Republican Party holds off Democratic challenges in Madison County
Republican candidates staved off Democratic opponents in three competitive races in the county.
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Republican incumbent battles Democrat business leader for Huntsville’s Senate seat
With such an even split between party loyalty, both candidates emphasized local issues to APR over party politics.
SPLC and ACLU: Judgeship reallocation violated Alabama Constitution
The move comes after Tiara Young Hudson, a public defender and former judge, won the Democratic nomination during the May primaries.
Jefferson, Madison County GOP qualifying begins Jan. 4
Interested candidates have until Jan. 28 to qualify for the Republican primary.
December 29, 2021
Faith in Action on Madison County to reassess pre-trial intervention program fees
Faith in Action says pre-trial intervention programs are positive but access is limited because of fines and fees.
Madison County seeing surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations, ambulance calls
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Madison County troubles the CEO of Crestwood Hospital, who said the public needs to take the virus seriously and do what’s needed to slow the spread by wearing masks and practicing social distancing. Madison County added 66 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, when the county’s total case count hit 1,620. … Continued
Madison County mask order goes into effect Tuesday
Madison County’s health officer issued a face mask order to slow the spread of COVID-19, which goes into effect Tuesday at 5 p.m. Madison County Health Officer Dr. Karen Landers, who also serves as the assistant state health officer, issued the order, which requires those over the age of 2 to wear masks in businesses … Continued
Murder victims in Morgan County identified
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department identified six of the seven people who were found shot to death in a burning home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night. Six of the victims were adults and the seventh is a 17-year-old girl. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday afternoon with the identities of … Continued
“A horrific scene”: Seven found dead after Morgan County shooting
Seven people were found dead in a horrific scene at a home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night after gunshots were reported. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning said its deputies responded to the scene Thursday night. At approximately 11:23 p.m. deputies responded to a gunshots call in the 500 block of Talacuh … Continued
Huntsville police chief: Protesters “brought this on themselves”
Huntsville’s police chief and the Madison County sheriff defended the use of tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters in downtown Huntsville Wednesday evening, claiming the demonstrators “came here for the fight, not us.” Chief Mark McMurray said Thursday that demonstrators — whom he described as “anarchists” — “brought this on themselves” after refusing to … Continued