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No. 2 Auburn takes to the road for SEC matchup against Texas

Starting off SEC play with an 84-58 win over Missouri on Saturday, No. 2 Auburn will take to the road for a matchup against Texas on Tuesday night in the Moody Center.

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Read Freely Alabama member acknowledges teen sex guide 'tricky' as Spanish Fort, Fairhope libraries make changes

The Spanish Fort Library Board voted Monday to revisit policies following discussions about a controversial book that even a representative from Read Freely admitted is "tricky." Meanwhile, the Fairhope Public Library moved the same book from the teen section to the adult section.

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Joey Clark: The issue is never the issue in politics, especially not in Alabama

No matter how noble the issue or worthy the cause, politics cannot change man's nature nor take away his proclivity to wickedness.

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City of Homewood readies for a new form of government, hiring city manager

Residents voted to change the form of government to council-manager last September. The change will take effect on November 3; however, the city is already preparing for the transition.

Uhaul Alabama News
Alabama sixth in nation for movers in 2024

Alabama had the sixth-largest percentage of movers in the nation, according to a recent report.

Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows. Alabama News
'He faithfully served his country, state and city' — Alabama leaders lament on-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant

Alabama’s leaders came out to mourn the death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, 60, who died on duty while directing traffic for a Church of the Highlands event on Monday morning.

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Ivey declares days of mourning for NOLA terrorist attack — 'We will remember those lives lost, especially those who called Alabama home'

Governor Kay Ivey joined Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Monday in declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 and injured dozens more, paying specific attention to those with ties to Alabama.

Vice President-elect JD Vance is congratulated after a joint session of Congress confirmed the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Alabama News
'Ready to work': Alabama's federal congressional delegation certify Trump-Vance in 2024 presidential election

On Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were officially certified as the President and Vice President of the United States.

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Illegal alien arrested for attempted kidnapping of young girl in Elmore County deported five times previously

Elmore County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Yordy Centeno-Melchor, an illegal alien, for attempted kidnapping on Friday.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed appoints interim MPD chief James Graboys to permanently serve in position

After months of searching for a permanent chief of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Monday that interim MPD Chief James Graboys would serve permanently.

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Phenix City man sentenced to over seven years for $600K COVID-19 loan fraud

A federal judge sentenced Kyle Nathan Carlisle, 39, of Phenix City, to seven years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to COVID-19 loans from the federal government.

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Jerry Carl not running for Mobile mayor; Says he will 'continue a life of public service'

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) confirmed he will not run for mayor of Mobile.

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Annie Holmquist: Boy brains, girl brains. Yes, they’re really different.

If even our brains are biologically male and female, are we merely selling ourselves a line when we say that our sex is fluid and can be what ever we feel it should be?

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State Rep. Susan DuBose: School choice advances civil rights while providing a brighter future for our children

Several states across the country already have robust school choice programs that have been in place for years, and numerous studies have proven that public schools do not experience a mass exodus because of these programs.

Linda Gail and Bela Berty Alabama News
Tuscaloosa County couple plans to travel the state, teaching students about the Declaration of Independence

A Tuscaloosa County couple wants to educate Alabama students about the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

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Rare collection of illustrated manuscripts from 13th to 18th centuries exhibited in Mobile Jan. 10 – May 25

You can go back to medieval Europe, viewing manuscripts and art from that time at the History Museum of Mobile.

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Limestone County Commission calls emergency meeting for the future of the Athens-Limestone Library Board

Limestone County Commissioner Collin Daly called a special meeting to discuss the potential return to a joint library board on Monday at 3:00 p.m.

Dale Strong Alabama News
Dale Strong: NOLA terror attack 'appears' to be 'lone wolf situation' — 'I just pray that these dots don't connect anywhere else'

While U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) believes that all evidence so far points to it being a “lone wolf” incident, he said it’s still vital that any outside connections be ruled out.

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Trump calls for 'one powerful' spending bill; Tuberville first senator to support combining tax reform, border security

President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for a major spending package to be one of the first bills to hit his desk when he takes office in 14 days.

Robin Schultz Alabama News
Hoover City attorney pays $14,586 as 'courtesy' in apparent effort to evade transparency

Hoover City attorney Phillip Corley recently disclosed that his law firm, Wallace Jordan, paid $14,586.48 on behalf of the City without reimbursement as "a courtesy to a valued client."

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Speculation ramps up over Ivey future — Will she finish the remainder of her term?

A recent wave of social media adulation from state agencies directed at Gov. Kay Ivey for her perceived leadership has caused some to revive speculation that the governor may not see through the final two years of her term.

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Tricia Strange retiring as Mobile County GOP chairwoman; New officers to be elected Monday

A new chair of the Mobile County GOP will be elected Monday. Tricia Strange, four-year chair, is retiring.

David Bronner, Retirement Systems of Alabama Alabama News
'Debbie Downer': RSA's Bronner blasts conservatives in intellectually lazy quest for solutions

It is not unusual for Alabama's highest-paid bureaucrat to use the Retirement Systems of Alabama's monthly newsletter, The Advisor, as a personal mouthpiece to spout off about his views on matters unrelated to RSA, and his January screed was no exception.

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Phil Williams: Presidential participation trophies

In days past the Presidential Citizens Medal was given sparingly with case-by-case review. This week’s activity has Joe Biden handing out tranches of 20 at a time.

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Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America

Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America Sunday night after days of competition in Orlando.

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Devin Foley: Rest and quiet contemplation – we need more

Our nation is divided, there is no doubt about it. But what would happen if more of us turned off the TV and the radio, if we quit or dialed-back social media, and used our time instead to “root our being,” discern wisdom, and find peace?

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SAMURAI: Japanese collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

You can travel to Japan and back to the 12th century without ever leaving Alabama. Japanese Samurai collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

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