Troy university honors alumnus and trustee John Harrison
Dozens gathered at Trojan Arena to honor alumnus John Harrison and dedicate their practice facility to him.
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Teenager killed in pickup truck crash in Marengo County
A teenager has been killed after crashing a pickup truck in Marengo County.
Six arrested in Macon County in prison contraband, narcotics investigations
Six people are under arrest in Macon County after an investigation into prison contraband and narcotics distribution.
What to know about the partial federal government shutdown and its impact
The partial federal government shutdown that is in effect is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because the shutdown may not last long.
Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ fame, dies at 71
The Canadian-born O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness.”
Third-grade student accused of shooting Elmore County school bus with BB gun
The Elmore County Board of Education and other authorities are investigating a report that a third-grade student shot a school bus with a BB gun.
U.S. Justice Department releasing three million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The U.S. Justice Department has released many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein, resuming disclosures under a law intended to reveal what the government knew about the millionaire financier’s sexual abuse of young girls and his interactions with the rich and powerful.
Update: Former CNN host Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes in Minnesota church protest
Former CNN host Don Lemon and three other people have been arrested in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church and increased tensions between residents and federal officials.
Orlando Jones to speak at Alabama State’s Founder’s Day celebration
Television, film and digital media personality Orlando Jones will be the keynote speaker at Alabama State University’s 2026 Founders’ Day Ceremony.
What’s Happening: January 30-February 1
Don’t let the cold weather keep you cooped up at home. There’s still a lot to do across the River Region this weekend!
