With the November 8 deadline to qualify for the U.S. Senate seat in Alabama getting closer, Roy Moore (R-AL) announced that he would be filing the necessary paperwork with the Alabama Republican Party at the party’s headquarters, on Thursday, October 31, at 3:00 pm. “I have already stated that it does not matter to me who is in this race…
The University of Alabama fan convicted of poisoning Auburn University’s oak trees failed to attend a hearing on why he hasn’t paid court-ordered restitution. According to reports, Harvey Updyke didn’t show up for a hearing before Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker on Wednesday. Prosecutors are seeking a warrant on Updyke for failing to appear, and the judge will decide…
Alabama State Rep. Will Dismukes (R-District 88) has dropped out of the Republican race for the second district congressional seat. His campaign manager Henry Thornton made the announcement by email this afternoon. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce today that I am withdrawing from the 2nd congressional district race,” Dismukes said in the emailed statement. “I want…
Governor Ivey is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator(s) in the disappearance of Aniah Blanchard. From Governor Kay Ivey: “We are following this case closely, and I am remaining engaged with law enforcement on the state and local levels. I am issuing this reward to help encourage those with information to come…
Former NBA player and University of Alabama basketball standout Jim Farmer has been arrested on human trafficking charges in Tennessee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says the 55-year-old resident of Franklin, Tennessee, was among 16 men arrested on charges of seeking sex from minors. A statement from the agency says the men were arrested during a two-day sting operation. A…
Another small, historically black college is in financial trouble in west Alabama. According to reports, Selma University is hosting an event Saturday to raise money that’s needed to pay off a more than $785,000 debt to the federal government. The school is trying to raise $2 million total. Any proceeds will also go to improve the campus, restore the school’s…
Auburn backup quarterback Joey Gatewood has left the team and plans to transfer. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Wednesday Gatewood opted to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal to give himself more time to find a school to compete for a starting job. Malzahn says Gatewood informed him of his decision before Tuesday’s practice. No. 11 Auburn hosts Mississippi Saturday night….
Tua Tagovailoa Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is returning to practice, but tight end Miller Forristall could be out for the next six weeks. Coach Nick Saban says that Tagovailoa could be “a game time decision” with a sprained right ankle but he was set to practice Wednesday. Mac Jones started for the Tide against Arkansas. Miller Forristall Saban says Forristall…
Actor-comedian John Witherspoon, who memorably played Ice Cube’s father in the “Friday” films, has died. He was 77. Witherspoon’s manager Alex Goodman confirmed late Tuesday that Witherspoon died in Los Angeles. No cause of death was released. The actor had a prolific career, appearing in three “Friday” films, appearing on “The Wayans Bros.” television series and voicing the grandfather in…
RAIN & STORMS: Today and tomorrow will feature cloudy conditions with periods of rain as waves of showers and storms develop and work across the state. We do have to mention the risk for a few strong to severe storms both days as the SPC has issued a “marginal risk” (level 1/5) for severe storms today for much of Alabama….
