Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of violent incitement

Twitter permanently banned President Donald Trump Friday evening in the aftermath of the Capitol riots.
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  US Capitol police officer dead after clashing with pro-Trump mob

United States Capitol police confirmed the death of an officer following the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

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Alabama AG says group’s involvement in march at Capitol wasn’t authorized

  COVID-19 surge two weeks after Christmas

9-year-old hero pulls sister out of car after mom is robbed at Moody gas station

Moody Police officers said a woman was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday, January 7 as she finished pumping gas in the area of U.S. Hwy 411 and I-20.
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  Trump to skip Biden swearing-in — Biden’s fine with that

Trump offered no clues for how he would spent his final hours in office.

Man arrested for homicide at convenience store in Talladega Co.

Police: Suspect steals SUV, commits 3 carjackings before officer-involved shooting

Shelby Co. authorities looking for missing 17-year-old

  ADPH: More than 394K COVID-19 cases, nearly 5,200K deaths in Alabama as pandemic enters 2021

President Trump says he will not attend the inauguration

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  Former U.S. Attorney: Nothing patriotic about riots in DC

  Birmingham city leaders still planning for a springtime Magic City Classic

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  Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out now

Pelosi and the Democrats are considering swift impeachment — beginning Monday — after the deadly siege of the U.S. Capitol by a pro-Trump mob that shocked the nation and the world.

SPORTS

Alabama football players take home six more national honors

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Alabama football players take home six more national honors

Alabama football players were awarded six individual national awards Thursday evening at the ESPN College Football Awards Show.
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  Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions

During the melee, the officer was hit in the head with a fire extinguisher, two law enforcement officials said.

Athens man among 4 who died at U.S. Capitol Wednesday

  How are COVID-19 vaccine distributions going in rural counties?

  Health leaders say RMC COVID units are at capacity, calling the situation ‘dire’

  No block parties in Tuscaloosa if Alabama wins the national championship

CENTRAL ALABAMA

Two arrested after vehicle pursuit in stolen car

  COVID-19 surge two weeks after Christmas

73-year-old Dora man killed in single-car accident

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  Flying Biscuit Cafe: Chocolate Biscuit Bread Pudding

  The Flying Biscuit: Pumpkin pancake and praline sauce

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