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Fountain Arrests Alabama News
Bad Santas: Two arrested in Christmas Eve drug smuggling attempt at Fountain Correctional Facility

Two Alabama men spent Christmas behind bars at the Escambia County Jail after getting arrested for a litany of different criminal charges for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs and other contraband into the Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore.

Youh Center Arrests Alabama News
Montgomery County Sheriff asking for FBI civil rights probe into sex abuse claims at youth detention facility

At a Monday press conference, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) discussed the recent arrests of two employees at the Montgomery County Youth Detention Facility for sex-abuse crimes.

Britt tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt pick up committee assignments in upcoming Congress under Trump presidency

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both received new committee assignments as the 119th Congress prepares to kick off with a Trump administration and Republican majorities in both houses.

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Alabama’s top House Democrat predicts more gambling debate in upcoming session — ‘Will have to be led in the Senate’

Those who thought the 2024 legislative session drama meant the end of the gambling debate for the foreseeable future might be disappointed in 2025, according to House Majority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville).

Tuberville and RFK. Alabama News
Tommy Tuberville becomes founding member of Make America Healthy Again Caucus, plans to ‘make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care’

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is poised to join the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in forming the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Congress does not deserve a raise – 'We don't give people a better life'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently slammed congressional efforts to give U.S. lawmakers a raise as the government scrambles to reach an agreement on a continuing resolution to continue funding the government and avoid a shutdown.

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ADPH launches 'For Every Body' exercise and diet campaign 'with emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion'

The Alabama Department of Public Health is launching the "For Every Body" campaign to push its Alabama Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan, which was developed “with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

Drone invasion: black flying objects crowd the sky stock photo Alabama News
Tuberville on mystery drones: ‘Just tell the American people — Quit being secretive about this’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently expressed frustration with the Biden administration for being tight-lipped about the rash of unidentified drone sightings over New York, New Jersey and neighboring states.  

Tuberville RFK. Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt back RFK Jr. after dual meetings — ‘I look forward to his confirmation’

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) both announced that they would support the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after President-elect Donald Trump selected him to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

porch pirate Alabama News
'The Grinches among us are still trying to steal Christmas': State Sen. Weaver announces bill making 'porch piracy' a felony in Alabama

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) has re-filed legislation taking on "porch pirates" in the next legislative session by making stealing packages or other items from someone else's porch a felony.

Alabama political news 10 commandments Alabama News
AG Marshall backs Louisiana in fighting injunction on Ten Commandments law

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined a brief in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals defending a recently blocked Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
U.S. Archivist ensures no ratification of equal rights amendment after AG Marshall sends warning letter

U.S. Archivist Dr. Colleen Shogan and Deputy Archivist William J. Bosanko jointly released a statement on Tuesday, vowing not to ratify an equal rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to Shogan and President Joe Biden earlier this week.

IVF, in-vitro fertilization Alabama News
Judge dismisses last of three IVF lawsuits that birthed controversial February Supreme Court decision

A district judge on Friday dismissed the last of three in-vitro fertilization (IVF) wrongful death lawsuits in the state that spawned the massively controversial Alabama Supreme Court decision earlier this year.

FBI Redstone Alabama News
Tuberville hints at Redstone Arsenal as permanent home for FBI — 'Wouldn’t it be great to have the entire FBI agency in Huntsville, Alabama?'

After talks of a restructured FBI in the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently hinted at the possibility of the agency’s permanent home being at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall demands Joe Biden not ratify equal rights constitutional amendment decades after passed deadline

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden amidst rumors that the president was attempting to ratify an equal rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution despite a decades-lapsed deadline.

Biden Alabama News
Huntsville pill mill doctor who 'directly contributed to the opioid epidemic' among those granted clemency by Joe Biden

Shelinder Aggarwal, a former Huntsville pill mill doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison as the "highest prescriber in the U.S. of Schedule II controlled substances" at one point, is among the nearly 1,500 in a massive wave of pardons and commutations issued by President Joe Biden last week.

guns and ammo Alabama News
Tuberville on efforts to abolish the ATF: 'All I’m for is shaking things up and giving the power back to the people'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave a tentatively supportive outlook on efforts to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which has already received backing from some Alabama congressmen.

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Leader Stadthagen seeks to expand prohibition on foreign land ownership in Alabama in 2025 legislative session

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has filed legislation for the 2025 legislative session that would expand the prohibitions on the types of Alabama land and property that foreign governments and entities can own.

Port of Mobile Alabama News
Tuberville announces key wins in water infrastructure package — ‘We want to ensure our waterways remain safely open to support economic growth’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced a number of Alabama wins in the final version of the Water Resources Development Act, which includes continued dredging of the Mobile Port.

Bryan Taunton Alabama News
Sylacauga 'Santa Claus' Bryan Taunton kicks off mayoral run — 'We need leadership that combines vision with action'

Mayoral elections don’t begin until August 2025, but Sylacauga’s own Santa Claus is pulling double duty after announcing his bid for the mayor’s seat just ahead of the Christmas holiday.

Montgomery arrests Alabama News
Two men, including 19-year-old, arrested in Montgomery over unrelated murders

Montgomery Police arrested two separate individuals on Thursday in connection with two separate murders earlier this year, with one suspect including a 19-year-old male.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong tapped for House Appropriations Committee — 'It’s past time we put America First'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovua) was appointed on Friday by House Republican leadership to sit on the House Appropriations Committee.

Katie Britt and Kash Patel. Alabama News
Katie Britt backs Kash Patel after meeting — ‘He has my support to serve as the next FBI Director’

After meeting with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel, received a full-throated endorsement to take the position in the new administration.

Tulsi Gabbard Alabama News
Tuberville backs Tulsi Gabbard despite Syria criticisms — ‘She is well-qualified to lead our intelligence agency’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) stands behind Tulsi Gabbard as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for National Intelligence director despite renewed criticism of her anti-interventionism following the recent Syrian regime change.

Redstone Arsenal Sign Alabama News
Alabama U.S. House delegation unanimous in support of NDAA despite angst over ban on transgender health care funding for minors

Alabama’s entire federal delegation on Wednesday voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), despite pushback over a provision banning funding for so-called gender-affirming care for minors.

Dale Strong Alabama News
House passes Dale Strong bill combating CCP threats against U.S. – ‘China is one of the biggest threats to our country’

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed legislation from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) creating a working group within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to countering terrorist, cybersecurity, border and port security, and transportation security threats posed to the nation by the Chinese Communist Party.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
Report: U.S. Rep. Rogers opposes gender-affirming care ban in defense spending bill ahead of Trump return — ‘It’s a moot point’

House Armed Services Committee Chair U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) was reportedly unhappy that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did not consult him before adding a provision from the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act banning so-called gender-affirming care for minors.

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