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State Sen. Orr on rebranding offices to create appearance of DEI ban compliance: 'Would not be surprised to see a round two of legislation to address it'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) weighed in on the Huntsville City Council's vote to rename the city's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to its previous title, Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling DEI.

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Alabama's LGBTQ+ Charter School openly defies DEI ban

Last year, Alabama’s ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) went into effect.  One purpose of the bill is to protect students from coursework that advocates for or requires assent to a divisive concept.

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Allen Mendenhall: What Florida's bold experiment could mean for Montevallo

Alabama needs not an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime crusader but a diligent, dutiful and hardworking governor who grasps that universities require both nourishment and pruning.

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Watch: Louisiana-Monroe students sing 'God Bless America' inside Fort Payne McDonald's

Diners were blessed with unexpected dinner music at Fort Payne's McDonald's as the Louisiana-Monroe student choir broke out in 'God Bless America.'

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Tuberville questions Trump's USDA secretary pick – 'Our farmers are in trouble'

During this week’s confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, U.S. Sen. Tomy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed Brooke on advancing American agriculture, especially Alabama.

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State Sen. Givhan: The 'yes' votes needed to have gambling legislation brought to the floor not there

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

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Trump executive order on DEI ban having impact as Alabama DEI ban languishes

Alabama's law banning state funding for DEI offices and initiatives was signed into law last year. However, institutions simply changed the names of their DEI departments and the titles of those in charge.

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Carter Ashcraft: The need for cautious optimism in the Trump 2.0 years

We must be careful how much we let our political tent grow, or to whom we hitch our wagons. The very people we see as rising figures championing a new conservative movement may well be wolves in sheep’s clothing.

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Huntsville renames DEI office to Office of Multicultural Affairs; State Rep. Ed Oliver: 'DEI is on the run'

Following President Donald Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) departments at the federal level, the Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to rename the city’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) to its old moniker, Office of Multicultural Affairs.

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WSJ report values Alabama, Auburn football programs at more than $800 million each, ranked #11, #12 highest overall

An analysis conducted by Indiana University Columbus associate professor of finance Ryan Brewer shows that the University of Alabama and Auburn University football programs are valued among the highest in the nation.

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Figures, Sewell vote against bill ensuring medical care for babies who survive abortions

Both of Alabama’s Democratic members of Congress, U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) and Shomari Figures (D-Prichard) voted against legislation on Thursday that would require doctors to provide life-saving medical care to babies that survive abortions.

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Tuberville, Britt push pro-life agenda in new Trump admin – 'We look forward to the reinstatement of Trump policies on life'

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) are shifting attention to promoting pro-life policies in the new Trump administration by backing pro-life legislation and encouraging the president to advance specific policies.

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Illegal immigrant with machete 'taken down' in televised Blount County predator sting

A man featured on "Takedown with Chris Hansen" was arrested in a Blount County sting.

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Baldwin County sheriff in talks with feds about increasing bed space for federal inmates, including ICE holds

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is closely monitoring the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds in the county jail due to concerns President Donald Trump's new immigration policies could strain resources.

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No. 1 Auburn, No. 6 Tennessee set for thrilling SEC showdown

No. 1 Auburn is gearing up for its biggest challenge in conference play so far, as No. 6 Tennessee visits Neville Arena on Saturday for the first-ever top-10 matchup between the two foes. 

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Jessica Whaley: Son of Birmingham or servant of self?

Woodfin’s legacy will not be determined by the pages of his book but by his ability to deliver meaningful change for his city.

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AMG corporate owner backs down on cutting local weather at Huntsville, Tupelo stations

Viewers of TV weather reports in Huntsville and west Alabama breathed a sigh of relief Thursday as the owner reversed course, will maintain local meteorologists.

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Birmingham Mayor Woodfin: Trump DEI executive orders 'the Alabama-fication of federal government’

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed President Donald Trump’s executive actions in his first days of the administration, calling it the "Alabama-fication" of the U.S. Government.

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Dale Strong supports ending birthright citizenship – ‘You must assimilate, pledge your allegiance to America, follow our laws and speak our language’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in pushing a bill ending unilateral birthright citizenship in the country, which has been used to grant citizenship to hundreds of thousands of children born to illegal aliens.

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Nick Saban thought final season at Alabama was going to 'kill' him

During his recent appearance on “The Pivot Podcast” with Ryan Clark and Channing Crowder, Saban finally discussed the challenges of his final season at Alabama and why it ultimately pushed him into retirement.

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Former Decatur police officer granted immunity hearing in Stephen Perkins murder case

Former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette is asking for immunity and a dismissal in connection to a deadly officer-involved shooting.

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Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ celebrates 100 years in Decatur  

Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's BBQ is celebrating 100 years in business.

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Flora-Bama selling ‘Gulf of America’ T-shirts

Flora-Bama is selling “Gulf of America” shirts following comments from President Donald Trump that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico.

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Annie Holmquist: 7 basic things all parents should teach their children

The “Father of American Scholarship and Education,” Noah Webster, gives us some practical tips on child-rearing.

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Troy Carico: A warning to Alabama's Republican Party leadership from the veteran community

Perception is indeed nine-tenths of reality, and our state’s Republican politicians are not perceived very well these days by many military veterans.

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Tuberville backs Trump J6 pardons – 'It's a shame what these people had to go through'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R–Auburn) applauded President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon or commute the sentences of those jailed or charged in connection to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, despite the move garnering a bevy of criticism.  

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Aderholt introduces bill to bar taxes from funding Planned Parenthood — 'Women deserve real health care options that protect both mother and child'

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives Wednesday to help protect the lives of unborn children.

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