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Photo courtesy of Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times- Five senators in the Democratic caucus spoke at a news conference at Capitol Hill on Sunday night to explain why they voted with republicans. TWLN Staff Writer Jay Roberts | The Weekly Ledger News | National News | November 11, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a moment of high political drama and deep division, eight members of the Senate Democratic Caucus broke ranks and voted with Republicans to reopen the federal governmen

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update CENTRAL ALABAMA — It’s been an exceptionally cold morning across north and central Alabama, with temperatures plunging to near-record — and in several places, record-breaking — lows. Image courtesy of NWS Huntsville: High temperatures and precipitation chances for today for North Alabama. Image courtesy of NWS Birmingham: High temperatures and precipitation chances for today for Central Alabama. Image courtesy of NW

Suspect Charged With Capital Murder After Fatal Sunday Evening Shooting T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne community is reeling after a tragic double homicide Sunday evening left two young parents dead and a suspect behind bars. According to Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis, the shooting occurred at approximately 5:59 p.m. on November 9 in the 1300 block of Alabama Avenue NW, within the Fort Payne Housing Authority complex

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Breaking News FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Authorities have confirmed that two people were shot Sunday night in the 1300 block of Alabama Avenue NW in Fort Payne. The Fort Payne Police Department is actively investigating the incident. Officials report that the suspect has been taken into custody in another jurisdiction. Law enforcement remains on the scene as the investigation continues. The area surrounding Alabama Avenue NW is currently rest

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update CENTRAL & NORTH ALABAMA — After a stretch of mild fall weather, big changes are on the way across Alabama as a strong cold front sweeps through the state this weekend. Freezing temperatures coming. Low temperatures are forecast to be in the mid 20s to mid 30s Monday morning, and in the 20s area wide Tuesday morning. Rain chances will taper off through this afternoon, followed by a sharp drop in temperatures beginning Su

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Breaking News | Area News GADSDEN, Ala. — Tragedy struck in Gadsden on Saturday, November 8, when a child died following an apparent accidental shooting, according to local authorities. Officials with the Gadsden Police Department confirmed that investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. “Our investigators are carefully working through the details to understand exactly what happened. Th

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News FORT PAYNE, Ala. — After an intense, multi-day manhunt involving numerous law enforcement agencies across state lines, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the capture of Gary Jody Childers. Childers was apprehended by authorities in Floyd County, Georgia, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Central Time following days of investigation, false leads, and extensive inter-agency coordination. Image courtesy of Floyd Sh