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Montgomery Teacher Among 16 Finalists for 2018-2019 Alabama Teacher of the Year

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Highly-skilled, dedicated, and caring teachers are essential to achieving excellence and in preparing our nation’s next generation of outstanding professionals.   The 16 outstanding educators who have been selected as finalists for Alabama’s 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year exemplify these qualities and more. Each has accomplished great things with the students they mentor, teach, and inspire daily. They exemplify teaching…

Justice Department Continues Fight Against Dishonest Tax Preparers

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With the tax season in full swing, the Justice Department warns taxpayers to avoid unscrupulous tax return preparers who seek to harm taxpayers, and also reminds taxpayers that they could still be responsible for any unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest, resulting from errors made on their returns. In the last year, the Justice Department’s Tax Division, in collaboration with U.S. Attorney’s…

Face 2 Face: Brent Beal

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with Chief Counsel for the Secretary of State,  Brent Beal to talk about how political parties choosing candidates in primary elections. Categories: Face 2 Face

Teenager Dies From Injuries From Crash on Dirt Bike with Car

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The operator of a minibike involved in a motor vehicle crash last Friday, March 30, has died of injuries sustained in the crash. Thomas Bray, 14, of Montgomery was pronounced dead late afternoon Thursday, April 5, at Baptist Medical Center South, where he had been receiving treatment since the crash. Montgomery Police and Fire Medics responded to the crash at about…

Face 2 Face: Chess Bedsole

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with Attorney General candidate,  Chess Bedsole. Bedsole has worked for two U.S. presidents. He is running as a Republican. Categories: Face 2 Face

Strong Storms Possible Overnight Friday

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Clouds continue increase today and a few showers could reach the western counties of the state by afternoon. Afternoon highs will top out in the 70s for most locations. A cold front drops in from the north tonight and rain and storms should become more widespread overnight. There is a possibility for a few strong to severe storms over parts…

Parents Voice Concerns Over New Charter School System

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The Montgomery Education Foundation has applied to convert five Montgomery schools into charter schools. Parents and citizens voiced their concerns Thursday evening at a listening session. And they had plenty to say. “Today the Ed Foundation, the business community, under the guise of improvement, they are assassinating public education in Montgomery!” said grandparent Rev. Willie Welch. The Montgomery Education Foundation…

Blue Sky and Sunshine

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We are starting off this day with a clear sky, light wind, and cold temperatures. During the day we warm into the lower 70s with sunshine in full supply. Tonight will be mostly fair and not as cold; most places will see a low in the 45-50 degree range. TOMORROW AND THE WEEKEND: The day tomorrow will remain dry with…

Memories of Attending King’s Funeral, His Impact on Cleveland Ave YMCA

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Dr. Martin Luther King Junior was assassinated 50 years ago on April 4, 1968. Memories of him and the legacy he left behind are shared by people throughout Montgomery and the world. John Oliver works on the program staff at the Cleveland Avenue YMCA. He was the student council president at Carver High School in 1968. The then-principal, William Thompson,…

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