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Spann Alabama News
James Spann ‘positive for the future’ despite local TV meteorologist layoffs

Weather personality James Spann is optimistic despite cutbacks in local TV meteorologists.

Britt Laken Riley Alabama News
Laken Riley Act passes Senate — 'This is a truly momentous day'

Members of the U.S. Senate passed the Laken Riley Act by a vote of 64-35 on Monday. 

President Donald Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington. Alabama News
Alabama arrestees, some with ties to state among Trump 'J6 Hostage' pardons

Trump has granted pardons and clemency to an estimated 1,500 individuals convicted in connection to the riots of January 6, including some from and with connections to Alabama.

Pride Parade Alabama News
Here we go again: Prattville Pride to participate in Mardi Gras Parade following Christmas fiasco

The local group Prattville Pride is boasting of its participation in the city’s Mardi Gras parade after receiving a federal judge’s injunction to access the city’s Christmas parade last month.

Katie Britt Alabama News
'America is back' — Britt praises Trump's 'vision,' leadership following inauguration

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said a new feeling of “pride” and “hope” was as palpable in the Capitol Rotunda as it was for millions of Americans nationwide when Trump was sworn in.

Nick Saban on The Pat Mc Afee Show Alabama News
Saban calls current college sports NIL model 'unsustainable'

The college football season came down to its final game, and Nick Saban still found time to go on a mini rant about how the sport is handling NIL (name, image, likeness).

Trumpdance Alabama News
1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson: Trump's inauguration means 'we take our country back'

On Monday, 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson spoke with "The Rick Burgess Show" live from Washington, D.C. regarding the scene for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration.

bruce pearl Alabama News
Bruce Pearl blasts Hamas after release of Israeli hostages — 'Does it look like they want peace?'

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl on Sunday did not shy away from speaking out against Hamas in response to a video that reportedly showed the terrorist group handing over three female Israeli hostages to the Red Cross.

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Robertsdale claiming eminent domain over Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association property

The Robertsdale city council is in the process of claiming eminent domain over 40 acres owned by the Baldwin County Cattle and Fair Association (BCCFA).

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Annie Holmquist: Melania's hat signals a revival of femininity

Completely unexpected in a day when casual comfort reigns, Melania Trump's Inauguration Day hat knocked her simple suit look out of the park, presenting class and elegance in one fell swoop.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance listen to Christopher Macchio sing during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Alabama News
Alabama leaders celebrate Trump inauguration: ‘He will pick right back up where he left off’

Alabama and the nation celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Monday.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares state of emergency for winter weather in 39 counties

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency on Monday for 39 counties ahead of another round of winter weather.

President reacts and Tiffany Trump smiles during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Pool) Alabama News
'Our neighbors need us now, more than ever' — Alabama liberals cope with Trump inauguration

As President Donald Trump was sworn into office to begin his second term on Monday, Alabama’s liberal commentators were predictably full of sour grapes, painting Trump’s swearing-in as the beginning of a new dictatorship.

Kalen DeBoer vs Auburn Alabama News
‘Truly dark times in America’: Alabama fan calls C-SPAN during inauguration, complains about Alabama being left out of CFP

While Americans from around the nation were focused on President Donald Trump beginning his second term on Monday, one C-SPAN caller wanted to give his thoughts on Alabama being left out of the college football playoffs.

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Phil Williams: Love for the boots on the ground

Hegseth said his focus would be on individual soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines serving under him. It was a breath of fresh air. Young men and women who volunteer to go to hard places and do hard things while serving in uniform deserve a leader that has their backs.

MagicCityAcceptanceAcademy Alabama News
'Not your mama’s history textbook' — Magic City Acceptance Academy hosts radical LGBTQ+ anti-America author

As the only charter school in the state catering explicitly to LGBTQ students, Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood offers an alternative view on education and, apparently, on history itself despite Alabama's recent ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI

Albertvilleband Alabama News
Alabama groups disappointed, not performing in freezing Trump inaugural parade

The Albertville Aggies Band and the Azalea Trail Maids have been cut as the Trump inaugural parade has been moved indoors.

Jamesspann Alabama News
James Spann speaks out Monday night on local TV meteorologists laid off

Meteorologist James Spann goes live on YouTube Monday at 7 pm to tell what is happening as some local TV weather staff are being cut.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt anticipating final passage of Laken Riley Act on Monday after Trump sworn in

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) eagerly anticipates the final passage of the Laken Riley Act in the Senate on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump is sworn into office.

Hearing aid Alabama News
Mobile to consider hearing aid tax exemption

People in need of hearing aids could soon pay less in Mobile. The Mobile city council is considering a resolution to exempt hearing aids from local sales tax.

Voting, vote, election Alabama News
2026 state elections shaping up early as 'musical chairs'

Potential candidates are exploring runs for Alabama's seven statewide constitutional offices in the 2026 elections.

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Gerrick Wilkins: Alabama needs bold tax reform in order to compete with neighboring states

Alabama is at a pivotal crossroads. While the legislature repeatedly boasts of budget surpluses, Alabamians are left wondering: Why is the government hoarding their hard-earned money? 

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Annie Holmquist: Old kindergarten requirements suggest today's classrooms are too much, too soon

Once upon a time kids didn’t go to preschool. Or kindergarten.

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Martin Cothran: 5 modern wise men everyone should know

Here is an annotated list of modern thinkers whose thoughts about God, man and the world will inform your mind and satisfy your soul.

Kay Ivey in Washington, D.C., 1/19/2025 Alabama News
Ivey to Alabama Delegation inauguration prayer brunch: 'We ask Almighty God to continue to protect this great country we are so blessed to call home'

Sunday, during remarks given at the Alabama congressional delegation's prayer brunch to mark President-elect Donald Trump's forthcoming inauguration, Gov. Kay Ivey spoke about the importance of faith and prayer for Trump and his incoming administration.

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KCarl Smith: Building lifelong conservative voters among black men

In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a lot of effort and money went into persuading black men aged 18-34 to support Donald Trump. In my opinion, this approach missed the bigger picture.

Hugh Freeze Alabama News
Hugh Freeze discusses faith, leadership ahead of 'Man Church' engagement

Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze spoke on Thursday's broadcast of "The Rick Burgess Show" to discuss faith and his upcoming appearance at host Rick Burgess' "The Man Church."

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