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Three Injured in Shooting on Alabama State University Campus

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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…

Alabama State University Students Move into Dorms

The university is going to great lengths to try and keep students, faculty, and staff safe.
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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…

Pay It Forward: Ell White II of Prattville

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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…

ASU Offers Covid-19 Testing Clinic to Local Housing Community

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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…

ASU Closing Campus for Remainder of Spring Semester Following Spring Break Vacation

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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…

Democratic Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg to Campaign in Montgomery Saturday

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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,…

ASU Food Pantry Gets $25k Grant

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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…

ASU Seeking Two New Members for Its Board of Trustees

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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,…

ASU Students Watch Historic Inauguration

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Students at Alabama State University took in Steven Reed’s Historic Inauguration Tuesday. A group of student leaders held a watch party for the swearing-in ceremony.  Professor Dr. Rolundus Rice was also on hand to answer questions and explain the historic significance of the event. One student tells us he was very involved in the mayoral election.  He helped register students…

Montgomery Church Women’s Ministry Honors ASU Band Director Dr. Oliver

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Every year, a Montgomery women’s ministry holds its special Harvest Sunday Celebration. The Women’s Fellowship of First Congregational Christian Church in downtown Montgomery hosts the special service, which includes special songs and special guests. “It’s a matter of pausing to give thanks for the bountiful blessings that has been bestowed upon us,” Program Chairman Velora Ford said. Every year, the…