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University of Alabama Alabama News
Professor who made derogatory remarks on attempted Trump assassination no longer employed at University of Alabama

The University of Alabama confirmed on Saturday that the professor who made gloating and crass remarks after the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump is no longer on staff, without specifying why or when she left.

jennifer collins Alabama News
Self-proclaimed University of Alabama adjunct professor lashes out over attempted Trump assassination — 'He had it coming'

A supposed professor at the University of Alabama made a Facebook post insinuating that the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump was staged while also suggesting he “had it coming.”

steve marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall files brief supporting Florida law banning transgender surgeries, puberty blockers for minors

On Friday, Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a multi-state brief with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Florida after a federal judge blocked the state law banning transgender surgeries and puberty blockers for minors.

Zephaniah Lowery Alabama News
19-year-old arrested, charged with June murder of Montgomery man while attempting to steal his iPhone

Police recently arrested and charged a 19-year-old for the June murder of Darius Gunn, 27, of Montgomery.

keith edmund gavin Alabama News
State successfully executes Keith Edmund Gavin for murdering father of 7 at an ATM — 'Justice was finally delivered'

The Alabama Department of Corrections successfully carried out the lethal injection execution of 64-year-old Keith Edmund Gavin Thursday evening after the United States Supreme Court denied his final attempt to stay the execution.

tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville slams Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle after Trump assassination attempt: 'Once that trigger was pulled, you should be fired'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined the growing chorus of voices saying that Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle should be fired after the attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on Saturday, which many view as a catastrophic security failure.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen joins joint RNC statement opposing federalization of state election processes

Secretary of State Wes Allen, along with five other conservative secretaries of state, signed a joint statement on election integrity and opposing the federalization of state election processes at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday.

Kristy Siple. Kamarie Holland. Alabama News
Mother of slain five-year-old Kamarie Holland receives 20-year sentence, fines for human trafficking

Kristy Siple, the mother of five-year-old Kamarie Holland, has received a 20-year sentence plus fines for her role in the murder and posthumous sexual assault of her daughter in 2021.

caroleene dobson, steve scalise Alabama News
'We need Caroleene': AL-2's Dobson picks up endorsement of U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise

While attending the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this week, the Republican candidate for Alabama’s second congressional seat, Caroleene Dobson, picked up the endorsement of U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.).

Aderholt Alabama News
Aderholt calls for Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle's resignation after attempted Trump assassination

As new details emerge on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is calling for the resignation of Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle after a slew of reported security failure on behalf of Trump’s detail.

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
State Auditor Sorrell criticizes RNC after Amber Rose, Teamster speech and Sikh prayer — 'As a long-time Republican, it left me scratching my head'

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell was unimpressed with the opening proceedings of the Republican National Convention on Monday night, which drew heavy criticism for hosting a Sikh prayer, a pro-abortion activist and a pro-union speaker.

Library Books Alabama News
Statewide rules regulating placement of sexually explicit library books officially enshrined in administrative code

The new Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) rule changes that came from Gov. Kay Ivey in response to citizens’ concerns over sexually explicit and obscene children’s books are officially part of Alabama’s administrative code as of Monday.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong to participate in oversight hearing to investigate circumstances in attempted Trump assassination

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) is joining his colleagues on the House Homeland Security Committee in seeking answers from the FBI, DHS and U.S. Secret Service in an oversight hearing regarding any alleged security failures after the failed assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday.

Keanete Shipp Alabama News
Montgomery man on bond for trafficking drugs into prison re-arrested for attempted murder, assault

Keanete Shipp, 21, of Montgomery, who is out on bond for trafficking drugs and other contraband into the Elmore County Correctional Facility in April, was recently re-arrested in Montgomery for several felonies, including attempted murder.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen on attempted Trump assassination: 'I’m so glad the good Lord had his hand over that situation'

On Monday, Secretary of State Wes Allen gave his initial reaction to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump on Saturday, praising the memory of the Pennsylvania firefighter who lost his life in the crossfire.

Mike Rogers Alabama News
'Most military-friendly state in the country': U.S. Rep. Rogers applauds Alabama law exempting troops from paying state income tax while deployed

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) recently applauded the state of Alabama for its newly signed legislation that exempts troops from paying state income tax while deployed or mobilized

J.D. Vance. Alabama News
Alabama's state and federal lawmakers show support for U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as Trump's VP pick

Alabama lawmakers are applauding the Monday announcement by GOP Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump to select Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as his Vice Presidential nominee two days after surviving an attempted assassination. 

kay ivey Alabama News
Ivey encourages citizens to take advantage of back-to-school tax holiday

As the new school year draws closer, Gov. Kay Ivey is encouraging parents to take advantage of the state’s upcoming annual weekend Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.

Seth McCollough Alabama News
Parents claim Auburn City School officials ignored drag queen teacher complaints — 'We have to wait until something physically happens'

Several parents claim they attempted years ago to petition the Auburn City School system regarding the online behavior of the now-resigned drag queen teacher at Drake Middle School, but their concerns were brushed off.

Agent Ken Valentine Alabama News
Fmr Secret Service agent: Too soon to call attempted Trump assassination a security 'failure' — 'But, at the end of the day, the former president was shot'

In the hours after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, speculation immediately began regarding perceived negligence on the part of the United States Secret Service for allowing a shooter to nearly kill the former president.

John Wahl Alabama News
ALGOP chairman Wahl: Mainstream media's vilification of Trump 'partially responsible' for assassination attempt

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl swiftly condemned the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally on Saturday, placing partial blame on the media's rhetoric towards Trump.

Trump Shooting. Alabama News
BREAKING: Donald Trump struck by apparent gunfire at Pennsylvania rally – 'Please join me in praying for President Trump'

A bloody Donald Trump was escorted off the stage during a Saturday rally in Pennsylvania after someone appeared to fire shots at the former President.

Shane Stringer Alabama News
State Rep. Stringer: Blaming permitless carry for Montgomery crime spike 'ridiculous'

State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle), the sponsor of the 2022 legislation removing the state’s requirement for a concealed carry permit, recently slammed Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s continued blaming the bill for escalating crime in Alabama’s capital city.

Dothan Books Alabama News
Lawmakers will try to tackle obscene library books again in 2025

Lawmakers will attempt in 2025 to try again to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the preponderance of sexually explicit books in Alabama’s libraries.

handcuffs Alabama News
Montgomery man charged with trafficking minor for commercial sex acts

On Thursday, a task force of the attorney general’s office and U.S. Marshalls arrested a Montgomery County man on a charge of Human Trafficking in the First Degree for commercial sex acts involving a juvenile.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: 'Democrats are in a full panic about the upcoming election' — 'Kamala is waiting in the wings'

U.S. Sen Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) described Democrats on Capitol Hill as being in full panic over President Joe Biden’s odds in November’s election while bemoaning the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall announces sentencing of woman who defrauded City of Montgomery of $500,000 through insurance fraud

Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office recently announced that a woman who defrauded the city of Montgomery for nearly $500,000  through health insurance fraud was sentenced to one year in jail.

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