Eclectic Elementary Morning Pledge
Ms. Wilson 3rd Grade Class Student: Drew Knighton Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
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Sears Closing Store at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery
Sears will be closing its store and auto center at Eastdale Mall in Montgomery, Alabama News Network has confirmed. The department store and auto center will close June 26, according to David Hagood, marketing director for Eastdale Mall. “This is not a great surprise,” Hagood told Alabama News Network. “Sears has been closing hundreds of stores nationwide,” he said. “Store…
Prattville Drainage Ditch Update
Some Prattville residents are breathing a sigh of relief as help may finally be on the way after major flooding over Christmas.
The rainwater has caused major erosion in backyards on Mara Court in Prattville. What used to be a small drainage ditch, now is a 100 foot deep hole that is putting their homes in danger. The good news is the City of Prattville is taking action to try to get some help. The city council passed a resolution to apply…
Electic Elementary Morning Pledge
Mrs. Holt 3rd Grade Class Student: Gracie Ann Atkinson Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
Electic Elementary Morning Pledge
Mrs. Runge 2nd Grade Class Student: Bailey Walker Categories: The Morning Pledge, Video
Reaction to Governor Impeachment Plans
Plans for Governor Bentley’s impeachment continue to move forward. State Representative Ed Henry called for Governor Bentley’s impeachment Tuesday after the allegations surfaced of an inappropriate relationship with his top aide, but everyone doesn’t agree with him. We found people on both sides of the issue. Brianne Pierson says, “I have no problem with him doing with whatever he wants…
Remembering W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka
Graduates of W.B. Doby High School in Wetumpka are planning a special ceremony to remember their school. Doby High School was an all-black high school that existed during the time that Alabama schools were segregated. Doby High School existed from 1963-1970. The school was built because the then-current Elmore County Training School was getting outdated and black students were not…
Residents React to Victoryland Reopening
Macon County residents say they are looking forward to Victoryland opening back up and bringing new jobs back to the area.
Victoryland could soon be open for good in Macon County. Owner Milton McGregor made the announcement Monday. He accused Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange and the Alabama Supreme Court of scheming to keep Victoryland closed. McGregor insists that the machines are legal according the constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2003. He says despite the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, he…
Awesome April Weather
It was a chilly start to our Sunday this morning. The clear sky did allow for radiational cooling and we saw temperatures in the lower and mid-40s this morning. Our winds did stay up last night, and that kept the boundary layer mixed, which prevented temperatures from falling as low as they could have. Â It has been another day with…
Splendid Spring Weekend
Sunshine and blue sky are the story today. It has been a gorgeous Saturday across the state, and after the active week of weather, we sure need it. A lot of folks across South-Central Alabama are seeing similar scenes to this one I took earlier today. The frontal boundary is pushing south through the state of Florida, and we are…
