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AG Marshall leads SCOTUS brief in support of Florida Jewish synagogue: 'Direct attack on the First Amendment'

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently led a multi-state brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, defending a First Amendment claim from a Jewish temple in Florida after the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority rejected a proposed advertisement for being religious in nature.

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Three arrested after attempting to deliver contraband into Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore

On Friday, the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Law Enforcement Services Division (LESD) recently arrested three individuals for attempting to smuggle contraband into the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore after a police pursuit.

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Library controversy continues as local libraries align policies with new state rules targeting sexually explicit children's books

The Athens-Limestone Public Library board of trustees recently joined other local libraries that have already begun conforming individual policies after the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) passed an administrative rule change that libraries must adopt to continue receiving state funding.

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Autauga County Sheriff talks being a good neighbor while enjoying Fourth of July fireworks shows

As citizens across the state of Alabama begin celebrating the Independence Day holiday, thousands will gather around large and small fireworks displays.

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'I don’t even know if my personal data are involved' — State Superintendent Mackey warns education employees to monitor credit after data hack

State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey informed the public on Wednesday that the Alabama State Department of Education website was hacked, possibly exposing the personal information of education employees across the state.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
'God bless these United States of America': Ivey delivers Independence Day message as state gears up for holiday

To mark the Fourth of July and the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Gov. Kay Ivey recently delivered a message for Alabamians, commemorating the history of America and the sacrifices made by its forefathers.

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'This case is far from over' — Montgomery Mayor Reed asks for continued community involvement after arrest in triple murder

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is still asking the public to come forward with information on the triple homicide at a Hispanic grocery store that occurred last month.

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Autauga-Prattville Public Library seeks dismissal of federal lawsuit after conforming rules with state regulations

The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board is requesting a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by left-wing advocates after the library developed policies regarding the availability of sexually explicit children’s books.

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City of Montgomery hires Texas-based search firm to find a permanent police chief as city battles escalating crime

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has retained the services of a public safety recruitment firm to help the city find a permanent police chief as the city continues to face an escalating crime epidemic.

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Police arrest 18-year-old male in Montgomery triple homicide at Hispanic grocery store

The Montgomery Police Department has arrested an 18-year-old in the triple homicide at a Mexican grocery store that sent shockwaves through the community and increased the outcry for city leadership to address violent crime.

Steve Marshall. Alabama News
AG Marshall: Chevron deference overturn ‘not applicable’ in fight against Biden admin's changes to Title IX — 'There’s been no ambiguity'

Alabama, along with other states, is seeking to challenge the proposed changes by the Biden administration to add definitions of gender identity to the protections provided by Title IX in federal court.

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'Federal government has no authority to be able to dictate these policies at the state level': AG Marshall, State Rep. DuBose decry Biden's changes to Title IX

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) and Matt Sharp with the Alliance Defending Freedom at a town hall in Birmingham to discuss legislative and judicial efforts to oppose the Biden administration’s proposed changes to Title IX.

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Previously deported MS-13 gang member on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Alabama sentenced to two years in prison

An MS-13 member listed on El Salvador’s 100 most wanted list was recently sentenced to two years in prison after being arrested in Alabama last year.

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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles cancels reentry program graduation after several participants test positive for COVID-19

The Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles recently canceled the Wednesday graduation at the  Paroles Parole and Probation Reentry Education and Employment Program Center, or PREP Center, located in Uniontown, after several graduates tested positive for COVID-19.

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NRA seeking Alabama plaintiffs for lawsuit against the ATF challenging rule defining who is a gun dealer

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) is looking for plaintiffs in a planned lawsuit in Alabama to challenge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule defining who qualifies as a firearms dealer.

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'I believe families here deserve better': Katie Britt addresses rising crime in Montgomery

As a resident of Alabama’s capital city of Montgomery, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is speaking out against the recent escalation in violent crime that has rocked the city and caused more citizens to demand change.

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Gun pulled on group after being kicked out of Dothan church drag event — 'Bye, we have no room for negativity'

Several family members who attended a Dothan drag show held at a Lutheran church had a gun pulled on them by an attendant after they were forced out of the venue.

Jadariius Woods Alabama News
Montgomery attempted murder suspect re-arrested while out on $60,000 bond

A Montgomery man out on bond for bond for three counts of attempted murder was recently re-arrested for possessing drugs with the intent to distribute.

Steven Reed Alabama News
'Stop overreacting': Montgomery Mayor Reed sticks with Biden after debate disaster

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is one of few Democratic leaders backing President Joe Biden after a debate performance against former President Donald Trump on Thursday night that was almost ubiquitously seen as a disaster for the sitting president.

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Group opposed to sexually explicit children's books applauds rule change from Prattville library board; Supporters silent

Clean Up Alabama, the group that started to oppose the inclusion of sexually explicit books in Alabam libraries, is applauding the recent rule change by the Autauga-Prattville Library Board of Trustees that may create problems for a federal lawsuit filed against the board by those trying to keep the books where they are.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey 'engaging with law enforcement' to address rampant crime in Montgomery, other cities

Governor Kay Ivey’s office recently said that she is considering both long and short-term solutions to address the recent crime wave in Montgomery that recently led to stray gunfire hitting a government office in the downtown area.

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Montgomery lawmakers push against Mayor Reed's narrative blaming permitless carry for escalating crime

Lawmakers continue to push back against Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s attempts to exculpate himself from the growing crime in Montgomery by blaming the state for passing constitutional carry in 2022.

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Autauga-Prattville Library Board makes rule changes aligning with state regulations amidst federal lawsuit

Recent rule changes made by the Prattville-Autauga Library Board of Trustees could create an interesting dilemma for a federal lawsuit filed against the system by those fighting to keep sexually explicit books in the library’s children’s section.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed inconsistent with answers on police department staffing numbers

In recent months, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has flip-flopped on answering how many officers are currently staffed at the Montgomery Police Department as criticisms continue over police staffing and crime in the city.

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Montgomery bloodshed: Like Nero fiddling while Rome burned, Mayor Reed tweets

Montgomery has been at the center of state headlines in recent months. The city is no stranger to violent crime. However, a recent slew of brutal shootings and robberies have multiplied the voices calling for city leadership to make public safety a higher priority.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed announces new interim police chief, public safety advisor as city crime draws continued criticism

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Tuesday the appointment of a new interim chief of police and a special public safety advisor as the city continues to face criticism over the tumultuous crime escalation in recent months.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall backs Tennessee after SCOTUS agrees to hear case over transgender surgeries, hormones for minors ban

Attorney General Steve Marshall is backing Tennessee in its court battle to ban transgender interventions for minors after the Supreme Court of The United States agreed to hear a Tennessee case that will have massive implications for Alabama and other states.

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