Autauga County school leaders release statement after tax hike defeat
The statement said the focus now shifts to balancing the budget by cutting money to various programs and cutting major expenses through possible school closures and layoffs.
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Former President Donald Trump wins the White House in political comeback
Former President Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, marking an extraordinary comeback.
Republicans take U.S. Senate majority for first time in four years
Republicans have won control of the U.S. Senate after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.
Autauga County voters turn down tax hike for schools
Voters in Autauga County have said no to raising taxes to make improvements in their public schools.
Democrat Shomari Figures wins election to U.S. House in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Democrat Shomari Figures wins election to U.S. House in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District.
Republican Gary Palmer wins reelection to U.S. House in Alabama’s 6th Congressional District
Republican Rep. Gary Palmer has won reelection to the U.S. House seat representing District 6.
Second District Republican Congressman Barry Moore wins Alabama’s First Congressional District
Second District Republican Congressman Rep. Barry Moore has won election to Congress representing the neighboring District 1.
Democratic Congresswoman Terri Sewell wins reelection to District 7
Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell has won re-election to Congress.
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Here are the latest Alabama state and local election results from Action 8 News.
Oregon gets top billing in College Football Playoff’s opening rankings, Ohio St 2nd and Georgia 3rd
The College Football Playoff Committee releases it’s first playoff rankings of the season with Oregon, Ohio State, Georgia, and Miami taking the top four spots.
