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Obama on Biden’s exit: ‘He’s a patriot of the highest order’
Former President Barack Obama reacted to President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection in 2024, calling him “one of America’s most consequential presidents” and “a dear friend and partner to me.”. “Joe Biden has been one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well...
Alabama, national Democrats react to Biden not seeking re-election
Democrats in Alabama and across the U.S. Sunday afternoon praised President Joe Biden following his announcement Sunday to suspend his presidential re-election campaign. Former Sen. Doug Jones praised Biden’s work as a public servant and also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. “Joe Biden has been...
Tommy Tuberville demands Biden resign immediately: ‘Was never mentally fit to be president’
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville Sunday demanded that President Joe Biden resign immediately after his surprise Sunday afternoon announcement that he would not seek re-election. In a post on social media platform X, Tuberville said Biden “was never mentally fit to be President.”. “For three-and-a-half years, the corrupt media and...
Celebrities, politicians react to Biden dropping out: ‘A courageous and selfless decision’
High profile X/Twitter users ranging from celebrities to national politicians quickly reacted to the news that President Joe Biden will not seek reelection in 2024. Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Jon Stewart, Roy Wood Jr., Pete Buttigieg, Ida Bae Wells, Bakari Sellers, Jemele Hill and many others took to the social media app to share their thoughts on the historic decision by the 81-year-old Biden.
Joe Biden’s ties to Alabama and its politics go back more than 50 years
The youngest member of the United States Senate, 30-year-old Joe Biden, visited Cumberland School of Law in October 1973 as the nation’s pundits worried a divisive Republican president might leave America forever damaged. Richard Nixon had just fired Attorney General Archibald Cox as the Watergate scandal dominated Washington politics.
Sumter County under a flood advisory until early Sunday evening
On Sunday at 1:59 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 5:30 p.m. for Sumter County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways," explains the weather...
Harris vs. Trump presidential poll after Biden drops out of race: Who is winning in latest poll?
President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race – and endorsement of Kamala Harris – opens the door for the vice president to receive the Democratic nomination. If so, that will set up a November matchup between Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump. All polls comparing...
What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
ATLANTA (AP) — With President Joe Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year. Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22. What was supposed to be...
Read full text of President Biden’s letter ending 2024 reelection bid
The 2024 presidential election took a stunning turn on Sunday as Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection bid against Republican Donald Trump with less than a month to go before the start of the Democratic National Convention. The move came after weeks of pressure for Biden to step...
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.
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