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Guns, sex ed, State Health Officer reform on proposed House calendar for Tuesday

In what promises to be a long day in the House of Representatives, lawmakers plan to tackle two calendars dealing with Alabama's sunset law and a handful of controversial bills as the regular legislative session winds down.

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‘Organ harvesting’ lawsuit against Alabama Department of Corrections dismissed by federal judge

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit last week alleging officials with the Alabama Department of Corrections or a related entity removed and retained a dead inmate’s organs.

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State Sen. Jones carrying bill to allow ADMH, ADVA to collaborate to support veterans — 'These men and women who have served deserve our help and support'

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) is carrying legislation that would assist veterans suffering from the many mental health issues associated with military service who lack treatment from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Alabama woman receives mystery ring in mail, warns others about 'brushing scam'

A Roanoke woman is warning other online shoppers after she said she was nearly scammed by a gift she received in the mail.

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Huntsville Christian-based charity to host annual 'Grounds for Hope' event on May 2

The Trideum Foundation, a Huntsville-based Christian non-profit, will host its annual "Grounds for Hope" event at the Von Braun Center on Thursday, May 2, with the theme of Grace, Mercy, and Peace.

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Birmingham pastor Rich Lusk on when to switch churches: 'Any sign of wokeness in your church, run away as fast as you can'

Birmingham Pastor Rich Lusk recently joined “1819 News: The Podcast” to explain why some people should make a change and what to look for in a new church.

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Troy University to receive ‘Moon Tree’ seedling from NASA; Professor hopes to inspire STEM careers

NASA selected Troy University as the recipient of a “Moon Tree” seedling. The loblolly pine seedling flew around the moon on the 2022 Artemis I mission.

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Elon Musk applies for money transmitter license in Alabama

Elon Musk’s social media company X recently applied for a money transmitter license in Alabama, according to the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC).

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Ashley Carter: Taylor Swift – second verse, same as the first

Listening to Taylor Swift's new album only strengthened my opinion that Swift is not a role model for our young girls.

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Charles Kiplinger: Are our elected officials truly representing us?

The elected legislator is supposed to be the voice of the people, but what if you can't get in touch with that elected voice?

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Kaitlyn Smith: Tornadoes in The Valley – remembering April 27, 2011

Those of us residing in the Deep South learned what a tornado outbreak meant: 63 tornadoes on the ground, many simultaneously with others, causing the loss of 252 lives.

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Sean of the South: A walk in the dog park

The more I learn about people, the more I like my dogs.

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Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Shouting for life during Abortion Recovery Awareness Month

The Democrats have glitzy ads and media buys telling lies about Alabama and its stance for life. It is up to Wahl, our elected officials, and others with a media presence to combat those lies and tout the resources and outreach done through the pro-life movement.

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Laura Clark: What’s the difference between your faith and your personal preference?

What is the difference between the modern church and a community center with a shared mission? If you’re the average American, the answer is, sadly, nothing.

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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter: A history lesson on the UAW

The UAW's leadership wants us to believe it has a legacy of fighting for auto workers. The truth is it has a legacy of corruption, destruction and usury. 

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Auburn softball wins game 1, loses series against Ole Miss

Auburn got off to a goo start, but was unable to take home the series victory against Ole Miss this weekend.

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Auburn baseball wins game 3, avoids sweep against LSU

Auburn traveled down to Baton Rouge, Louisiana this weekend for a three-game set with LSU. After dropping the first two games, Auburn picked up a win on Sunday to avoid the sweep.

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No. 17 Alabama softball avoids sweep against No. 3 Tennessee

Over the weekend, No. 17 Alabama softball avoided the sweep with a win on Sunday, but lost the series against No. 3 Tennessee.

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Public hearing held on bill requiring activation of porn filters on smartphones for minors

The Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee held a public hearing without voting on a bill that would require smartphones activated in Alabama automatically have a content filter turned on for minor users. 

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House committee advances Senate bill giving the Governor authority to appoint State Health Officer from list of nominees

The House Health Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday that would change how the State Health Officer is appointed and the makeup of Alabama's State Committee of Public Health.

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Morning Consult says Ivey has nation’s highest job approval among state GOP voters

A poll conducted by Morning Consult found that Gov. Kay Ivey has the nation’s highest job approval rating among her state’s Republican voters, at 86%. The group polled the approval ratings of all Republican governors within their own state’s GOP voters.