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help wanted jobs Alabama News
Alabama’s unemployment rate decreased, labor force participation unchanged in May

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for May held steady at 57.5%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.

Rickwood Field Alabama News
Watch: Timelapse of Rickwood Field renovations ahead of MLB game

The City of Birmingham spent $4.5 million for the renovations to bring the field up to MLB standards while also keeping Rickwood’s history and legacy intact.

Steve Marshall in New York City, 5/13/2024 Alabama News
'He continues to favor the demands of radical activists over the needs of the American people': AG Marshall calls on Biden to reverse Palestinian amnesty policy

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 18 state attorneys general this week calling on President Joe Biden to rescind his memorandum deferring the deportation of certain Palestinians living in the United States.

birmingham-southern college Alabama News
Conner Hayes: Birmingham-Southern College's fatal fire sale

BSC has already failed. It isn’t coming back. What is selling off the physical remnants of the place going to do for anyone? 

Albritton Alabama News
'Back to the drawing board': Albritton echoes call for gambling bill after 'no' vote on 2024 House-led effort

After years of fighting to get gaming in Alabama under control, State Sen. Greg Albritton (R-Atmore) said it’s “back to the drawing board” for the legislature.

Redistricting Alabama News
NAACP seeks Republican political consultant Chris Brown’s communications with legislators on redistricting

The NAACP is attempting to subpoena documents and communications between Chris Brown, owner of a political consulting firm called Red State Strategies, and his clients in the State House and Senate as part of an ongoing redistricting lawsuit.

Mitt Walker alfa Alabama News
ALFA's Mitt Walker doubtful Congress will pass farm bill this year — ‘It is going to be a heavy, heavy lift to get a bill out of the House’

Farmers across the U.S. are anxiously awaiting for Congress to pass a new farm bill package, but Mitt Walker, director of governmental and agricultural programs at the Alabama Farmers Federation, said it’s unlikely to see any legislation this year.

Reggie Jackson on FOX Alabama News
'Coming back here is not easy': Reggie Jackson talks about his return to Rickwood Field (Video)

Birmingham is a much different place in 2024 than it was in 1967. But that doesn't make it easy to come back for 14-time Major League Baseball All-Star Reggie Jackson.

USATSI 23587616 Alabama News
More than just a game: Birmingham's Rickwood Field honors Willie Mays with first-ever MLB matchup

On a night when it was about a whole lot more than baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants faced off at Rickwood Field in Birmingham.

Katie Britt Rickwood Field Alabama News
Watch: Britt hosts 'Fox & Friends' at historic Rickwood Field; Talks dangers of social media for children

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) met with “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning ahead of the first Major League Baseball game to be played at Rickwood Field, in Birmingham.

Armando Juan Sebastian DUI Alabama News
Illegal migrant's charges upgraded to murder after victim of DUI crash in Albertville dies

An illegal immigrant has been charged with murder for a drunk-driving crash in Albertville.

Prine and stimpson Alabama News
Former Mobile police chief suspects collusion in special counsel investigation; Mayor expresses 'grave concern' over subpoenas

The City of Mobile continues to defend its actions following controversy over subpoenas in a special counsel investigation.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville joins GOP lawmakers to demand data on IVF clinic safety procedures, CDC certification guidelines

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently joined other Republican lawmakers in a letter asking Health and Human Services inspector general Christi Grimm to audit the safety procedures of IVF and other reproductive protocols used in fertility clinics.

USS Alabama Alabama News
'One of the greatest American warships to sail the sea': USS Alabama's restored teak deck now open

Gov. Kay Ivey cut the ribbon Thursday for the opening of the newly restored teak deck of the USS Alabama in Mobile.

Alabama political news george washington Alabama News
Allen Keller: A Father's Day message from the father of our country

The 10 Commandments tell us to honor our fathers and mothers. If it’s beneficial to honor our parents, then it surely must also be so to grant such respect to the father of our nation?

Gary Hawkins family Alabama News
Alabama family wants missionary's body released from hospital in the Philippines; Aderholt's office responding

A Cullman County family wants their loved one’s body released from a hospital in the Philippines after they said they were taken advantage of and possibly scammed during his illness over the past month and a half.

farmers enough is enough Alabama News
Farmers gather in Guntersville to discuss farm bill, urge Congress to end policies favoring large corporations

Farmers fighting for a fairer farm bill gathered in Guntersville recently to discuss agriculture policies and urge Congress to approve legislation giving power back to producers.

Drake Alabama News
'Armed and dangerous' Birmingham man accused of multiple homicides in Oklahoma on the run from police

Stacy Lee Drake, 50, is on the run from police after allegedly committing multiple homicides in Oklahoma.

DuBose Alabama News
'I think I was maybe too nice': State Rep. DuBose to refile 'What is a Woman' bill next session

Like many bills during the 2024 legislative sessions, State Rep. Susan DuBose’s (R-Hoover) “What is a Woman” Bill failed to get a floor vote due to gambling interests. She plans to refile it next session, and this time, she said she won’t be so nice.

Kid Rock Alabama News
Kid Rock, Jason Aldean ‘Rock the Country’ in Alabama this weekend

'Rock the Country' comes to Mobile this weekend headlining Jason Aldean and Kid Rock

africanized honey bees Alabama News
Africanized honeybees found in Alabama: Caution but no panic

Two swarms of Africanized Honeybees found in Alabama and destroyed.

COVID vaccine Alabama News
Dr. Stewart Tankersley: More truths emerge to erode COVID lies

The hubris of those in charge the past four-plus years has been epic, and we continue to exist in the deadly game they created. Thankfully, recent weeks have seen their seemingly impenetrable barricade of lies erode.

Orange Beach Alabama News
Orange Beach honors doctor who help save teen’s life after shark attack

The Orange Beach City Council recognized a local doctor after his efforts to save the life of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin after she was attacked by a shark on June 7.

Caroleene Dobson Alabama News
Caroleene Dobson pledges to seek ‘federal remedies’ for violent crime plaguing cities within district

Caroleene Dobson, Alabama’s second congressional district Republican nominee, announced on Wednesday that she will seek federal funding and other remedies to address violent crime that is running rampant and attacking innocent individuals in cities and towns throughout the district.

Will Barfoot Alabama News
'We've lost respect for law enforcement officers': State Sen. Barfoot says a 'General Patton' needed for some embattled municipal police departments

Senate Judiciary Committee chairman State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) said he agrees with State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road), who has proposed one such fix that would have the State of Alabama take over failing law enforcement agencies.

Sen Katie Britt Alabama News
Britt urges Biden to take action against religious persecution in Nicaragua

For six months, lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have called on President Joe Biden to pressure the Nicaraguan government into releasing from jail the 11 pastors connected to Mountain Gateway.

Baldwin Bridge Alabama News
Watch: Crews cheer as Beach Express toll plaza demolished

The Alabama Department of Transportation has removed all of the toll plaza from the Baldwin Beach Express bridge.

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