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Montgomery World War II veteran Romay Davis, oldest surviving member of ‘Six Triple Eight’ battalion, dead at 104
Romay Davis, a Montgomery woman who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 2021 as a member of an all-black female battalion that served overseas during World War II, has died. Davis, who was the oldest living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — known as the ‘Six...
120,000 'stolen' babies: Georgia's trafficking scandal
Georgian student Elene Deisadze was browsing TikTok in 2022 when she stumbled across the profile of a girl, Anna Panchulidze, who looked exactly like her. "We became friends without suspecting we might be sisters, but both of us felt there was some special bond between us," Elene, a psychology student, told AFP. Last summer, both of their parents independently told the girls they had been adopted -- revelations they had long planned to make.
GOPLAY Calendar for July 4-10
2 p.m. - Cloverdale-Idlewild Association's Fourth of July Parade: A tradition in Montgomery since 1975. Decorate for patriotism and join he parade, which begins at the corner of Lexington and Plymouth streets. Parade proceeds to Cloverdale Bottom Park, where Charlie Colvin will lead a discussion of the U.S. presidential election of 1824.
'Active shooter' social media rumors complicate police work
Two recent Montgomery public safety situations turned into a wave of social media misinformation, the kind that law enforcement officials said can complicate their mission. Alabama State University leased the Acadome to a private alternative school for June 26 graduation ceremonies. An ASU spokesman said a false 911 call about a possible shooting that day created an elevated law enforcement presence on campus as police checked out the tip. They found that a fistfight at the ceremony...
How we see each of Auburn football's 15 transfers fitting in with the Tigers next season
AUBURN — Having to dip into the transfer portal each offseason is just part of a new reality for teams across the country, including Auburn football. Few, if any, programs are above it. Even the elites. Georgia and Texas have added 11 transfers this offseason; Oregon has brought in...
Step back to yesterday at Meeksville
Meeksville in northern Pike County is known far and wide for its annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade tradition began across the way at China Grove and continues at Meeksville. Earnest Green, a longtime member of the sponsoring Meeksville Fire Department, said the annual Fourth of July Parade was a tradition too good to […] The post Step back to yesterday at Meeksville appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Marcus Campbell hosts 22nd Future Star Basketball Camp
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - The annual Marcus Campbell Future Star Basketball Camp concluded Tuesday at Sumter Central High School in York. Campbell, a former University of Alabama basketball star and Sumter County native, has hosted the camp for young people in the community for 22 years. Over 100 kids attended...
Family of Columbus woman still seek justice 9 years after her murder
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Thursday marks the ninth anniversary of the day a Columbus woman went missing. Renee Eldridge was found three days later face down in a creek under Hopewell Road Bridge in Chambers County. The man accused of the killing remains in jail awaiting trial. Renee’s family says...
2 injured in Columbus crash: Vehicle hits tree and house
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two individuals were transported to the hospital Wednesday night following a vehicle crash in Columbus. Our crew found the scene on Mimosa Street, where the driver appears to have veered off the road, running over several curbs before colliding with a tree and then crashing into the corner of a house on South Dixon Drive.
Travis Chambers sworn in as newest Columbus City Councilor
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Friday afternoon, the newest Columbus councilor was sworn in at the Government Center. Chief Superior Court Judge Art Smith and Probate Judge Marc D’Antonio swore in real estate broker and nonprofit executive Travis Chambers for District 10 post. The ceremony began just past 3:30 p.m. State law and the city charter […]
New Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit judge to hear first docket Monday
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL)— Last week Georgia Governor Brian Kemp swore in a new Superior Court Judge who is set to her first docket in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit serving six counties on Monday. Carolyn ‘Tippi’ Burch was appointed by Gov. Kemp to serve as the seventh Superior Court Judge in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Native […]
‘It’s awesome being able to see my family’: Soldiers graduation ceremony to ring in the Fourth of July
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — The National Infantry Museum hosted a graduation ceremony for soldiers completing infantry training. A day before Fourth of July, soldiers who completed 22 weeks of basic training have gathered on the Inouye Field to recite the soldiers creed, introduce the infantry rifle squad, and receive honorary awards. Will Visser, the soldier […]
Keeping veterans and pets in mind this Fourth of July
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Fireworks are a lot of fun watch for many people - but for others, including some veterans as well as for some pets, the loud noises and booms can be a real problem. The message this Fourth of July is think about others when it comes...
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Star KeKe Jabbar Is Survived by Her Husband and Three Kids
On July 2, 2024, social media personality Marcella Speaks sadly announced that Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died. Marcella read the family's statement on a YouTube livestream and shared that the reality TV star "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love."She was 42 years old."She was a mom, a sister, and a great friend full of life, love and laughter," the statement continued. "She will be sorely missed, and at this time, we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief while we process this great loss."There has been an outpouring of support...
Columbus River Dragons unveil 2024-2025 home schedule
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Columbus River Dragons announced the team’s 2024-2025 home schedule earlier today - featuring visits from brand new regional rivals the Athens Rock Lobsters and Monroe (LA) Moccasins. The season home opener is slated for Friday, November 1, and Saturday, November 2 against the Mississippi...
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