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Signs near Alabama Capitol reminders of state law banning firearms at demonstrations Updated Jan 19, 2021; Facebook Share Demonstrators carried rifles and wore handguns at protests at some state capitols on Sunday, gatherings that law enforcement prepared for and that remained peaceful. Preparations have been in place around the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery since last week. Posted with the roadblocks near the Capitol are signs alerting people that Alabama law prohibits carrying firearms at demonstrations. The law says, “It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a law enforcement officer, to have in his or her possession or on his or her person or in any vehicle any firearm while participating in or attending any demonstration being held at a public place.” It is found in Section 13A-11-59 of the Code of Alabama. ....
MONTGOMERY – Alabama may not have a white Christmas, but its bridges and roadways could become icy later this holiday week, with forecasts calling for freezing precipitation, particularly Thursday, December 24, and into Friday, December 25.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) urges motorists planning to travel this week to be prepared for hazardous road conditions, in addition to the typical heavier-than-normal holiday traffic.
ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “The days leading up to Christmas through New Year’s Day are truly a joyful and festive time, even during mild weather conditions. This week, however, forecasters are calling for freezing precipitation across the state. We urge Alabama’s motoring public to monitor the weather, drive with extreme caution and assist our Troopers and our law enforcement partners by promoting safety on Alabama roadways and to prevent traffic crash ....