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Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: ‘That was God awful’

The Super Bowl halftime show by rapper Kendrick Lamar was “God awful,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

Leecounty Alabama News
FBI conducts immigration raids in Baldwin, Lee Counties; DR Horton subdivision among targets

The FBI Mobile was busy on Tuesday making arrests along with Homeland Security in Baldwin and Lee Counties.

Alabama political news ADVA Alabama News
Pete Riehm: Malicious intent or mediocre ignorance?

Gov. Ivey is bullying the legislature to rapidly ram through her legislation to abolish the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) and completely overhaul the Alabama Department of Veteran Affairs (ADVA).

Graham Champion Alabama News
A champion for Alabama and Eagle Scouts, Graham Champion, dies at 72

A champion for Boy Scouts, Rotary, lobbying, community and family has died - Graham Champion of Pike Road.

ADVA Alabama News
Ashlie Combs: What does the future of Alabama's military, veterans and their dependents look like?

Since 2017, our Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) program has tirelessly improved the quality of life in our veterans’ community. The question is, will that continue after the 2025 Alabama Legislature session? 

State Sen. April Weaver Alabama News
State Sen. Weaver a 'hard no' on Ivey-backed restructure of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Tuesday, State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) announced her opposition to legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

Alabama Senate Alabama News
Controversial Ivey-backed veteran’s bill first on Senate calendar following Ainsworth's public opposition

The controversial bill to alter the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed is first up on the Senate's calendar on Tuesday, one day after Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth came out against the bill pushed by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Pledge of Allegiance Alabama News
Proposed constitutional amendment would mandate daily Pledge of Allegiance, prayer ‘consistent with Judeo-Christian values’ in schools

State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has proposed an amendment to the Alabama Constitution requiring the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to adopt policies requiring a daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer "consistent with Judeo-Christian values" at the beginning of every school day, with penalties for violation.

Alabama sports news Auburns Denver Jones Alabama News
No. 1 Auburn looking to bounce back against Vanderbilt

After dropping its first game in conference play on its home floor to No. 6 Florida on Saturday, No. 1 Auburn aiming to bounce back on Tuesday night against Vanderbilt in Memorial Gymnasium.

red snapper Alabama News
Federal act would protect Gulf of America seafood producers from illegal Mexican fishermen

The Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act advanced from the Senate Commerce Committee in another effort to protect U.S. fishermen and seafood producers.

Hudson nodine Alabama News
Change of candidates in Wednesday’s forum for Mobile mayoral race: Connie Hudson vs. Stephen Nodine

A forum for Mobile's mayoral race will be Wednesday, Feb. 12 and feature County Commissioner Connie Hudson and former County Commissioner Stephen Nodine.

FILE - A bump stock is attached to a semi-automatic rifle Alabama News
BamaCarry a 'hard no' on four Democrat-sponsored proposed bills to regulate firearms

Two state house committees meet Wednesday to take up four bills to regulate guns in Alabama. Citizen group BamaCarry is opposing the bills.

Pharmacy, Pharmacist, prescription drugs Alabama News
Fair payment or new fee? Bills filed to regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Alabama

Two bills were filed last week in the Alabama Senate that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Elon Musk Alabama News
Joey Clark: Elon Musk is probably better than you — Here's why

Not even Musk’s accomplishments can necessarily account for his elevated rank. No, I suspect the seed of Musk’s success and status is his willingness to fail while braving darkness.

Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth opposes Ivey-backed bill restructuring Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth announced his opposition on Monday to legislation that would change the makeup of the State Board of Veterans Affairs and how the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner is appointed.

Club for growth state house Alabama News
Alabama Republicans underwhelm in Club For Growth Foundation scorecard — ‘Legislators must correct course’

The recently released Club For Growth Foundation scorecard showed an underwhelming performance for Alabama’s Republicans in implementing CFG’s “pro-growth” and limited government policies.

steve marshall Alabama News
Marshall scrutinizes BlackRock’s leniency on Chinese investments: 'Asset managers have a duty to be transparent with their investors'

Attorney General Steve Marshall joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in demanding answers from the world’s top asset managers to determine if they are misrepresenting and omitting essential disclosures regarding Chinese investments.

Alabama political news prayer time Alabama News
Annie Holmquist: The simplest – but most overlooked – way to renew our culture

If we want to ensure that our leaders remain good, pursuing righteous policies for our nation, then one of the simplest things we can do is get on our knees every day and pray for them.

Alabama political news social media Alabama News
Bill filed to prohibit people under 16 from starting social media accounts civil penalties included

Legislation that would require social media platforms to prevent individuals under 16 from creating accounts has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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.

Spiro Cheriogotis Alabama News
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.

Wes Allen Alabama News
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.

DOE Alabama News
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. 

Emma Robinson on 109th birthday. Alabama News
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.

The Magic City Alabama News
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.

Alabama Political News April Weaver Alabama News
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.

The flag of the United States Agency for International Development Alabama News
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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