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Thousands Show Up to see Major Artists at Concert for Peace and Justice on Riverfront

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Lines formed early around the riverfront entrance as thousands made their way to the Concert for Peace and Justice. “My heart has been beating for this… I’ve been telling everyone every time I make a delivery, come to the show!” said Jonathan Robinson. “I’m glad it’s sold out. This is going to be a good turnout, as you can see…..

Tuskegee University Narrows Presidential Search Down to Two Finalists

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A current private college provost and a current public university president are among the two finalists being considered for Tuskegee University’s eighth president. The two have been recommended by the university’s Presidential Search Committee to the Board of Trustees for final consideration. “Since launching our presidential search last October, the search committee has remained committed to attracting an inspiring leader…

Former ADPH Supervisor Arrested in Montgomery on Ethics Violations

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Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest yesterday of Freddie V. Vengrouskie for soliciting or receiving employment from a business after directly regulating it and soliciting or accepting a thing of value as an employee of a regulatory body. Vengrouskie, 59, of Decatur, surrendered to agents of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office today and was released on bond. He was…

Challenge Targets Alabama Power Fees on Rooftop Solar Systems

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Alabama citizens and conservation groups are challenging Alabama Power’s unjust monthly fee imposed on customers who install and use rooftop solar systems to power some of the energy needs at their homes, businesses, and schools. The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), on behalf of Gasp, and Ragsdale LLC, on behalf of two private Alabama citizens, jointly filed a complaint late…

Missing 11-Year Old Girl Found Safe, Returned to Family

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Jabrelle Rogers, 11, has been located. The Montgomery Police Department officially notified CrimeStoppers that Jabrelle Rogers was found safe and unharmed. She has since been returned to her family members. No other information was released. Jabrelle went missing from the 4400 block of Clemice Lane in Montgomery on Sunday, April 22. Categories: News

Montgomery Zoo Director Retires After 20 Years of Service

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After twenty years of dedicated service to the Montgomery Zoo, Doug Goode retires leaving a legacy tremendous growth and expansion.  Deputy Zoo Director, Marcia Woodard, was named as Doug’s successor, effective April 20 Doug began his career at the Montgomery Zoo in January of 1994 as a Zookeeper.  He briefly left the zoo in 1997 to further his management skills…

Montgomery Man Faces Capital Murder Charges for 2017 Shooting

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The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in the shooting death of Justin Adams, 21, who was fatally wounded on November 16, 2017. MPD charged Damani Taylor, 20, with capital murder after he was taken into custody by MPD patrol on April 26. Following his arrest, Taylor was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was…

Sunny and Dry Weather into Next Week

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TOMORROW AND THE WEEKEND: We are forecasting a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the mid 70s today. The weekend is still looking exceptional as a nice surge of dry air rolls into Alabama. We are forecasting sunshine in full supply both Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the upper 70s Saturday, followed by mid and upper 70s…

New Concerns on MPS Board, Superintendent

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“When we are in the financial problems that we have right now…. it totally blows my mind.” MPS board member Lesa Keith vents her frustration after learning the rest of the board may have already made a plan without her. “The board has already made decision as to who the next superintendent will be, which will be Dr. Ann Roy…

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