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Alabama chef nominated for James Beard Award: 'It's not about me'

That was the motto of Johnny Hontzopolous when he opened his restaurant after immigrating from Greece to America in 1921. Little did...

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VIDEO FEATURE: Small town Alabama ‘banging’ out big-time ammo despite shortages

In the past two years, the National Firearm Industry Trade Association has seen more new gun owners. In 2020, 40% of all firearm purchases were made by first-time gun buyers. In 2021, that percentage was 30%. But despite increased sales, supply chain shortages and inflation, one small town Alabama company is producing high quantities of high-quality ammunition.

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Alabama watches as the people of Ukraine face 'large-scale invasion'

Dmytro Bulakh awoke early Thursday morning to the sound of explosions. The pastor of Grace Church, located in Kyiv, Ukraine, went outside...

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DAMAGE REPORTS: Severe storms and tornadoes across central Alabama

The National Weather Service (NWS) received numerous reports of damage after a storm system packing strong winds, heavy rains and hail...

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ERIC under microscope after allegations of liberal agenda, Pt. 2

Is the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), which has a contract with the state of Alabama to maintain voter rolls, funded...

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Voter maintenance program controversy stems from political rumors, federal lawsuits, Pt. 1

A nationwide program that the state of Alabama contracts with to maintain voter information is coming into question after an Alabama...

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VIDEO: Mike Durant releases television ad taking aim at ‘mumbling Joe’

Republican candidate for United States Senate Mike Durant released a new television ad Wednesday calling President Joe Biden a failure...

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Jefferson County attorney: ‘I’m not dead’

After 55 years as an attorney, one Jefferson County man wants his clients to know he’s still going strong and working hard, despite...

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Signature Academies launching in Jefferson County Fall 2022

A new kind of school is coming to students in Jefferson County in the fall of 2022. The Signature Academies will be schools focused...

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Carnival halting operations in Mobile for nearly one year

As part of its restarting plan, Carnival Cruise Line announced it will suspend cruises out of Mobile, Ala. for nearly a year. Cruises...

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'I’m about to drop dead from all this trauma': People come forward with complaints on Brookside PD

The Jefferson County Sheriff and a state representative held a town hall discussion after controversy over the Brookside Police Department....

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HOOVER POLICE: Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles may have been in roadway for hours

The Hoover Police Department was investigating a fatal accident on Interstate 459 Tuesday afternoon. Cpt. Keith Czeskleba confirmed...

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Fighting the odds at Lovelady Center: Alabama woman's inspiring story headed to the big screen

Sometimes life throws us curveballs. Sometimes our entire life is a curveball. Sometimes that curveball hits us so hard in the face...

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Birmingham Police Chief resigns

Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith has resigned after nearly four years with the department. Smith made the decision to focus on...

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Husband of former Miss America contestant killed in front of toddler son in Montgomery

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the shooting death of a man that friends say was evangelizing in a Montgomery neighborhood...

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Alabama executes man who murdered good Samaritan in 1996

The state of Alabama carried out the execution of a man at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility late Thursday night.   Matthew...

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Senate candidate Mike Durant signs Term Limits pledge

U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant signed a U.S. Term Limits Pledge on Wednesday, Jan. 26. In the document, the republican candidate...

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Alabama Kombucha brewer product wins national award for being ‘good, clean and fair’

The first commercial kombucha brewer in Birmingham recently won a national award for one of its products. Better Kombucha, which brews...

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Winter Weather Advisory for coastal areas of Alabama

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory in Mobile. Areas in Baldwin, Escambia, and Mobile counties are...

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War Tide: Tuberville responds to Saban's political involvement

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R) responded to University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban’s involvement in politics. Tuberville,...

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Erica Thomas: Time for Alabama to channel a little "Towanda"

The 1991 film, “Fried Green Tomatoes” is as southern as it gets. A story from the early 1900s, taking place in a small Alabama town....

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Mayor and Alabama PSC candidate arrested on domestic violence charge

Tallassee Mayor and Alabama Public Service Commission Place One candidate John “Johnny” Hammock, was arrested while on a beach trip...

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Jay Barker charged with assault after incident involving vehicle & wife, Sara Evans

According to reports, former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker was arrested after an incident early Saturday morning in Nashville. Barker...

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Snow accumulation possible for northern region this weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a storm system that will move across the deep south over the weekend. A Winter Storm...

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15 & Focused: East Alabama teen takes political commentary to next level

In less than a year, a Calhoun County teen has made waves in the political world. As a conservative political commentator, Caroline...

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Rep. Mo Brooks introduces bill to ‘protect citizens against invaders’

Amid a border crisis in the U.S., Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) introduced a new bill that would give more control to state and local...

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‘If you’re reading this…’ Mother of Alabama soldier killed in Iraq shares letters written by son

In 2007, country artist Tim McGraw took the stage at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards and solemnly sang, for the first time,...

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