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Juan Carlos Portillo Alabama News
MS13 member on El Salvador's most wanted list arrested in Chelsea after being deported last year

An MS13 gang member on  El Salvador's Top 100 Most Wanted list was recently captured by authorities in Chelsea after already being deported last year.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall files brief supporting Missouri law banning transgender surgeries, medicines for minors

On Thursday, Marshall announced a multi-state brief supporting Missouri’s law banning transgender surgeries and pharmaceuticals for minors.

Marty Decole Cole Wagner Alabama News
Former ALSDE government relations employee and Ainsworth aide pleads not guilty to child sex abuse

Marty Decole "Cole" Wagner, Alabama State Department of Education government relations employee and former aide to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, has pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing a child under 12.

Steven Reed Alabama News
Reed mum on possible congressional run as mayoral election nears, draws ire of Alabama Democrats

As the municipal election draws closer, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed remains noncommittal on a possible congressional run.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Group fighting to remove sexually explicit library books decries continued funding of Prattville library

Recently Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie announced the city budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which included $355,000 for the Prattville-Autauga Library, which has been at the center of controversy surrounding its inclusion of sexually explicit children’s books.

Flamy Grant. Alabama News
Fact check: A drag queen is not topping the Christian music charts

Although those at AL(dot)com would have you think otherwise, no, a drag queen did not even come close to topping Christian Music charts and is miles away from becoming a Christian Music star.

Emily Drabinski Alabama News
'Marxist lesbian' American Library Association president not backing down despite Alabama, other states seeking separation

Although several states have separated or are seeking to separate from the American Library Association (ALA), the newly elected, self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian is not backing down from her politicized comments.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
AL(dot)com lowballs Tuberville earmarks by $23 million

Contrary to recent reporting on behalf of AL(dot)com, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently brought home nearly $95 million in appropriations from the state.

2022 Seal Swim Alabama News
State Rep. Underwood, retired Alabama Navy SEAL to attend SEAL swim event in NYC

State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) will present an Alabama joint resolution at the annual SEAL swim closing ceremony in New York City on Saturday, where Alabama’s state flag will be represented.

Tuberville511 Alabama News
'This witch hunt has gone on for long enough': Tuberville slams Georgia indictment against Trump

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is backing former President Donald Trump after the most recent of a slew of indictments handed down over the past several months.

State Sen. Tim Melson. Alabama News
State Sen. Tim Melson back in Alabama after suffering heart attack in Korea

State Sen. Tim Melson (R-Florence) has returned home to Alabama after suffering a heart attack in South Korea last month.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed: Riverwalk brawl 'seems to meet the moral definition of a crime fueled by hate'

A total of five suspects have been arrested in relation to the much-publicized brawl last week at the Montgomery Riverwalk.

books money jar education Alabama News
Clean Up Alabama applauds suggested AG opinion, board investigation regarding sexually explicit library books

Clean Up Alabama, the group formed to address sexually explicit children’s books, praised the actions of Alabama Public Library System (APLS) board member and Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl for attempting to address the issue at a state level.

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Former Barbour County Sheriff sentenced for ethics violation, coverup

A former Barbour County Sheriff will spend three years in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections for using his office for personal gain.

APLS Alabama News
State library system seeks Alabama AG opinion on regulating local libraries' inclusion of sexually explicit children's books

State lawmakers and advocates attended a board meeting for the Alabama Public Library Service on Thursday to address the statewide issue of sexually explicit children's books making their way into Alabama libraries.

NEA EDUCATION SCHOOL TEACHERS Alabama News
Alabama Republicans are 'leading the charge to decrease the influence of the NEA,' says party chairman

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is leading the charge against state and national teachers' unions' influence on education policy by banning campaign donations from the leading associations in partisan statewide elections.

Nathaniel Ledbetter Alabama News
House Speaker Ledbetter selected as chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) was recently elected to serve as chair-elect of the Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South).

Riverfront Alabama News
Media eager to inject racial motive into Montgomery Riverfront brawl despite lack of evidence

If the recent Riverfront brawl has taught anything, it's that the corporate media loves to hammer racism; and when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

Darryl Albert Alabama News
No race-related charges against 3 suspects in Montgomery Riverfront brawl

Three suspects in the brawl at the Montgomery Riverfront on Saturday are charged with assault, with no hate crime or racially related charges filed.

Dr. Heather Skanes Alabama News
ACLU files lawsuit against Alabama Department of Public Health on behalf of doctors, birthing center owners, midwives

The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama filed a lawsuit on behalf of several doctors and midwives against the Alabama Department of Public Health to combat proposed rules by ADPH to regulate birth centers in Alabama.

ALGOP Summer event Alabama News
ALGOP sets delegate guidelines for 2024 presidential primary

On Saturday, the Alabama GOP (ALGOP) passed a resolution deciding how Alabama's presidential delegates will be allocated for the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary.

Brooks Mo Jacquelyn Martin Alabama News
Mo Brooks bashes Trump, praises Pence in recent Twitter spree

Former Congressman Mo Brooks came out over the weekend in support of former Vice President Mike Pence in his upcoming bid for U.S. President.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Montgomery Riverboat captain speaks on Saturday brawl – 'This was not a black and white thing'

The riverboat captain of the vessel at the center of the recent Riverfront Brawl in Montgomery recently gave his side of the events as they’ve played out in a story that has grabbed national headlines.

Train Alabama News
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin dismisses I-65 widening, proposes rail transportation investment instead — 'A train to the beach is way better than driving!'

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is proposing an interstate rail line in lieu of the much-debated widening of Interstate 65.

Barret and reed Alabama News
Mayor Steven Reed, political opponent Barrett Gilbreath react to Montgomery Riverfront brawl: 'Justice will be served'

On Saturday, a massive brawl on Montgomery’s waterfront on the Alabama River led to multiple arrests.

Tuberville v Biden Alabama News
ALGOP passes resolution condemning Biden administration, praising U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) State Executive Committee passed a resolution on Saturday, condemning President Joe Biden and supporting U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) in the ongoing fight between the two over military-funded abortions.  

John Wahl Alabama News
Alabama Republican Party approves rule change to ban NEA, AEA donations for school board, superintendent candidates

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) met on Saturday for the organization’s summer meeting of its executive committee and voted to approve a rule change to ban Republican county and state school board and superintendent candidates from receiving campaign donations from the National Education Association (NEA) and the Alabama Education Association (AEA).

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