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Auburn announces Hugh Freeze’s diagnosis of prostate cancer

Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer, the school announced on Friday. 

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Kickoff time announced for Alabama football's 2025 A-Day game

Alabama football fans wanting to get an early look at the upcoming team at the annual A-Day game will have to travel to Bryant-Denny Stadium to do so.

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Tuberville: Trump and Vance 'putting America first' in meeting with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were “putting America first” in their meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday morning, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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State Rep. Danny Garrett: DOGE in Alabama

So, does Alabama need a “Department” of Government Efficiency? We already have one. We just call it Republican leadership.

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Orr on Magic City Acceptance Academy: 'I can see dark fiscal days ahead'

As state lawmakers reevaluate the funding for Magic City Acceptance Academy, one of the nation's first charter schools specifically catering to LGBTQ+ students and their allies, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) suggested that the school faces "dark fiscal days ahead."

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Jackson Hospital announces leadership changes amidst bankruptcy, restructuring

After months of tumultuous negotiations, bankruptcy filings, and massive restructuring, Montgomery’s Jackson Hospital recently announced new leadership changes as the organization continues restructuring.

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Prine fires back in lawsuit against city officials, claiming ‘factual and legal inaccuracies'

The mudslinging continues between former police chief Paul Prine and city officials, but this time, it’s in court.

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‘Grandfather’ of industrial development Fred Denton dies at 92

Fred Denton Jr. has died at age 92. He was an early leader in industrial development in Alabama.

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Jeff Minick: Be a good parent and take away your child's smartphone

Childhood itself is at stake here. The playing fields of the imagination are being rapidly replaced by digitalized games, social media, and the artifice of screens.   

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ICE arrests criminal, previously deported illegal alien hiding in drainage ditch in Foley

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently arrested Jose Flores Quiahua, a previously deported Mexican illegal alien. 

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Watch: Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton goes on anti-GOP tirade — 'Y'all acting like y'all from the old Confederacy'

Thursday was one of the first tests of State Senate Republicans under the leadership of State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman): A loaded calendar with one bill that at least two Senate Democrats would exhaust every possible tool at their disposal to keep from getting a vote by the entire body.

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Road rage conviction example of how 'violent and reckless' offenders will be held accountable in Alabama

U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona announced the sentencing of a man involved in a road rage incident. David Lee Hooker, 53, was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

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Senate committee passes explicit content smartphone filter, age verification bills

Two bills by State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) requiring device manufacturers and app stores to shield explicit content from minors passed the Senate Children and Youth Health Committee on Thursday.

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Hanceville tables vote on future of PD; City clerk claims receiving death threats from those involved in alleged criminal enterprise

The Hanceville City Council voted Thursday to table a move to determine if the Hanceville Police Department will be dissolved.

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Democrats shut down Senate Republicans in 6-hour filibuster on DOGE, DEI, Elon Musk: ‘Maybe he’ll bring apartheid to America’

Two Democrats filibustered Senate proceedings for about six hours on Thursday.

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Trump picks Katie Britt to lead delegation at Uruguay's presidential inauguration — 'I am looking forward to a fruitful trip and a joyous celebration'

President Donald Trump has tapped U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) to lead a delegation to Montevideo, Uruguay, to attend the inauguration of Yamandú Orsi as the country’s next president.

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Legislative leaders tout government efficiency public hearing, warn state agencies of non-compliance — ‘We remain committed to responsible governance’

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and State Sen. Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) recently announced plans for leadership of the Alabama Commission on the Evaluation of Services to testify before the legislature.

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House Speaker Ledbetter to host fundraising reception for HD 11 candidate Heath Allbright

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) will host a fundraising reception for the recently declared Republican candidate, Heath Allbright, as he pursues the District 11 seat in the upcoming special election.

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Allen Mendenhall: Cultural renewal begins with prayers more than new policies

Maybe renewal begins not with new policies but ancient prayers spoken in one voice. 

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SBVA member Matt Gaff opposes Ivey-backed ADVA restructure: ‘Doesn’t really give the veterans a voice’

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 “doesn’t really give the veterans a voice,” according to one State Board of Veterans Affairs member.

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Montgomery area crime unit boasts massive numbers of arrests, confiscations — 'The results speak for themselves'

The Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit is boasting of increased efficacy in cracking down on crime in the Montgomery area, including nearly 700 arrest warrants for an array of crimes and seizing dozens of stolen cars, illegal guns and machine gun conversion devices.

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Last night of February is last night to see alignment of planets

Go outside on Friday night after sundown. Look to the west. You can see five to seven planets.

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Navy assistant secretary visits Mobile's Austal USA shipyard where 32 Navy ships have been constructed

Acting assistant secretary of the Navy for Research Development and Acquisition Dr. Brett Seidle was in Mobile this week to take a look at Austal USA's ship manufacturing facility in Mobile.

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Britt: 'Sanctuary jurisdictions and their reckless policies undermine the safety of all Americans'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently participated in a hearing of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as deputy Attorney General and Gail Slater's nomination to serve as assistant attorney general for the Antitrust Division. 

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High school basketball championships now-Saturday at BJCC

Now through Saturday, the finals of state high school basketball are played in Birmingham. You can watch there or on TV. ALL games televised.

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‘He perverted the faith’: Former Mobile pastor found guilty of sexual misconduct

Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood said a Mobile-area pastor used his power over women to sexually assault them.

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Alabama Port Authority breaks ground on Montgomery facility to enhance freight mobility

The Alabama Port Authority and CSX broke ground Thursday on the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF).

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