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Birmingham grants 30-year tax abatement for controversial AI data center despite Woodfin claiming no incentives offered

AI cloud company Nebius Inc. said economic incentives were a “key factor” in choosing Birmingham’s Oxmoor Valley for its new data center, despite Mayor Randall Woodfin claiming no incentives were offered.

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Court rejects death penalty challenge by Iranian national convicted of double murder in Madison County

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently denied the Habeas Corpus petition of double murderer and Iranian national Mohammad Sharifi, upholding the Northern District of Alabama’s decision to deny relief to the condemned Sharifi.

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Tuberville defends Trump blasting GOP senators for interfering in Iran negotiations

According to Tuberville, Trump was particularly displeased with attempts to pass a resolution in the Senate calling for an end to combat operations against Iran, rather than allowing the White House to negotiate peace with the Middle Eastern country's government.

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‘State accountability is severely lacking in SNAP’: Alabama’s payment error rate increases to 9.52% in 2025

Alabama’s SNAP payment error rate increased to 9.52% in fiscal year 2025.

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'This is just saber rattling': House ETF chairman Garrett downplays potential CHOOSE Act lawsuit

On Thursday, State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), chairman of the House Education Budget Committee, dismissed an upcoming challenge related to the state's school choice law, the CHOOSE Act.

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GOP SD-15 nominee Ortis expects gambling progress to be 'fast and furious' after Tuberville takes office

Ortis told Fogel he expects U.S. Sen. and Alabama's next presumptive governor, Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), to hit the ground running on gambling issues after taking office.

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ALDOT hosting Mobile public input meeting to plan for bridges, address congestion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is inviting the public to discuss transportation plans in its Southwest Region.

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Huntsville Police stop for alligator making its way through neighborhood

The Huntsville Police Department shared a rare encounter Wednesday night after an alligator was spotted in a neighborhood.

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Bill Booher: Examining the zoning aspects of the Silicon Ranch solar farm

To me, this solar farm is a $350 million investment in Baldwin County that will provide over $50 million in property taxes alone. That will provide all citizens of Baldwin County with more funding for schools, roads, parks, and other county-wide services.

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Kristin Landers: Gen X getting screwed out of Social Security is par for the course

As a friend observed, Gen X will probably take the hit of losing our Social Security benefits to preserve money for our children. We grew up watching Charlie Brown get the football ripped out from under him every Thanksgiving, so it feels normal to be told we’ll never receive our benefits. Being raised on hose water and neglect toughens you up.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Is 'created equal' biblical?

The Judeo-Christian recognition of equality did not involve Marxist notions of redistribution of wealth. “By nature all men are equal in liberty, but not in other endowments,” Thomas Aquinas said.

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Hoover Mayor Nick Derzis: Change is coming to Riverchase Galleria, and we are ready

The Riverchase Galleria helped define who we are as a city, and with the right partners and the right vision, its best days can still lie ahead. 

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Joey Clark: Amen, Ella Langley, amen

To truly know someone depends much more on what’s within the depths of a broken and contrite heart than anything that can be observed by the naked eye.

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Adoring God: Invest in forever

Ask yourself… what do you live for? Who holds first place in your heart?

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Allen Mendenhall: Jefferson’s mind, Spalding’s commentary

The Declaration is less an argument invented than a mind discovered, a consciousness arriving at self-knowledge through its own prose.

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Aletheia Hitz: 10 Chinese proverbs we should all take to heart

Proverbs are valuable because, though holding great truths, they don’t overwhelm the listener with words.

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Annie Holmquist: Usha Vance and the wisdom of frugal fashion

So next time we’re out shopping, let’s remember the quiet wisdom of Usha Vance. There’s no shame in choosing practical, budget-friendly fashion – particularly if that fashion presents us and the ideas we value most with class and grace.

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Annie Holmquist: America is sliding toward socialism – but here’s how we can stop it

The more we try to run from God, the more we head toward socialism and its eventual end, communism.

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Alabama's Labaron Philon selected No. 22 overall in 2026 NBA Draft

During Tuesday night’s 2026 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected former Alabama guard Labaron Philon with the 22nd overall pick.

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Tuberville not surprised by 'woke' group attack of Auburn baseball for wearing 'Jesus Won' practice shirts

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) commended Auburn’s baseball team following criticism from the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF).

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Jackson Koivun caps off amateur career with top 25 finish at the U.S. Open

Former Auburn golfer Jackson Koivun capped his amateur career with a final score of 5-over par at the 126th U.S. Open on Sunday, sharing the lowest amateur score in the event and finishing tied for 23rd place overall.

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Birmingham's Ammie Akin launches congressional campaign to challenge Democrat incumbent Terri Sewell

Birmingham educator and entrepreneur Dr. Ammie Akin recently launched her campaign in the August 11 special Republican primary election in Alabama's Congressional District 7, challenging Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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Home Builders Association endorses Rhett Marques for Congressional District 2

The Home Builders Association of Alabama on Thursday endorsed State Rep. Rhett Marques (R-Enterprise) in the special election for Congressional District 2.

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Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Jerry Carl for Congressional District 1

The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee  on Tuesday endorsed former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) for Congressional District 1.