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Alabama State Trooper among six indicted on federal drug charges
Six people, including an Alabama State Trooper, have been indicted on federal cocaine distribution charges. United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced that a federal grand jury in Montgomery indicted these people for their roles in an alleged conspiracy to distribute cocaine: Jim Carter Jr., 57, from Montgomery.Francisco Lopez, 38, from Texas.Maria Beatriz Palomo-De...
On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
Lowndes Academy wins AISA Chairman's Award
Lowndes Academy is the recipient of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A Chairman's Award. The award was designated for the 2023-2024 school year and was established to recognize member schools for their academic achievements. "The award also serves as a symbol of recognition to the individuals who have...
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
The UAW’s union dreams seemed unstoppable. Then came the realities of the South
The United Auto Workers was on a historic six-month run until it got a reminder that when it comes to unions, southern hospitality often gets replaced with hostility. It started last November when the UAW ended decades of concessions to carmakers by ratifying record contracts at Ford, GM and Stellantis. The success inspired southern auto plant workers to launch their own campaigns, starting at Volkswagen in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Update: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Hale, Perry, Chilton and Dallas counties. The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Tuskegee looks at changing how the city is governed
Residents in Tuskegee could possibly get to vote on whether to change who hires and fires city employees. The proposal was discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Right now the City of Tuskegee has a less traditional type of governing body. Employees are hired and fired by a city manager instead of by the mayor. But now, a petition is circulating that would change that.
Montgomery City Council committee considers increased business license fees
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - As Montgomery looks for more money to fund projects and initiatives, the City Council’s Commerce and Industry Standing Committee believes they have found an avenue to do just that: increase business license fees. “We want to be competitive when it comes to business licensing fees...
Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge
There’s an old saying that “There’s something rotten in Denmark.” Well, there’s something rotten in the vicinity of the transfer truck parking lot just off S.A. Graham Blvd. in Brundidge and across for the Dollar General. On Saturday morning, several shoppers leaving the Dollar General noticed a foul odor. Donna Hogan, of Brundidge, was among […] The post Something ‘a-fowl’ in Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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