How Democratic Control in U.S Senate will Affect Alabama
Georgia's Senate runoff race elections might have a greater impact on Alabama than any other state. Now that the democrats have the majority of power, Alabama Senator Richard Shelby will no…
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1 Alabama man dead, second arrested during Capitol violence
Violent protesters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's…
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., read the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in November's presidential election during a joint session of Congress after working through the night,…
Alabama's COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Behind Schedule
According to State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama is not where they thought we would be with vaccinations. Alabama is still in phase 1-A of vaccinations which includes frontline healthcare workers, high risk first responders and nursing home staff…
President-elect Joe Biden Wants Restoration of "Simple Decency"
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for the restoration of "simple decency" after a mob of supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol this afternoon and delayed Congress from…
President Trump Tells Supporters at U.S. Capitol to "Go Home"
President Trump has posted a video message to Twitter, telling his supporters at the U.S. Capitol to "go home." Trump still didn't concede his loss to Biden and, without evidence, called the election "stolen" and fraudulent," but told the protesters…
The Reaction of Members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation
Members of Congress, including Alabama's Congressional delegation,…
Ossoff wins Ga. Senate seat, gives Dems control
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff has won his Senate runoff election. His victory gives Democrats control of the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden's presidency. Democrats needed to win both of Georgia's Senate runoff elections on Tuesday to claim…
What President Trump Is Saying on Twitter as His Supporters Storm the U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol was put on lock down this afternoon with lawmakers inside as violent clashes broke out between supporters of President Trump and police. Dozens of people breached security perimeters at the Capitol and lawmakers inside the House chamber…
Montgomery City Council Member Tracy Larkin Dies
Montgomery District 3 City Council member Tracy Larkin has died. The announcement came from Frank Lee, the Macon County EMA Director, who calls Larkin "my best friend." Here is the statement Lee…
WWII Vet Turns 101 Years Old
On December 28, Helen Lattal turned 101 years old. Monday morning a car parade was held to help Helen celebrate. The parade was postponed for the holidays. Montgomery Fire Rescue and…
Alex Trebek's Final Jeopardy Episodes Air This Week on CBS 8
This week, the final Jeopardy episodes with Alex Trebek as host will air on CBS 8 and other TV stations across the country. Today's show will include a personal message from Trebek about the season of giving. The final episode…
Montgomery Police Investigating First Homicide of 2021
The Montgomery Police Department has launched an investigation into the first homicide of 2021 for Montgomery. Martell Williams, 26, of Montgomery died from a gunshot wound on Saturday, January 2. Police say they located Williams in the area of Peabody…
Alabama Records Nearly One-Third of Its Coronavirus Cases in December
Alabama has notched almost a third of its coronavirus cases in December. The alarming bulge in infections has echoed the warnings of medical experts who said the state would see some dark days before a vaccine became widely available. Alabama…
Tommy Tuberville Among Those Sworn In as Congress Begins New Session
Congress has convened for a new session with lawmakers sworn into office during a tumultuous period. Representing Alabama are new Senator Tommy Tuberville and new…
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 350,000 as Surge Feared
The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 350,000 as experts anticipate another surge in coronavirus cases and deaths stemming from holiday gatherings over Christmas and New Year's. Data compiled by Johns Hopkins University shows the U.S. passed…
State Medical Groups Sponsoring Video Contest to Get People to Wear a Mask
State medical groups are sponsoring a video contest to explain why it’s important to wear a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Hospital Association and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama…
Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville Joins Group Challenging Electoral College Vote
Alabama U.S. Senator-elect Tommy Tuberville is joining a growing number of Republican lawmakers to support President Trump’s effort to overturn the presidential election, pledging to reject the results. Congress…
Montgomery Co. Residents Face Lower Severe Weather Risks Than Other Counties
Montgomery County is a relatively safe place according to a ranking of natural disasters by The Federal Emergency Management Agency. A new FEMA program that ranks natural disasters from earthquakes to heat waves says Montgomery County is relatively high in…
Update: Search for Missing Man in Autauga County Canceled
UPDATE: The search has been canceled. No other details were released. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. Ed Will Smith is 65 years old and may be living with a condition…
Alabama Ending 2020 with Fewest Initial Unemployment Claims Since March
The Alabama Department of Labor has just released its official count for initial unemployment claims filed during the week of December 20–December 26. 5,506 initial claims were filed, with 2,156 of…
Crimestoppers Offering $1,000 Reward for Information in Montgomery Woman's Murder
Central Alabama Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information in a Murder investigation. On Thursday, December 17, Montgomery police located Stephanie Hale in the 5600 block of Carmichael with a fatal gunshot wound. Authorities pronounced Hale dead at the…
Montgomery Man in Custody for the 68th Murder of 2020
Montgomery Police are investigating what is now the 68th murder of 2020. The homicide investigation is following the murder of Jermaine Stephens, 37, of Montgomery. Wednesday, December 30, at about 2:45 p.m., MPD and Fire Medics responded to the 3900…
Montgomery Man Arrested in Connection to Weekend Shooting That Left One Man Dead
A suspect, John Parhams, 33, of Montgomery, has been charged in the shooting death of Freddie Dunlap,61, of Montgomery. The shooting occurred Saturday, December 26, on the 4200 block of Mobile Highway. The Montgomery Police Department and fire medics were…
Man Shot and Killed on Southmont Drive; 68th Homicide of the Year in Montgomery
Montgomery police say they're investigating the city's 68th homicide of the year. Police say at about 2:45 p.m., they were called to the 3900 block of Southmont Drive. That's where they found…
