The Reaction of Members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation
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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…
State Health Officials Urge Patience As COVID-19 Slowly Rollout
Alabama health officials are urging patience amid a slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations as states are tasked with trying to get shots into the arms of residents. Vaccines are now prioritized for health care workers and long-term care residents. Health…
Congress Halts Electoral College Votes After Protesters Enter Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on Congress' tally of the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden (all times local): 2:50 p.m. Members of Congress inside the House chamber were told by police to put on gas masks after…
Biden Selects Merrick Garland As New U.S. Attorney General
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday. FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2017, file photo, former President…
Two Killed in Crash Near Wetumpka, Speed Believed to be a Factor
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Wetumpka man. Tobaius George, 28, was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree. The car caught fire after striking the tree.…
Woman Killed, Columbiana Deputy Hurt During Domestic Call
COLUMBIANA, Ala. (AP) - A confrontation that occurred as Alabama sheriff's deputies answered a call about a domestic disturbance left a woman dead and an officer injured. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office says officers responded to a 911 call near…
Birmingham's Woodfin among 4 Alabama mayors with COVID-19
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - The mayors of at least four Alabama cities have been diagnosed with COVID-19 as the illness spreads rapidly across the state following the holidays. The city of Birmingham said Mayor Randall Woodfin was admitted to a…
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…
Selma Police Arrest Suspected Bank Burglar
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma man is behind bars -- accused of breaking into a bank. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says officers responded to PNC Bank in downtown Selma -- when…
COVID-19 Vaccine Available at Lowndes Co. Health Department
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Protection from COVID-19 is now available at the Lowndes County Health Department in Hayneville. The Moderna vaccine is currently being administered to frontline healthcare workers and first responders. The…
Police Chase Ends in Downtown Montgomery, Suspect Facing Multiple Charges
A pursuit ending in downtown Montgomery has led to the arrest of a Trinity man. On Monday, January 4 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop on…
Department of Revenue Offering Tax Relief to Those Affected by Hurricane Zeta
The Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR) is offering tax relief to Alabama taxpayers who reside or have a business in Clarke, Dallas, Marengo, Mobile, Perry, Washington, and Wilcox counties and have been affected by damage caused by Hurricane Zeta. The…
Alabama-Native Hank Aaron, Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young and other civil rights leaders have gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. They rolled up their sleeves on Tuesday at the Morehouse School of Medicine, where they hope to send a…
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles Swears In 31 New Officers
The largest group in many years, 31 Probation and Parole Officers for the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles were sworn in by Director Cam Ward on January 4. The addition of officers is helping the Bureau reach its reduced…
Broadcast Legend Battling COVID-19 Removed from ICU
Broadcast legend Larry King, who has been suffering from COVID-19, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is no longer receiving supplemental oxygen. A spokesman for King's production company reported the improved…
Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Student from Over 20 Years Ago
An Alabama schoolteacher has been placed on leave after being indicted in an alleged sexual assault on a student in the 1990s. According to reports, 57-year-old Henry Joel Snow of Bay Minette was indicted on four charges of rape and…
Decision Day in Georgia with Senate Majority at Stake
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia voters are set to decide the balance of power in Congress in a pair of high-stakes Senate runoff elections. Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden's capacity to enact what may be the most progressive…
Alabama Hits New High for Virus Hospitalizations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has hit a new high for the number of people in state hospitals. State Health Department numbers show there were a record 3,064 people in state hospitals Monday with COVID-19. The new peak comes during…
Birmingham mayor hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Officials say the mayor of Birmingham has been hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia, five days after announcing he tested positive for coronavirus. A tweet from the City of Birmingham says Mayor Randall L. Woodfin was admitted to…
Troy Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Burglary Assault Investigation
On Monday, January 4, at approximately 2:00pm the Troy Police Department responded to the Best Western Inn located on US231 North on a reported assault. When Officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with the victim who is an…
New Year's Day Murder Under Investigation in Marengo Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Marengo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the county's first murder of the new year. About an hour after ringing in the New Year -- investigators found themselves working…
$1,000 Reward Offered for Information in Death of Montgomery Man
Crimestoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest the murder of Keith Spells. Spells, shot and killed in the 400 block Arthur Street on December 28, was Montgomery's 66th murder of 2020. Montgomery police are…
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…
