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U.S. District Judge Burke sanctions three attorneys for ‘judge shopping’ in lawsuit challenging Alabama’s trans surgery ban

In a scathing 234-page order released on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Liles Burke sanctioned three attorneys suing the State of Alabama over its Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.

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Clarke County Sheriff wants exemptions to gag order issued in case of football coach charged with sex with student

The Clarke County Sheriff is asking for exemptions in a gag order issued in the case of a coach accused of having sex with a student.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., closes with the gavel after he and members of the House took the oath of office as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 20 Alabama News
State GOP federal delegation applauds passing budget resolution — 'A critical step toward helping President Trump deliver on his America First promise'

In what some are hailing as a major win for President Trump’s “America First” agenda, the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the budget resolution for fiscal year 2025. 

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Mobile approves one of the largest projects in city history with $300 million civic center replacement plan

The Mobile City Council approved a $300 million project to build a new arena to replace the Mobile Civic Center.

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Senate passes bill to ban ‘Glock switch’ devices already prohibited by federal law

With violent crime on the rise in several major Alabama municipalities, the legislature is taking a hard stand against machine gun conversion devices that the federal government already outlaws.

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Ivey receives endorsements from three veterans organizations in push to transform State Veterans Board

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Tuesday that three of the state’s largest veterans service organizations have endorsed her efforts to engraft the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into her cabinet.

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Trump congratulates Tuberville on birth of granddaughter: ‘Deserves everything he gets’

President Donald Trump congratulated U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Tuesday on the birth of his granddaughter, Rosie Grace Tuberville. 

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Terri Sewell blames ‘Elon Musk’s reckless power trip’ for federal employee firings in her district

Some Social Security Administration employees in Alabama were fired on Tuesday, according to U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham).

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House passes bill requiring law enforcement to report staffing numbers — 'The general public has the right to know'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation on Tuesday mandating that every county and municipal law enforcement agency annually disclose to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency how many sworn officers are employed.  

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Elon Musk’s DOGE cancels 7 federal leases in Alabama

Elon Musk’s DOGE recently canceled seven federal leases in Alabama for a total taxpayer savings of $5,269,991.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Attorney General's Office made aware of Lee County deputies allegedly working out of jurisdiction

After she realized some Lee County Sherrif’s Office deputies were likely working outside of their jurisdiction, Lee County Distrtict Attorney Jessica Ventiere said she had to address the issue carefully and methodically.

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Meteorologist James Spann supports staffing for National Weather Service

James Spann does not "do politics." He posted Tuesday supporting the National Weather Service, a federal agency.

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No. 1 Auburn ends three-game homestand against Ole Miss 

After an undefeated week with wins over Arkansas and Georgia at Neville Arena, No. 1 Auburn – the unanimous pick in this week's AP Top 25 Poll – will close a three-game homestand against Ole Miss on Wednesday night. 

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Bill filed providing paid parental leave for state, public school employees — ‘Shining example of how important children, born and unborn, are in our state’

Legislation offering paid parental leave for state employees and educators, touted by Gov. Kay Ivey in her State of the State Address earlier this month, was filed Tuesday in both legislative bodies.

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'The Republican Party is the party of parents': Britt to introduce legislation to make child care more affordable, accessible

In a Tuesday appearance on Newsmax's "National Report," U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) discussed legislation she is introducing with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to create more affordable and available child care in the United States.

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Col. John Eidsmoe: After three years, can Trump save Ukraine?

Candidate Trump repeatedly said during the 2024 campaign that if elected, he would put an end to the Ukraine war. But he didn’t say how.

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4 takeaways from No. 6 Alabama's 111-73 win over No. 24 Mississippi State

No. 6 Alabama completed the season sweep by defeating No. 24 Mississippi State 111-73 on Tuesday night.

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Auburn baseball’s hot bats fuel midweek victory over Samford

The hot bats carried over from the weekend series against Wright State for the Auburn baseball team as it took down Samford 15-8 in its midweek matchup against Samford on Tuesday night at Plainsman Park. 

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Veterans rally to oppose ADVA changes: ‘What is the rush?’

Veterans rallied at the State House on Tuesday to oppose legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner under the governor's control that passed the Senate last week by a 21-9 margin. 

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Hunter Weathers: Why HB53 falls short of protecting parental rights

Our state needs strong leadership that reflects our values, not political maneuvering that compromises on the well-being of our children.

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Annie Holmquist: Let’s apply Elon’s bullet point list to homemakers so we can finally appreciate their true worth

Unlike the federal workers currently being called to give an account for their labors, mothers can actually give an answer – confidently knowing that their work is vast, broad, and nothing for which others can legitimately belittle them.

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Tuberville ranked 4th-favorite U.S. Senator among CPAC attendees

A straw poll taken among this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference attendees last week ranked U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) the fourth favorite U.S. Senator overall.

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Covenant Rescue Group assists Opelika PD in human trafficking sting netting 11 arrests

The Opelika Police Department arrested 11 people in connection to a "To Catch a Predator" style sting with the help of Covenant Rescue Group.

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Damien McDaniel now charged with 14 homicides, including shooting deaths of Birmingham firefighter, UPS worker

The man charged in a string of murders across Birmingham, including the Five Points South mass shooting, is now charged with three more murders.

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Alabama duck-caller, quarterback Devlin Hodges engaged to Lainey Wilson, CMA Entertainer of the Year

Alabama's Devlin "Duck" Hodges and Nashville country singer Lainey Wilson are engaged.

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Ventress Correctional guard facing life sentence after being caught with fentanyl trafficking, other contraband charges  

A 23-year-old Alabama Department of Corrections guard faces a life sentence after she was arrested on Monday on several charges related to attempting to bring contraband into Ventress Correctional Facility in Clayton.

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Illegal alien arrested in Homewood sentenced to two years in prison for gun crime

An illegal alien has been sentenced for illegal possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta special agent in charge Steven Schrank last week.

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