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Foul Ball Safety at Riverwalk Stadium
07/18/2019 2:20pm

Theres growing concern about foul ball safety in baseball stadiums across the country. Already this season, multiple fans have been injured by foul balls at Major League games. The protective netting at Riverwalk Stadium extends to the end of the dugout protecting the majority of seats. That was recommended by Major & Minor League Baseball, but Biscuits Chief Operating Officer...

Update: Former Tallassee Police Investigator Sentenced to Prison
07/18/2019 12:56pm

The U.S. Dept. of Justice says former Tallassee police investigator Brandan Smirnoff has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for assaulting a handcuffed, 24-year-old man. Investigators say Smirnoff, 27, encountered the victim, identified by the Justice Department as J.M., after a vehicle pursuit. This is what happened, according to the Justice Department: After officers pursued J.M. for several minutes...

A Better Chance For Rain Friday And This Weekend
07/18/2019 12:31pm

Were already off to a hot and muggy start this morning, with 11 AM temperatures at or above 90 in several locations. Heat index temperatures already exceed 100 in a couple spots. Heat index temperatures hover between 100-105 for much of the area this afternoon. Actual high temperatures reach the mid to possibly upper 90s today. An isolated shower or...

Former ASU Head Football Coach Houston Markham Dies
07/18/2019 11:26am

Graphic from Alabama State University Alabama State University has announced that former head football coach Houston Markham, Jr. died Wednesday morning with loved ones by his side. Markham, the winningest head coach in Hornets football history, coached from 1987 until 1997, leading his team to 68 victories which still stands as the highest total among any coach in school history....

Gov. Ivey Forms Group to Study Prison Issues
07/18/2019 11:15am

Gov. Kay Ivey announced in a statement this morning that by executive order, she has established the Governors Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy. The group will analyze data and best practices to further address the challenges facing Alabamas prison system. Prisons have long been plagued with overcrowded conditions, poor facilities and understaffing. Ivey says she believes that reforming the...