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AG Marshall attends murder trial for Lowndes County Sheriff 'Big John' Williams

The trial is underway for William Chase Johnson, the man charged with capital murder in the 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams.

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Legislative salaries to increase to $62K in 2025, highest in South

Salaries for all Alabama legislators will increase to $62,212 in 2025.

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AG Marshall files brief opposing EPA emissions restrictions — 'The Biden-Harris Administration has declared war on American energy'

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden administration’s plans to impose emissions standards on truck manufacturers.

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State set to execute convicted mass axe murderer Derrick Dearman Thursday night

The State of Alabama is set to carry out its fifth execution of the year tonight with the scheduled lethal injection of Derrick Dearman, who was convicted of murdering five of his girlfriend's relatives with an axe and gun.

Marquet Caldwell Alabama News
Another teen charged with Montgomery murder in increasingly troubling trend of teen murder suspects

In an increasingly troubling trend in the state’s capital city, another teenager has been charged with murder in the case of a July shooting that left one 16-year-old dead and another seriously injured.

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Birmingham's Five Points South mass shooting suspect charged in multiple homicides spanning three days

Birmingham Police said a suspect in the deadly Five Points South mass shooting could be responsible for six deaths in three days.

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U.S. Rep. Strong: Americans need to know how the Biden-Harris administration is blocking state attempts to ensure only U.S. citizens can vote

Why is the Biden administration fighting states that try to remove non-citizens from voting?

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More stringent requirements for continued unemployment benefits on the docket for 2025 legislative session

Legislation adding requirements for those collecting unemployment benefits has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the 2025 legislative session.

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Sources: State Sen. Vivian Figures to run for Mobile mayor

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson's announcement last month that he would not seek another term as his city's chief executive shook up the political landscape in the southern part of the state.

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State Sen. Elliott warns of possible ‘unintended consequences’ from Baldwin County Commission’s hearing aid tax cut

The Baldwin County Commission’s recent elimination of sales tax on hearing aids could lead to a larger revenue loss for the county than previously expected, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed applauds demise of Alabama's non-citizen voter purge — 'Tactics that suppress or intimidate voters'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed swiftly came out with full-throated support of a recent decision by a federal judge requiring Secretary of State Wes Allen to halt a state program to purge non-citizen voters from the state’s rolls ahead of the November presidential election.

Kent Davis Alabama News
SBVA board member disputes claim ADVA commissioner Kent Davis vote was 'manipulated'

State Board of Veterans Affairs members were pressured and "manipulated" into unanimously passing a motion asking Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to reconsider his plans to resign at the end of the year, according to SBVA vice chair Scott Gedling.

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'It's not Mobile 'City' Library' — Mobile Councilman Carroll backs local library wait-and-see approach on explicit material guideline compliance despite risk to funding

The director of the Mobile Public Library addressed the Mobile City Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, explaining the library's purpose and mission, which she said is to inform, entertain and inspire.

Baldwin Health Alabama News
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center renamed following addition of new wing

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is now Baldwin Health Hospital.

montgomery flag Alabama News
Montgomery City Council entertains high school student's proposal to change city's 'culturally insensitive' flag for Confederate symbolism

After collecting over 1,300 signatures on an online petition, a Montgomery high school student asked the city council to approve changing the Montgomery City flag, which he claims harkens to the Confederacy.

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Ivey backs effort supporting state bans on transgender operations for minors — 'Nothing controversial about protecting our children'

Governor Kay Ivey recently joined nine Republican governors in an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in defense of a case before SCOTUS determining the future of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors, which will have major implications for a similar law in Alabama.

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Federal judge blocks Alabama Secretary of State Allen’s non-citizen voter purge program

U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco blocked a state program aimed at removing ineligible voters from its election rolls from continuing on Wednesday.

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Missouri offense provides a great challenge as Auburn still looking for consistency on defense

Auburn is getting ready for one of its biggest challenges thus far with the passing attack that Missouri presents.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: The end of Columbus Day?

Should Columbus Day be celebrated or mourned? Ultimately, your worldview will determine your answer to this question.

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10 ineffective initiatives to curb Birmingham's violent crime under Randall Woodfin

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall brief backs Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in defense of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors.

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Enhanced penalties for illegal gambling to be considered in 2025 — 'We have a problem with illegal gaming in this state'

The Alabama Legislature tackled several hot-button issues during the 2024 session, but none caused more chaos than a package of gambling bills that sought to legalize and regulate gambling in the state.

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Montgomery City Council delays repeal of 'illegal' photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday delayed repealing a recently passed ordinance requiring concealed firearm carriers to have a photo ID.

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Denver Jones looking forward to an expanded role this season for Auburn basketball

Denver Jones is looking to take on an expanded role after last season.

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Huntsville defense contractor new title sponsor of Montgomery bowl game

The Camellia Bowl will become the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl as Integrated Solutions for Systems becomes the bowl’s corporate sponsor beginning with the 2024 bowl season.

Baldwin County Commission Hearing Aids Alabama News
Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously agreed residents should not pay taxes on hearing aids.

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‘We’re still coming’: Auburn basketball's Broome ready to improve in his final year on the Plains

After last years first round elimination in the NCAA tournament, Johni Broome is eager to improve in his final year on the Plains.

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