As Election Day approaches, Montgomery along with the rest of the United States has seen record numbers in absentee and early voting. Montgomery Mayor Reed has granted all city employees two hours of paid time off to vote. Polls open at 7 AM and will close at 7 Pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: election,…
The City of Tuskegee swore in new elected officials on Monday, Nov. 11. History was made as Mayor Haygood is the first mayor, in twenty years, to be elected for a second term. The city also elected Chris Lee II, who is the youngest-ever person to serve as City Council At-Large in Tuskegee. Former longtime Tuskegee mayor and former state…
A Chilton County man was killed in a house fire over the weekend. 66-year-old Maplesville resident Charles Douglas Seales died in a house fire Saturday. Chilton County Coroner Aaron Ellison said at the time of the fire, the residence was without power due to Hurricane Zeta-related damage. Ellison said it was believed that Seales was using candles for light in…
Boy, 2020. It’s been a disaster for anyone already struggling with their mental health. First the pandemic and lockdowns then the protests. Oh, and maybe the most contentious presidential election in our lifetime. It’s taking a toll. A recent study by the American Psychological Association found that nearly 70% of adults say the election is a significant source of stress….
Charlie Graddick has resigned as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey has issued this statement: “Charlie Graddick has dedicated his entire life to public service, and he has answered the call numerous times throughout his long, illustrious career, going back to when he was elected Mobile County District Attorney at age 28. “When I…
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones (D-Alabama) will try to perform another Deep South win Tuesday, this time against former college football coach Tommy Tuberville. The race pits the incumbent former U.S. attorney against Tuberville, who has made support for President Donald Trump the main pillar of his campaign. Jones has positioned himself as a moderate and is often called the Senate’s…
TODAY/TOMORROW: Today will be gorgeous with tons of sunshine, but expect highs on either side of 60°. Tonight will be our coldest with widespread 30s, then highs return to the upper 60s by tomorrow afternoon. No weather issues as you cast your ballot on Election Day. HURRICANE ETA: The center of Hurricane Eta was located near latitude 14.8 North, longitude…
Photo: Prattville Police Dept. Prattville police say they’ve charged a man with murder in a shooting that left one person dead and another injured. Police say 23-year-old SirJames Edward Raby of Montgomery is charged with both murder and second-degree assault. Police say earlier today, they responded to the shooting at Brentwood Landing Apartments on Covered Bridge Parkway. That’s where they…
The new Associated Press college football poll has been released. It has Alabama remaining at #2 behind Clemson, but not by much. In addition, Auburn has returned to the poll at #24 after the Tigers’ dominating win over LSU. Top-ranked Clemson has 1,515 points and 33 first place points, compared to Alabama’s 1,513 and 29. Clemson played Saturday without quarterback…
On Alabama head coach Nick Saban’s 69th birthday Saturday night, quarterback Mac Jones threw four touchdown passes to DeVonta Smith, who had 203 receiving yards, as No. 2 Alabama cruised to a 41-0 victory over Mississippi State in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide (6-0) turned in a dominant defensive performance and Smith caught first-quarter touchdowns of 35 and 53 yards against…
