Pike Road Intermediate School holds golf tournament to raise money for library renovations
It is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year where students play a big role in organizing and putting the event together.
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Alabama lawmakers approve absentee ballot, anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills
Governor Kay Ivey signed the absentee ballot bill into law Wednesday morning.
Alabama’s Mark Sears & Auburn’s Johni Broome named an AP All-Americans
NCAA Basketball
Alabama senior Mark Sears is named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press while Auburn’s Johni Broome picks up third-team All-American honors by the Associated Press.
The Lady Trojans earn a berth to participate in the WNIT
Troy Women's Basketball
The Troy Lady Trojans will make their first post season appearance since 2022 in the WNIT.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Texas to begin enforcing law to make arrests at border
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow Texas to begin enforcing a law that gives police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally while a legal battle over the measure plays out.
Biden, congressional leaders announce a deal on government funding as a partial shutdown looms
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders have reached an agreement on this fiscal year’s final set of spending bills.
Alabama launches hay relief effort for Texas
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries is launching an effort to provide hay for Texas cattle producers who have suffered losses due to wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
Student at Alabama A&M University injured in shooting
A student at Alabama A&M University was injured Monday after exchanging gunfire with a campus police officer, state law enforcement officials said.
Alabama gives DeBoer 8-year, $87 million deal; AD Greg Byrne, hoops coach Nate Oats get raises
New Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer has received an eight-year contract worth at least $87 million, and the school also gave basketball coach Nate Oats and athletic director Greg Byrne raises and extensions.
Georgia man in custody for kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office tells Action 8 News that deputies received a call around 10:22 p.m. on March 16 regarding a kidnapping in the 100 block of Lee Road 2063 in the Salem community.
