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President Trump Tweets Against a Roy Moore Senate Campaign

President Trump has taken to Twitter to speak out against a possible campaign by Roy Moore for the U.S. Senate in 2020. Moore ran for the U.S. Senate in a special election in 2017. Despite being a Republican and well-known for his time as Alabama’s Chief Justice, he lost to Democrat Doug Jones. This is what Trump said about Moore…

MPD Makes Arrest in Memorial Day Shooting

Montgomery police have charged Daniel Martin, 31, with second-degree assault, domestic violence and discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle. The shooting occurred on May 27 in the 100 block of East Clover Lane. An adult male sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Further investigation indicated the shooting stemmed from an…

Gov. Ivey to Host Bill Signing Ceremony Wednesday

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday will be joined by members of the Alabama Legislature for a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that passed during the 2019 Regular Session. The following bills will be signed by the governor: SB147 – This bill allows local governments to offer Tier I benefits to their Tier II employees. HB468 – This bill provides a two-step pay…

California Businessman Sentenced to Six Months in Prison for Conspiring to Bribe Alabama Lawmaker

On Tuesday, May 28, G. Ford Gilbert, 71, of Carmichael, California received a 12-month sentence for conspiring to commit bribery of a state official, announced United States Attorney Louis V. Franklin, Sr. The judge ordered that the 12-month sentence be served by completing six months of incarceration in federal prison, to be followed by six months of home detention. Gilbert’s…

House Health Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Medical Marijuana Bill

The House of Representatives Health Committee will hold a public meeting Tuesday at 10AM on the Medical Marijuana Bill. The bill would would allow patients 19 and older who are suffering from one of 33 conditions to qualify for medical marijuana and obtain it at licensed dispensaries. The legislation  would also establish a commission responsible for licensing cultivators, distributors and…

Former Auburn QB Charlie Trotman Remembers Rod Bramblett

Former Auburn quarterback Charlie Trotman, who spent 15 years with the Auburn Network, joined sports anchor Darrell Puckett to remember the life of Rod Bramblett.  Bramblett, known as the voice of the Auburn Tigers’ sports broadcasts, died in a wreck over the weekend. His wife Paula also died. Trotman remembered how Bramblett replaced the late Jim Fyffe as the top…

Memorial Service Details for Rod and Paula Bramblett

A service celebrating the lives of Rod and Paula Bramblett will be held Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at Auburn Arena. Visitation will take place prior to the memorial service from noon to 2 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Dr. George Mathison will officiate. A private burial service for family will follow. The Brambletts died of injuries…

Montgomery Eyes Cost, Energy Savings in Switch to LED Bulbs

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Montgomery may soon be shining a little brighter, with plans to install thousands of new streetlights in the coming months. The Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama Power is footing the bill for the project. The utility started installing lights last week with plans to overhaul the city’s streetlight system and make it more energy efficient. Every…