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Chris' Hot Dogs owner Theo Katechis dies in Montgomery at 78

Owner of Chris’ Hot Dogs, Theo Katechis, dies in Montgomery at 78. Run by family for 107 years.

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Morning Consult says Ivey has nation’s highest job approval among state GOP voters

A poll conducted by Morning Consult found that Gov. Kay Ivey has the nation’s highest job approval rating among her state’s Republican voters, at 86%. The group polled the approval ratings of all Republican governors within their own state’s GOP voters.

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Two Alabama contestants advance to Top 10 in American Idol: Mia Matthews and Triston Harper

Two contestants from Alabama advanced to the Top 10 in American Idol - Mia Matthews of Centre and Triston Harper of McIntosh.

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Alabama historical preservationist Jerry Lathan moving, restoring Rosa Parks’ childhood home

The birthplace of civil rights icon Rosa Parks is being restored by Mobile renovator Jerry Lathan.

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Grand opening of Alabama’s first Wawa store April 25 in Fairhope

Wawa’s first store in Alabama opens Thursday, April 25 in Fairhope at 18968 Greeno Road. Doors open at 8 a.m.

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Watch: Alabama blasted in pro-abortion ad by Calif. Gov. Newsom, Democrat group

Anti-Alabama ad running by Democrat group and CA Gov. Gavin Newsome on abortion access.

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Online survey to improve severe weather warning process

Alabama folks are asked to complete an online survey about the warning process for severe weather.

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Living history reenactment at nation’s largest WWII POW camp in Aliceville

A reenactment of the WWII POW camp in Aliceville, Alabama will be May 3-4. It was the nation's largest POW camp with 6,000 prisoners.

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Iconic ‘Old Hickory’ BBQ recipe found; Served free April 27 in Sylacauga

The original barbecue recipe for the famous Old Hickory Restaurant has been located. Free BBQ will be served Saturday, April 27 at Blue Bell Central Park in Sylacauga.

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'Blind Boys of Alabama' to be featured on NBC’s 'Today' on Monday

The Blind Boys of Alabama will be featured on NBC’s Today Show on Monday, April 22 in the 8-9 a.m. hour.  They have a lot to talk about.

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Watch: 110-year-old Gadsden Steam Plant demolished Saturday by Alabama Power

Gadsden Steam Plant was imploded April 20 by Alabama Power Company.

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‘Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’ comes to Oxford April 28 at OPAC

"Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" at Oxford Performing Arts Center April 28. "Mister Bojangles."

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First-timer Caroleene Dobson wins GOP congressional nomination in AL-2; Faces Democrat Shomari Figures Nov. 5

Newcomer Caroleene Dobson won the GOP nomination for Congress and faces Democrat winner Shomari Figures.

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Alabama quarterback, AD, SEC coach, Christian leader Steve Sloan dies at 79

Sloan led the Tide in the final regular season game of 1964 and the Sugar Bowl victory over Ole Miss. He continued to quarterback the Tide in 1965, winning the National Title with a 39-28 victory over Nebraska.

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Artist living 99 years featured at Wetumpka Lunch & Learn April 18: Norma Lamae Forbes

First-time showing of video of 99-year-old artist Norma Forbes. Free Lunch & Learn in Wetumpka April 18.

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'Roll Tide!': 'Alabama Shop' safe, open in Jerusalem

While other parts of Israel are under immediate alert from Iranian aerial attack, the Alabama Store in Jerusalem is safe and open for business.

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Suspended Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine to rallygoers: Retiring, no way to reconcile

293 people came to Mobile's Municipal Park at noon Saturday and voiced support for suspended police chief Paul Prine. He announced his retirement.

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Baby Boomers of East Alabama recreate their youth April 27: Frosty Inn Reunion

Gathering of East Alabama Baby Boomers April 27. Frosty Inn Reunion at Blue Bell Central Park in Sylacauga.

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'City Walk Birmingham': Exercise, events, activities free daily in downtown

City Walk is under the I59/20 bridge in Birmingham. It has free activities daily and special events.

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Plein Air: Artists to paint on location at Dauphin Island, Bayou La Batre April 26-28

Plein air realtime painting: This art lovers’ experience will be on April 26 -28 on Dauphin Island, Alabama. 

Former Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks to reporters following Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing Alabama News
Doug Jones: No 'nefarious' GOP plot to keep Biden off Alabama ballot

On Thursday, Jones took to his Twitter account to emphasize there is no Republican plot to keep Biden off the Alabama ballot. 

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Music Lady of Sylacauga Suzy Wade Hammonds dies at 72

Suzy Wade Hammonds of Sylacauga died Monday. She was the musical voice of the town since the 1960s.

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Accountant, politician, magician: Bob Sanders dies in Clanton

Bob Sanders has died at home in Clanton at age 78. He was an accountant, politician and magician.

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Alabama disaster expert Lee Helms dies

Alabama disaster expert Lee Helms has died. Served in emergency planning since Hurricane Frederick in 1979.

Amy Grant arrives at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 10, 2021, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Ed Rode, File) Alabama News
'Queen of Christian Pop' Amy Grant at Oxford Performing Arts Center April 12

Amy Grant is coming to Alabama. She performs on Friday, April 12 at the Oxford Performing Arts Center.

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'Photographer of the Wiregrass' Art Solomon dies in Dothan

Art Solomon has died at his home in Dothan. He chronicled the life of The Wiregrass through photography over 50 years.

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Gov. Fob James’ weekly radio show: That was a different day

Governor Fob James hosted his own weekly radio show on 30 radio stations starting in 1994 -- serious to humorous.

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