President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for California following storms that have left at least 19 people dead amid widespread flooding, mudslides, and other adverse weather incidents. A similar declaration was issued in Alabama after severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes impacted Alabama on Jan. 12, according to the White House. On Saturday, Biden issued…
Biden Issues Major Disaster Declarations for California, Alabama
President Joe Biden approved major disaster declarations for California and Alabama on Jan. 14 to assist state and local recovery efforts following major storms in both states. Storms in California have left at least 19 people dead amid widespread flooding, mudslides, and other adverse weather incidents, while severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes affected Alabama on Jan. 12….
7 Dead as Tornadoes Rip Through South, Governors Declare State of Emergency
At least six people have died in central Alabama, and a seventh person was killed in Georgia after a powerful storm and tornadoes ripped through the South on Thursday. A tornado claimed the lives of six people in Autauga County, Ala., 41 miles (66 kilometers) northeast of Selma, while around 40 homes were damaged or destroyed by a tornado, Ernie Baggett,…
Alabama Official Indicted on Voter Fraud Charges, Ballot ‘Stuffing’ in Democratic Primary
January 12, 2023
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The chairman of Alabama’s Perry County Commission was indicted on felony and misdemeanor voter fraud charges in connection to the midterm primary and general elections, officials said. Albert Turner Jr., the official who is also son of a well-known civil rights activist, was charged with voting multiple times in Alabama’s primary elections in the spring of 2022…
Alabama GOP Declares No Confidence in Ronna McDaniel as RNC Chair
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel faces another hurdle in her bid to retain leadership in a vote later this month, as the Alabama GOP issued (pdf) a vote of no confidence for her and called on a leadership change following the midterm elections. “The Alabama Republican Party leadership is committed to representing our…
Alabama Woman Who Joined ISIS Hopes to Return From Syria Camp
ROJ CAMP, Syria—A woman who ran away from home in Alabama at the age of 20, joined the ISIS terrorist group and had a child with one of its fighters says she still hopes to return to the United States, serve prison time if necessary, and advocate against the terrorists. In a rare interview from…
Alabama Now Allows Carry of Concealed Handguns Without Permit
Alabama on Jan. 1 became the latest state to allow residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The new state law means that a person would not need to get a permit that requires a background check to legally carry a concealed handgun in public. A person can still choose to get a permit if…
1 Dead, 9 Hurt in Alabama Shooting Near New Year’s Eve Party
MOBILE, Ala.—One person was killed and nine hurt in a shooting a few blocks away from where thousands were in the streets for a New Year’s Eve party in downtown Mobile, Alabama, police said. TV news footage showed police officers running and on horseback rushing to the area where the shooting took place about 45…
Winter Weather Upends Water Systems Across the Deep South
JACKSON, Miss.—A cold snap blanketing the Deep South has upended water systems as local officials struggle to repair widespread leaks and broken pipes, forcing some people to take drastic measures to get by without reliable access to running water. Breakdowns in infrastructure arose in rapid succession after days of freezing temperatures in areas where extended…
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act Passes After Delay of Over a Decade
December 28, 2022
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In a bi-partisan showing, a bill designating 19 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt will become a National Heritage Area once signed by President Joe Biden—after the legislation was first introduced in 2009 by Alabama’s Republican Senators Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions and in the House by Democrat Rep. Arthur Davis. It was introduced in the…
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