Jean Graetz with hustband, Rev. Robert Graetz Photo by David Campbell/ASU The family of Jean Graetz, a nationally-known civil rights pioneer, held a virtual memorial service for her Sunday. Graetz died last month at her home in Montgomery at the age of 90. The service can be seen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PHQ2oJfaJ2g The service was held at Montgomery’s historic First Baptist…
Alabama State University President Quinton Ross has announced that campus will be closed until Thursday, as a precaution over the possibility of armed protests downtown. The city of Montgomery has closed several streets near the Alabama Capitol. Mayor Steven Reed on Friday urged people who work downtown to work virtually from home through the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden on…
Maxwell’s 908th Airlift Wing unveiled its new nose art with Alabama State University’s artwork. Senior leaders from both ASU and Maxwell’s 908th joined to host the unveiling ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 29. “This aircraft is now going to be known as the ASU plane and this plane is going to go all around the world. So people are going to…
Alabama State University students worked Thursday to help bring some much-needed relief to hurricane victims in several states. Following the damage of Hurricanes Laura, Sally and Delta, Alabama State University students put their heads together to figure out a way to help. That’s why Miss ASU, Yasmine Whitehurst, decided to head up the ASU Hurricane relief drive, teaming up with…
Update: Montgomery police say they have found the body of 22-year-old Adam Dowdell, Jr. Police have opened a death investigation after they say a body was found in the 800 block of Hutchinson Street around 2:45pm Monday afternoon. The body was taken to the Alabama Department of Forensic Science where it was later identified as Dowdell. MPD is asking anyone…
Suspects Identified in ASU Shooting/Source: Central Alabama CrimeStoppers The suspects in Saturday night’s shooting at Alabama State University have been identified. ASU Department of Public Safety says 17-year-old Willie Smith, Jr., of Fultondale, and 19-year-old Rodrick Lawhorn, Jr., of McCalla, were previously wanted for questioning relating to the on-campus shooting investigation. Police say Smith turned himself in Wednesday, but Lawhorn…
MONTGOMERY, Al. (ALABAMA NEWS NETWORK) — The Alabama State University Department of Public Safety said three people were injured in a shooting on campus. We’re told the shooting happened Saturday night around 11:40 pm in the Acadome parking lot. One victim was an ASU student. The other two victims are not affiliated with university. All three victims were taken to…
To view the Alabama State University re-opening guide, click here. Alabama State University students have been moving into residence halls on an appointment only basis. This model helps keep large numbers of students from congregating while moving in, thus decreasing exposure risk. ASU is also requiring mask to be worn on campus and in classrooms. “We’re a mask mandatory campus, and…
The Vance Law Firm and Alabama News Network are honoring Ell White II of Prattville. White is a retired U.S. Army Major who has been giving back to our community. He has taught as an Adjutant Professor in the Rehabilitation Studies Department at Alabama State University for three years. He mentors and tutors at the West End Boys and Girls…
Alabama State University hosted a free coronavirus testing clinic for residents living in the Paterson Court Housing community Wednesday on campus. ASU President Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr, made the announcement alongside the University’s Health Center staff, Alabama Department of Public Health officials and Montgomery Housing Authority officials in a university parking lot. “We’re excited to help the city of Montgomery…
