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Golden Apple: Kassi Argo

Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Autauga County School System. In only her second year of teaching, third grade reading teacher Kassi Argo at Prattville Elementary School, use of classroom interaction is making a difference in the growth and development of her students, which is part of her overall goal for her students. “My goal, my…

Halloween Events Across the Area

If you and your family are looking for some spooky fun to celebrate Halloween, there are plenty of events across west, central, and south Alabama. Here’s a list of what’s happening on Tuesday, October 31st: Selma: Halloween Carnival for Kids 6:00pm – 8:00pm Sports Bar and Grill on Selma Avenue Greenville: Trick Or Treat on Commerce 5:30pm – 7:00pm Along…

Parents Voice Concerns over Sale of Georgia Washington Middle

Parents and concerned citizens showed up at Georgia Washington Middle School gym ready to let the board know they were not happy. “Just coming here to be pacified. That’s what you are doing just pacifying us,” said one parent to the board. “I just think its ridiculous. I have been here a long time. I live in Pike Road. But…

Cold, Frosty Morning, but the Warming Trend Begins

Today will be a gorgeous day with sunshine and blue sky in full supply and we will see warmer temperatures; most locations should climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s for afternoon highs. Tonight will be clear and chilly, but lows should only fall in the lower and mid 40s. HALLOWEEN DAY: Spooktacular weather for all the ghost and…

The Alabama National Fair Is Underway

The Alabama National Fair, presented by the Kiwanis Club, is underway at Garrett Coliseum. The fair has been a Montgomery tradition since 1954. This year’s event promises even more rides, food and fun. This year’s fair features Brothers Osborne on Saturday night and Fantasia on Sunday night. There are two Alabama News Network days at the fair. Monday is our…

Security Changes to the Montgomery County Courthouse?

County officials are taking a closer look at courthouse security after a witness was shot outside a few days ago. This was the scene Monday after a man was gunned down on Lawrence Street after testifying in a murder case. He later died at the hospital. District Attorney Daryl Bailey says even though security was offered and denied from the…

Temperatures About to Take a Tumble

FOR OUR FRIDAY: Today will feature a sky with increasing clouds as our moisture levels rise and temperatures will once again be in the lower and perhaps mid 70s for highs. A few showers are expected this afternoon, mainly west of Interstate 65, and these will be increasing in coverage by the evening. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: For the high school…

Wetumpka Haunted Tours give Boost to Downtown Shops

It’s that time of year for ghosts and goblins. The Wetumpka Chamber of Commerce is holding its second annual Haunted History Tours. And it’s scaring up customers for downtown businesses. The tours meet downtown for a tour of historic buildings and stories of spooky experiences there. Some businesses are staying open late in hopes of customers stopping by. One place…

Golden Apple: Brandon Howard

Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Band Director Brandon Howard at Jefferson Davis High School continues working just as hard today as when he started 14 year ago because making it through tough times, more often offers a reward in the long term verses the short term in the lives of his…

Warmer Afternoons, Before Weekend Cold Front

Today will be sunny and dry and temperatures will be on the way up. Most locations across South/Central Alabama should be on average ten degrees warmer than yesterday, so that should mean lower to mid 70s. On Friday, clouds will begin to increase, but the day should be dry with mid and upper 70s for highs. By Friday night, rain…