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Foley Beach Express improvements could relieve beach traffic

Work continues on the Foley Beach Express after several projects were delayed due to pending approval by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

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Birmingham PD ready for NYE street racing events from Atlanta to Birmingham

The Birmingham Police Department is relaunching “Operation Knight Rider” after receiving information there may be street racing and exhibition driving from Atlanta to Birmingham on New Year’s Eve.

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Fairhope PD section off part of downtown due to bomb threat ahead of NYE celebration

The Fairhope Police Department cordoned off a section of downtown Tuesday night due to a threat to a local business.

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5 takeaways from No. 11 Alabama's 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl

No. 11 Alabama was unable to overcome three costly first quarter turnovers and fall 19-13 to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Gudger415 Alabama News
Gudger on possible gambling and lottery vote in 2025: ‘If we're going to do it, we’ve got to do it early’

If another gambling and lottery package is brought up in the Senate for a vote in the 2025 session, it will happen early, according to incoming State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman).

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
House Majority Ldr Stadthagen touts fiscal responsibility bill to ‘trim down the fat on this excess tax spending’

House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) recently teased a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would incentivize state agencies to save money by granting a department-wide bonus made up of a percentage of the department’s surplus at the end of a fiscal year.

Katie britt Alabama News
Katie Britt calls for reducing legal immigration — ‘American workers have faced stagnant real wages’

With President-elect Donald Trump assuming office in January, Congress should overhaul guestworker programs like H-1B visas, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey sets special election dates for Senate District 5

Governor Kay Ivey signed a proclamation on Tuesday to set special election dates for Alabama Senate District Five. 

jerry carl Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Thank you, Alabama

As my time representing Alabama’s first congressional district in Washington comes to an end, I have been reflecting on why I ran for Congress and some of the things my team and I have done for South Alabama.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Report: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt ‘becoming one of the most powerful senators in the Trump Era’

Citing politicos and leaders on Capitol Hill, the non-profit news organization NOTUS recently hailed Alabama’s junior Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) as “a young rising star of the Republican Party” slated to act as a key advisor to President-elect Donald Trump in his upcoming administration.

Courtroom Alabama News
The biggest Alabama legal stories to watch in 2025

There will be no shortage of stories to follow in Alabama’s courtrooms in 2025.

Fairhope Council Alabama News
Fairhope approves $700K emergency repair for Section Street; Work to be completed within 15 days

The Fairhope City Council approved a $700,000 emergency repair to Section Street at Big Mouth Gully at Bayou Street, where the sidewalk and curbing were washed out during weekend storms.

Jalen Milroe vs Michigan in Rose Bowl Alabama News
No. 11 Alabama vs. Michigan: 4 things to watch in the ReliaQuest Bowl

Alabama and Michigan are set to face off for only the seventh time on New Year’s Eve in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Alabama big 10 mayors Alabama News
Joey Clark: Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ push for higher taxes won’t level the playing field

Taxation does not become fair by being levied equally – nor does uniform taxation actually create a level playing field or foster equality amongst men. Yet, Alabama’s Big 10 mayors are falsely relying on exactly this appeal to equality in their latest push to increase taxes on Alabamians.

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4 takeaways from No. 2 Auburn’s 87-58 win over Monmouth

In the first-ever meeting between the two teams, No. 2 Auburn picked up a dominant 87-58 win over the Monmouth Hawks in Neville Arena on Monday night.

nick saban Alabama News
'Obvious choice': Nick Saban being pushed as college football commissioner

Could legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban leave his analyst role with ESPN to be the first commissioner of college football?

barry moore Alabama News
Barry Moore on Biden’s latest $2.5 billion Ukraine funding: ‘Squeezing out every single dollar we have’

President Joe Biden announced another $2.5 billion “security assistance” package for Ukraine on Monday.

Traditions Apartment Complex Alabama News
South Alabama purchases $20 million apartment complex to meet increased enrollment needs

The University of South Alabama (USA) purchased the Traditions apartment complex off Old Shell Road for $20.2 million.

Alabama political news mc sims Alabama News
Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims cleared of retaliation accusations

The Board ruled 3-0 in the sheriff’s favor, finding insufficient evidence to support Windsor’s complaint.

Athens tornado damage Alabama News
James Spann explains why no tornado warning issued ahead of Athens EF-1

Many areas across Alabama were hit by severe weather late Saturday into Sunday morning. Athens, one of the hardest hit areas, was damaged by an EF-1 tornado.

H-1B visa application Alabama News
As debate rages over H-1B program, 273 Alabama companies employ foreign visa workers

Some see the H-1B visa program as a vital part of American innovation that allows companies to staff otherwise hard-to-fill spots with top talent from around the world. Others believe it violates the “America first” agenda President Trump was reelected on by outsourcing U.S. jobs for cheap labor.

Missing woman Alabama News
Missing Montgomery woman body found in Georgia — on same road as car towed months prior after Montgomery PD failed to enter vehicle into database

According to Georgia police, a Montgomery woman missing since June had her missing car towed by highway patrol that same month, a fact that didn’t alert law enforcement because Montgomery authorities failed to enter her vehicle into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

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Deatsville man accused of defrauding Alaskan company to pay for trip to China, send money to Alabama church

A Deatsville man is facing federal charges connected to an Alaskan company where he worked as a general manager.

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Thomasville mayor says potential buyers of hospital in negotiations

Thomasville Regional Medical Center could reopen, according to Mayor Sheldon Day.

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No. 2 Auburn set for final non-conference game against Monmouth

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers are gearing up for their final non-conference game against the Monmouth Hawks on Monday night after eight days off since their last win against then No. 16 Purdue.

Alabama political news panama canal 2 Alabama News
Phil Williams: Panama Canal – U.S. Vision

Donald Trump recently raised eyebrows with a classic “mean tweet” by suggesting the U.S. should consider reclaiming the Panama Canal. You might wonder what all the fuss is about.

Aden Holloway vs South Dakota State Alabama News
4 takeaways from No. 5 Alabama's 105-82 win over South Dakota State

Alabama dominated South Dakota State 105-82 from start to finish in their final non-conference game of the season.

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