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NCAA Corruption Case Won’t Stop ‘Selection Sunday’

The FBI corruption investigation that rocked college basketball and led to criminal charges against assistant coaches, agents, apparel company employees and others won’t impact Selection Sunday. The sport seemed set to implode and it still might. But many named or connected to the probe will hear their teams called when the March Madness field of 68 is unveiled. Two of…

Frosty Friday Morning, Warmer for the Weekend

FINE-LOOKING FRIDAY: After the cold morning, today will be another day with plenty of sunshine and it will be a warmer day as afternoon highs will climb into the lower and mid 60s. RAIN RETURNS: A surface low develops west of the state Saturday, and will pull moist air northward into our state. Clouds will increase with a risk of…

Salvation Army Honors Volunteers with Special Banquet

The Salvation Army took time Thursday night to say a special “thank you” to all its volunteers that help throughout the year. It was the annual volunteer appreciation dinner at Frazer United Methodist Church in Montgomery. This past year, the Salvation Army served over 4,000 people and had over 8,000 volunteers. Major Walter Strong says volunteers work in their thrift…

Freezing Temperatures Tonight

SUNNY, COOL DAYS: After the cold mornings, today and tomorrow will feature a sky full of sunshine. Today expect a high in the upper 50s. Friday will be warmer, with highs in the lower to mid 60s. FREEZING TEMPS TONIGHT: Temperatures will range from 28 to 34 degrees late tonight and into Friday morning. Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly…

Local Woman Overwhelmed by Brain Surgery Support

By listening to her, you would never know that Leanna Wallace is facing brain surgery in just a few short weeks. But life has been rough for her. It all started about 10 years ago when she had strange experiences, what doctors now say were seizures. “I didn’t convulse on the floor. The other type people are familiar with are…

MPS Postpones Meetings to Discuss School Closings and Rezoning

Montgomery Public Schools has announced that this month’s planned meetings to discuss school closings and rezoning of the system have been postponed. Those meetings were scheduled for March 20-22 and March 26th. The district has not said when or if those meetings will be rescheduled. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: montgomery public schools, mps, School Closiings, state intervention, Tom Salter

Drunk Driving Bill to Close Loophole Nears Final Vote

A bill in its final stages could close a loophole in the law to reduce drunk-driving deaths. The bill introduced by Sen. Jim McClendon would require drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock device after their first offense. Ignition interlocks analyze drivers’ breath and prevent cars from being started if alcohol is detected. Alabama passed an ignition interlock bill in…

Gov. Ivey and Tommy Battle to Debate Across Alabama

Tommy Battle, conservative leader and top Republican gubernatorial challenger, has accepted Governor Ivey’s invitation to debates across Alabama. Battle wants a debate in each of Alabama’s seven congressional districts before the June 5, 2018 Republican Primary. Last week, a spokesperson for Ivey’s campaign told the AP that she is “happy to discuss her record” in debates. “It is vital that voters have…

FACE 2 FACE: Pebblin Warren

Our Political Analyst, Tim Lennox sat down for a Face to Face with former holder of the District 82 House of Representative seat, Pebblin Warren, to talk about the race for the House seat. Former Tuskegee Mayor, Johnny Ford is challenging her for the seat. Categories: Face 2 Face