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The Latest on the Alabama Senate Special Election

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – The Latest on Alabama’s U.S. Senate election (all times local): 7:10 p.m. Republican Roy Moore’s supporters are expressing optimism as polls close in Alabama. Supporters filed into Moore’s election night party in Montgomery shortly before polls closed at 7 p.m. “Watch party? It’s a victory party,” Moore campaign manager Rich Hobson told the crowd. Becky Gerritson,…

Election Results from Alabama News Network

These are the latest election results from Alabama News Network. We are covering the U.S. Senate special election between Republican Roy Moore and Democrat Doug Jones as well as the Democratic primary for Alabama Senate District 26, which features five candidates who hope to face Republican D.J.  Johnson next year. There are also several school tax votes. Click here to…

Three Former Nursing Home Workers Convicted of Attempted Abuse

Prosecutors say three former employees at an Alabama nursing home have been convicted. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said in a statement Monday that Sandra Michele Curry, Kacey Minerva Allen and Shawna Rogers pleaded guilty to attempted elder abuse. Curry and Allen are Centre residents. Rogers lives in Rome, Georgia. An investigation found that the bedridden resident suffered ant bites…

Midday Update: Cooler Today, Dry Into the Weekend

A weak front is pushing south through Alabama today, and is bringing with it cooler air for Alabama and the Southeast. Expect a mainly a sunny sky, and cooler temperatures as highs fall back into the mid 50s this afternoon, plus it will be breezy at times with a north wind. WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: The weather stays dry for the rest of…

U.S. Senate Election Preview

The candidates are traveling the state getting last minute votes the day before the election. Roy Moore supporters rally in Midland City on the eve before the election. “Actions speak louder than words and it’s all going to be over tomorrow. The people of Alabama will decide,” said Moore. Doug Jones was in Montgomery earlier Monday. He spoke to the…

Midday Update: Much Calmer Week of Weather

As we start the new work week, the weather will be calm all week, and nothing like we saw last week, with the persist overrunning flow of clouds and rain. For our Monday, expect another cold start with widespread 20s, but the sky will remain clear and sunny which will allow temperatures to be about ten degrees warmer, meaning upper…

Cold Tonight, Sunny and Warmer Sunday

Another bitterly cold night is ahead for us all. The sky will be clear, winds are light, and with snow remaining on the ground, temperatures are going to be in the lower 20s in many locations. In the spots where more snow remains, teens are expected. Once again, we could be dealing with icy conditions on roads overnight and first…

Moore Compares Himself to Trump in New Ad

Republican Roy Moore is comparing himself to President Donald Trump in a new ad ahead of Alabama’s Senate election. Moore is locked in a heated contest against Democrat Doug Jones in what is normally a safe seat for Republicans. In one ad, Moore says the same “Washington insiders” who tried to stop Trump are also trying to stop him. Jones…

ASU Removes Interim from Hill-Eley’s Title, Named School’s 29th Head Football Coach

Alabama State University and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that the interim tag will be removed from Donald Hill-Eley Thursday afternoon, and he will become the 29th head coach in school history.   “Coach Hill-Eley is a veteran who has already proven his ability to provide the kind of leadership that is needed for the University’s football program,” said Alabama State…

MPD Wants Man on Discharging Firearm into Occupied Vehicle, Assault Charges

Ry’dreius Watkins is wanted by the Montgomery Police Department in reference to an Assault 1st and Discharging a Firearm into an Occupied Vehicle investigation that occurred on November 10, in the 100 block of Bitford Way. If you know the current whereabouts of this subject, please call the Police immediately or CrimeStoppers at 215-STOP. Your Tip may lead to a…