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A staff member at Auburn University faces charges after investigators say confidential athletic department secrets were compromised and sent to opponents.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/auburn-university-employee-accused-leaking-athletics-trade-secrets-rivals/
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September 29, 2026 at 4:38 PM
A staff member at Auburn University faces charges after investigators say confidential athletic department secrets were compromised and sent to opponents.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/auburn-university-employee-accused-leaking-athletics-trade-secrets-rivals/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/auburn-university-employee-accused-leaking-athletics-trade-secrets-rivals/
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Thousands of bottles of a common blood pressure medication are being recalled after failing quality standards.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/more-than-25000-bottles-blood-pressure-medication-recalled-heres-why/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/more-than-25000-bottles-blood-pressure-medication-recalled-heres-why/
September 29, 2026 at 4:34 PM
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Thousands of bottles of a common blood pressure medication are being recalled after failing quality standards.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/more-than-25000-bottles-blood-pressure-medication-recalled-heres-why/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/more-than-25000-bottles-blood-pressure-medication-recalled-heres-why/
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/gordon-johncock-two-time-winner-indianapolis-500-dies-90/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/gordon-johncock-two-time-winner-indianapolis-500-dies-90/
September 29, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Gordon Johncock, a two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and winner of 25 career IndyCar races, has died. He was 90.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/gordon-johncock-two-time-winner-indianapolis-500-dies-90/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/gordon-johncock-two-time-winner-indianapolis-500-dies-90/
Alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles are among the Canadian goods facing a new U.S. import ban that went ahead on Tuesday.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/motorcycles-booze-us-ban-1-billion-worth-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/motorcycles-booze-us-ban-1-billion-worth-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/
September 29, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and motorcycles are among the Canadian goods facing a new U.S. import ban that went ahead on Tuesday.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/motorcycles-booze-us-ban-1-billion-worth-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/motorcycles-booze-us-ban-1-billion-worth-canadian-imports-goes-into-effect/
Lindsay Clancy returns to court Tuesday, as a judge weighs motions to dismiss her murder case following a deadlocked jury.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-set-return-court-first-time-since-murder-trial-ended-with-deadlocked-jury/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-set-return-court-first-time-since-murder-trial-ended-with-deadlocked-jury/
September 29, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Lindsay Clancy returns to court Tuesday, as a judge weighs motions to dismiss her murder case following a deadlocked jury.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-set-return-court-first-time-since-murder-trial-ended-with-deadlocked-jury/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-set-return-court-first-time-since-murder-trial-ended-with-deadlocked-jury/
Federal lawmakers are moving forward with a major proposal to regulate college sports payments and player transfers.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-athlete-payments-transfers/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-athlete-payments-transfers/
September 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Federal lawmakers are moving forward with a major proposal to regulate college sports payments and player transfers.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-athlete-payments-transfers/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/senate-passes-college-sports-bill-that-would-rein-athlete-payments-transfers/
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding of “Saved by the Bell” for more than a decade, has died. He was 75.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/actor-dennis-haskins-saved-by-bell-star-dies-75/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/actor-dennis-haskins-saved-by-bell-star-dies-75/
September 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding of “Saved by the Bell” for more than a decade, has died. He was 75.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/actor-dennis-haskins-saved-by-bell-star-dies-75/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/actor-dennis-haskins-saved-by-bell-star-dies-75/
It's National Coffee Day! We're celebrating that favorite caffeinated beverage that can make a bad day better (or can make a good day a little worse without it ☕)
Where are you grabbing your brew today? Tell us in the replies⤵️
Where are you grabbing your brew today? Tell us in the replies⤵️
September 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It's National Coffee Day! We're celebrating that favorite caffeinated beverage that can make a bad day better (or can make a good day a little worse without it ☕)
Where are you grabbing your brew today? Tell us in the replies⤵️
Where are you grabbing your brew today? Tell us in the replies⤵️
Demolition crews are tearing down a more than 40-year-old bathroom and concession stand at Ashford’s ball fields to make way for new facilities.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-rec-tears-down-40-year-old-bathrooms-concession-stand/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-rec-tears-down-40-year-old-bathrooms-concession-stand/
September 29, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Demolition crews are tearing down a more than 40-year-old bathroom and concession stand at Ashford’s ball fields to make way for new facilities.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-rec-tears-down-40-year-old-bathrooms-concession-stand/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-rec-tears-down-40-year-old-bathrooms-concession-stand/
The city of Ashford has completed a downtown sidewalk project on North Broadway Street, creating an access point for wheelchair-bound or disabled residents.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-completes-downtown-sidewalk-project-handicap-accessibility/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-completes-downtown-sidewalk-project-handicap-accessibility/
September 29, 2026 at 1:52 AM
The city of Ashford has completed a downtown sidewalk project on North Broadway Street, creating an access point for wheelchair-bound or disabled residents.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-completes-downtown-sidewalk-project-handicap-accessibility/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/29/ashford-completes-downtown-sidewalk-project-handicap-accessibility/
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Several varieties of raw-milk cheese sold nationwide face a sudden recall linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened people in at least 13 states, including Georgia.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/cheese-sold-nationwide-recalled-after-e-coli-sickens-13/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/cheese-sold-nationwide-recalled-after-e-coli-sickens-13/
September 29, 2026 at 1:22 AM
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Several varieties of raw-milk cheese sold nationwide face a sudden recall linked to an E. coli outbreak that has sickened people in at least 13 states, including Georgia.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/cheese-sold-nationwide-recalled-after-e-coli-sickens-13/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/cheese-sold-nationwide-recalled-after-e-coli-sickens-13/
DECISION 2026: Former GOP attorney general breaks ranks, backs Democrat for Alabama agriculture commissioner
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/former-gop-attorney-general-breaks-ranks-backs-democrat-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/former-gop-attorney-general-breaks-ranks-backs-democrat-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/
September 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
DECISION 2026: Former GOP attorney general breaks ranks, backs Democrat for Alabama agriculture commissioner
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/former-gop-attorney-general-breaks-ranks-backs-democrat-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/former-gop-attorney-general-breaks-ranks-backs-democrat-alabama-agriculture-commissioner/
Three Florala police officers, including the chief and assistant chief, have been indicted on criminal charges accusing them of falsifying traffic records.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/florala-officers-including-chief-assistant-chief-indicted-charges-falsifying-records/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/florala-officers-including-chief-assistant-chief-indicted-charges-falsifying-records/
September 28, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Three Florala police officers, including the chief and assistant chief, have been indicted on criminal charges accusing them of falsifying traffic records.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/florala-officers-including-chief-assistant-chief-indicted-charges-falsifying-records/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/florala-officers-including-chief-assistant-chief-indicted-charges-falsifying-records/
Check out our Week 5 FNF POTW nominees:
Riddge Crawford (Abbeville Chr.)
King Campbell (Cottonwood)
John Robert Pittman (Providence Chr.)
Kobe Lingo (Early Co.)
Read up on all four players and vote >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/friday-night-football-2026-week-5-player-week-nominees/
Riddge Crawford (Abbeville Chr.)
King Campbell (Cottonwood)
John Robert Pittman (Providence Chr.)
Kobe Lingo (Early Co.)
Read up on all four players and vote >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/friday-night-football-2026-week-5-player-week-nominees/
September 28, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Check out our Week 5 FNF POTW nominees:
Riddge Crawford (Abbeville Chr.)
King Campbell (Cottonwood)
John Robert Pittman (Providence Chr.)
Kobe Lingo (Early Co.)
Read up on all four players and vote >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/friday-night-football-2026-week-5-player-week-nominees/
Riddge Crawford (Abbeville Chr.)
King Campbell (Cottonwood)
John Robert Pittman (Providence Chr.)
Kobe Lingo (Early Co.)
Read up on all four players and vote >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/friday-night-football-2026-week-5-player-week-nominees/
Troy University is providing a new avenue for financial support for spouses of army aviators at Fort Rucker working to earn their college degrees.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/troy-announces-new-scholarship-fort-rucker-spouses/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/troy-announces-new-scholarship-fort-rucker-spouses/
September 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Troy University is providing a new avenue for financial support for spouses of army aviators at Fort Rucker working to earn their college degrees.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/troy-announces-new-scholarship-fort-rucker-spouses/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/troy-announces-new-scholarship-fort-rucker-spouses/
As Walmart rolls out digital price tags across its stores, executives vow the technology will not be used for personalized or surge pricing.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/walmart-says-its-not-using-personal-information-set-prices-it-expands-digital-shelf-labels/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/walmart-says-its-not-using-personal-information-set-prices-it-expands-digital-shelf-labels/
September 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM
As Walmart rolls out digital price tags across its stores, executives vow the technology will not be used for personalized or surge pricing.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/walmart-says-its-not-using-personal-information-set-prices-it-expands-digital-shelf-labels/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/walmart-says-its-not-using-personal-information-set-prices-it-expands-digital-shelf-labels/
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Popular food brand Mezzetta is recalling a specific batch of pepper jars after a customer posted a video online showing a rodent inside.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/popular-food-brand-recalls-peperoncini-after-tiktok-video-shows-dead-mouse-jar/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/popular-food-brand-recalls-peperoncini-after-tiktok-video-shows-dead-mouse-jar/
September 28, 2026 at 7:15 PM
RECALL ALERT ⚠️: Popular food brand Mezzetta is recalling a specific batch of pepper jars after a customer posted a video online showing a rodent inside.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/popular-food-brand-recalls-peperoncini-after-tiktok-video-shows-dead-mouse-jar/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/popular-food-brand-recalls-peperoncini-after-tiktok-video-shows-dead-mouse-jar/
3 arrested after 15 abused children found in Georgia apartment, warrants say
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/3-arrested-after-15-abused-children-found-apartment-warrants-say/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/3-arrested-after-15-abused-children-found-apartment-warrants-say/
September 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
3 arrested after 15 abused children found in Georgia apartment, warrants say
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/3-arrested-after-15-abused-children-found-apartment-warrants-say/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/3-arrested-after-15-abused-children-found-apartment-warrants-say/
US NEWS: Investigators are working to determine a motive in the overnight stabbing death of a pediatric critical care physician late last week.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/26/pediatrician-killed-wife-critically-injured-overnight-home-attack/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/26/pediatrician-killed-wife-critically-injured-overnight-home-attack/
September 28, 2026 at 4:53 PM
US NEWS: Investigators are working to determine a motive in the overnight stabbing death of a pediatric critical care physician late last week.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/26/pediatrician-killed-wife-critically-injured-overnight-home-attack/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/26/pediatrician-killed-wife-critically-injured-overnight-home-attack/
Congratulations to our latest Teacher of the Month, Pinedale Elementary's Chris Wiggins.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/25/pinedale-elementary-teacher-named-september-2026-teacher-month/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/25/pinedale-elementary-teacher-named-september-2026-teacher-month/
September 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Congratulations to our latest Teacher of the Month, Pinedale Elementary's Chris Wiggins.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/25/pinedale-elementary-teacher-named-september-2026-teacher-month/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/25/pinedale-elementary-teacher-named-september-2026-teacher-month/
Enterprise police and campus officers are investigating after shots were fired near the Enterprise State Community College athletic complex Monday morning.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/authorities-investigating-shots-fired-near-escc-campus/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/authorities-investigating-shots-fired-near-escc-campus/
September 28, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Enterprise police and campus officers are investigating after shots were fired near the Enterprise State Community College athletic complex Monday morning.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/authorities-investigating-shots-fired-near-escc-campus/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/authorities-investigating-shots-fired-near-escc-campus/
The White House is facing bipartisan pushback after the Trump administration used taxpayer funds to air a 30-second spot adapted from his 2024 presidential campaign.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/trump-administration-airs-2024-trump-campaign-ad-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/trump-administration-airs-2024-trump-campaign-ad-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/
September 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The White House is facing bipartisan pushback after the Trump administration used taxpayer funds to air a 30-second spot adapted from his 2024 presidential campaign.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/trump-administration-airs-2024-trump-campaign-ad-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/28/trump-administration-airs-2024-trump-campaign-ad-latest-taxpayer-funded-messaging/
To all the incredible sons, boy-mads and father-son duos in our community: Happy National Sons Day!
Tag a hardworking son who deserves a shoutout today ⤵️
Tag a hardworking son who deserves a shoutout today ⤵️
September 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
To all the incredible sons, boy-mads and father-son duos in our community: Happy National Sons Day!
Tag a hardworking son who deserves a shoutout today ⤵️
Tag a hardworking son who deserves a shoutout today ⤵️
The University of Alabama is in talks to extend the contract of Athletics Director Greg Byrne, according to reports.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/reports-university-alabama-talks-extend-contract-athletics-director-greg-byrne/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/reports-university-alabama-talks-extend-contract-athletics-director-greg-byrne/
September 27, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The University of Alabama is in talks to extend the contract of Athletics Director Greg Byrne, according to reports.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/reports-university-alabama-talks-extend-contract-athletics-director-greg-byrne/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/reports-university-alabama-talks-extend-contract-athletics-director-greg-byrne/
Irish rock band U2 announced their next studio album will include a duet with country music legend Dolly Parton on her last-ever recording.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/u2s-new-album-will-feature-last-song-dolly-parton-recorded-before-her-death/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/u2s-new-album-will-feature-last-song-dolly-parton-recorded-before-her-death/
September 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Irish rock band U2 announced their next studio album will include a duet with country music legend Dolly Parton on her last-ever recording.
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/u2s-new-album-will-feature-last-song-dolly-parton-recorded-before-her-death/
READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2026/09/27/u2s-new-album-will-feature-last-song-dolly-parton-recorded-before-her-death/