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ALDOT160 Alabama News
Despite repeated pleas to ALDOT for improvement, fatality-plagued State Hwy 160 collapses in Blount County

A section of Alabama Highway 160 in Blount County collapsed Sunday night, according to the Blount County Emergency Management Agency.

Will Ainsworth bus Alabama News
Ainsworth confident Alabama Legislature will pass school choice — 'Even people that are opposed to school choice say it’s coming'

With Gov. Kay Ivey now pushing for legislation to create education savings accounts next session, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth is confident school choice will become a reality in Alabama.

Will ainsworth podcast Alabama News
Will Ainsworth: ALDOT director John Cooper would be fired if I were governor

When it comes to Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth doesn’t mince words.

Elmore Prison Alabama News
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth warns against a federal takeover of Alabama prison system, contractors 'taking advantage of the state'

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, who many expect to make a run for the governor’s mansion next election cycle, said a federal takeover of Alabama’s prison system “would be bad for our state.”

Britt Alabama News
Britt blasts Biden's $6 billion prisoner swap with Iran — 'Will only embolden our adversaries and invite hostile actors to take more American hostages'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) criticized the Biden administration Thursday over reports it had reached a deal with Iran to release five American prisoners in exchange for five Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

Chandler Mountain pump plan Alabama News
St. Clair, Etowah County residents flood FERC with concerns over Alabama Power project ahead of Saturday deadline for comment

For the past few weeks, residents in St. Clair and Etowah Counties have been researching ways to stop a plan by Alabama Power to construct a two-reservoir pump station on Chandler Mountain.

Reed on Reid Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed: 'We're working very closely with the FBI' on Riverfront brawl investigation

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed revealed on Tuesday during an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Reidout” that the city has been working with the FBI to investigate the brawl that took place Saturday on the Montgomery Riverboat Dock.

Matt Clark Alabama News
Matt Clark steps down as president of Alabama Center for Law & Liberty to join Chief Justice Tom Parker’s staff; Laura Clark appointed interim president

The Alabama Center for Law and Liberty (ACLL) is under new management now that the organization's president, Matt Clark, has stepped down to join Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker’s staff as his senior staff attorney.

Jemele Hill Alabama News
'Had she been a white woman, nobody would be introducing a law' — Former ESPN host Jemele Hill slams Carlee Russell-inspired bill creating felony charges for faking an abduction

As the dust continues to settle following the fake kidnapping of Carlee Russell last month, former ESPN host Jemele Hill is pushing back against State Sen. April Weaver’s (R-Brierfield) bill that would create a new felony crime for faking an abduction.

IMG 1893 Alabama News
Over 500 parents, kids attend Moms for Liberty event in Madison — 'God showed out today’

Despite some last-minute scheduling drama and a large crowd of protesters, Emily Jones with the Madison County Moms for Liberty said the reading event in Madison on Saturday could not have gone any better.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth endorses Trump for reelection to 'undo all the damage President Biden has done'

Ainsworth discussed the reasoning behind his endorsement Friday during an appearance on “Alabama Unfiltered” radio.

Madison Library, Cameron Alabama News
Madison library allows Moms for Liberty to host reading event — 'It's a great day to be an American'

The Moms for Liberty event featuring Kirk Cameron and Riley Gaines is officially back on at the Madison Public Library.

Madison library Alabama News
Showdown in Madison? Moms for Liberty plans to move forward with Kirk Cameron reading event, questions capacity excuse — 'We’re not backing down'

“At this time, we are hopeful that the library will come to their senses and reverse their decision. We are still planning to be there on Saturday at 10 a.m.”

Canceled Alabama News
Woke mob threat forces Kirk Cameron-Moms for Liberty Madison library event cancellation

The library issued a statement Thursday saying the event had to be shut down due to capacity issues and security concerns.

Bhman blue dot kirk cameron Alabama News
Far-left TikTok influencer plots protest against Moms for Liberty event in Madison featuring Kirk Cameron, Riley Gaines — 'Shut the F--- Up'

The event at Madison Public Library hosted by the Moms for Liberty chapter in Madison County is expected to draw over 350 attendees, but it’s also attracted a group of far-left protesters planning to hold an event of their own at the same time across the street.

Aderholt on cnn Alabama News
'Completely shocking and outrageous': U.S. Rep. Aderholt on Biden choosing Colorado for Space Command HQ

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) said he and the rest of the Alabama congressional delegation were blindsided Monday by the Biden administration’s decision to make Colorado the permanent home of U.S. Space Command over Huntsville.

Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
State Rep. Givan concerned Carlee Russell hoax threatens exclusively missing young black person 'Ebony Alert' legislation

The recent Carlee Russell kidnapping hoax captured the interest and subsequent ire of the nation, and Alabama Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) hopes all the negative attention won’t hurt the chances of her bill targeting missing black youth from passing.

Ernie Yarbrough Alabama News
State Rep. Yarbrough applauds Ivey for prioritizing school choice next legislative session — 'It’ll be very interesting to see what is put forward'

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough said he was happy to hear Gov. Kay Ivey make school choice a priority for the next regular session.

Aderholt stutts Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Aderholt, State Sen. Stutts endorse new congressional map — Say U.S. Rep. Sewell was against SCOTUS decision despite publicly claiming support

When the U.S. Supreme Court ordered the Alabama Legislature to redraw the state's congressional map to create a second majority or near-majority black congressional district, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) publicly praised the decision as a "historic victory."

Nancy Pelosi Alabama News
Pelosi slams new Alabama congressional district map, decries Terri Sewell losing Selma, Montgomery

Since the state legislature adjourned its special session last week, reactions to Alabama’s redrawn district map have varied along party lines, with many Democrats, like U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) calling it “ridiculous” and a violation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s order to add another majority-black district.

Brittany Wagner 3 scaled Alabama News
'Last Chance U' star Brittany Wagner: 'We ended up being the Alabama of junior college football'

For some struggling teens, college sports can be a second chance to get their act together, while for others, it may be their last chance at a better life.

Dale Jackson Alabama News
'Someone will die!': Huntsville City Council confronted with alligator panic

The city of Huntsville wants to educate its residents about alligators in the area after one reportedly ate a man’s dog in the Hays Farm area.

Wise bolin Alabama News
Jeff Wise withdraws from Jefferson County Commission race, endorses Mike Bolin for District 5 seat

Candidate for Jefferson County Commission Jeff Wise has withdrawn from the race and endorsed fellow Republican Mike Bolin for the position.

Peeples Alabama Power Alabama News
Alabama Power faces backlash over proposed pumped storage project in St. Clair County — 'Where is your humanity?'

Residents of Steele, Alabama, and the surrounding area gathered at the Rainbow City Community Center Monday night to voice their concerns and strong opposition to a proposed plan by Alabama Power to construct a new hydroelectric facility on Chaldner Mountain in St. Clair County.

Nikki Haley Alabama News
Nikki Haley confirms third GOP presidential debate to be held in Alabama — 'By October, you’re going to see a totally different ball game'

Former President Donald Trump is already scheduled to visit Alabama in August, but he may be making a return trip to the Yellowhammer State in October for a GOP presidential debate, according to candidate Nikki Haley.

home design Alabama News
Gulf Coast's largest homebuilder Truland Homes acquired by D.R. Horton, Inc.

On Wednesday, D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest by volume homebuilder in the United States, announced it had acquired Truland's homebuilding operations to combine it with its platforms in Baldwin County and northwest Florida.

Federalist Society panel Alabama News
Federalist Society hosts debate on 'freedom of thought' as more Southern states look to combat woke ideology on college campuses

From Critical Race Theory to diversity, equity and inclusion, more Southern states like Alabama and Florida are trying to push back against woke ideology at public universities.

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