FIRST ALERT: Increasing clouds overnight, freezing in the morning, and very breezy for Sunday

An area of high pressure will build into the region by Monday night with this trend continuing into Tuesday, resulting in mostly clear skies and milder temperatures

  Biden outlines ‘Day One’ agenda of executive actions

In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic, his incoming chief of staff said Saturday.
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  Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start

Called the “American Rescue Plan,” the legislative proposal would meet President-elect Joe Biden's goal of administering 100 million vaccines by the 100th day of his administration, and advance his objective of reopening most schools by the spring.

TOP STORIES

  UAB researchers say metformin reduces risk of death for COVID patients with diabetes

  State health leaders worry for hospitals if new COVID-19 variant becomes dominant in March

  State health leaders say patient transfers are becoming increasingly difficult

  Drug store association says pharmacies could give 100 million vaccines in 30 days

  FIRST ALERT: Wind chills in the 20s, possibility of a few flurries to the far northeast

The wind won’t be quite as gusty overnight, but there will be a breeze that will drop wind chills into the 20s Saturday morning.
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Biden says his advisers will lead with ‘science and truth’

Science organizations were also quick to praise Lander and the promotion of the science post.

  What impact could the new COVID variant have on schools

  Alabama reaches another grim milestone: more than 6,000 COVID-related deaths

  State Superintendent concerned about winter months for in-person learning

  Jefferson County falls in the ‘Low Risk’ category, according to ADPH

  Some downtown Montgomery streets closing for possible protests

  ADPH disputes CDC vaccine ranking

Ivey activates 500 more National Guard soldiers ahead of inauguration

Person killed in accident on I-59 in Jefferson County

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  Trump trial pending, McConnell calls it ‘vote of conscience’

A single article of impeachment — for “incitement of insurrection” — was approved by the House on Wednesday, one week after a violent mob of Trump supporters invaded the Capitol.

SPORTS

  JSU & Samford prepping for spring football season

MORE TOP STORIES

  Concrete barricades, cameras set up outside of state capitol

Tallapoosa County man sentenced in child pornography case

Parts of I-65 in Cullman Co. shut down after tractor trailer-crash

Authorities investigating what led to apartment fire that killed 65-year-old woman in Tarrant

Double shooting leaves 1 dead, another injured in east Birmingham

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified one of the victims as Dequaris Lydel Williams. He was 31.
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  Vaccines to stimulus checks: Here’s what’s in Biden plan

President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.

  Good Day Boot Camp: Russell teaches you how to make juice

  ADPH: COVID-19 Percent positive rate down slightly in Alabama

  JCCEO resuming applications for people needing help paying rent and utilities

  UAB researcher develops at home COVID-19 antibody testing kit

WEST ALABAMA

Two people shot in Tuscaloosa Friday night

  DCH clarify why they won’t vaccinate teachers now

  West Alabama hospitals details coronavirus struggles

Contractor to remove arch on I-20/59 in Tuscaloosa Sunday

  The part we don’t see in the fight against COVID-19

CENTRAL ALABAMA

Cullman man ejected, killed in car accident

  ADPH disputes CDC vaccine ranking

  USPS moves past holiday shipping backlog

EAST ALABAMA

Australia to kill pigeon that crossed Pacific from Oregon

Records: Alabama man on bond arrested after Capitol riot

Collinsville man killed in accident involving tractor

GOOD DAY RECIPES

  The Back Porch: Southern-Style Oxtails with Gravy

  Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chocolate Biscuit Bread Pudding

  The Flying Biscuit: Pumpkin pancake and praline sauce

  The Bitter Socialite: Cantaloupe Martini