Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:03 GMT
The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Section 5 requires that the Justice Department pre-approveMore >>
The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:20:09 GMT
Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children aroundMore >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:20:09 GMT
The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need ofMore >>
The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need ofMore >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:20:03 GMT
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-04 23:20:06 GMT
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) -
There certainly is a lot of smoke over at Alabama State University this week, but is there a fire – it depends on whom you trust. The current President Joseph Silver, currently on paid administrative leave, has alluded that there might be a number of questionable fires burning and was placed in "administrative time out" when he dug deeper, asked questions and attempted to let some people go.
If on the other hand you believe John Knight, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ASU, the university has been thoroughly audited and no illegal or inappropriate financial transactions have been brought to his or the university's attention to date.
One thing is for sure, someone or a group of someone's is going to be leaving ASU in the not so distant future. Both sides cannot be telling the truth on this one and buried somewhere in all of this is the truth.
We'll offer this without hesitation - whoever is not telling truth must be routed out immediately. If it's proven that there are endemic issues at the university with university or board officials – they all must go. If it comes out that Dr. Joseph Silver's statements of perceived improprieties are baseless – he must go.
Let's not lose sight of the fact that ASU will be a better institution for having gone through this; it just won't come without a few bumps a bruises getting there.