Alabama News

Alabama is preparing to accommodate tens of thousands of evacuees as Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 storm, heads toward Florida.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) has called for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond, blaming him for failing to curb violent crime in the city.

Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham praised the success of the recently formed multi-agency Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit (MACS), which has made significant strides in reducing crime since June 2024.

National News

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued a stark warning to residents who might ignore evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. In an interview with CNN, Castor emphasized the gravity of the situation, warning that those who stay in evacuation zones could face fatal consequences: "If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you are going to die." 

President Biden has announced a 10-year plan to replace lead pipes across the U.S., aiming to improve drinking water safety, especially in older urban areas like Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit. 

A coalition of over a dozen U.S. states, led by California and New York, has filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the company of deliberately designing its platform to addict teens.