Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Pam Stockley Causey of Duncanville has been scared to leave her house except for trips to the oncologist and grocery store.
Judge: Alabama transgender license policy unconstitutional
Alabama’s policy requiring a transgender person to undergo full gender reassignment surgery before they can change the sex on their driver’s license is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Daily News Digest – January 15, 2021
Good morning and Happy Friday! Here’s your Daily News for January 15. 1. Washington locks down ahead of inauguration All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. The U.S. Capitol, which proved such a soft target last week, was visible only through lines of...
Veterans on each side of the divide among Capitol mob dead
Two died violently — military veterans who wound up on opposite sides of an insurrection. The others, who suffered medical emergencies, came from different parts of the nation and different backgrounds, but were united in their belief that a presidency on its last legs should be saved.
Leeds man arrested for Capitol riot: ‘Crowd became mob’
"We just wanted to get inside the building. I wanted to get inside the building so I could plead the blood of Jesus over it. That was my goal," Black said on the recording.
Byrne joins Adams and Reese as special counsel
By CAROLINE BECK, Alabama Daily News Former Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Mobile, is joining the Mobile-based law firm Adams and Reese as a special counsel in his first move in post-congressional life. Byrne is a member of the firm’s Intersection of Business and Government Practice Group, where he focuses on representing a wide range of...
Biden unveils $1.9T plan to stem COVID-19 and steady economy
Biden proposed $1,400 checks for most Americans, which on top of $600 provided in the most recent COVID-19 bill would bring the total to the $2,000 that Biden has called for. It would also extend a temporary boost in unemployment benefits and a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures through September.
National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down
The FBI has warned that armed protests by violent Trump supporters were being planned in all 50 state capitals as well as in Washington for the days leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Whitt, Pearce join Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association board
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association this week is announce that former Auburn University Coach Joe Whitt and Selma advocate Fran Pearce have been added to its board of trustees. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association is a non profit organization dedicated to promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in Alabama’s 23-county Black Belt region. According...
Gary Smith elected BCA chairman
Before being elected chairman, Smith oversaw ProgressPAC, BCA’s political contributing arm, following the traditional path of leadership within the organization. Smith succeeds John Mazyck of Frazier-Lanier, who served as BCA chairman for the last year.
Teacher COVID vaccination could start late February
Marion and Tallapoosa counties have already started vaccinating some teachers after they had distributed vaccines to others in priority groups, but Mackey said only about 50% of teachers are choosing to be vaccinated in those counties.
Daily News Digest – January 14, 2021
House impeaches Trump again; Space Command to locate in Huntsville; Orr files COVID liability bill; State struggling to fix overwhelmed vaccination hotline; Capitol investigators try to sort real tips from noise.
COVID-19 liability protection bill filed in Legislature
By Mary Sell, Alabama Daily News Legislation to give businesses and other groups liability protection from civil lawsuits related to COVID-19 is expected to be a priority when Alabama lawmakers convene their 2021 session next month. Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, this week pre-filed the bill he said is intended to provide protection from frivolous lawsuits...
Alabama struggling to fix overwhelmed vaccination hotline
Besides adding additional capacity to the hotline, Landers said, workers are trying to get an online system in place so people can make reservations for vaccinations without calling.
Trump impeached after Capitol riot
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in...