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Mild Weather Pattern Continues

Daily Forecast
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FOR TONIGHT:  The frontal boundary is to our east and the dry air is flowing into the region.  This will set us up for a clear and cool night. Temperatures will fall into the lower and mid-40s. FOR THE REST OF THIS WEEK: Look for abundant sunshine and temps climbing into the lower 70s Tuesday. Another round of rain moves…

ASU Graduates 410 in December Commencement

ASU Graduates 410 in December Commencement .
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Students filed into the Dunn-Oliver Acadome with excitement. Some even had messages on their caps, embracing the journey that has lead to this moment. Each one with a different path. Rashad Snell says, “my road has been a long road. A longer journey than most. This is 5 and half years for me…. I’m just ready to get ready for…

MPS School Board Debates Sex Allegations, New Test Guidelines

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During the public comments of Tuesday’s school board meeting, local activist Karen Jones took the podium calling out the board for allowing what she sites as civil and human rights violations in the school system. “Our children are being raped. Sexually exploited. They are being arrested,” said Jones. The board dismissed her after she started calling out employee names and…

Local Muslim Reacts to Trump’s ‘Muslim’ Comments

This week, Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump made some pretty bold statements when it comes to accepting refugees.
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This week, Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump made some pretty bold statements when it comes to accepting refugees. He said the U.S. should not accept a Muslim from a foreign country. We wanted to know what local Muslims think about this. Montgomery resident Aya Zaied is a law student at Faulkner University. She is an American and a Muslim….

Mo and Longshore Iron Bowl Commentary

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Mo Carter and John Longshore discuss Auburn & Alabama’s upcoming bowl games, the new coaches in the SEC and Derrick Henry’s chances at winning the Heisman Trophy. Categories: Alabama, Auburn, Sports, Video Tags: Alabama, Auburn, College Football, Iron Bowl

MPS School Board on Sex Abuse Allegations, New Guidelines

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During the public comments of Tuesday’s school board meeting, local activist Karen Jones took the podium calling out the board for allowing what she sites as civil and human rights violations in the school system. “Our children are being raped. Sexually exploited. They are being arrested,” said Jones. The board dismissed her after she started calling out employee names and…

Pres. Reagan’s Son Speaks to AL Farmers Federation

Michael Reagan speaks to more than 1200 farmers gathered from across the state in Montgomery.
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Farmers from across Alabama were in the capital city Monday night for the 94th annual meeting of the Alabama Farmers Federation. The two day event brought in more than 12 hundred farmers and some big names, including former President Ronald Reagan’s son, Michael Reagan. Reagan is a longtime political commentator, radio host and author. He talked about his father’s presidency…

Magical Toy Drive Shopping Spree with Harley Davidson

The Magical Toy Drive Shopping Spree with Harley Davidson brought in over $1200 in toys!
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Our toy shopping spree got started off with Harley Davidson of Montgomery’s Josh Russom and his family! He brought along 3 special helpers in his sons Gage, Gavin and Grant. From fire trucks to Star Wars figures, the Russom’s made sure they picked just the right toys. “Ah, cool! A cage match,” said 8 year old Gage. After some time…

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