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Annie Holmquist: Former teacher explains 7 signs of an educated person

Well-educated is not the same as well-schooled. And sadly, most of what we call education today is actually schooling

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State Rep. Bob Fincher: Investing in election security is a smart choice

Our election officials are constantly working to secure our elections against evolving threats, from cyberattacks to logistical challenges in rural communities. They need the right tools to keep our elections safe, reliable and accessible. 

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RFK Jr.-inspired Baldwin County mom Stephanie Durnin to lead health freedom fight in Alabama

Thousands of Alabama folks lobby the state legislature for health freedom, organized by Stephanie Durnin of Baldwin County. She was influenced to do this by new HHS Secretary RFK Jr.

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Senate passes workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation creating workers’ compensation benefits for public K-12 employees in Alabama on Tuesday.

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'We are the party of life' — Britt praises Trump's order to expand IVF access

Trump directed his domestic policy team to submit policy recommendations within 90 days to address both the accessibility and affordability of IVF.

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Senate passes jury duty exemption for nursing mothers

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed Parker’s Law, a bill that exempts breastfeeding mothers from jury duty.

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House passes multiple bills in Ivey’s 'Safe Alabama' package: ‘Solidifies Alabama as a state that fully backs its men and women in blue’

The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed two bills and one resolution in Gov. Kay Ivey’s “Safe Alabama” public safety package, including one bill creating scholarships for long-term law enforcement officers’ dependents and another that allows the pardons and paroles board and other state agencies to electronically monitor certain juvenile offenders.

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Orange Beach mayor says lawsuit claiming 'discriminatory' de-annexation plans is 'despicable'; Accuses attorney of trying to be 'Superman'

Kristopher Anderson of the Yates Anderson law firm in Orange Beach represented those residents in a six-count lawsuit filed Tuesday. He apologized to the city council Tuesday evening saying he may have "jumped the gun" with the lawsuit. However, Mayor Tony Kennon accused Anderson of trying to act like "Superman," being a "despicable individual" and painting the community in a racist light.

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Lawmakers add teeth to legislation requiring law enforcement to produce staffing, crime reports — 'We will no longer tolerate anyone fudging these numbers for self-promotion’

Lawmakers intend to add further teeth to proposed legislation mandating every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff, with a special emphasis applied to Birmingham and Montgomery.

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'I’m gay and only love the white folks': Birmingham Mayor Woodfin repeatedly refutes 'opps' in memoir

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's book "Son of Birmingham" was released on January 21. It follows his life from his youth through the present day, ending just before the 2024 presidential election.

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Ivey-supported bill putting Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs under governor’s control passes Senate

Legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner under the control of the governor passed the Senate on Tuesday by a 21-9 margin. 

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U.S. Rep. Moore talks more federal funding for I-10 Bridge and Mobile Bayway projects

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) spoke to the Mobile Chamber of Commerce’s Forum Alabama about growth and needs.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: Sanctuary for whom?

We must be alert to possible encroachments on our constitutional liberties, even if those encroachments come from the Trump administration.

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Auburn baseball takes down No. 24 Troy in walk-off fashion

Auburn took down No. 24 Troy in walk off fashion on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park.

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No. 1 Auburn set to host Arkansas in return home

Coming off a monumental win against then No. 2 Alabama, the top-ranked Tigers are set to host Arkansas on the front end of a three-game home stretch starting on Wednesday. 

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Ivey persistent on ADVA remake despite pushback from veterans groups

Despite receiving many amendments, the Alabama chapter of the Military Officers Association of America still opposes the legislation designed to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs as lawmakers are anticipated to vote on the bill this week.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen running for lieutenant governor in 2026

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen announced on Tuesday he will seek the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor in 2026. 

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Marshall County Commission, Personnel Board continue to spar over hiring issue

The ongoing dispute between the Marshall County Commission and the Personnel Board over a controversial hire could end up in circuit court if the two parties can’t make peace.

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Emily Jones: Will DEI counseling policies cause Alabama public schools to lose federal funds?

Allowing the current counseling guidance for Alabama public schools to remain in place and maintaining connectivity to the ASCA puts all Alabama schools in jeopardy of losing federal funding.

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Mobile council to approve arena construction bid coming in lower than projected

The Mobile City Council is considering approving a bid to build the new arena that will replace the Mobile Civic Center.

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Battle brewing to preserve SS United States, America's last ocean liner

Citizens and groups wanting to save the SS United States are organizing to block the dismantling and sinking of the ship.

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Mark Tapson: Is Elon Musk having too many babies?

Children are disadvantaged when raised by a single mother, living in two separate houses, or having sporadic (or even frequent) contact with their non-residential father, regardless of how wealthy he may be.

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Tuberville, Strong lead charge on renewed effort to ban Iran, North Korea, China and Russia from buying American farmland

A pair of Alabama lawmakers seek to prohibit the sale of U.S. agricultural land to any individual or entity tied to the governments of Iran, North Korea, China or Russia.

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City of Pelham expands Arts & Entertainment District with purchase of former Oak Mountain Amphitheatre property

Monday, the City of Pelham announced it purchased the amphitheater, its parking lot and the adjoining property along the creek for $5.3 million.

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Lawrence Medical Center merges under Huntsville Hospital Health System; ER to close middle of the year

Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton and the Huntsville Hospital Health System announced they were merging on Monday.

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Advocates push for library obscenity bill to receive committee hearing — ‘We are ready to see this put into law’

The advocacy group, Clean Up Alabama, is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation that would remove the state’s existing provision exempting public and school libraries from obscenity laws.

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Lawmakers to tackle police dependent scholarships, voluntary gun surrendering and electronic monitoring of delinquent youth on Tuesday

The Alabama House of Representatives is slated to kick off the third week of the legislative session by tackling a handful of bills ranging from scholarships for police officers’ dependents, voluntary gun surrendering, electronic monitoring of youthful offenders, wiretapping, and more.

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