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President-elect Biden Releases Statement about His Victory

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President-elect Joe Biden has released the following statement on his website after he was declared the winner of the presidential election this morning. “My fellow Americans, I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice President-elect Harris. In the face of unprecedented obstacles, a record number of Americans voted. Proving once…

President Trump Issues Statement after Biden Victory

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President Trump has posted a statement to his website following the victory of Joe Biden in the presidential race. This is the statement: “We all know why Joe Biden is rushing to falsely pose as the winner, and why his media allies are trying so hard to help him: they don’t want the truth to be exposed. The simple fact…

Joe Biden Elected 46th President of the United States

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CBS News and ABC News both project that Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will win the presidency. Both networks say Biden has won Pennsylvania’s electoral votes, taking him to 273 electoral votes. That is three more than the 270 needed to secure victory. Vote  counts continue in several other states which remain too close to call. COVERAGE FROM CBS NEWS…

Wreck in Tuskegee Kills Auburn Man

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Tuskegee police say a man was killed in a one-car crash this morning. Police say 47-year-old McGarrett Tyson of Auburn was killed around 2 a.m. in the 3000 block of Notasulga Road. They say his vehicle left the road and hit several objects before it flipped and landed on its roof. The cause of the crash is still being investigated….

LACEUP Highlights – Playoffs, Round One

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CLASS 1A Sweet Water (7-2) 61, J.F. Shields (3-8) 22 Notasulga (8-1) 32, Florala (7-3) 30 Linden (11-0) 47, Marengo (5-5) 14 McKenzie (8-2) 54, Loachapoka (6-5) 32 Brantley (11-0) 65, Billingsley (5-6) 9 Keith (8-3) 22, Fruitdale (7-3) 14 Maplesville (8-3) 41, Samson (6-4) 0 Millry (8-2) 55, Central-Hayneville (6-4) 28 Berry (9-1) 50, Sumiton Christian (6-5) 14 Woodland (8-3) 30, Waterloo (6-5) 6 Brilliant (6-5) 43, Valley Head (8-3) 25 Ragland (9-2) 20, R.A. Hubbard (5-6) 16 Winterboro (9-1) 30, Hackleburg (4-7) 8 Hubbertville (9-2) 44, Cedar Bluff (6-5) 37 Decatur Heritage (9-2) 48, Wadley (3-8) 37 Pickens County (8-3) 33, Woodville (5-6) 8 CLASS 2A…

Former Speaker Hubbard Transferred To Kilby Infirmary

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Former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, who is facing a four-year-prison sentence for an ethics conviction, has been moved to Kilby Correctional Facility. Alabama Department of Corrections records show Hubbard is being held in the medical infirmary of Kilby Correctional Facility. Samantha Rose, a spokeswoman for the Alabama Department of Corrections, said Hubbard was taken into prison custody Wednesday. She…

Local Salvation Army Thanks First Responders in River Region

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On Friday, Nov. 6, the Salvation Army of Montgomery held its third annual ‘1st Responders Luncheon’ in Montgomery. Leaders from Montgomery Police and Fire departments along with Montgomery County Sheriff’s office showed their appreciation at the event as they were all given free lunch meals. “We wanted to put a positive spin on their service and celebrate them up for…

Selma Mayor James Perkins Tackles Several Issues in His First Week

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Selma Mayor James Perkins has addressed several issues in his first week back in office. He held a news conference this morning to provide updates since his swearing in ceremony on Monday. Some residents are still without electricity after Hurricane Zeta crossed Alabama last week. ‘Everything that we need to do specific to FEMA, to our insurance and our claims,…

Weekend Blanket Drive for the Homeless

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On Saturday, Nov. 7th, the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless will hold a Blanket Drive for the homeless. They will be accepting blankets, hats, gloves, and any winter wear. 2020 Blanket Drive Information: Date(s): Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, November 14, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, November 21, 2020, 9:00 am – 12:00…

Montgomery Police Investigate Man’s Death

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Montgomery Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a man’s death. Emergency crews responded to a shots fired call in the 3500 block of Manley Drive Friday afternoon. According to MPD, a man was rushed to the hospital for treatment in a personal vehicle and was later pronounced dead. Stay with Alabama News Network for updates to this story. Categories: Montgomery…

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