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Dick Brewbaker Alabama News
Dick Brewbaker says voter turnout crucial for GOP in AL-2 race — 'We’re not going to win it with 30% turnout'

Despite the Democrats' advantage, former State Sen. Dick Brewbaker (R-Montgomery) believes a Republican could win in Alabama’s newly re-drawn second congressional district if they can get out the vote.

Tuberville, Lake Alabama News
Tuberville endorses Arizona's Kari Lake in U.S. Senate bid

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) has officially endorsed former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake in her upcoming bid for U.S. Senate.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
'A victory for Alabama': AG Marshall commends 11th Circuit for decision allowing enforcement of ban on transgender surgeries, medications for minors

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that Alabama can enforce its 2022 law banning gender transitioning procedures and medications for minors.

Weight. Obesity. Fat. Alabama News
State Rep. Givan files weight discrimination bill — 'I didn’t think it was an issue until people started reaching out'

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is taking on weight discrimination in the workplace by filing a bill in the upcoming legislative session to prohibit employers from using weight or body size in job determination.

Prison interior Alabama News
Corrections officers arrested, charged with accepting CashApp payments to smuggle contraband

Court filings show two former Alabama Department of Corrections officers used CashApp to receive funds for the purposes of smuggling contraband into an Elmore County prison facility.

Covid Mask Alabama News
Lawmakers join letter opposing proposed ADPH rule change on mandatory COVID reporting

A group of lawmakers recently sent a letter to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) relating to continued state reporting of COVID-19.  

Books Alabama News
State library board reverses position on keeping challenged book list private

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has reportedly done an about-face on its previous position to keep the state list of challenged books private.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall praises federal court for striking down injunction preventing Alabama from enforcing ban on trans surgeries for minors

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently struck down an injunction prohibiting the state of Alabama from implementing its ban on performing transgender surgeries and hormone treatments for children.

Lloyd Austin Alabama News
Tuberville: SecDef Austin 'shuffling around and people having to escort him' after undisclosed surgery

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the hospitalization of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, claiming he believes Austin’s condition is worsening and he has to be escorted around with assistance.

NEA head Becky Pringle Alabama News
NEA boasts about AEA efforts killing school choice, securing pay raises for teachers and nurses

The president of the National Education Association (NEA) recently praised the Alabama Education Association’s work in the 2023 legislative session, including killing an education savings account bill.

Tuberville at Capitol Alabama News
Tuberville claims Democrat interest in border due to upcoming presidential election

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) continues to sound the alarm on the crisis at the U.S. southern border, claiming the Democrats' seemingly new concern for border security is merely a tactic to boost their chances of winning in the upcoming 2024 election.

ULTRASOUND BABY ABORTION BIRTH Alabama News
Democrat State Sen. Figures files bill to repeal constitutional protection of unborn children, add right to abortion

An amendment to insert the right to abortion in the Alabama Constitution and repeal the section that affirms the state recognizes “the sanctity of unborn life and the rights of unborn children” has been filed in the Alabama Senate.

elmore prison fence Alabama News
Federal judge denies injunction preventing nitrogen hypoxis execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Austin Huffaker denied a petition for a preliminary injunction to prevent the scheduled nitrogen hypoxia execution of condemned killer Kenneth Eugene Smith.

Robert Harris Alabama News
Family of former Mobile cop who died in custody files federal lawsuit against Washington County Sheriff

The family of Robert Harris, a 35-year-old former Mobile Police Officer who died in custody at the Washington County Jail, recently filed a federal lawsuit against Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer and an unnamed detention officer.

SRO, school police. Alabama News
New bill would allow local law enforcement to contract SROs for non-public schools

A new bill filed in the Alabama Senate would allow local law enforcement to contract with non-public schools to supply police as school resource officers.

Justice race Alabama News
Chief justice candidate Bryan Taylor continues call for debate against 'RINO' opponent Sarah Stewart

Bryan Taylor, one of two candidates running for the soon-to-be-vacated chief justice seat on the Alabama Supreme Court, continues to call on his “woke” opponent to a public discussion on their respective positions.

Derrick Griffin Alabama News
Prichard city councilman arrested on insurance fraud charges

Prichard City Councilman Derrick Griffin was arrested on Tuesday for two counts of insurance fraud stemming from a December 2023 grand jury indictment.

Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott files bill to allow local authorities to remove library board members at will

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) recently pre-filed a bill that clarifies the right of municipal and county authorities to appoint and dismiss local library board members at their discretion.

Books Alabama News
Clean Up Alabama starts petition calling on lawmakers to take legislative action over sexually explicit children's books

The Alabama-based advocacy group Clean Up Alabama is petitioning the Alabama Legislature to address the ongoing drama concerning sexually explicit library books for minors.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Rogers blasts United Nations for attempt to interfere with Alabama's scheduled nitrogen hypoxia execution

U.S. Rep Mike Rogers (R-Saks) recently criticized the United Nations' attempts to interfere in a scheduled Alabama execution of a convicted murderer.

Danial Forman Alabama News
Former Prattville High School football coach enters guilty plea in case involving sexual contact with student, receives probation

A former Prattville High School teacher and football coach has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault after being accused of having sexual contact with an unnamed 18-year-old female student.

girl in library Alabama News
Moms for Liberty Alabama seeks legislative action on sexually explicit books — 'Not the role of the librarian to provide children with books containing pornographic images'

The Alabama Chapter for Moms For Liberty (MFL) recently sent a letter to state legislators, asking them to intervene in the ongoing saga over sexually explicit books for minors.

Alabama School Choice Alabama News
House Democrats push back against school choice proposals as legislative session draws near

As the 2024 legislative session creeps closer, school choice is lining up to be one of the more contentious subjects debated by lawmakers once the session begins in February.

Alabama Supreme Court Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court gives go-ahead in first-ever nitrogen suffocation execution

The Alabama Supreme Court has officially set the date for the first-ever execution by nitrogen suffocation in the long saga of Kenneth Eugene Smith.

Gerrick Wilkins Alabama News
AL-6 candidate Gerrick Wilkins offers $10,000 to veterans in exchange for Gary Palmer debate

In an attempt to force a political debate, AL-6 candidate Gerrick Wilkins is upping the ante, offering to donate $10,000 to veterans if incumbent U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) agrees to debate.

School Kids Alabama News
What will school choice look like in the upcoming 2024 legislative session?

The Alabama Legislature will gavel in to conduct the people’s business in February 2024, and as in the past two years, school choice is shaping up to be a hotly debated subject in both chambers.

AEA Magazine. Alabama News
AEA associate executive director warns teachers not to 'slide into your students' DMs during holidays — 'Hooking up with a student will most certainly put you on Santa's naughty list'

In a recent article in the holiday edition of the Alabama Education Association's Alabama School Journal publication, AEA associate executive director Theron Stokes warns teachers about drunk driving, partaking in illegal drugs and "hooking up" with students over the holiday break.

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