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McConnell Seeks to Push Trump Impeachment Trial to February

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell wants to postpone Donald Trump’s impeachment trial. McConnell on Thursday proposed delaying the trial until February to give the former president time to prepare and review his case. The idea could appeal to some Senate Democrats, who are eager to spend time confirming President Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees. The House impeached Trump…

Roads Closed in Pike County After Multi-Vehicle Wreck

State Troopers are on the scene of a multi-vehicle wreck on Highway 231 at County Road 59 Friday morning near Brundidge. Initially, Troopers said there was a fatality involved, which has since changed. Troopers no say while no one has died, there are injuries reported. No details surrounding the extent of those injuries. Troopers have also stated that the northbound…

Coroner Identifies 21-Year-Old Man Killed in Police Shootout

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Officials in Alabama have identified a man who police fatally shot after authorities said he fired at them multiple times. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the man Thursday as 21-year-old Eusi Malik Kater Jr. Birmingham Police Sgt. Rod Mauldin says authorities were called to a neighborhood Wednesday due to reports of shots fired. Mauldin said…

Koch Foods Announces $16M Expansion, 135 New Jobs in Alabama

One of the largest poultry processors in the U.S. is investing nearly $16 million to expand a processing plant in Alabama. The city of Gadsden said in a news release the funds will go towards the production line of the Koch Foods processing plant in the city. Officials say the expansion will bring 135 jobs over the next three years….

Auburn Man Faces Charges in Connection with Capitol Riot

 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Another Auburn man faces federal charges in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month. Court records show 23-year-old William Wright Watson of Auburn faces charges of civil disorder, being in a restricted building with a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct. Watson previously had his bond revoked in a…

Steady Rain to Start our Friday

We are starting today off with a widespread soaking rain across much of Alabama. The rain will persist through the morning hours, but will gradually taper off through the afternoon hours with cloudy conditions expected all day. Temperatures are ranging from the mid 50s to mid 60s across Alabama today. There is no risk for severe storms, and probably no…

Reward in Vandalism on Huntsville Synagogue

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Nearly $20,000 in reward money is being offered for information about vandalism last year on a Huntsville synagogue and Jewish center that were painted with anti-Semitic graffiti. Police hope the money will lead to arrests in the attacks on Etz Chayim Synagogue and Chabad which were vandalized on back-to-back nights in April. Huntsville Police Chief Mark…

Alabama officially adds O’Brien as Offensive Coordinator

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head football coach Nick Saban announced the addition of Bill O’Brien to the Crimson Tide coaching staff on Thursday as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Tide. “We are pleased and happy to be able to add Bill O’Brien to our coaching staff,” Alabama head coach Nick Saban said. “He has a wealth of…

Alabama Officials Promise to Speed Up Coronavirus Vaccinations

The outlook on COVID-19 in Alabama has not gotten any better since last summer, it has worsened. At one point last week, 1561 of Alabama’s 1600 ICU beds was occupied, leaving only 61 open ICU beds across the whole state. After Christmas and New Year holidays coronavirus numbers were higher than every, and the state now has a 7 day…

MPS Announces Death of Park Crossing High School Coach DeCarlos Perkins

Montgomery Public Schools has announced the death of yet another coach within the school system. Park Crossing High School coach DeCarlos Perkins has died. We’re experiencing quite a bit of sorrow right now, and we’re sending our thoughts, love, and support to Coach Perkins’ family. He will be deeply missed not only at his school but throughout the district. I’m…