Ex-Alabama officer dies after fall; was shot on duty in 1995 VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. (AP) — A man who retired from an Alabama police department after being accidentally shot 25 years ago in the head has died after a fall at his home. Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates says…

Outdoors: Discussions with readers valued Outdoors writer Gillian Scott talks about some of the correspondence she’s received over the past year in conjunction with her column. Source: Times Unition Outdoors: Discussions with readers valued

Quiet start to 2021…for now Unmute Play Remaining Ad Time Ad – 00:00 TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy. Low of 21 (17-23). Winds out of the north, northwest at 3-8 mph. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies. High of 35 (31-37). Widespread Sleet, snow, and freezing rain developing between 5-8PM 90%.…

‘Celebrate responsibly’: Authorities prepare for NYE celebrations Unmute Play Remaining Ad Time Ad – 00:00 (WBNG) — You may be glad 2020 is almost over, but local authorities want to remind you that partying too hard is not always worth it. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office says they will…

Former US Sen. Saxby Chambliss recovering from stroke ATLANTA (AP) — A spokeswoman for former U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss says he is recovering from a “minor stroke.” Lauren Claffey Tomlinson said Thursday that Chambliss, 77, was admitted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta and treated at the Marcus Stroke…

NYS Police cracking down on NYE drunk drivers (WIVB)– State Police are cracking down on drunk drivers this New Year’s Eve. New York State Trooper James O’Callaghan says police will have check-points set up tonight. More than 30% of deadly crashes in the state are alcohol-related. Trooper O’Callaghan says…

James Hoehn, 82, surgeon, philanthropist, Jaguar specialist James Hoehn was known around the world for his leadership in the field of plastic surgery, and appreciated throughout the Capital Region for his devotion to everything from history and education to stamps and British sports cars. Hoehn, a longtime Colonie resident…

Bar and restaurant owners frustrated as fans are allowed in Bills Stadium, but their businesses stay closed (WIVB)– Some Bills fans will get to eat snacks and drink beers while watching the game at the stadium and many local restaurant and bar owners say they don’t know why fans…

Bars and restaurants in Erie County will be as quiet as a mouse, as bills fans will be in the stands cheering on the Bills; and that leaves business owners frustrated and confused Some Bills fans will get to eat snacks and drink beers while watching the game at…

Last of singing McGuire Sisters dies in Vegas; Phyllis, 89 LAS VEGAS (AP) — The last surviving member of the three singing McGuire Sisters who topped the charts with several hits in the 1950s has died. Phyllis McGuire was 89. The lead singer and younger sister of Dorothy and…