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 Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers This past year in Alabama politics was surprisingly more interesting than was expected. The judicial inquiry commission removed Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore from the bench for telling the probate judges in the state to not perform marriage ceremonies for gay people. He said marriage should be between a man and a woman, as do most people in Alabama. This removal by this vague panel of former lawyers and judges has caused legislators to call for an investigation of who this panel is and how they have this much power. Continue reading Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics
TUSCUMBIA-Our friend Colbert County Revenue Commissioner Tommy Oswalt makes it to the half-century mark today. If you see him at the courthouse today or out and about, wish him a happy birthday. Continue reading Colbert Revenue Commissioner celebrates 50th birthday
 Daniel Winters BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge Tuesday sentenced former Stevenson, Ala., Police Chief Daniel Winters, 56, to more than two years in prison for beating an arrestee and for standing by while Winters’ friend beat the arrestee, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Continue reading Stevenson Police Chief Sentenced to Prison for Assaulting and Failing to Protect Arrestee
 Methamphetamine, Pot, and Currency seized during the investigation BIRMINGHAM – A Colbert County man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to charges related to an attempt to ship about a pound of methamphetamine from Los Angeles to the Colbert County town of Leighton using the U.S. Mail, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and U.S. Postal Inspection Service Inspector in Charge Adrian Gonzalez. Continue reading Two Colbert County Men Plead Guilty to Shipping Meth Via U.S. Mail
 Senator Jeff Sessions Washington, D.C. – Tuesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) attended Senator Jeff Sessions’ U.S. Senate confirmation hearing to convey his unwavering support for Senator Sessions’ future service to America as the U.S. Attorney General. Continue reading Mo Brooks says Senate should confirm Sessions as next Attorney General
BIRMINGHAM – FBI agents in Texas yesterday arrested the former controller for a Birmingham-based fitness center franchise on charges she defrauded that company and a subsequent retail store out of more than $100,000, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger C. Stanton. Continue reading Former Controller Arrested for Defrauding Fitness Company and Retail Store
Hostess is voluntarily recalling its Holiday White Peppermint Hostess® Twinkies® because of a recall by Blommer Chocolate Company of the confectionary coating used on the Holiday White Peppermint Hostess Twinkies product. Continue reading Hostess recalling White Peppermint Twinkies due to possible Salmonella contamination
TAMPA, Fla. – In a national championship game that seesawed back-and-forth throughout the second half, The University of Alabama football team came up just short in the final seconds against Clemson Monday night, falling to the Tigers, 35-31, in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The two teams played in front of a Raymond James Stadium-record 74,512 fans. Continue reading Tide falls to Clemson, 35-31
 April Johnson Ms. Johnson was arrested on 01-07-17 and charged with DUI. During that encounter, she said nothing about having any children. Continue reading Mom leaves kids home alone gets DUI
BIRMINGHAM – A Cullman County man pleaded guilty today in federal court to producing child pornography involving seven minor victims, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance. Continue reading CULLMAN COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING MULTIPLE VICTIMS
 Jeffrey Ryan Davis TUSCUMBIA-The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection with the burglary that occurred New Year’s Eve night on Hwy 247. Continue reading Authorities make arrest in New Years burglary
MONTGOMERY – As the state of Alabama prepares for Friday and Saturday’s forecasted mix of wintry precipitation, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must drive to use extreme caution and to expect roadways to be icy. Continue reading Troopers Urge Motorists to Drive with Extreme Caution
To help keep your monthly electricity usage under control, experts recommend these saving tips:
- Open Wide: Take advantage of nature. Keep curtains open on the south side of the house and closed on the north during the day to let the warming sunlight in.
2. Dial It Down: Try keeping your thermostat set to 68°F. Turn it down even more when no one is home for several days. Continue reading 10 steps to lower your electric bill
 Employees at TVA’s System Operations Center constantly coordinate generation and transmission assets to meet power demand in the Valley. CHATTANOOGA—As the southeastern part of the nation braces for the first dangerous cold spell of the year, there is a quiet hum of activity deep in the basement of TVA’s headquarters in Chattanooga, Tenn., where the utility’s employees are preparing to ensure there is enough electricity for this weekend’s cold snap. Continue reading TVA Employees Get Ready for Year’s First Cold Snap
FLORENCE, Ala. — A combination of winter driving conditions and facility maintenance will force the temporary closure of Cox Creek Parkway/Reservation Road over Wilson Dam near Florence, Ala., beginning on Thursday morning, Jan. 5, 2017. Continue reading TVA to Temporarily Close Road Over Wilson Dam
Thirty-one individuals died in Alabama State Trooper-investigated traffic crashes during the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) 17-day campaign to promote traffic safety during the Christmas and New Year’s travel period. Continue reading Troopers Investigate 31 Traffic Fatalities during Christmas-New Year’s Safety Initiative
FLORENCE. –The public is invited to meet 2016 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Justin Dvorak of the Colorado School of Mines at the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Visitor’s Center in McFarland Park on Friday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Continue reading Public invited to meet Harlon Hill trophy winner Justin Dvorak on Friday
Colbert Co Sheriff’s Office is looking for information involving a burglary & theft that occurred at a store on Hwy 247 near the Franklin Co line on New Years Eve night. Continue reading Authorities asking public to help identify suspect
 Sears in Florence is set to close
FLORENCE–According to a list on the news website Business Insider, the Florence location of Sears in Regency Mall will soon be closing. Continue reading Sears in Regency Mall closing
 Congressman Mo Brooks with his wife Martha Brooks and House Speaker Paul Ryan. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) was sworn into the 115th Congress for a fourth term by House Speaker Paul Ryan. Congressman Brooks was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 2, 2010. Continue reading Congressman Mo Brooks sworn in for fourth term in US House
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