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Biden endorses VP Kamala Harris in 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee in the 2024 election, moments after he announced he would not seek reelection this year. “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as...
JD Vance asks how Biden can ‘justify remaining President’ after bowing out
Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance wasted no time weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the 2024 campaign, asking how he can remain in the office. “If Joe Biden ends his reelection campaign, how can he justify remaining President?” Vance asked on a post...
Trump reacts to Biden exit, calls him ‘single worst president by far in the history of our country’
Only minutes after President Joe Biden announced he was abandoning his campaign for re-election, his predecessor and would-be successor weighed in. In a phone call with CNN, former President Trump said of Biden, “He is the worst president in the history of our country. He goes down as the single worst president by far in the history of our country.”
Update: Flood advisory issued for Autauga and Chilton counties Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory at 3:31 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Autauga and Chilton counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage...
Joe Biden not running for re-election
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Dale and Henry counties Sunday afternoon
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 12:59 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:30 p.m. for Dale and Henry counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:59 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Coffee and Geneva counties Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:38 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. for Coffee and Geneva counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles southeast...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Shelby County Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:24 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1 p.m. for Shelby County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:23 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Shelby County Airport, or near Calera, moving east...
‘Twisters’ chases down massive $80.5 million opening at box office
Moviegoers ran toward the tornadoes this weekend, propelling " Twisters " to a blockbuster opening. The standalone sequel to the 1996 hit made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4,151 theaters in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. That’s about $30 million more than analysts expected initially, and makes...
‘Forbidden Love’ series premiere: How to watch, where to stream free
The new TLC reality series Forbidden Love will premiere Sunday, July 21 at 10/9c. In TLC’s Forbidden Love, couples hopelessly in love face one final hurdle in their relationship: religion. To stay together, someone must choose to change their faith, but will the sacrifice strengthen their relationship or tear them apart?
Alabama Roots: Top 10 in NFL tackles for loss
The tackles-for-loss statistic has been around as an official number in the NFL since only 1999, so many of the league’s great defensive disruptors don’t have a figure to quantify their ability. But for the seasons where the tackle-for-loss statistic has been in use, DeMarcus Ware has been one of the best at creating them.
2 dead, 1 wounded in Mobile Airbnb shooting
Two men died and one was wounded in a shooting early Sunday morning at a Mobile residence operating as an Airbnb. Mobile police Public Information Officer Blake Brown said the incident happened at about 2:50 a.m. in the 500 block of Helveston Street. Officers arriving discovered three male shooting victims.
Homewood police officer shot while leaving for work; hours-long standoff ends in suspect’s suicide
A Homewood police officer was rushed to UAB Hospital after he was shot early Sunday. The suspect took his own life after an hours-long standoff. Moody police identified him as 30-year-old Brandon Gaines. The shooting happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. in Moody. Homewood police Sgt. John Carr said the officer,...
Senator, Nick Saban friend urges Biden to step aside: ‘It’s time to pass the torch’
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, has urged President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid and focus on the remaining months of his presidency. “I came to the decision with a heavy heart that I think it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation,” the West Virginia lawmaker told CNN’s Jake Tapper during the Sunday episode of “State of the Union.”
Packers quarterback doesn’t want Josh Jacobs to set NFL record
Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs is on the doorstep of an NFL record. But Packers quarterback Jordan Love said he’s not going to let his new teammate set it. This offseason, Jacobs left the Las Vegas Raiders after five seasons to join Green Bay in free agency. The...
Alabama county jail inmate found dead in cell
An inmate in the Lee County Jail was found dead in his cell Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. Correctional officers reportedly were conducting cell checks and serving breakfast Saturday at about 4:45 a.m. when they discovered a 39-year-old male inmate unresponsive in his cell. Opelika Fire and Rescue...
Comeback Town: Is it OK for Alexander Shunnarah to dominate the Birmingham skyline?
It dominates the Birmingham skyline. Some folks are okay with it and some are not. But you have to admit, it’s genius from a name recognition standpoint. I’m talking about the Alexander Shunnarah billboard atop the Two North 20th Building downtown. It makes perfect sense that the billboard...
How to watch ‘Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing’ season 2 episode 2, where to stream
An all new episode of Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing will premiere on Discovery Sunday, July 21 at 8/7c. In Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, 12 of the toughest and most experienced all-stars from Naked and Afraid take on South Africa’s punishing Oribi Gorge in a completely new type of challenge.
North Alabama man killed in 2-vehicle crash
Decatur police say a Lacey’s Spring man died Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash. The incident happened at about 11:46 a.m. Saturday on U.S. 31 near Fairway Drive S.E. Police, Decatur Fire, and Morgan County EMS were dispatched to the crash, where Billy Hydrick, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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