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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…

Alabama Community College Tuition to Increase in the Fall

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Tuition is going up for Alabama’s community and technical colleges. Reports  say the Alabama Community College System on Wednesday approved a $10-a-credit-hour increase set to go into effect this fall. System officials say the increase brings the average tuition and fees at community colleges to $153 an hour and will generate about $14 million in additional tuition revenue each year….

Goodwyn Drive Homicide Suspect Now in Police Custody

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The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the Friday, May 3 shooting death of Demarcus Jones, 32, of Montgomery. MPD charged Mardedus Mack, 29, with murder after he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force this afternoon. Following his arrest, Mack was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was being…

Parole board says Neelley has not waived parole hearing

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A state board says a parole hearing will occur for a woman originally sentenced to die for the 1982 rape and slaying of a 13-year-old Georgia girl in Alabama. The Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a statement Thursday saying that Judith Ann Neelley has not completed a process to waive her parole hearing. The statement came after media…

Noon Update: Continued Summer-like Heat

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COPY, PASTE FORECAST: With a ridge of high pressure the dominant feature in our weather, little to no changes are expected in our weather on a daily basis the rest of this week. We will continue a very warm to hot, and mostly dry pattern for the state. Highs will be in the upper 80s and lower 90s each day,…

MPS Teacher wins Alabama 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year

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Zestlan Simmons is an English teacher at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School. She was part of four finalists across the state and Wednesday night she was named the Alabama 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year. The State Board of Education held a ceremony to honor the winners of each district. Governor Kay Ivey presented Simmons with her award. Simmons will…

Local agencies to receive $924,255 in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents

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Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $924,255 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents who need help reducing their home’s utility bills. The grants are supporting Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to those with disabilities, the elderly and low-income households with children. “Those living…

Gov. Ivey to Give Commencement Speech at Troy’s Spring Graduation Ceremony

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Governor Kay Ivey on Friday will provide the Commencement Address to Troy University’s Class of 2018. This is the largest spring commencement exercise in the history of Troy University. Approximately 950 graduates representing 26 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, as well as 10 countries outside of the U.S. will participate in the ceremony. Joining Governor Ivey will be…

MACOA recruiting volunteers to help put the “meals” in Meals on Wheels

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Today the Montgomery Area Council on Aging (MACOA) announced a new volunteer opportunity known as MACOA Meal Makers that allows groups and individuals to contribute to Meals on Wheels even if they cannot drive a route. MACOA Meal Makers prepare the meals that Meals on Wheels drivers deliver to homebound seniors weekdays. Cooking skills are not required. Volunteers simply assist…

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