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Edmund Ford Jr. ordered to Alabama federal prison after tax evasion sentence

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has been ordered to report to a federal prison in Alabama by Dec. 3 to begin serving his sentence for tax evasion. According to an order filed Nov. 5 by U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Parker, Ford must surrender...

Shelby County, TN · 10h

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Human Highlight Film Takes Front-Office Job in Montgomery

The Dominique Wilkins Alabama State partnership is officially two weeks old, and the Hornets are already leaning on the Hall of Famer’s name. Alabama State introduced the former Atlanta Hawks great as general manager of its men’s basketball program on Oct. 27. It’s a brand-new job on campus. It’s also a sign of where HBCU basketball is heading.

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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Audit finds ‘underlying sense of secrecy,’ poor conditions at ADOC

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A new state audit of the Alabama Department of Corrections has found an “underlying sense of secrecy” within the agency, as well as poor conditions and insufficient reporting of incidents within the department’s facilities. The 367-page audit was conducted by the Alabama Department...

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Commissioners replace chairman, county attorney

The Lowndes County Commission met Wednesday after swearing in two commissioners — newly elected Clifford “Cee” Jackson and reelected Joseph Barganier. Two of its first actions were electing a new chairman and replacing the county attorney. District Judge Adrian Johnson opened the meeting for the commission’s first...

Lowndes County, AL · 1d

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A Transition To Much Colder Air Ahead

We’re heading into a transition period as a strong cold front heads our way. Gusty northwest winds will begin transporting cold air into the deep south. The coldest air so far this fall will arrive over the weekend. It’s time to prepare those tender plants for a frost/freeze event.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Troy City Council approves request to re-zone land at former mobile home park

At its meeting on Nov. 11, the Troy City Council approved a resolution to re-zone more than 60 acres of land that was previously the location of a mobile home park in the city. The council heard the second reading of a proposed resolution to re-zone the property that was...

Troy, AL · 1d

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers, 62%-34%.

Alabama · 13h

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Gov. Ivey announces Alabama’s Opportunity Zones, including one in Pike County

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that more than 100 areas in Alabama have been approved as Alabama Opportunity Zones, including an area in Pike County. The Opportunity Zones Program encourages long-term private investment in economically distressed communities through tax incentives. A total of 141 newly approved Opportunity Zones in Alabama include 65 rural and 76 non-rural census tracts in 66 different counties, including Pike County. These new destinations go into effect on Jan. 1, 2027.

Alabama · 2d

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Alabama lawmaker pleads guilty to felony one day after election

HAYNEVILLE − One day after being re-elected, an Alabama lawmaker has pleaded guilty to felony forgery charges, records in Lowndes County Circuit Court show. State Representative Kelvin Lawrence, 51, D-Hayneville, entered the plea to a forgery charge on Nov. 4, records show. The general election was Nov. 3. Lawrence did not return phone calls or emails seeking comment for this story. Lawrence represents District 69, which covers portions of Autauga, Lowndes, Montgomery and Wilcox counties. He was first elected to the post in 2014, according to his profile posted on the Alabama Legislature's website. Lawrence was charged in July 2024 with forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument. The forgery charge Lawrence pleaded guilty to is a Class C felony, with a punishment range of one to 10 years in prison. The charges stem from Lawrence forging or altering a builder's license with the intent to defraud, court records show. He was sentenced to 12 months in prison, but had that sentence suspended when the judge allowed him the enter a pre-trial diversion program, court records show, Lawrence must complete 300 hours of community service at a court approved nonprofit organization, records show. If the community service requirement is

Alabama · 2d

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Troy has some returning hitters from their College World Series run

The Troy Trojans enter 2027 fresh off their first-ever run to the College World Series in 2026. They finished with a 39-32 overall record and a 17-13 record in Sun Belt play. Not only did the Trojans make it to the College World Series, but they also won a game in Omaha. On June 14, they won a game against the Ole Miss Rebels.

Troy, AL · 1d

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NexPoint to shutter Burkville operation in February

NexPoint Materials plans to close its Burkville plant in early 2027 and shift production to Indiana, putting a major source of Lowndes County tax revenue at risk. NexPoint Materials, owner of the former SABIC American and European Engineering Thermoplastics business, announced in May that it will shutter its Burkville manufacturing site as part of a broader restructuring effort.

Lowndes County, AL · 2d

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Charles Henderson tops Brewbaker Tech in hoops action

Both the Charles Henderson Trojans (1-1) and Lady Trojans earned their first victories of the season on Tuesday over Brewbaker Tech. The boys squad earned a 65-52 win as Carter Ford led the way with 15 points and eight rebounds. D’norrio Wilson added 14 points and Quentavis Turner scored 11, while Josh Jackosn knocked down four three-pointers to score 12 for the Trojans.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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ALDOT meets with public on Highway 167 project

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a meeting in Troy this week to get public input on a proposed project to expand State Route 167 from two to four lanes between Enterprise and Troy. The project area on SR 167 is between Salem Road just north of Enterprise and Spradley...

Troy, AL · 12h

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Vietnam veterans honored at Veterans Day service in Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – Members of Vietnam Veterans #607 held a Veterans Day ceremony at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery. It was a veterans memorial service that’s been hosted for the past 20 years in honor of those veterans who served for the welfare of this country. The guest...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Capri Theater to show documentary on Mayor-city council system change

The Capri Theater will hold a viewing for a new documentary on the City of Montgomery's government.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Ranking remaining Montgomery-area teams' AHSAA football championship chances

The Alabama high school football playoffs in the Montgomery area are moving into round two this week. Six AHSAA football teams from the River Region advanced to the second round of the playoffs. There are two more rounds left to play in Class 1-6A, and only one more left in the private school classifications before championship games are set. With championship aspirations brewing in the six remaining teams from the Montgomery area, the Montgomery Advertiser is ranking the remaining teams in terms of which are most likely to reach title games in their respective classes. Ranking Montgomery-area AHSAA football teams championship contention 1. Montgomery Academy The Eagles barely edge out Prattville on this list simply because they don't have to compete in the gauntlet that is Class 6A. But that's not to say Montgomery Academy itself is a force to be reckoned with — the Eagles have proved all season long that they are. Montgomery Academy did take down a Class 6A playoff team during the regular season. The Eagles are the beneficiary of playing at least two home games in the playoffs and will have to go through the winner of the Cottage Hill and Bayside Academy to get

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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Huntingdon College names basketball court for John Ed Mathison

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Huntingdon College named its basketball court after John Ed Mathison on Tuesday night. Mathison was on the first Huntingdon basketball team in 1959. He then went on to serve as senior minister at Frazer Church in Montgomery. Mathison spent nearly 40 years behind the pulpit, retiring...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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Alabama universities weigh joint response to federal higher ed questions

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s public university presidents are considering a joint response to seven questions from U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon about college admissions, academic freedom, affordability and other higher education issues. During a Monday meeting of the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents in Montgomery, Athens...

Alabama · 2d

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First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s inaugural flag football season came to an end Nov. 3 as the Lady Gators (7-7) fell 21-0 to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the first round of the Class Private AA playoffs at Sammy Howard Field. It was the program’s first playoff appearance.

Glenwood, AL · 2d

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U.S. Marines mark anniversary with photo shoot at Alabama Capitol

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – U.S. Marine Corps veterans, those on active duty and reservists are celebrating a major milestone in Montgomery. They gathered on the steps of the Alabama Capitol on Tuesday, November 10, to mark the 251st anniversary of the U.S. Marines. The Montgomery County Commission and the...

Montgomery, AL · 14h