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YouTube Suspends Trump’s Channel for at Least a Week

HONG KONG (AP) – YouTube has suspended U.S. President Donald Trump’s channel for at least a week amid concerns around “ongoing potential for violence,” making it the latest platform to limit the president’s online activities. The Google-owned platform removed content that was uploaded on January 12 from the Donald J. Trump channel for inciting violence, although it was not immediately…

Trump on Verge of 2nd Impeachment after Capitol Siege

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time. He faces a single charge, “incitement of insurrection,” after telling a mob of loyalists to, as he put it, “fight like hell” against election results. The subsequent attack on the U.S. Capitol turned deadly and delayed finalizing Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory. While…

Facing House Censure Call, Brooks Says He Won’t Apologize

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Two House Democrats have proposed that Congress censure U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, arguing his remarks at a rally of President Donald Trump’s supporters incited the mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol. Brooks said Tuesday that his critics are misrepresenting his remarks. He said those comments were meant to be a pep talk for the next election…

Freezing Fog/Wintry Mix Possible to Start Wednesday

An upper-level low will moves across the state today and it is responsible for the clouds and areas if precipitation that we are dealing with this morning. A light wintry mix is possible through the mid-morning hours, and we are also dealing with freezing fog this morning, so there could certainly be some slick spots on elevated surfaces this morning….

Alabama dominates Kentucky to keep top spot in SEC

LEXINGTON, Ky. — — John Petty Jr. scored 23 points, including four of Alabama’s 14 3-pointers, Jaden Shackleford added 18 points and Alabama never trailed Kentucky to earn an 85-65 rout Tuesday night in a matchup of the Southeastern Conference’s top two unbeaten teams. The Crimson Tide (10-3, 5-0 SEC) won their fifth consecutive game to remain atop the conference….

Special Election Announced for Montgomery City Council District Three

The City of Montgomery has announced a special election for Montgomery City Council District Three. The seat was vacated by the late, former City Councilman Tracy Larkin, who passed away on January 5.  The special election will take place on March 23. City officials say anyone interested in qualifying as a candidate for the seat, an individual must have at…

Funeral arrangements announced for Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin

Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin Funeral arrangements for Montgomery City Councilor Tracy Larkin have been announced. Councilor Larkin will lie in repose in the council chambers at Montgomery City Hall on Saturday, January 16, from 8:00AM to 11:00AM. A graveside service will take place at 2:00PM Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery on Highland Avenue in Montgomery. ADPH protocol for COVID-19 will…

Pay It Forward: Charlotte Washington of Montgomery

This week’s “Pay it Forward” honoree is a caregiver to a family in Montgomery. Her nominator says when she cares for someone, she cares with her whole heart and soul. “The meaning of life is to find your gift, but the purpose of life is to give it away. That sums you up perfectly. You found your gift and you…

NEW from MeTV: “Toon In With Me”

You can catch MeTV's "Toon In With Me” weekdays from 6 AM - 6:30 AM and Saturday Morning Cartoons starting at 6 AM on your MeTV Montgomery!

You can catch MeTV’s “Toon In With Me” weekdays from 6 AM – 6:30 AM and Saturday Morning Cartoons starting at 6 AM on your MeTV Montgomery!

Ivey urges patience with Alabama’s vaccine rollout

Gov. Kay Ivey received the second and final dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery (Source: Governor Ivey’s Office/Twitter) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to be patient amid the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Ivey addressed reporters Tuesday after receiving her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The governor said the state…