Auburn University has officially sworn-in its new president. Reports say that Steven Leath was formally announced as the university’s 19th president Thursday. He was hired in March 2017 and succeeds Jay Gogue, who held the post since July 2007 before retiring last summer. Leath says Auburn intends to hire over 500 tenure-track faculty by 2022. He says that transformational hiring…
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Mrs. Etheridge’s 1st grade class from Trinity Presbyterian School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
GOOD FRIDAY THROUGH EASTER SUNDAY: The sky becomes mainly sunny today with a high in the upper 60s to lower 70s, and the Easter weekend looks very nice. Saturday will feature ample sunshine with a high in the mid 70s, and Sunday will be mild and dry; the sky will be partly sunny with a high back in the close…
It’s a friendly competition hanging out and shooting hoops. But this game is cops versus kids. And it’s about a lot more than just a game. “We just wanted to bridge the gap. You know, you always hear so much about police officers doing this to young guys and most of our young guys are kind of afraid of the…
50-year-old Tad Cummings suspected of abducting 15-year old girlAn ex-Tennessee teacher who fled with a 15-year-old student last year and set off a 39-day nationwide manhunt has asked to change his plea in federal court. A document filed by his lawyer Thursday in federal court in Nashville says 51-year-old Tad Cummins wants to change his previous not-guilty plea. It says…
Senior Political Reporter Tim Lennox sat down with former Attorney General, Troy King. King is seeking to reclaim his seat as Attorney General. Categories: Face 2 Face
Montgomery – Following the adjournment of the 2018 regular legislative session on Thursday, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R – Monrovia) released the following statement: “In terms of efficiency, cooperation, and significant legislation passed, the 2018 regular session should be considered among the most successful in recent years. Because of conservative fiscal practices and a wise carryover of funds from…
A divided Alabama Legislature has voted to exempt economic developers from the state law that governs lobbyists. The House of Representatives on Thursday gave final approval to the bill, voting 52-22 to accept Senate changes. Lawmakers were splintered over whether the change was needed for job recruitment or risked creating a loophole in state ethics law. Under the bill, economic…
This morning, the Alabama State Senate gave final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget. Governor Ivey released the following statement about the Senate’s action:  “I am proud to have put forward an Education Trust Fund Budget which represents the largest investment in education in a decade. As I have prioritized education, it makes me proud to see that this…
The Morning Pledge is brought to you by the Montgomery Biscuits and was presented by Mrs. Morrison’s 1st grade class from Trinity Presbyterian School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
