Autauga County Sheriff evacuates county jail citing safety concerns
Asking the County Commission to address “health and safety issues,” Sheriff Mark Harrell evacuated the Autauga County jail on Thursday.
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Dismukes’ theft trial set for Jan. 9
Dismukes is alleged to have stolen well over $2,500 worth of flooring materials from his former employer between 2016 and 2018.
Amanda Baxley announces candidacy for circuit judge
Municipal Court Judge Amanda Baxley is running for circuit court judge in the 19th judicial circuit.
Chief justice says the state needs 21 more judges
Chief Justice Tom Parker says that Alabama needs more judges to deal with a backlog in the court system.
Roby announces FCC funding to expand broadband in Autauga County
Monday, Congresswoman Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, announced funding to expand broadband in Autauga County. “The Federal Communications Commission recently announced the authorization of nearly $3.7 million in funding to expand broadband to over 9,000 rural homes and businesses in Autauga County over the next decade,” Rep. Roby announced in an email. Tuesday, December 16 the Federal … Continued
Van Smith wins special election in House District 42
Tuesday, Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith (R) won the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama House District 42 in Autauga and Chilton Counties. Smith defeated Kenneth Allison Sr. of Jemison. The HD42 seat became open following the death of longtime State Representative Jimmy Martin (R-Clanton). As of press time Van Smith (R) had … Continued
House District 42 voters go to the polls today
The special general election for Alabama House District 42 in Chilton and Autauga Counties is today. Polls will open today at 7:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. Republican Autauga County Commissioner Van Smith faces Democrat Kenneth Allison Sr. The Alabama House District 42 seat became open following the death of State Rep. Jimmy Martin, … Continued
Libertarian Doug Ward fails to qualify in House District 42 special election
Monday, the Alabama Secretary of State’s office reject an appeal by the Libertarian Party of Alabama for Doug War to receive ballot access in the Alabama House District 42 special election. August 20th was the deadline for independent and third party candidates to turn in petition signatures to have their name printed on the ballot … Continued
Five candidates qualify in House District 42
The qualifying deadline has passed to qualify as a major party candidate for Alabama House of Representatives District 42. HD42 state House seat represents Autauga and Chilton Counties. The seat was made vacant after State Rep. Jimmy Martin, R-Clanton, passed away after a battle with lung cancer. Four Republicans have qualified. These include: Chilton County … Continued
Major party qualifying in Alabama House District 42 begins
The Alabama Republican Party announced that qualifying will open for the special election in Alabama House District 42 at 8:30 a.m. CST. Qualifying will close on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. CST. The special primary election for House District 42 will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with a special primary run-off … Continued