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Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville working on resolution to military holds before Senate rule change vote – 'I would like to get this over with'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville said on Wednesday that he is trying to seek a resolution to his military holds in the Senate before Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) presents a rule change bypassing the holds to the Senate floor.  

Prattville Library Alabama News
Latest Prattville-Autauga library resignation leaves one original member since drama over sexually explicit books began

After a slew of recent resignations, the Prattville-Autauga library board is left with one original member who’s served since residents first began objecting to sexually explicit books in the children’s section of the public library.

Chip Brown Alabama News
State Rep. Brown files bill to protect genetic and personal data of those utilizing genetic testing companies

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger’s Island) recently pre-filed legislation to protect the personal and genetic data of Alabamians who provide DNA samples to companies in return for information on their ancestry, ethnicity, family health genetics, and other areas.

Schumer v tuberville line Alabama News
Schumer to bring rule bypass to Tuberville's military hold to Senate floor in coming weeks

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently said he expects to bring the rules committee’s resolution to bypass U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) military promotions holds to the Senate floor in the coming weeks.

Kay Ivey, Aubie Alabama News
‘Here’s to another Iron Bowl’ Gov. Kay Ivey gives message on eve of Alabama, Auburn clash

Governor Kay Ivey made a public announcement on the eve of the Iron Bowl, previewing the game and announcing her unwavering support for her alma mater.  

Aderholt Alabama News
Aderholt details appropriations committee slashing FBI funding over allegations of civilian targeting

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) recently detailed how lawmakers are using the appropriations process to curb the Biden administration’s alleged abuse of federal law enforcement authority.

Virginia Doyle Alabama News
Ivey removes library board member Virginia Doyle after criticism of governor, legislature for threats to state funding

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday removed Alabama Public Library Service board member Virginia Doyle after Doyle questioned Ivey and lawmakers’ suggestions to cut library funding depending on APLS’s policy and procedures regarding sexually explicit library books.

Operation Iron Ruck Alabama News
Ivey declares Wednesday Operation Iron Ruck Day in support of veteran suicide awareness march

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a proclamation declaring Wednesday as Operation Iron Ruck Day in honor of the veteran suicide awareness march from the University of Alabama to Auburn University.

Alabama map Alabama News
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals decision could have implications for Alabama's congressional map

The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that private litigants can no longer bring lawsuits claiming violation of section two of the Voting Rights Act.

John Wahl Alabama News
State library board's Wahl praises Ivey for proposed rules addressing sexually explicit books — 'Libraries should be a safe place for our kids'

Alabama GOP chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Board member John Wahl recently praised Gov. Kay Ivey for her attentiveness and recommendations for the state library board to address sexually explicit library books.

Tuberville and Britt Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt demand answers from Biden admin over halt on civilian weapons exports

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are demanding from the Biden Administration over a recent rule to refuse export licenses for civilian firearms and equipment.

Books Alabama News
State library board member condemns Ivey, lawmakers for 'threatening' funding over sexually explicit children's books

At the board meeting for the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS), board members criticized lawmakers and Gov. Kay Ivey for suggesting cutting funding to libraries that fail to adopt sensible policies regarding sexually explicit books made available to minors.

Library Board Alabama News
State library board delays vote to end membership with American Library Association

The Alabama Public Library Service recently voted to delay the anticipated vote to disassociate the agency from the American Library Association.

Tuberville Alabama News
Senate to vote on rule change to bypass Tuberville's military hold — 'I can’t imagine nine Republicans siding with the Democrats'

On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate rules committee passed a measure to bypass U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville's (R-Auburn) military promotions hold by allowing them to be approved in one bulk vote.

Wahl Alabama News
State library board member John Wahl plans to call vote on state disaffiliation from American Library Association

Alabama GOP chairman and Alabama Public Library Service Board member John Wahl announced on Wednesday his plans to motion for the board to officially disaffiliate from the American Library Association.

Etowah Alabama News
Etowah County GOP passes resolution condemning 'obscene' library books for children and minors

The Etowah County Republican Party recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries' inclusion of sexually explicit books in public libraries.

Grandparents. Alabama News
Alabama officials seeking input from grandparents raising grandchildren as state commission studies ways to assist

Alabama officials are looking to hear from grandparents raising grandchildren in the state as a recently formed commission continues to study how the state can assist grandparents and others raising family members.

Nancy Pack Alabama News
Clean Up Alabama claims state library director Nancy Pack plans to rejoin American Library Association in June after previously pledging to disaffiliate

The state organization behind challenging sexually explicit library books is calling for the resignation of Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) director Nancy Pack after Pack allegedly proposed to renege on APLS’s pledge to disaffiliate from the American Library Association (ALA).

church Alabama News
Montgomery Judge dismisses lawsuit from Methodist churches seeking to disaffiliate with UMC, 'hopeful' for Supreme Court appeal

A Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by 45 Alabama Methodist churches seeking a vote to disaffiliate with the United Methodist Church and retain church property amidst nationwide turmoil within the denomination.

Bubba copeland Alabama News
'To say I was a stalker would be a bit of an understatement': 'Curvy transgender' Smiths Station Mayor Copeland wrote fiction about murdering real-life local businesswoman, assuming her identity

Recently uncovered information shows Smiths Station Mayor F.L. “Bubba” Copeland wrote erotic fiction about murdering a real-life local business owner to steal her life, as well as posting pictures of other locals with explicit commentary without their consent.  

bubba copeland Alabama News
Alabama Baptist leadership responds to Smiths Station pastor's sexual, transgender online behavior: 'We pray for the pastor and his family'

State Baptist leadership has responded to Smiths Station Mayor and local pastor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, who for years has traipsed social media under the persona of “curvy transgender” named Brittini Blaire Summerlin.

Clay Ryan Alabama News
Alabama Power taps Clay Ryan as VP of external affairs

Clay Ryan, the former vice chancellor of external affairs for the University of Alabama System, was recently named senior vice president of external affairs for Alabama Power, following the retirement of Zeke Smith.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson first Republican candidate to declare in newly drawn second congressional district

Montgomery-based attorney Caroleene Dobson is the first Alabama Republican to announce her candidacy for the newly drawn second congressional district in the 2024 election.

Bubba Copeland. Alabama News
Smiths Station Mayor 'Bubba' Copeland in Baptist pastor role downplays sexually explicit online alter ego — 'I have nothing to be ashamed of'

While appearing in traditional male clothing, Smiths Station Mayor F.L. "Bubba" Copeland delivered the regular Wednesday night service and emphatically declared he had "nothing to be ashamed of" in his first public reaction since a report revealed he regularly posted graphic content online.

Fred “Bubba” Copeland Alabama News
The secret life of Smiths Station Mayor and Baptist pastor F.L. 'Bubba' Copeland as a 'transgender curvy girl': 'It’s a hobby I do to relieve stress'

In 2016, when F.L. “Bubba” Copeland challenged incumbent Smiths Station Mayor LaFaye Dellinger, he ran with the vision of growing the Lee County hamlet between Opelika and Phenix City.

Clay Scofield Alabama News
Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield resigns from Senate: 'I hope that I have made you proud'

Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield (R-Guntersville) has officially announced his resignation from the Alabama Senate to take on the position of executive vice president with the Business Council of Alabama.

lgbtq gay books Alabama News
Lee County GOP passes resolution condemning 'obscene, sexually explicit' library books

The Lee County Republican Party recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries’ inclusion of sexually explicit books and material designed to “indoctrinate.”

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