• Tuscaloosa Superintendent Schools not failing

  TUSCALOOSA - AL - Tuscaloosa City School Superintendent, Dr. Paul McKendrick waited more than 24 hours to speak publicly about Marthing Luther King, Jr. Elementary, Westlawn Middle and Central High Schools being on the Tuesday's list of the state's failing schools. McKendrick expressed his frustration during every other sentence while talking to the media. "Puts a dagger in ...

• Braves signs top draft pick Jason Hursh

  The Atlanta Braves have signed their first round draft pick, Jason Hursh. The right-handed pitcher from Oklahoma State will receive a $1,704,200 signing bonus and reportedly begin his pro career with the Rome Braves of the South Atlantic League (Class A). Hursh spent two seasons at OSU. He finished near the top of the Big 12 last season with 13 starts (T-1st), 86 strikeouts (T-2nd), three ...

• Ala. man pulled from submerged vehicle identified

  The bodies of two other passengers - an unidentified man and woman - have been sent to the Department of Forensic Sciences in Huntsville for ...

• Anniston Man Charged With Fathers Day Robbery

  ANNISTON - AL - Anniston police have charged a 53-year-old man with robbery. Investigators say Sunday, police were notified of a robbery that occurred on Cobb Avenue. The victims told police the suspect entered the front door of the house and robbed them at gunpoint using a shotgun. The suspect left the scene. Investigators started looking for Kelly Tatum in relation to the robbery. Today, ...

• Auburn basketball signs junior college point guard

  Auburn basketball signed point guard Malcolm Canada, which fills a huge need for the program. Canada essentially replaces Jerome Seagears, who transferred to Auburn only to leave the program after less than a month. The only other point guard on the roster is freshman Tahj Shamsid-Deen. "I think I can play right away due to my experience and my size and ability on the court," Canada ...

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