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'Stop overreacting': Montgomery Mayor Reed sticks with Biden after debate disaster

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is one of few Democratic leaders backing President Joe Biden after a debate performance against former President Donald Trump on Thursday night that was almost ubiquitously seen as a disaster for the sitting president.

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Tractor Supply Co. rescinds woke policies after learning customer values; Summerdale mayor says decision matches conservative base

Tractor Supply Co., which operates 50 locations across Alabama, is eliminating woke policies after a call for a boycott earlier this month.

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Caroleene Dobson: Democratic Party ‘misrepresented the mental fitness and competency’ of Biden for months

The fallout continues from President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance on Thursday night. 

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Montgomery attempted murder suspect re-arrested while out on $60,000 bond

A Montgomery man out on bond for bond for three counts of attempted murder was recently re-arrested for possessing drugs with the intent to distribute.

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'Embarrassed for the country': Britt blasts 'weak' Biden after first 2024 presidential debate

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) said she was "embarrassed for the country" while watching President Joe Biden on the debate stage the night before.

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'Looked like a reanimated corpse': Biden flounders at first presidential debate; Trump's performance praised by Alabama lawmakers

The first of two presidential debates aired on CNN Thursday night, and even among Democratic commentators, the consensus appears to be that President Joe Biden failed to deliver.

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Group opposed to sexually explicit children's books applauds rule change from Prattville library board; Supporters silent

Clean Up Alabama, the group that started to oppose the inclusion of sexually explicit books in Alabam libraries, is applauding the recent rule change by the Autauga-Prattville Library Board of Trustees that may create problems for a federal lawsuit filed against the board by those trying to keep the books where they are.

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Mike Rogers calls for end to failed Gaza pier system ‘before further catastrophe occurs’

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) sent a letter on Thursday urging the Biden administration to immediately cease a temporary pier operation off the coast of Gaza.

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Laura Clark: Why the 10 Commandments to the left is like a wooden cross and garlic to a vampire

The same people who are upset about the 10 Commandments applaud Drag Queen Story Hour ... and don’t bat an eye at gay pride flags in classrooms. Why is that? Because an environment that doesn’t normalize their behavior is one that inherently calls it out. 

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Auburn forward Jaylin Williams signed by Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets decided to give the long-time Auburn forward a chance to earn a roster spot.

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Report: Birmingham's tallest building enters receivership

An iconic Birmingham building has entered receivership after failing to generate the revenue needed to cover loan requirements, according to a report from the Birmingham Business Journal.

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OnlyFans creator flies beach banner over Orange Beach, Gulf Shores

An advertising plane banner is getting more attention than most after an OnlyFans creator paid for a banner with her name to be flown over the Alabama Gulf Coast.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey 'engaging with law enforcement' to address rampant crime in Montgomery, other cities

Governor Kay Ivey’s office recently said that she is considering both long and short-term solutions to address the recent crime wave in Montgomery that recently led to stray gunfire hitting a government office in the downtown area.

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Judge shopping hearings continue for attorneys in transgender surgery ban case

U.S. District Judge Liles Burke continued questioning attorneys on Thursday over a panel’s investigation they engaged in "judge shopping" while suing the state of Alabama over its Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act.

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Families found in van spark human trafficking concerns; police say no evidence found

Several people caught on camera in the back of a Budget rental van in Atlanta told police they were moving from Alabama to Maryland for work.

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Alabama Securities Commission elects W. Allen Carroll, Jr. as chairman

The Alabama Securities Commission elected Commissioner W. Allen Carroll, Jr. as chairman on Wednesday.

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U.S. Rep. Moore introduces Advocates for Families Act to improve foster care transition

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) is co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill to help families with the challenges they face when children are temporarily put into foster care.

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Watch: Auburn basketball camp opens with national anthem

Auburn basketball is hosting two camps this week, and head coach Bruce Pearl shared a video on Thursday showing he opens his camps every day by playing the national anthem.

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'Hell no': Orange Beach Mayor Kennon scorches pro-gambling lawmakers, warns constitutional amendment would open door to casinos in Baldwin County

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon is among the skeptics who said the measures taken by pro-gambling lawmakers to keep casino gambling out of Baldwin County were not sufficient.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Autauga-Prattville Library Board makes rule changes aligning with state regulations amidst federal lawsuit

Recent rule changes made by the Prattville-Autauga Library Board of Trustees could create an interesting dilemma for a federal lawsuit filed against the system by those fighting to keep sexually explicit books in the library’s children’s section.

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House Majority Ldr Stadthagen plans to try again next session for bill banning drag shows where children are present

After failing the last two years to pass a bill banning drag shows where minors are present, House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) said he plans to continue his efforts to protect Alabama's children by reintroducing the issue in 2025.

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Montgomery lawmakers push against Mayor Reed's narrative blaming permitless carry for escalating crime

Lawmakers continue to push back against Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s attempts to exculpate himself from the growing crime in Montgomery by blaming the state for passing constitutional carry in 2022.

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Jim Kell dies: ‘JK the DJ’ to a generation on Birmingham’s WSGN radio  

Jim Kell, JK the DJ, has died. He was well-known to a generation on Birmingham's WSGN radio.

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'Science does not lead anywhere': Birmingham’s Dr. Jordan Vaughn testifies about long COVID to House Judiciary Committee

Jordan Vaughn, M.D., internist, founder and CEO of MedHelp and co-founder of the Concerned Doctors organization, testified before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday.

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Kristin Landers: How should we approach November?

This November marks another presidential election year. While I used to love the months leading up to these contests, now they feel about as enjoyable as a root canal.

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Tuberville on Trump-Biden presidential debate: ‘I’m surprised it’s happening’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is “surprised” tonight’s debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is happening.

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Alabama mom wanted for murder of boy starved to death found dead in Texas

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after being starved and dehydrated in a Birmingham hotel was found dead in Texas.

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