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Pledge of Allegiance Alabama News
Proposed constitutional amendment would mandate daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer ‘consistent with Judeo-Christian values’ in schools

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has proposed an amendment to the Alabama Constitution requiring the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to adopt policies requiring a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer "consistent with Judeo-Christian values" at the beginning of every school day, with penalties for violation.

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No. 1 Auburn looking to bounce back against Vanderbilt

After dropping its first game in conference play on its home floor to No. 6 Florida on Saturday, No. 1 Auburn aiming to bounce back on Tuesday night against Vanderbilt in Memorial Gymnasium.

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Federal act would protect Gulf of America seafood producers from illegal Mexican fishermen

The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee in another effort to protect U.S. fishermen and seafood producers.

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Change of candidates in Wednesday’s forum for Mobile mayoral race: Connie Hudson vs. Stephen Nodine

A forum for Mobile's mayoral race will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 and feature County Commissioner Connie Hudson and former County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.

FILE - A bump stock is attached to a semi-automatic rifle Alabama News
BamaCarry a 'hard no' on four Democrat-sponsored proposed bills to regulate firearms

Two state house committees meet Wednesday to take up four bills to regulate guns in Alabama. Citizen group BamaCarry is opposing the bills.

Pharmacy, Pharmacist, prescription drugs Alabama News
Fair payment or new fee? Bills filed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Alabama

Two bills were filed last week in the Alabama Senate that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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Joey Clark: Elon Musk is probably better than you — Here's why

Not even Musk’s accomplishments can necessarily account for his elevated rank. No, I suspect the seed of Musk’s success and status is his willingness to fail while braving darkness.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth opposes Ivey-backed bill restructuring Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth announced his opposition on Monday to legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

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Alabama Republicans underwhelm in Club For Growth Foundation scorecard — ‘Legislators must correct course’

The recently released Club For Growth Foundation scorecard showed an underwhelming performance for Alabama’s Republicans in implementing CFG’s “pro-growth” and limited government policies.

steve marshall Alabama News
Marshall scrutinizes BlackRock’s leniency on Chinese investments: 'Asset managers have a duty to be transparent with their investors'

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world’s top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments.

Alabama political news prayer time Alabama News
Annie Holmquist: The simplest – but most overlooked – way to renew our culture

If we want to ensure that our leaders remain good, pursuing righteous policies for our nation, then one of the simplest things we can do is get on our knees every day and pray for them.

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Bill filed to prohibit people under 16 from starting social media accounts civil penalties included

Legislation that would require social media platforms to prevent individuals under 16 from creating accounts has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Genesis Cuellar, 8, a migrant from El Salvador, sits in a waiting area to be processed by Team Brownsville, a humanitarian group, helping migrants released from U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Brownsville, Texas. Alabama News
Illegal aliens likely adding to higher cases of whooping cough, other infectious diseases in Alabama

Since November, the Alabama Department of Public Health has been warning about higher numbers of the highly contagious whooping cough, also known as Pertussis.

Spiro Cheriogotis Alabama News
Mobile’s senior political advisor stepping away to lead Spiro’s mayoral campaign

The Spiro Cheriogotis campaign announced Monday it has hired Candace Cooksey, Mobile's Senior Political Advisor, to lead the campaign.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Allen hears new voter integrity ideas in National Association of Secretaries of State Conference

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met with U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to discuss voter integrity during the National Association of Secretaries of State Conference.

DOE Alabama News
Leland Whaley: We are closing the factory in D.C.

Washington is a factory that produces nothing – unless you consider bad trade deals, reckless spending, unsustainable debt, insider dealing, kickbacks, pay-to-play political contributions, and choking regulations to be products. 

Emma Robinson on 109th birthday. Alabama News
Alabama’s oldest person turns 111; Former Talladega schoolteacher Emma Robinson

Emma Robinson, Alabama's oldest living person, turned 111 Feb, 9. She was a long-time teacher in Talladega.

The Magic City Alabama News
Could Birmingham lose federal funding over Woodfin's defiance on illegal immigration?

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to cut the funding of any city not fully cooperating with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, drawing into question Birmingham’s financial future due to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent pronouncements on illegal immigration.

Alabama Political News April Weaver Alabama News
State Sen. Weaver touts 'Alabama values' as What is a Woman Act heads to the House — 'This is common sense, and this is why I'm here'

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) said the Alabama Legislature is ablaze with a “new conservative fire” this session as it wasted no time tackling big issues during its first week, like the What is a Woman Act.

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Barry Moore, Gary Palmer only two Alabama U.S. Reps to back 2024 measure to strip embattled USAID of funding

When Alabama’s House Republican delegation had the chance to cut funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development during the last federal legislative session, the majority voted with Democrats to keep the agency afloat.

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Gene Smith to seek return to Hoover City Council — 'Promises must be kept'

After a relatively brief hiatus, Gene Smith is looking to reclaim his spot on the Hoover City Council. He said he's focused on keeping promises and building on the work he started when he previously served.

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Phil Williams: If it were easy, everyone would do it

Stories are not told in reverent tones of those who sat idly by. History will look back on this time and take note if we squander this victory by staying comfortable.

Venus Alabama News
View 'snow moon,' Venus in night sky this Valentine's Day

It’s not quite a Valentine’s moon, but it will still be close to full and quite bright on Friday for Valentine’s evening. The actual full moon this month is on Wednesday, two days before Valentine’s.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) watches from the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Alabama News
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts after win: 'God is good'

Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts praised God immediately after winning his first Super Bowl on Sunday.

katie britt air force one Alabama News
Britt traveling to New Orleans via Air Force One to watch Super Bowl with Trump

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will be in New Orleans on Sunday with President Donald Trump to watch Super Bowl LIX.

Magic_City_Acceptance_Acadamy_Groundbreaking Alabama News
Apryl Marie Fogel: 5 myths about opposition to Magic City Acceptance Academy

Just because someone points out the problems with a school doesn't mean that person hates the students and teachers.

Alabama political news anxiety Alabama News
Devin Foley: Anxiety – here's why so many of us have it

In the past, while people may have been living harder lives, they often were far more content. So what changed in our times to bring about a near universal state of anxiety?

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