Several big offices are at stake as the runoff elections get underway Tuesday. When it comes to the L. Governor’s race between Twinkle Cavanaugh and Will Ainsworth, Steve Flowers says Cavanaugh is the most likely winner. “Our area of the state will vote more heavily than other areas because of this Congressional race here. And she will benefit because she…
Governor Kay Ivey welcomed plans by global defense contractor BAE Systems to launch a major expansion that will create a substantial number of jobs and add new capabilities at its operations in Huntsville. In an announcement coinciding with the start of the Farnborough International Airshow near London today, BAE Systems revealed the $45.5 million project to expand its operations in…
A 19-year-old student who served as president of his high school marching band is running to become the next mayor of Auburn. Jordan Langdon graduated from high school in 2017 and is now a sophomore at Auburn University. He says he decided to campaign for local office after incumbent Auburn Mayor Bill Ham announced he would not run again. Langdon…
Selma police have arrested a man after a weekend murder and manhunt. Jalen Furlow, 21, has been charged with murder for the shooting death of 24-year-old Leon Sanders. Police say Sanders was shot in the neck Saturday and later died from his injuries. They say Furlow surrendered early Sunday after an overnight manhunt for him. Police believe a fight led…
The Montgomery Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that resulted in one pedestrian fatality. On Friday, July 13, at about 9:30 p.m., Montgomery police and Fire Medics responded to the intersection of Troy Highway and Cherry Hill Road in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian, an adult male, sustained injuries from being struck by…
Alabama State University’s single-game ‘Home’ ticket sales are NOW available for the Hornet’s four “home” football games, which will be played during its 2018 season at the ASU Football Stadium on campus. The 2018 football season kicks-off on Sept. 1, with the Labor Day Classic on campus, which pits it against Tuskegee University. The home games continue on Nov. 3, with ASU vs….
Authorities say a 13-year-old Alabama girl with special needs was beheaded after she saw her grandmother killed in a cemetery. Reports say the details emerged Thursday in a Madison County court during a preliminary hearing for 26-year-old Yoni Aguilar. He and 34-year-old Israel Palomino are charged with two counts each of capital murder in the June slayings of 49-year-old Oralia…
SEC Media Days is underway this week in Atlanta. It’s the first time since 1985 that SEC Media Days hasn’t been held in the Birmingham area. SEC Media Days runs July 16-19 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. The event will feature press conferences from all SEC head football coaches, as well as student-athletes from each school in the conference….
RINSE AND REPEAT FORECAST: If you liked the forecast Sunday you’ll love the one for Monday. It will be another hot and humid day, and we are expecting scattered to numerous showers and storms today. Of course, like yesterday, an early morning shower/storm will be possible, but of course the more widespread coverage and intense storms will occur during the afternoon…
The two Republicans vying for the position of lieutenant governor are locked in a bitter battle for the job that has limited responsibility except for one major element: The potential to succeed the governor. Alabama Public Service Commission President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh and state Rep. Will Ainsworth of Guntersville swapped accusations in dueling campaign ads, and accused each other of…
