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Fine Fall Weather Continues

TODAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: The long dry spell continues with sunny days and clear nights. The high will be in the mid 70s today and tomorrow, followed by upper 60s Saturday and Sunday. Lows will be well down in the 40s, and upper 30s are likely early tomorrow and Sunday morning. FOOTBALL WEATHER: For the high school playoff games tomorrow…

Trump Presidency Impact on Alabama

As Donald Trump gets ready to become the next President of the United States, how will his presidency affect Alabama?

Political analyst Steve Flowers says it will have a positive impact on Alabama with preferential treatment. He says our two U.S. Senators, Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, will have prominent roles. And Sessions could have a very large role in the administration. “He is Trump’s unquestionably best friend in the U.S. Senate. He is in Trump’s inner most circle. He…

Clearing Sky and Continued Dry Weather

Today we should start the day off with clouds, but as our winds shift out of the north, drier air moves into the state, we will see a clearing sky; highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. With a clear sky tonight, temperatures will be much cooler and lower 40s are expected. Thursday and Veterans Day Friday will…

President-Elect Trump Gives Victory Speech

Shortly before 2 o’clock this morning, President-Elect Donald Trump gave a victory speech to supporters at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton called him to congratulate him on his victory. Trump said that he “congratulated her and her family on a very, very hard-fought campaign.” He added that “we owe her a major debt…

Democrats React to Election Results

Democrats gathered Tuesday night in downtown Montgomery at the Alabama Democratic Conference Headquarters. For many Hillary Clinton supporters, it was also a disappointing night. Clinton supporters gathered to watch the results come in throughout the night. There were cheers for the states Virginia, California and Hawaii being called for Clinton. Results continued to flow in to the early hours of the…

U.S. Rep. Martha Roby Wins Another Term

Voters in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District have reelected Martha Roby to a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a statement, Roby expressed gratitude for the opportunity to continue her service, and vowed to keep fighting on the issues that matter to the 2nd District. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving in Congress and carry on…

Campaign 2016: The Alabama Vote

From Alabama News Network, here are the latest election results from Alabama: Click here Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest election results. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. We are using the hashtag #ALVOTE Categories: Montgomery Metro, South Alabama, Statewide, Troy, West Alabama