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Tim Tebow to appear in Birmingham for Winter Jam 2022

Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow will appear at Legacy Arena in Birmingham Saturday as a special guest of Winter Jam Birmingham....

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Bill to enforce tobacco tax on new level passes Alabama Senate

A bill to increase penalties and confiscations of untaxed tobacco products has passed the Alabama Senate.   Senate Bill 216 (SB216),...

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KCarl Smith: Become an avid reader and have the courage to act

This is part 2 of a 3-part series on the successful strategy of Frederick Douglass, our country’s greatest American Dream Story. These...

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Sewell, Carl vote for appropriations package, Brooks points out questionable funding

Congressmembers Terri Sewell (D-AL-7) and Jerry Carl (R-AL01) both voted on Tuesday to keep the government funded and touted the benefits...

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Mo Brooks Jan.6 lawsuit dismissed

The lawsuit against Congressman Mo Brooks, alleging involvement in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021, has been dismissed. In the wake...

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Alabama House rejects Senate version of Constitutional carry bill

On Wednesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted not to concur with Senate changes to the permitless carry bill. Permitless,...

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Alabama announces starting date for Red Snapper Season

Red Snapper season will open on Friday, May 27. State and federal waters will be open to private and state-licensed charter vessel...

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Justin Bogie: Spending your money should not be this easy for the state legislature

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed an $8.17 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget for fiscal year 2023. The...

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NWS: Tornado hit southeast Alabama, causing damage but no injuries

No injuries were reported early Wednesday morning when a tornado caused damage in southeast Alabama. The tornado was spawned from a...

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State Rep. David Wheeler has died

State Rep. David Wheeler (R-Vestavia) has passed away early Wednesday morning. He was 72. ****UPDATED 3/11/2022 to include the funeral...

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Legislature to hold public hearings on two child custody bills Wednesday

The Alabama House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a public hearing on two bills Wednesday that attempt to reform Alabama’s...

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Ray Melick: Who was Ridley to believe - the NFL rules, or the NFL example?

It was a terrible bet. Atlanta Falcons receiver put down $1,500 on a three-game parlay last November. It cost him $11.1 million. That’s...

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Volunteer fire departments in Alabama could get 'lifeline' following pandemic

They are known to help when help is needed most, and now help is on the way to some volunteer fire departments in Alabama. Following...

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Amie Beth Shaver: Refusing to be worn down

"We're monitoring the situation closely." That statement was of little comfort to Chris and me. Well. Me. Chris was cool. I, however,...

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Indictment reveals details and accusations against mother of murdered east Alabama child

New details in the brutal murder of Kamarie Holland, a five-year-old in East Alabama, have been made public in an indictment. Prosecutors...

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Alabama AG calls out Biden for refusal to allow new domestic oil, gas production

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Tuesday called out President Joe Biden for his continued refusal to lift his ban on the...

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House passes largest education budget in history, discussing tax reform

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed an $8.1 billion Education Trust Fund (ETF) budget – the largest in the history...

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State Sen. Livingston blames Biden for higher gas prices, warns of economic fallout

State Sen. Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro) is familiar with fuel prices and how they can impact a community's economic standing. Livingston,...

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VIDEO: Jefferson County Schools Announces District’s Teachers of the Year

The Jefferson County Board of Education (JEFCOED) and the Jefferson County Schools Education Foundation announced Tuesday night that...

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Ag Commissioner Pate: Alabama farmers to feel impact from Russian invasion of Ukraine

Although the Russia-Ukraine conflict is 5,000 miles away, seemingly on the other side of the globe, it will have an impact in Alabama....

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Permitless carry bill not addressed by the House

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives did not vote on permitless carry, so final passage of the legislation is still up...

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Lawmakers pursuing possible war crime charge against Putin

Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) is an original cosponsor of Congressman Michael Burgess’ (R–TX) resolution, H.Con.Res. 76, expressing...

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Vulnerable Child Protection Act passes out of committee

On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to controversial legislation that would protect children from sex-change...

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Tuberville proposal would make Daylight Saving Time permanent

With clocks "springing forward" to observe Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called on his colleagues...

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Stephanie Holden Smith: Parents are not the enemy

Administrators, teachers and elected officials, I’d like to let you in on a little something that you should already know: parents...

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Lawmakers considering capping ticket revenue for police; Police chiefs react

Police chiefs in Alabama, like Moody Police Chief Thomas Hunt, are watching the 2022 Alabama Regular Legislative Session as some bills...

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Scott Stantis: Casino Gambling

Scott Stantis lives in Birmingham and is currently the editorial cartoonist for The Chicago Tribune. He previously was the staff cartoonist...

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