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Johnny Ford Withdraws from House of Representatives District 82 Race

Former Tuskegee Mayor and current Tuskegee City Councilor Johnny Ford has announced he is withdrawing from the race for Alabama House of Representatives, District 82. In a letter released to Alabama News Network  Ford says he is “putting family before politics,” and is having health issues within his immediate family. Ford says he will continue his duties as District II…

Memorial Day Bike Ride Honoring Fallen Tuskegee Airmen

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site held a group bike ride at Moton Field to honor fallen Tuskegee Airmen. The ride began with a program, emphasizing the importance of Memorial Day and its connection to the Tuskegee Airmen. The route stretched from Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site to Tuskegee Lake and back. Participants biked eight miles, lasting for two hours. Sixty-six…

Tuskegee Police Working to Identify Human Remains

On Thursday evening , human remains were found at Alabama Ave. and Avenue B in Tuskegee. Now police are searching for clues to determine what happened. Police did not release the identity or gender of the victim. The body has been sent to forensics for testing. Tuskegee PD, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are…

Human Remains Found in Tuskegee

The Tuskegee Police Department has opened a death investigation after human remains were found Thursday. Tuskegee Police Sgt. Darrius Allen-Jones said the human remains were discovered in the area of Alabama Avenue and Avenue B. The identity of the victim and the cause of death have not been released. This is a developing story. Stay with Alabama News Network for…

UPDATE: Road in Tuskegee Reopens After Being Closed For Major Gas Leak

  Tuskegee Police have reopened the stretch of Highway 80 West between Webb Avenue and Josephine Street after crews repaired a gas leak. The road was closed for about three hours while crews made the repairs. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: gas leak, Josephine Street, Macon County, tuskegee, Tuskegee Police Department, Webb Avenue

Tuskegee University President Dr. Lily McNair Will Not Be Returning

Lily McNair and Dr. Charlotte Morris/Source: Tuskegee University The Tuskegee University Board of Trustees has announced that University President Dr. Lily McNair will not be returning. “Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for her service as the eighth president of Tuskegee University,” said Norma Clayton, Chair of the Board of Trustees in a statement. “The university will begin a national…