When President Joe Biden took the oath of office at the White House, it wasn’t the only transition underway. Moments after Biden stated “So help me God”, the official Twitter account (@POTUS) was transferred to the Biden administration. The “Twitter transition” did not require someone from the Trump administration to hand the username and password of the account to a…
A historic hotel in Selma is finally reopening its doors. The St. James Hotel located at 1200 Water Avenue in Selma had been closed for renovations since 2018. The hotel is the only full service hotel in Dallas County. This historic hotel built more than 200 years ago in 1836 is the only riverfront pre-Civil War era hotel still that…
The Jacksonville State University Board of Trustees today voted to rename the university’s historic Bibb Graves Hall during its quarterly meeting. The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall (pronounced “Angel”) in honor of alumni and benefactors Marcus E. Angle Jr. (Marc) and his wife, Mary. “Events across the nation last summer compelled many…
A bill being considered in the Mississippi Legislature would allow for home delivery of beer, wine and hard liquor. Deliveries could only be made to people 21 or older, and in parts of the state where alcohol sales are legal. Delivery drivers also would have to be at least 21. The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday passed Senate Bill 2804,…
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association report more than 200,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 the second week of January. That’s the largest weekly increase yet. So far, 2 and a half million children in the United States have caught the virus. A UK study finds people with Black and Asian backgrounds are much more likely…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — A police officer was shot and injured and another officer was also hurt at a Tuscaloosa apartment complex Monday, a police spokeswoman said. The male officer was shot just before 4 p.m. and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Tuscaloosa police spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor said a female officer suffered a less-serious injury that wasn’t…
An approaching cold front is causing showers and thunderstorms this morning, and the SPC maintains “marginal risk” (level 1/5) of severe thunderstorms across South Alabama today. As the front pushes south, a few storms could produce gusty winds, and there remains the chance for an isolated tornado or two. Make sure you remain weather aware and have ways to receive…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The Alabama Education Association is urging the state to give teachers COVID-19 vaccinations following the deaths of public school employees from the contagious illness. The group, which represents public education employees, estimated Monday that 39 school employees have died from COVID-19. Theron Stokes, AEA associate executive director, sent a Friday letter to State Health Officer Scott…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – Officials say a tornado left significant storm damage just north of Birmingham, leaving the area with crumpled buildings and downed trees. The National Weather Service in Birmingham says officials are evaluating the damage to determine the strength of the tornado, which hit the Fultondale area of Jefferson County late Monday night. Fultondale Police Chief D.P. Smith…
While millions of fans of legendary TV interviewer Larry King are saddened to hear of his death this weekend, there is a special connection to King for one member of the Alabama News Network news team. Alabama News Network Chief Photographer Bill Gill was a guest on “Larry King Live” on CNN in 1994. Gill was a news photographer for…
