Portland Mayor Wheeler pepper-sprays man who confronted him as he left pub
Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Ore., pepper-sprayed a man Sunday who confronted him for not wearing a mask while dining at a pub.
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This Day in History: Jan. 26
President Bill Clinton forcefully denies having an affair with a former White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest NBA players of all-time, and his daughter Gianna are among those killed in a helicopter crash in California.
Winter storm system bringing rain, snow, strong winds from Plains to the Northeast
A line of thunderstorms that brought a large, destructive tornado just north of Birmingham, Ala., last night is part of a wider system bringing heavy rain, snow, strong winds and ice over parts of the Plains, Midwest, Great Lakes, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Tuesday.
One year since Kobe Bryant’s death, loss and lawsuits still fresh
It was a foggy Sunday morning in Southern California when NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crashed into a steep hillside, killing all nine people onboard. As Tuesday marks one year since the Jan. 26 tragedy, friends and family of the beloved Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and... Read More.
Winter storms target Midwest, Northeast and the Southwest, with travel conditions becoming hazardous
Major winter storms are forecast to impact a large portion of the U.S. on Tuesday, bringing snow, freezing rain and hazardous travel conditions to the Southwest and a region stretching from the Plains to the Northeast.
‘Stop the Steal’ speaker seen on video in Capitol riots arrested
A Nebraska man accused of participating in the storming of the U.S. Capitol was arrested Monday in Omaha, the FBI said.
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing ‘significant damage’
A tornado ripped through Alabama on Monday night, collapsing buildings and trapping people in their homes.
Budget hearings and COVID-19 top discussions as Law makers return to session on Tuesday
By: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)
As another busy week passes under the Gold Dome, I would like to update you on all the work we were able to accomplish. Although we did not convene for any legislative days, we shifted our focus towards... Read More.
Walker County Launches New COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline
There is a new number for Walker County residents to call to submit their information to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Beginning Monday, January 25th, the Walker County COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline, 706-670-1234, will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Through a partnership... Read More.