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Former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Expected to File Presidential Campaign Paperwork in Alabama Today

CBS News is reporting that former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to file paperwork today to place his name on the ballot for the Alabama Democratic presidential primary next year. This is the first concrete signal that he is on the verge of launching a presidential campaign, according to a person familiar with his plans. Bloomberg is…

Colder Today; Nice Weekend; Much Colder Next Week

FOR FRIDAY: The cold front rapidly pushed through the state overnight and has brought colder temps with it. Through the day, the sky will gradually clear as a very dry air mass settles into the state. Highs today will struggle to climb out of the 50s, and add in brisk northerly winds, it will be feeling colder. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS:…

Troy men open basketball season with loss to UAB

  TROY, Ala. — Makhtar Gueye drained a 3-pointer from the corner in the final seconds to give UAB a 76-75 victory over Troy on Thursday night. UAB’s Zack Bryant tied the game at 73-73 when he nailed a 3-pointer and followed with a dunk with 44 seconds remaining. Troy’s KJ Simon answered with his own dunk 10 seconds later to put Troy back out front…

Tuskegee men use late push to beat Faulkner

  The last of Faulkner’s double digit lead evaporated with 3:22 to play when Deshawn Millington put the Golden Tigers up for the first time in the second half. The teams swapped the lead back and forth twice more before James Eads hit the game-winner with 31 seconds left as Tuskegee downed the Eagles 73-69. Faulkner held a 14-point lead…

Suspect in Aniah Blanchard Case Arrested in Florida

Ibraheem Yazeed, the man wanted in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard, has been arrested in  Escambia County, Florida. Ibraheem Yazeed Around 11:00 p.m. Thursday night, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office got a call from U.S. Marshals to assist in an arrest on the Alabama/Florida line. The suspect fled before being apprehended. He’s is currently being held without bond in the…

Jeff Sessions Announces 2020 Run for Senate Seat

Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will attempt to win back his old U.S. Senate seat in Alabama after a tumultuous time in President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. The Republican announced his 2020 run Thursday on Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” The seat is currently held by Democrat Doug Jones who pulled off a huge upset in 2018. The 72-year-old Sessions was…