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Tuberville praises Sec. of State Rubio for fending off Democrats' attacks during committee hearings – 'He's much smarter than they are'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently gave high praise to Secretary of State Marco Rubio after he fended off Democrat attacks during intense hearings before the House and Senate this week.

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Albertville Public Library catches fire after lightning strike; Beloved cat rescued safely

Albertville Fire Chief Brent Ennis told 1819 News the fire was likely caused by a lightning strike that struck the library around 9:45 p.m.

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Tuberville: GOP must pass Trump’s 'big, beautiful' spending bill or risk midterm massacre — 'Even as bad as Democrats are, it’ll be over for us'

President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill has received criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some Republicans concerned with the amount of added spending.

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Madison Utilities declines to revote, pause plans to stop water fluoridation

Madison Utilities appears to be moving forward with plans to stop adding fluoride to the city’s water supply after a motion to reconsider failed during a meeting Monday night.

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Sewell defends NJ congresswoman: ‘Baseless’ ICE assault charge — Stark contrast to Dem lawmaker's rhetoric about J6 defendants

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) has come to the defense of New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver after she was charged with assaulting a federal agent during an intense confrontation in front of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility earlier this month.

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'It’s a huge win': Tuberville praises SCOTUS ruling in favor of Trump ending protected status of nearly 300,000 Venezuelan migrants

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court gave a “huge win” to the Trump administration by allowing the president’s plan to terminate the temporary protected status of thousands of migrants to proceed after it was stopped by a lower court.

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Orr dismisses Ivey cognitive decline rumors — 'She is sharp'

Rumors of declining mental health have plagued Gov. Kay Ivey’s second term, but according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), she’s as sharp as ever.

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State Rep. DuBose discusses lobbyists' influence on religious release time, other parental rights bills — 'I was shocked'

After two years of fighting it out in the state legislature, State Rep. Susan DuBose (R-Hoover) saw her “What is a Woman Act” finally become law early in the 2025 session. However, other bills she was involved with that she thought would be a much easier sell got diluted or outright rejected thanks to the efforts of associations and lobbying groups.

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'We need bold, innovative approaches' — Aderholt commits to working with RFK Jr. to improve health care, support rural hospitals

Aderholt said he was committed to working with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who testified before the committee, “to find practical, life-affirming solutions to protect access to care and support our rural hospitals and providers.”

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Newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Board invalidates sale to Birmingham in contentious, chaotic first meeting

The newly appointed Birmingham Water Works Board’s first meeting got off to a rocky and heated start Wednesday night as members clashed over the former board’s decision to sell their assets to the City of Birmingham.

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Madison Utilities says RFK Jr.'s push to ban fluoride behind decision to stop adding chemical to local water supply

The growing national concern over fluoride in drinking water may have impacted Madison Utilities’ decision to halt its fluoridization process.

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Allbright wins close race in GOP primary for HD11 — 'I’m ready to fight'

Heath Allbright narrowly edged out his opponent, Don Fallin, in the Republican primary election for House District 11 on Tuesday.

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Britt slams Democrats for supporting lawmakers who 'stormed' New Jersey ICE facility — 'They’re on the side of child molesters, on gang members'

After Democrat lawmakers stormed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey last week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said it couldn’t be more clear whose side the Democrats are really on.

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HD11 hopeful Heath Allbright promises to 'slash taxes' despite backing resolution allowing for 1-cent tax hike

House District 11 candidate Heath Allbright has promised to “slash taxes” and keep the government out of voters’ pockets if elected, but his time serving on the Cullman County School Board tells a different story.

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Publius PR's A.J. Rice: Trump is 'the Great Disruptor' fighting Dem's woke agenda against freedom — 'They're going to lose big'

If Abraham Lincoln was the Great Emancipator and Ronald Reagan was the Great Communicator, then President Donald Trump is the Great Disruptor, according to Publius PR CEO A.J. Rice.

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Madison residents spar over utilities board's plan to stop adding fluoride to water supply — 'It's really a question of public health and personal choice'

The Madison Utilities Board will hold a public hearing on May 13 to hear residents' concerns or support for continuing to add fluoride to the local water supply.

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Don Fallin responds to negative claims in HD11 poll — 'My values and policy positions are clear to the public'

The 15-question survey begins with general inquiries about the HD11 race before making several claims about Fallin’s background, campaign finances and motivation for running.

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Tuberville backs Trump $1,000 self-deport plan — 'It would be much cheaper to do it this way'

While it may sound counterintuitive at first, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said the plan could help rid the country of millions of illegals and do it for cheaper than having authorities hunt them down.

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Allbright, Fallin spar over campaign finances, claims of special interest influence in HD11 race — 'This isn’t how Republicans should conduct themselves'

Things are heating up in the House District 11 race as GOP candidates Heath Allbright and Don Fallin spar over campaign finances and alleged Montgomery influence.

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SEL contract with pro-LGBTQ company during HD11 candidate Allbright tenure on Cullman County School Board raises questions

With little more than a week before the House District 11 special election primary, a contract made by the Cullman County Schools Board of Education during Republican candidate Heath Allbright’s tenure is raising some questions.

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State Rep. Butler on fight against sexualization of children: 'We've got to stop this. It is ludicrous'

Whether it's explicit books, child drag shows or preferred pronouns, the sexualization of children is one of the "biggest things" facing the nation, including Alabama, according to State Rep. Mack Butler (R-Rainbow City).

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Marshall County chairman James Hutcheson dies after nearly 15 years in office

Marshall County Commission chairman James Hutcheson died early Saturday morning after serving the county for nearly 15 years.

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Huntsville middle school displays gay pride flags in classroom — 'Our schools were built to educate children, not indoctrinate them'

As the State Senate considers legislation to ban discussions and displays related to sexual orientation or gender identity in schools, a middle school in Huntsville is prominently showcasing the LGBTQ Pride flag in at least one of its classrooms.

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‘There might be a fox in the hen house’ — Republican Don Fallin raises concerns over Montgomery’s influence on HD11 race; Allbright denies 'conspiracy' claims

Republican House District 11 hopeful Don Fallin believes someone is attempting to rig the election in favor of a more pro-establishment candidate.

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'We cannot f--- this one up': Democrats rage against Trump at Tuscaloosa rally protesting commencement speech

A large crowd descended on Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa on Thursday as part of the “Tide Against Trump” rally to protest President Donald Trump’s commencement speech at the University of Alabama just a few miles away.

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House passes bill excluding non-athlete immigrant students from sports classification; State Rep. Colvin slams AHSAA for lack of support, spreading false claims

Late Tuesday night, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation excluding non-athletic English language learner students from being counted toward a school's daily average for the first five years of enrollment.

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‘A new golden age for our country is taking shape’ — Alabama officials praise Trump’s first 100 days in office

Tuesday marked the 100th day of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. The milestone was met with much support by Alabama officials, who praised his accomplishments and aggressive pursuit of his America First agenda.

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