Mr. Rongbao…

Deatsville Man Killed in Crash with Unoccupied Vehicle

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A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday, May 23, has claimed the life of a Deatsville man. Carl Wade Nelson, 44, was killed when the 1997 GMC Suburban he was driving left the roadway and struck an unoccupied 2016 Toyota 4Runner. Nelson was pronounced dead a short time later at Elmore Community Hospital. The crash occurred on Alabama 111 near the intersection of…

New Day, Same Forecast: Rain & Storms at Times

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TODAY THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Warm, humid air will remain over Alabama, and we will need to carry the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on through the holiday weekend. The sun will be out at times, and while the storms will be most active during the afternoon and evening hours, we can’t rule out a late night or morning…

Valiant Cross Academy in Need of Assistance for Fire Prevention System

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Valiant Cross Academy, an all male private school for at-risk youth in Montgomery, is in need of the community’s help. Valiant Cross Academy is expanding to high school next year. They have the property on Troy University Montgomery’s campus, but they recently found out they need a fire prevention system. It costs 150 thousand dollars. And they are under a…

NFL to Require All Players and Personnel to Stand for National Anthem; Will Face Fines if Not in Compliance

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The Latest on the NFL’s new policy requiring players to stand if they are on the field during the national anthem but permitting them to stay in the locker room if they prefer (all times EDT): ___ 6 p.m. Arizona Cardinals safety Antoine Bethea says the NFL’s new national anthem policy is “not really a compromise,” as touted by the…

Man Arrested for Assault on Montgomery Police Officer

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On Tuesday, May 22, Montgomery Police Department patrol observed an adult male walking down the middle of Zelda Road. The male refused the officer’s request to leave the roadway and continued to block traffic. The male was identified as Demetrius Jones. After a warrant check, it was brought to the officer’s attention he had outstanding warrants. As officers were attempting to…

Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Dawson Announces “The Time is Now” Bus Tour

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Early Wednesday morning, Scott Dawson announced “The Time is Now” bus tour which will rally grassroots conservative voters by sweeping every corner of the state ahead of the June 5th primary.   Beginning on May 29th, the tour will will involve six days of stops canvassing thirty-seven counties and each day will be capped with a rally bringing in local pastors, leaders, entertainment, and special guests.   …

Tuscaloosa Substitute Teacher Charged with Having Sexual Relationship with Student

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Tuscaloosa police say a substitute teacher is jailed on a charge of having a sexual relationship with a student. A statement from police says 54-year-old Meta Lovely of Duncanville surrendered Wednesday. She is being held on $30,000 bond on a charge of having sex with a student less than 19 years old. Lovely worked as a substitute teacher at Bryant…

$750,000 Grant to Pave the Way for New Industry Providing Over to 200 Jobs to Prattville

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Governor Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to improve infrastructure in Prattville and pave the way for a new industry that will employ more than 200 people. James Hardie Building Products Inc., a world-wide manufacturer of fiber-cement building materials, will construct a $220-million plant on a 103-acre site in Prattville South Industrial Park. “Jobs continue to be a priority…

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