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U.S. House Judiciary Committee Approves Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump
As expected, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump. The vote came this morning, after the committee spent more than 14 hours in a heated debate yesterday.
Wet End to Work Week
It has been a cold and rainy night, and the rain continues into our Friday. For today, expect a cloudy and chilly day as highs hold close to 50° with periods of rain with rain amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are expected for most communities, by the time the rain comes to an end tonight. WEEKEND WEATHER: The rain…
Autauga County Teachers of the Year
On Thursday night, 13 teachers were recognized as “teacher of the year” at their respective Autauga County Schools. At the end of the night, two teachers were selected as overall teachers of the year in Autauga County. Marylynn Williams was selected as the elementary Teacher of the Year, and Andrea Forrester was selected as high school Teacher of the Year….
Idaho Veteran Watches Son Graduate in Montgomery Thanks to Secret Santa
Idaho native and 17 year Air Force veteran Steven Elkins didn’t think he would see his son graduate from Air University due to financial constraints. But thanks to a Secret Santa, his dream became a reality. Steven Elkins has been through a lot since he retired from the military. A few years ago, Elkins was diagnosed with cancer. He is now in…
Woman Charged in Early Morning Fairview Ave. Shooting
Montgomery police have charged Keeva McWilliams, 34, with second-degree assault in reference to the shooting that occurred Thursday morning at about 7:30 a.m. The adult male victim walked in to a business in the 10 block of W. Fairview Ave (Piggly Wiggly) after sustaining a serious gunshot wound. The investigation indicated that the victim was shot while in the 3200…
Selma Business Owners Offering Free Buffet to Raise Money to Buy Christmas Toys for Families in Need
Four Selma business owners are holding a fundraiser Friday to raise money to buy Christmas toys for needy children. People can get the full buffet at the Steak Pit restaurant in Selma, at no charge from 4 to 7 pm, with a donation of any amount. Proceeds from the event will be given to two local churches that will use…
Member of Montgomery Drug Organization Given 30 Year Prison Sentence
On Thursday, December 5, Cyrus Phyfier, 51, of Montgomery, was sentenced to 360 months (30 years) in prison for multiple drug and firearm related charges, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr., ATF Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson, DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clay Morris, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Hal Taylor, and Montgomery Police…
Former Auburn Defensive Back, 9 other ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare program
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ten former NFL players have been charged with defrauding the league’s healthcare benefit program. They include five who played on the Washington Redskins, including Clinton Portis and Carlos Rogers. Prosecutors allege the players targeted the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan, which was established as part of a collective bargaining agreement in 2006. It provides…
Butler County Superintendent Writes Goodbye Letter to Community
Butler County Superintendent John Strycker announced in September that he would be leaving the Butler County School System. Strycker accepted a job in Jackson County, Mississippi to become the superintendent there. He will remain the superintendent through December. Thursday, Strycker wrote a heartfelt goodbye to students, faulty, and the Butler County Community. “Saying goodbye to our students this past week…
