Security upgrades coming to Tuskegee University
In the wake of the mass shooting at Tuskegee University that killed one person and injured 16 others, Tuskegee University officials are making some changes to the way they provide security.Â
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Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving party full control of Congress
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.
Glock switches take toll on young Alabamians physically and mentally
Tuskegee University has cancelled classes for the remainder of the week to give students an extended period of healing after a mass shooting on Sunday that killed 18 year old La’Tavion Johnson and injured 16 others.
Kaylee Midkiff signs to Tennessee Tech
Hooper Academy’s Kaylee Midkiff signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for Tennessee Tech University.
Trinity’s Flemming Hall signs to Auburn
Trinity’s Flemming Hall signs his Letter of Intent to play college baseball at Auburn University.
Trump picks Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Trump has chosen two Congressional members from Florida to become attorney general and secretary of state in his second term.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has won the GOP nomination to stay on the job after getting an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year.
Montgomery County Commission swearing-in ceremony features new commissioner
A new member of the Montgomery County Commission has been sworn into office.
New men’s prison in Elmore County to be named for Gov. Kay Ivey
The new men’s prison that’s under construction in Elmore County will be called the “Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex.”
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected Senate majority leader
Republicans have elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as the next Senate majority leader, who has promised to work closely with President-elect Donald Trump, despite differences the two have had over the years.
