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Britt Laken Riley Alabama News
Britt praises Laken Riley Act clearing procedural hurdle in Senate — ‘An important step forward in making our country safer’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised the Senate’s bipartisan 84-9 vote to advance the Laken Riley Act on Thursday.

Mobile Port Authority Alabama News
Alabama Port Authority hopes workers union swiftly approves agreement to avoid strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reached an agreement with ports and shippers relieving 36 ports nationwide of a strike.

Alabama political news reading Alabama News
Annie Holmquist: Want to make a difference in society? Start by reading a book.

If nothing else, we should read if only to prevent our society from going down the drain.

Mayor Sandy Stimpson Alabama News
Mobile State of the City and County: Amtrak service delayed; Stimpson planning handoff to new mayor

Mobile Chamber CEO Bradley Byrne moderated the conversation with Mobile County Commissioners Connie Hudson, Randall Dueitt and Merceria Ludgood and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville backs Trump's plays in Panama, Gulf of Mexico, Greenland — 'I think it's great'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently backed several of President-elect Trump’s more ambitious proposals, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico, taking over the Panama Canal, and possibly purchasing Greenland for the United States.

Randall Woodfin Alabama News
Report shows staggering lack of resources and support for Birmingham Police Department

Earlier this week, the City of Birmingham released the "Birmingham Crime Commission Report," which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares state of emergency in 37 Alabama counties ahead of winter storm

Governor Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of an incoming winter storm expected to hit parts of the state this week.

Alabama political news standardized test Alabama News
Allen Mendenhall: Alabama needs the Classic Learning Test

Alabama stands poised to distinguish itself with the Classic Learning Test, or CLT, which offers a bold alternative to institutional stagnation.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville reintroduces legislation repealing Corporate Transparency Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will reintroduce his Repealing Big Brothers Overreach Act in the Senate in the 119th Congress. 

Deanodle1 Alabama News
Former GOP candidate for governor Dean Odle sets 'special announcement' for January 11

Pastor Dean Odle sets "special announcement" for Jan. 11 in Montgomery.

VA board Alabama News
‘A little bit offensive’ — State Board of VA members oppose likely Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs overhaul legislation

State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) spoke out at a Wednesday meeting against possible legislation in the 2025 session that would change how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) is governed.

Alabama political news title ix women sports Alabama News
Tuberville predicts swift action on bill protecting women’s sports — ‘It's unsafe, it's unfair, and it's wrong’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) expects his legislation preserving Title IX protections for female athletes will soon receive a floor vote in a Republican-controlled congress under the scond Trump administration.

City of mobile Alabama News
Mobile officials celebrate economic growth ahead of State of the City and County event

Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says the city has become a hub for a diverse group of industries, leading to job growth and economic development.

State Sen. David Sessions on Cap Journal, 5/8/2024 Alabama News
State Sen. Sessions: 2025 gambling effort must be 'good' for Alabama — not just good for gambling interests, more money for more gov't

During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5 on Tuesday, State Sen. David Sessions (R-Grand Bay) acknowledged the possibility that the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

MGM shooting Alabama News
Two 18-year-old Montgomery men charged with murder in Tuesday killing; One faces attempted murder charge for firing on officer

Two 18-year-olds in Montgomery have been charged with murder, and one is accused of shooting at a responding police officer in a shooting that shut down a portion of Zelda Road in Montgomery on Tuesday.

Chris Youngblood vs South Carolina Alabama News
4 takeaways from No. 5 Alabama's 88-68 win over South Carolina

No. 5 Alabama took care of business on the road defeating South Carolina 88-68 to advance to 2-0 in SEC play.

Connie Hudson Alabama News
County Commissioner Connie Hudson running for Mobile mayor: 'Mobile is on the cusp of a new era'

After 14 years as a Mobile County Commissioner, Connie Hudson officially announced her run for Mobile mayor.

warming center Alabama News
Waterfront Rescue Mission coordinates five warming shelters in Mobile

Five warming centers are open in Mobile now to Saturday.

Alabama political news Karl Marx Alabama News
Devin Foley: What is 'Cultural Marxism'?

A simple explanation of the mentality driving much of the angst we see in today's society.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall on Trump’s immigration plan: ‘Ensure the safety and security of our nation’

Attorney General Steve Marshall and other Republican attorneys general backed President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies on Wednesday.

Tommy Tuberville Alabama News
‘You never say never on anything’: Tuberville doesn't rule out possible run for governor

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said on Wednesday that, while he looks forward to working with the incoming Donald Trump administration in a GOP-led Senate,  he is not ruling out a run for Alabama’s governor in 2026.

Gustavo Sanchez Montoya Alabama News
ICE places detainer on man accused of leaving scene of accident in Huntsville

Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently placed a detainer on a man accused of leaving the scene of an accident with a personal injury in December. 

NWS Alabama News
Officials statewide preparing as winter storm watch issued for parts of Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a winter storm warning for much of the northern half and central Alabama as the state prepares for impactful winter weather.

Gambling Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Is gambling dead in Alabama? Don't bet on it!

There’s a good possibility gambling will be back when the 2025 legislative session opens in February.  

Matt Woods Alabama News
State Rep. Matt Woods only Republican to qualify for State Senate District 5 special election

The Alabama Republican Party announced Tuesday that State Rep. Matt Woods (R-Jasper) will serve as the Party’s nominee for the special election to fill the vacancy in Alabama Senate District 5. 

Contract approved Alabama News
State Sen. Chris Elliott wants government agencies to stop 'dragging feet' on permitting

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) wants state agencies to streamline permitting processes to protect Alabama's small businesses.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt lobbying bipartisan support for Laken Riley Act — ‘The American people spoke loud and clear that they’re not going to accept business as usual'

After failing to advance during last year’s Congress, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) has yet again sponsored the Laken Riley Act, which would require Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses until they are removed from the U.S.

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