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Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares days of mourning for NOLA terrorist attack — 'We will remember those lives lost, especially those who called Alabama home'

Governor Kay Ivey joined Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Monday in declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 and injured dozens more, paying specific attention to those with ties to Alabama.

Vice President-elect JD Vance is congratulated after a joint session of Congress confirmed the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Alabama News
'Ready to work': Alabama's federal congressional delegation certify Trump-Vance in 2024 presidential election

On Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were officially certified as the President and Vice President of the United States.

Alabama political news centeno Alabama News
Illegal alien arrested for attempted kidnapping of young girl in Elmore County deported five times previously

Elmore County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Yordy Centeno-Melchor, an illegal alien, for attempted kidnapping on Friday.

Montgomery Interim Police Chief James Graboys Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed appoints interim MPD chief James Graboys to permanently serve in position

After months of searching for a permanent chief of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Monday that interim MPD Chief James Graboys would serve permanently.

law gavel money Alabama News
Phenix City man sentenced to over seven years for $600K COVID-19 loan fraud

A federal judge sentenced Kyle Nathan Carlisle, 39, of Phenix City, to seven years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to COVID-19 loans from the federal government.

Jerry Carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl not running for Mobile mayor; Says he will 'continue a life of public service'

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) confirmed he will not run for mayor of Mobile.

Alabama political news male female difference Alabama News
Annie Holmquist: Boy brains, girl brains. Yes, they’re really different.

If even our brains are biologically male and female, are we merely selling ourselves a line when we say that our sex is fluid and can be what ever we feel it should be?

Governor Kay Ivey school choice choose act Alabama News
State Rep. Susan DuBose: School choice advances civil rights while providing a brighter future for our children

Several states across the country already have robust school choice programs that have been in place for years, and numerous studies have proven that public schools do not experience a mass exodus because of these programs.

Linda Gail and Bela Berty Alabama News
Tuscaloosa County couple plans to travel the state, teaching students about the Declaration of Independence

A Tuscaloosa County couple wants to educate Alabama students about the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Historymuseum Alabama News
Rare collection of illustrated manuscripts from 13th to 18th centuries exhibited in Mobile Jan. 10 – May 25

You can go back to medieval Europe, viewing manuscripts and art from that time at the History Museum of Mobile.

Athens Limestone Library 1 Alabama News
Limestone County Commission calls emergency meeting for the future of the Athens-Limestone Library Board

Limestone County Commissioner Collin Daly called a special meeting to discuss the potential return to a joint library board on Monday at 3:00 p.m.

Dale Strong Alabama News
Dale Strong: NOLA terror attack 'appears' to be 'lone wolf situation' — 'I just pray that these dots don't connect anywhere else'

While U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) believes that all evidence so far points to it being a “lone wolf” incident, he said it’s still vital that any outside connections be ruled out.

Tuberville kennedy Alabama News
Trump calls for 'one powerful' spending bill; Tuberville first senator to support combining tax reform, border security

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for a major spending package to be one of the first bills to hit his desk when he takes office in 14 days.

Robin Schultz Alabama News
Hoover City attorney pays $14,586 as 'courtesy' in apparent effort to evade transparency

Hoover City attorney Phillip Corley recently disclosed that his law firm, Wallace Jordan, paid $14,586.48 on behalf of the City without reimbursement as "a courtesy to a valued client."

Ivey State of the State 2024 Alabama News
Speculation ramps up over Ivey future — Will she finish the remainder of her term?

A recent wave of social media adulation from state agencies directed at Gov. Kay Ivey for her perceived leadership has caused some to revive speculation that the governor may not see through the final two years of her term.

Triciastrange Alabama News
Tricia Strange retiring as Mobile County GOP chairwoman; New officers to be elected Monday

A new chair of the Mobile County GOP will be elected Monday. Tricia Strange, four-year chair, is retiring.

David Bronner, Retirement Systems of Alabama Alabama News
'Debbie Downer': RSA's Bronner blasts conservatives in intellectually lazy quest for solutions

It is not unusual for Alabama's highest-paid bureaucrat to use the Retirement Systems of Alabama's monthly newsletter, The Advisor, as a personal mouthpiece to spout off about his views on matters unrelated to RSA, and his January screed was no exception.

Alabama political news presidential citizens medal Alabama News
Phil Williams: Presidential participation trophies

In days past the Presidential Citizens Medal was given sparingly with case-by-case review. This week’s activity has Joe Biden handing out tranches of 20 at a time.

Miss America Abbie Stockard Alabama News
Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America

Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America Sunday night after days of competition in Orlando.

Alabama political news contemplation Alabama News
Devin Foley: Rest and quiet contemplation – we need more

Our nation is divided, there is no doubt about it. But what would happen if more of us turned off the TV and the radio, if we quit or dialed-back social media, and used our time instead to “root our being,” discern wisdom, and find peace?

samurai Alabama News
SAMURAI: Japanese collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

You can travel to Japan and back to the 12th century without ever leaving Alabama. Japanese Samurai collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

Valentinedance Alabama News
Valentine dinner/dance Feb. 14 at USS Alabama pavilion

Make your date for Valentine's Day evening, Friday, Feb. 14. Dinner and dance at the Battleship USS Alabama pavilion.

Katie Britt on FNC, 1/3/2025 Alabama News
Katie Britt blasts Hakeem Jeffries for 'far-right extremism' remarks — Biden, Dem policies to blame for young women being murdered and raped, New Orleans terror attack

Friday on Fox News Channel's "Jesse Watters Primetime," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) reacted to recently re-elected U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) claim of the need to "push back against far-right extremism whenever necessary" during his speech to the U.S. House chamber earlier in the day.

Alabama State Capitol Alabama News
1819 News' Dawson: Expect populist takeover of state GOP

A populist movement has gained momentum on the national stage under President-elect Donald Trump, and its effects may soon trickle down to state politics, according to 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson.

Eagle Forum Alabama News
Protecting children, Ten Commandments, gold/silver as currency among top Eagle Forum priorities

Eagle Forum of Alabama revealed its 2025 legislative priorities in its latest newsletter.

Alabama prisons, prisoners, alabama department of corrections, ADOC Alabama News
KCarl Smith: Alabama's $1 billion prison is a Band-Aid on a deeper wound

A new prison might seem like a quick fix, but it’s not the solution. By focusing on the deeper issues, Alabama can build a legacy of opportunity and justice, not just walls and bars.

Mark Sears vs Oklahoma Alabama News
4 takeaways from No. 5 Alabama's 107-79 win over No. 12 Oklahoma

No. 5 Alabama opened up SEC play by overwhelming No. 12 Oklahoma 107-79 in the Sooners' first-ever SEC basketball game.

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