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Alabama’s Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Moving Slower Than Expected

Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations , which includes healthcare workers and long term care facility residents. Earlier this week the state began allowing people 75 years old and up, and certain first responders such as EMT’s to receive vaccinations. So far Alabama has received around 300,000 doses of the vaccine, and not everyone who is eligible is…

Buffalo’s Cafe set to open first Alabama location in Eastchase this spring

A Georgia-based family style restaurant will open its first location in Alabama in the spring. Crawford Square Real Estate Advisors said Buffalo’s Cafe will open in Eastchase. The restaurant offers fresh buffalo-style chicken wings and sauces in a family-friendly restaurant environment. In addition to wings, the restaurant carries an extensive menu featuring burgers, tacos, salads, rice bowls and more. “Buffalo’s…

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Issues Statement Regarding Possible Protests

As Alabama News Network has reported, local, state and federal officials nationwide are preparing themselves for possible armed protests related to the impeachment of President Trump and the upcoming inauguration of Joe Biden as president. The FBI has warned of protests in Washington and all 50 state capital cities. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed released the following statement regarding the City…

President-elect Joe Biden to Unveil $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Plan

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan to turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to people, states and local governments and business struggling with the prolonged economic fallout. The plan includes $1,400 checks for individuals, on top of $600 provided in the last COVID-19 bill….

Pike County Commissioner Charlie Harris Dies

From the Troy Newsroom — Pike County Commissioner Charlie Harris has died. He had represented District 5 for 28 years, starting in 1993. Those who knew him best describe him as caring deeply about not only those in his district, but everyone in the county. A cause of death hasn’t been released. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced. Stay…

Gov. Ivey activates nearly 250 Alabama National Guard soldiers in support of Inauguration

Preparations take place for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the building. Trump has never been one to acknowledge he’s lost. By his own words, he hates losing. The storming of the Capitol by his partisans this week was the culmination…

Suspect in shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams indicted

(Source: Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office) The suspect in the November 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams has been formally indicted on a capital murder charge. Lowndes County Grand Jury indicted 19-year-old William Chase Johnson on capital murder Wednesday. According to the indictment, the grand jury found Johnson, who was 18 at the time, intentionally caused the…

Sunny, Warmer Thursday; Cold Front Tonight

Today will be the pick of the litter days this week for weather with a mostly sunny sky, we should see highs in the upper 50s and low 60s across Central and South Alabama. COLD FRONT TONIGHT: A cold front will move through the state overnight and we should see a cloudy night, with some scattered showers, but with limited…

Greenville PD Training To Include Small Explosive Device

Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says his department’s Special Response Team will be conducting a training Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Fort Dale Road near Gardner Eye Care. Luvvorn says the training will include small explosive device detonations. He is warning residents in advance to prevent them becoming alarmed. Categories: News, South Alabama Tags: Greenville Police Departement,…