Despite Vandalism, Debs Dixie Softball Team Headed to World Series
Graffiti marked the walls inside and out on restrooms and also the press box at the AUM Youth Baseball and Softball Complex. For Debs Dixie Softball Team, it was a hard…
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Hugh Freeze Resigns as Ole Miss Football Coach
Mississippi coach Hugh Freeze has resigned after five seasons, bringing a stunning end to a once-promising tenure. The school confirmed Freeze's resignation in a release Thursday night. Assistant Matt Luke has been named the interim coach. The Rebels had a…
State AG Commissioner Talks Mad Cow Disease
A case of Mad Cow Disease has been confirmed in the state of Alabama. So, should people be concerned about the food supply? State Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says, 'No!' McMillan…
McDonald's Adds Big Mac Onesie, Sweatsuit to Delivery Items
With McDonald's now offering a delivery service, the fast-food giant is looking to make customers comfortable eating at home with a new clothing line that includes an adult-size Big Mac onesie. Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald's describes the McDelivery Collection as…
Alabama GOP Leader Releases Statement on U.S. Senator John McCain's Condition
Alabama House Majority Leader Nathaniel Ledbetter (R - Rainsville) on Thursday released the following statement in response to reports that U.S. Senator John McCain (R - Arizona) has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor: “Sen. John McCain served his country with…
Linkin Park Singer Found Dead in Los Angeles Home
The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday. He was 41.…
O.J. Simpson Granted Parole, Will Be Released from Prison
O.J. Simpson will be paroled after serving nine years in prison for a botched bid to retrieve sports memorabilia in Las Vegas. A Nevada parole board decided Thursday that the 70-year-old former football, TV and movie star will be released…
Driver License Offices Open with Continued Computer Problems
State driver license offices are open but transactions could be slowed because of continued difficulties after a software upgrade. Robyn Bryan, a spokeswoman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, said Thursday that offices are open after outages throughout the week.…
Former Birmingham Principal Sentenced to 30 Years on Child Pornography Charges
A judge has sentenced a former Alabama educator to more than 30 years in prison on child pornography charges. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler imposed the sentence Thursday on 40-year-old Brett Kirkham of Tuscaloosa. Kirkham is a former principal at…
Mobile Man Dies in Butler County Crash with 18-Wheeler
A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Mobile man. Wyman Tyrell Lucius, 24, was killed when his 2012 Ford Fusion left the roadway and struck a parked 2013 Freightliner tractor-trailer. Lucius was pronounced dead at the scene by…
ASU Administrator Selected to Present at Prestigious NCAA Conference
Dr. Ron Brown, associate athletic director for academics at Alabama State, has been selected to present at the annual NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP) Conference in New Orleans on July 26-28. Brown’s breakout session topic is “Effective Cross-Campus Relationships.” A…
Super PAC Launches Another Ad in Heated Alabama Senate Race
A super PAC supporting incumbent Luther Strange in Alabama's Senate race has launched another ad spotlighting U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks' past criticisms of President Donald Trump. The advertisement is the latest move in a strategy to harness Trump's popularity in…
Back-To-School Sales-Tax Free Weekend
The yearly sales tax holiday leading up to the new school year begins at Midnight. Not all municipalities are taking part, and not all items are free of all sales taxes. The Alabama Department of Revenue has complete information on…
Hot Car Dangers
As summer heats up in Montgomery, people are looking for ways to stay cool. Jameelah Brown And her goddaughter, Lauren, are planning to take a walk in the park, one of…
Trump Rages at Sessions in New York Times Interview
President Donald Trump says he never would have appointed Jeff Sessions as attorney general had he known Sessions would recuse himself from overseeing the Russia investigation. Trump makes the extraordinary statement about Sessions in an interview with the New York…
Doctors: Sen. John McCain Has Brain Tumor
Doctors say Arizona Sen. John McCain has a brain tumor associated with a blood clot that was removed last week. In a statement late Wednesday, doctors reveal that McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive cancer. The statement says…
Veterans Get Help Finding Employment
Montgomery area veterans are getting help finding jobs thanks to a partnership between The Central Alabama Veterans Employment Council and the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. The groups conducted a Veteran Employment…
Local Cleaning Service Offers Free Services to Cancer Patients
It's not your typical cleaning service. The ladies of "Two Maids and a Mop" serve as a healing tool for cancer patients. "They can focus on themselves and not worry about cleaning.…
Alabama Tourism Department to Hold Marketplace for Local Vendors
The Alabama Tourism Department will assist local vendors with getting their goods sold at gift shops across the state when it hosts the Alabama Makers Marketplace on Thursday, July 27 in Montgomery. The event is free and will be open to the…
Rosie O'Donnell and President Trump Feud Over New Game
Rosie O'Donnell is in a new feud with President Donald Trump's supporters after promoting an online game that lets players lead Trump off a cliff. Several conservative blogs have called attention to O'Donnell tweeting a link to pushtrumpoffacliffagain.com during the…
State Rep. Mike Holmes to Run for Re-Election in Elmore County
Elmore County businessman and timber farmer Mike Holmes (R) will seek a second full term in the State House of Representatives, his campaign announced today. “I’m looking forward to going back to Montgomery, to continue working for the people of…
Rare Form of Mad Cow Disease Found in Alabama
Agriculture officials say a rarely seen form of mad cow disease has been found in Alabama. A statement from state Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan says atypical bovine spongiform encephalopathy was confirmed in an 11-year-old beef cow. The U.S. Agriculture Department…
EXTRA: Gov. Kay Ivey Marks First 100 Days in Office
Gov. Kay Ivey is marking her 100th day in office this week. She took office April 10, after former Gov. Robert Bentley resigned during an investigation into his administration…
Protesting the Capri's Decision to Not Show Siegelman Film
The Capri Theatre in Montgomery's Cloverdale neighborhood is standing by its decision to not show the film of former governor Don Siegelman, despite protests. Tuesday night, about one hundred members…
MPS Failing Schools Transfer Numbers
Some parents are taking matters into their own hands in an attempt to get their children out of failing schools and the Alabama Accountability Act is one solution they are finding.…
