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Contract to Sale Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road Complete

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On Friday, May 11, Interim State Superintendent Ed Richardson executed a contract for the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road. This sale, once consummated, will generate $9.85 million in much-needed capital injection into the Montgomery Public Schools General Fund. The sale will also result in annual recurring savings estimated at $600,000. The school board…

Hudson, Green Named ASU Board of Trustees New Chairman and Vice Chairwoman

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The Alabama State University Board of Trustees has a new chairman and vice chairwoman.  On Friday, May 11, Darrell Hudson was elected by a vote of 9 to 5 to serve as head of the Board. The vote came as former chairwoman Alfreda Green’s term ended. Trustee Green had announced that she would not seek re-election to the position. Just minutes…

Noon Update: Hot Today, Muggy Tomorrow

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TO START THE WEEK: The hot and dry weather from this weekend continues into today. The day will feature ample sunshine and mainly dry conditions with highs once again in the lower 90s. An isolated storm is possible, but nothing too have or widespread. IN THE GULF: A large area of cloudiness, showers, and thunderstorms extending from western Cuba across…

Face 2 Face: David Burkette

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Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down for a “Face to Face” with Senate District 26 candidate, David “Coach” Burkette. Burkette is currently a member of the Montgomery City Council. Categories: Face 2 Face

Hot For Mother’s Day Weekend

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FRIDAY AND MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND: Mainly sunny and dry weather for the weekend with no risk of rain, and it will be hot. A good chance we reach the lower 90s all weekend. It will be the hottest weekend so far this year. Looks like mom may get treated to some homemade ice cream this weekend! FOR NEXT WEEK: Monday…

Sue Bell Cobb Campaign Director Jailed for Not Registering as Sex Offender

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A campaign director for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb has turned himself in to authorities. Earlier Thursday, a warrant was out for Paul Littlejohn’s arrest for not registering as a sex offender. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Unit was made aware Paul Littlejohn was working as a pastor at a Jefferson County church. He had not reported…

Selma City Councilman Faces Public Lewdness Charge

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Selma City Councilman Samuel Randolph. Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier says he faces charges of Public Lewdness. Collier says the judge issued the warrant after Randolph was seeing relieving himself on the street. Public Lewdness is a misdemeanor. Randolph represents ward 5 on the council. Categories: News, West Alabama Tags: Public Lewdness, Selma…

Arrest Warrant Issued For Sue Bell Cobb Campaign Manager

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An arrest warrant has been issued for a campaign manager for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sue Bell Cobb. Paul Littlejohn, III, is Cobb’s Jefferson County campaign manager, and a registered sex offender. The Jefferson county sheriff’s office says it issued the warrant after learning he did not report his employment as a pastor of a church that operates a daycare, and…

ASU Alumunus Pays Entire School Balance for 25 Graduating Seniors

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Most students only dream of graduating from college with a “zero balance” on their school accounts, and on Saturday (May 12), dreams will come true for 25 graduating seniors at Alabama State University – all thanks to the generosity of one philanthropic alumnus. The dream-maker behind this financial largess to the University’s soon-to-be graduates is Clarenton “Nicky” Crawford, a 1974 ASU graduate who is a native of Dothan, AL. Crawford now…

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