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…
Alabama State University leaders have announced that students shouldn’t return to campus after next week’s Spring Break vacation. The university says they will offer online classes and other alternative delivery methods to allow students to complete their courses. This will begin on March 30 until the end of the semester. Alabama State says they will communicate all plans for returning…
U.S. Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg/Source: Associated Press One of the Democratic candidates for president is making a stop in the River Region this weekend. Former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg will be at two events Saturday. According to his campaign spokesperson, Bloomberg will first be at the Alabama Democratic Conference’s annual convention at the Embassy Suites in downtown Montgomery. After,…
Alabama State University’s food pantry is getting a late Christmas present of a $25,000 grant from the ECMC Foundation. School officials say the food pantry is open two days a week for students. They see between 20 and 30 students on a weekly basis. Food insecurity is a major problem on college campuses across the country, and ASU officials say…
Alabama State University is seeking to fill two vacancies on its Board of Trustees. University officials say the public is invited to apply for the positions. The seats are for Congressional District 2 and a State-at-Large position. The candidates for the Congressional District 2 seat should live in one of the following Alabama counties: Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington,…
