Michael McCallister, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, was found dead over the weekend. Pike County sheriff Russell Thomas says McCallister was found Sunday in his home when deputies did a welfare check. Thomas says he hadn’t been heard from in a few days. No foul play is suspected, and Thomas says McCallister was known to have health problems. Our senior political…
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Ms. Smith’s 5th grade class from Trinity Presbyterian School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
From The Alabama Department of Corrections: “ATMORE, Ala –  Agents with the Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division arrested two suspects on Monday for attempting to smuggle contraband into a state prison in southwest Alabama.  \ At approximately 12:30 a.m., a K-9 unit from the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore observed a suspicious vehicle parked at the facility’s entrance…
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with 2nd Congressional democratic candidate, Audri Scott Williams. Williams feels there should be more women in leadership roles. Categories: Face 2 Face
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with US House of Representatives for District 2 candidate, Tommy Amason. Amason is running in an election for the first time but wants to restore the voice of “the people”. Categories: Face 2 Face
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision not run for re-election (all times local): 10:39 a.m. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s leadership lieutenants say it’s not yet time to jockey to succeed him. Both Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and No. 3 House Republican Steve Scalise wouldn’t say if they aspire to succeed Ryan. Scalise told The…
WARMER AND QUIET REST OF WEEK: After the chilly start this morning, we warm nicely underneath a mostly sunny sky. By this afternoon highs will be up in the lower to mid-70s throughout Central Alabama, as ridging takes over the weather pattern for the next couple of days. We stay mainly sunny and dry through the rest of the work…
Montgomery mayor Todd Strange talks community issues. He addressed several neighborhood concerns at a special meeting Tuesday night. Neighborhood associations came together for the Mayor’s State of the City Address. The mayor talked about crime, education, and cleaning up the city. It was basically a time where the neighbors could ask questions and get answers about their concerns. “Revitalize Fairview…
Mountain Brook High School’s Trendon Watford and Lee-Montgomery’s Zippy Broughton are the state’s basketball players of the year. Watford was named Mr. Basketball Tuesday by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Broughton is the state’s Miss Basketball. Watford is one of the nation’s top junior prospects. He led Mountain Brook to a second straight Class 7A state championship and fourth in…
Auburn center Austin Wiley has put his name into the NBA draft pool but doesn’t plan to hire an agent. Wiley announced his decision Tuesday, becoming the third Auburn player to declare for the draft. He has until June 11 to withdraw his name if he doesn’t hire an agent. The NCAA ruled Wiley ineligible for last season after his…
