State Rep. Ronald Johnson, (R-Sylacauga), the Dean of the Alabama House of Representatives, died this afternoon of complications from liver cancer.  He was 76. Johnson held the District 33 seat that includes portions of Clay, Coosa and Talladega counties for more than 40 years, making him the longest continuously serving member of the House. “Ron Johnson was one of the most…
Alabama News Network has complete results of the July 14 runoffs. ALABAMA RUNOFF RESULTS The most-watched statewide race is the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions is facing former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville. The winner moves on to take on Democratic U.S. Senator Doug Jones in November. Another race to watch in our area is…
Even if you believe you truly love every Facebook friend you have, you can still disagree with them to the point you never want to hear from them again. Prime examples: posts about the COVID-19 conspiracy theories, masks, anti-vaxxers and Black Lives Matter. Chances are, you’ve noticed some friends getting into it with other friends in the newsfeed or even…
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating the burglary of the Bass Pro Shops that occurred on July 6, in 2500 block of Rocky Mount Road. Prattville Investigators advise that three unknown suspects forcibly entered into the sliding glass doors of the business. Upon entry the suspects selected two air soft rifles and removed them from the boxes. After removing…
The United States Postal Inspection Service is currently investigating the theft of mail that occurred from the mailbox of a Wetumpka resident. Under US Code 18 Section 1708, mail theft is defined as taking any piece of mail that is not your own for any purpose. A piece of mail can be any letter, postal card, package, box or bag….
Alabama Pellets LLC, a subsidiary of Canada-based Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc., announced plans to invest $95 million to construct a wood pellet production facility in Demopolis. The Alabama Pellets facility is expected to have an annual production volume of 360,000 metric tons and will start initial industrial wood pellet production by mid-2021. The company has set an initial target of hiring…
As part of his plan to expand opportunity and access for all Montgomery children to Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program, Mayor Steven L. Reed is partnering with the Alabama School Readiness Alliance (ASRA) and other childhood education advocates to assist Montgomery child care providers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In doing so, Mayor Reed urges all licensed child care providers…
The Troy Police Department responded to a shooting last night to the 300 block of the Elba Highway (AL Hwy 87), around 9:13 pm Monday night. Officers responded to reports of several shots fired in the area. When officers arrived, they found Jacoby Deshon Cogburn, 21, of Ramer, deceased at the rear of Tanglewood Apartments. Investigators processed the scene and…
Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville face off in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff in Alabama for Sessions’ former Senate seat. Sessions safely held the seat for 20 years before resigning to lead President Donald Trump’s Justice Department. Sessions later was forced to resign after drawing Trump’s ire when he withdrew from the investigation…
An upper-ridge over the Plains means heat levels are on the rise the next several days. Look for high in the mid 90s today and tomorrow, while some upper 90s are expected in spots; definitely the hottest weather so far this year for Alabama. Today, the sky will remain mostly sunny, and afternoon showers and storms will remain few and…
