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Montgomery Police investigating homicide of 6-month-old

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the murder of a six-month-old infant that occurred earlier this month.

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'Complete disregard for the lives of others': Montgomery man gets 20 years for selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed a man

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling counterfeit pharmaceutical pills laced with fentanyl that led to the death of another local man.

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Elon Musk calls Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center a 'criminal organization'

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X who has taken a watchdog position on an advisory commission in the Trump administration, recently called out the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center, deeming the group a “criminal organization.”

Death Penalty Alabama News
State set to perform third nitrogen gas execution on Thursday, despite planned protests, vigils

Despite a series of planned protests and vigils, the state is all set to carry out its third nitrogen gas execution on Thursday in the case of a man convicted for the 1994 kidnapping and murder of a female hitchhiker.

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Austal USA fined $24 million, placed on probation after plea deal related to fraudulent valuations designed to 'mislead' investors

A federal judge approved on Monday a plea agreement between federal prosecutors and the Alabama-based U.S. Navy shipbuilder Austal USA LLC, levying a $24 million fine for fraudulently valuing its ships to "mislead" its investors and shareholders.

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Resigned drag queen Auburn middle school teacher finds new home at Auburn University as coach for students with 'learning differences'

The former teacher of Auburn's Drake Middle School who resigned after receiving backlash for comments made about using podcasts to reach his students and others with LGBTQ+ topics has now found a home at Auburn University as a coach for students with "learning differences" such as "ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and Dyslexia."

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Auburn seeks to fill professor position with expertise in queer, trans, antiracist rhetorics

Auburn University is seeking to fill an assistant English professor position in cultural rhetorics with a series of desired qualifications, including expertise in queer and trans rhetorics, decolonial rhetorics, feminist rhetorics, and more.

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Chief Justice-elect Sarah Stewart plots judiciary's role in aiding state's Reentry Commission — 'We are trying to get that recidivism rate as low as we can get it'

Newly elected Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Stewart recently met with the Alabama Joint Reentry Commission, where she announced her plans to use the judicial branch to support the state in reducing recidivism among released prisoners by 50% by 2030.

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Tuberville doubles down on shutting down Department of Education — ‘We need to take a sledgehammer to it’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently doubled down on his support for President-elect Donald Trump's stated plan to abolish the U.S. Department of Education.

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‘We need to win the culture’: 1819 News hosts first annual Albert Patterson Gala with 'courage awards,' keynote speaker Eric Metaxas

1819 News successfully hosted the first-ever Albert Patterson Gala, dubbed an “Evening of Courage,” where the outlet presented the Albert Patterson Courage Award to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, 2,000 Mules Producer and True the Vote partner Gregg Phillips, and Drs. Jordan Vaughn and Stewart Tankersley of Concerned Doctors, before hearing from the gala’s keynote speaker, Author Eric Metaxas.

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Orr: Expect more group decisions under new Senate Pro-Tem ‘rather than just the Pro-Tem making the call’

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) discussed the potential change in the Alabama State Senate regarding the President Pro-Tempore office.

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State Health Officer Scott Harris blames race, poverty, educational levels and health care access for highest infant mortality rate since 2016

The Alabama Department of Public Health recently released data for 2023, showing an increase in infant mortality rates from the previous year, and the highest rate since 2016.

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State Rep. Sellers files bill banning cell phones in K-12 schools — ‘It distracts the students who want to learn’

Legislation that would ban cell phones and other electronic devices in all K-12 classrooms has been pre-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the upcoming legislative session.

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Legislation renaming Guntersville VA center after Alabama Medal of Honor recipient passes Congress – 'It is an honor to pay tribute to his legacy'

Federal legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), naming the VA community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville in honor of an Alabama Medal of Honor recipient, flew through the Senate on Thursday.

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Tuberville warns GOP 'swamp creatures' who oppose Matt Gaetz as AG: 'We’re going to try to get you out of the Senate'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is sending a stark warning to Republican senators who vote against former U.S. Sen. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the potential next U.S. attorney general after being selected by President-elect Donald Trump.  

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Alabama House Democrats file bills aimed at state's voting laws after last week's general election

Several Democrats in the Alabama House of Representatives dropped multiple bills after last week’s general election to push for election-day reform in the 2025 legislative session.

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Senate President Pro-Tem Greg Reed reportedly set to step down

Reports from Yellowhammer News claim that State Sen. Greg Reed (R-Jasper) intends to step down as Senate President Pro-Tem to potentially assist Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration with implementing workforce development initiatives passed through a bill package during the 2024 legislative session.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville fully supports Trump's defense secretary pick Hegseth, other cabinet nominations — 'We need to start cleaning the Pentagon'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced full-throated support for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense and Trump’s other appointments as he gears up to transition into the office in January.

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Gary Palmer out as House GOP policy chair, loses seat to Oklahoma's Kevin Hern

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) was unseated from his lone chairmanship in the House Republican Policy Committee on Wednesday after members voted to replace him with U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.)

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Katie Britt breaks late for Rick Scott in initial Senate majority leader vote; South Dakota's Thune emerges victorious

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt announced Wednesday that she cast her initial vote for U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as the next Senate majority leader, although a Washington insider with direct knowledge of the vote claims she did not.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville looking forward to working with new majority leader Thune despite backing opponent

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is ready to work with the newly-elected Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) after his endorsed candidate, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), fell out after the first round of voting.

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City of Calera's new water tower sparks confusion, questions about city's college football loyalties

A potential riot was averted in the city of Calera after residents began questioning the city’s college football loyalties after it installed a new water tower.

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Auatuga County Jail still vacant due to black mold

Nearly half a year later, inmates are still not being housed at the Auatuga County Jail as health and safety concerns involving black mold pervading the building are still being addressed.

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Tuberville backs Trump’s plan to shutter U.S. Education Department — ‘Shut it down’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is backing one of President-elect Donald Trump’s most incendiary promises for his upcoming administration to shut down the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuberville Alabama News
'I’m not voting for Tommy Tuberville — I’m voting for the state of Alabama': Alabama's senior U.S. Senator doubles down on Rick Scott support

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is continuing his support for Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as the next Senate majority leader, emphasizing that his vote for Scott is a vote for the state of Alabama.

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Tommy Tuberville 'not going to try to persuade' Katie Britt on Senate Majority Leader race — 'She’ll have to make that decision'

Although Alabama’s senior U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has already announced U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) as his preferred pick for Senate majority leader, he recently expressed no interest in trying to sway the opinion of his junior colleague Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

Veterans Day Alabama News
Alabama’s lawmakers and politicos commemorate Veterans Day – ‘To every veteran: thank you’

As the nation takes a brief pause from the election-related news cycle, Alabama’s politicos are using the national holiday to remember the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans throughout the years.

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