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Alabama Department of Public Health to hold public hearing after objecting to federal medical marijuana reclassification

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is hosting a public hearing on the possibility of the state rescheduling medical marijuana, after objecting to the federal reclassification recently enacted by President Donald Trump's administration.

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River Bank & Trust hit by ransomware attack from ‘unauthorized threat actor’

River Bank & Trust was hit by a ransomware attack in June.

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‘Nothing but glowing reviews’: Tourism Department defends Alabama’s America 250 display in Washington D.C. after state lawmaker’s complaints

The Alabama Tourism Department defended the state’s pavilion at the Great American State Fair from criticism on Wednesday.

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Ivey announces full funding of CHOOSE Act savings accounts for upcoming school year — ‘The CHOOSE Act has changed the lives of thousands’

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the state’s school choice Education Savings Account program for the 2026-2027 school year has been fully funded for parents who have taken advantage of the state program.

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More than 30 illegal aliens arrested from manufacturing plants in Birmingham, Irondale

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the arrests of more than 30 illegal aliens from two manufacturing plants in the Birmingham area.

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Fairhope man dies days after e-bike-truck collision

The Fairhope Police Department is investigating a fatal collision between an electric bicycle and a truck.

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Evergreen house fire claims two lives, Conecuh County Coroner says

The Conecuh County Coroner’s Office confirmed two people were killed in a house fire overnight.

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'At a loss for what to do': Palmer says moderate Democrats shaken after socialists secure primary election wins

According to Palmer, many establishment Democrats currently have no answer to far-left socialists who are sweeping elections across the country, particularly in places like New York.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston: Come celebrate 250 years of freedom with us

We are expecting another big crowd for breakfast this weekend for America’s 250th, and if you want an opportunity to talk one-on-one with one of our state's GOP primary winners, there's a good chance they will be there.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Are 'unalienable rights' biblical?

The only firm basis for unalienable rights is the recognition that these rights come from a higher Source than man and his institutions. And what Source could that be but God? Jefferson answered that question clearly, eloquently and succinctly – “by their Creator.” 

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Talmadge East: Grief arrives with an inventory

We are obliged to cherish the living while they remain in reach, to honor the ones who had a hand in the making of us, and to keep carrying them on the short walk to the graveside – and in our memory for the long walk.

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Joey Clark: How St. Augustine humbled JD Vance (and me)

So, rather than merely playing the victim of circumstance or pretending individualism can set us free – the recognition of sin liberates us to see we are not alone in community yet must also take personal responsibility for our own and other’s suffering through humility to the Word. 

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U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt: America 250 – what we leave behind

In short, the idea of America has always been that with God’s help, its citizens are the captains of their own destinies. This is part of the inheritance we received from the American founders, and it is part of the inheritance we should pass along to those who follow us.

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Allen Mendenhall: Running for home

Time, after all, is less interested in importance than texture. It keeps the sound of laughter longer than the details of a funeral.

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Adoring God: The power to perform miracles

True miracles are those that defy all natural explanation, testifying directly to God’s power. Further, the power to perform miracles is never given to men apart from God’s sovereign purpose.

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Collin Jones: It took outsiders to remind us what America is

I’m convinced that what moved World Cup visitors had nothing to do with our politics. It was the texture of the place, the friendliness, the abundance, the willingness of strangers to put themselves out for one another. We are so used to it that we forget it isn't the standard everywhere.

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Aletheia Hitz: Emotions are (not) king

Our contemporary age almost seems to chaff at the idea of doing something in which your emotions are not invested. How can you do something out of duty and still “be yourself”?

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Walker Larson: The occult hiding in plain sight

Books such as “Think and Grow Rich” offer a sobering reminder of the subtle pervasiveness of anti-Christian occult practices and philosophy within mainstream culture.

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Delta passengers to share flight with Auburn’s bald eagle Independence for America250 festivities

Independence, the Auburn University Raptor Center’s bald eagle ambassador, will fly coach with Delta on July 3 en route to America250 festivities in Philadelphia.

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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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U.S. veteran, small business owner Austin Sidwell shifts with district change — 'It doesn't change my mission'

After six months on the campaign trail, Alabama Congressional District 1 candidate Austin Sidwell said he is hopeful following redistricting.

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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.