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Genesis Cuellar, 8, a migrant from El Salvador, sits in a waiting area to be processed by Team Brownsville, a humanitarian group, helping migrants released from U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Brownsville, Texas. Alabama News
Illegal aliens likely adding to higher cases of whooping cough, other infectious diseases in Alabama

Since November, the Alabama Department of Public Health has been warning about higher numbers of the highly contagious whooping cough, also known as Pertussis.

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Mobile’s senior political advisor stepping away to lead Spiro’s mayoral campaign

The Spiro Cheriogotis campaign announced Monday it has hired Candace Cooksey, Mobile's Senior Political Advisor, to lead the campaign.

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Secretary of State Allen hears new voter integrity ideas in National Association of Secretaries of State Conference

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met with U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) to discuss voter integrity during the National Association of Secretaries of State Conference.

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Leland Whaley: We are closing the factory in D.C.

Washington is a factory that produces nothing – unless you consider bad trade deals, reckless spending, unsustainable debt, insider dealing, kickbacks, pay-to-play political contributions, and choking regulations to be products. 

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Alabama’s oldest person turns 111; Former Talladega schoolteacher Emma Robinson

Emma Robinson, Alabama's oldest living person, turned 111 Feb, 9. She was a long-time teacher in Talladega.

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Could Birmingham lose federal funding over Woodfin's defiance on illegal immigration?

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to cut the funding of any city not fully cooperating with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, drawing into question Birmingham’s financial future due to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent pronouncements on illegal immigration.

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State Sen. Weaver touts 'Alabama values' as What is a Woman Act heads to the House — 'This is common sense, and this is why I'm here'

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) said the Alabama Legislature is ablaze with a “new conservative fire” this session as it wasted no time tackling big issues during its first week, like the What is a Woman Act.

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Barry Moore, Gary Palmer only two Alabama U.S. Reps to back 2024 measure to strip embattled USAID of funding

When Alabama’s House Republican delegation had the chance to cut funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development during the last federal legislative session, the majority voted with Democrats to keep the agency afloat.

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Gene Smith to seek return to Hoover City Council — 'Promises must be kept'

After a relatively brief hiatus, Gene Smith is looking to reclaim his spot on the Hoover City Council. He said he's focused on keeping promises and building on the work he started when he previously served.

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Phil Williams: If it were easy, everyone would do it

Stories are not told in reverent tones of those who sat idly by. History will look back on this time and take note if we squander this victory by staying comfortable.

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View 'snow moon,' Venus in night sky this Valentine's Day

It’s not quite a Valentine’s moon, but it will still be close to full and quite bright on Friday for Valentine’s evening. The actual full moon this month is on Wednesday, two days before Valentine’s.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) watches from the bench during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 59 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Alabama News
Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts after win: 'God is good'

Former Alabama star quarterback Jalen Hurts praised God immediately after winning his first Super Bowl on Sunday.

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Britt traveling to New Orleans via Air Force One to watch Super Bowl with Trump

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) will be in New Orleans on Sunday with President Donald Trump to watch Super Bowl LIX.

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Apryl Marie Fogel: 5 myths about opposition to Magic City Acceptance Academy

Just because someone points out the problems with a school doesn't mean that person hates the students and teachers.

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Devin Foley: Anxiety – here's why so many of us have it

In the past, while people may have been living harder lives, they often were far more content. So what changed in our times to bring about a near universal state of anxiety?

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1819 News’ Jeff Poor: Expect a ‘relatively quiet’ session as state legislature waits for Trump’s move

1819 News editor-in-chief Jeff Poor said to expect a "relatively quiet session" compared to last year as lawmakers wait to see how things shake out at the federal level.

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Ainsworth to revisit Trump's I-65 widening pledge: 'I certainly plan on going to D.C. and having that conversation'

At the 2023 Alabama Republican Party summer dinner, Donald Trump pledged that if he won his third bid for the White House, one of his first orders of business would be to widen Interstate 65 from Huntsville to Mobile.

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Watch: Dothan’s ‘Top Chef’ winner makes Super Bowl treat on ABC’s 'Good Morning America'

An unusual Super Bowl treat was prepared on ABC's Good Morning America by Dothan's Kelsey Barnard Clark -- ‘Fried shrimp po-boy nachos.’

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Jeff Minick: Kill nuance and you breed stupidity

JD Vance's recent resurrection of Robert E. Lee brings this national hero's virtues to the forefront once again.

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Dr. Barry Nowlin: Alabama's 'bubble children'

Rather than reveal that some third-grade students had “fallen through the cracks,” State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Mackey euphemistically portrayed these students’ situation as “on the bubble.” 

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4 takeaways from No. 3 Alabama's 85-81 win over Arkansas

No. 3 Alabama went into a hostile arena and held off a late surge by Arkansas to secure an 85-81 victory to improve to 9-1 in the SEC and a share of first place in the SEC standings with No. 1 Auburn.

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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 90-81 loss to No. 6 Florida

4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 90-81 loss to No. 6 Florida

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Widow of Dr. Wernher von Braun dies at 96; End of German rocket scientists era

Maria von Braun has died at age 96, the widow of rocket scientist Wernher von Braun. Her life reads like a historical novel and has become one.

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Ivey-backed bill granting 8-weeks paid parental leave for state employees, teachers filed in legislature

A bill granting eight weeks of paid parental leave for teachers and state employees has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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Traffic flow improves as 682 stop lights synchronized in Mobile area

A major project has synchronized 682 stoplights in the Mobile area.

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Alabama stargazers can watch alignment of moon, planets now to March 14

Now to March 14 is the best time for Alabama skywatchers to see an alignment of the moon and planets.

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'Nothing more than a mouthpiece for the far left': Strong introduces bill to ban federal funding of National Public Radio

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) unveiled his No More Funding for NPR Act of 2025 to prohibit federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR).

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