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State Senate Pro-Tem Greg Reed on gambling negotiations: ‘I think there will be a conference committee’

Although the Senate has yet to appoint its three members to the conference committee to negotiate with the House on gambling legislation, that will likely happen later, according to State Senate Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper).

Alabama workforce Alabama News
Innovation district legislation stalls in Senate: 'One of the worst bills I think I’ve ever seen'

Bills that would establish self-governing innovation districts within cities and counties stalled in the Senate on Tuesday over concerns about their taxing and eminent domain powers.

Debbie Wood. Alabama News
House passes bill requiring mandatory post-election audits — 'We should always try to enhance our elections’ integrity'

The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday requiring county probate judges to conduct mandatory ballot audits after every county and statewide election. 

house votes Alabama News
Alabama House passes bill capping yearly property tax increases

Legislation that would cap the amount property taxes can increase year over year has passed the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine Alabama News
Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine placed on administrative leave pending procedural review

Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine has been placed on administrative leave pending a review of policies and procedures connected to several incidents.

John Amanchukwu Alabama News
'Either a punk or a pervert!': Pastor scolds Hoover Board of Education for book on anal sex being available to students

A Hoover City Schools Board of Education meeting got testy on Tuesday over a sexually charged book that had been available to children in school libraries across the district.

ULA Delta IV Launch Alabama News
ULA marks end of an era, successfully launches final Delta IV Heavy rocket

ULA said that although this marks the end of the Delta era, it initiates the future of heavy lift on ULA’s next-generation Vulcan rocket.

Suzy wade hammonds Alabama News
Music Lady of Sylacauga Suzy Wade Hammonds dies at 72

Suzy Wade Hammonds of Sylacauga died Monday. She was the musical voice of the town since the 1960s.

free speech boot Alabama News
Talmadge Butts: During wars and rumors of wars, the freedom of speech is a sure victim

In the United States, the brunt of speech restrictions have come from the mainstream media and social media companies, with companies like Google taking action to censor any content about the Russo-Ukrainian War that does not comport with their guidelines.

Lett and Foster Alabama News
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 shooting death outside Mobile sports bar

LeCarey Lett, 29, of Mobile, pleaded guilty to intentional murder and was sentenced Tuesday.

Fit Alabama News
Penta, Lowe combine for no-hitter in Auburn's run-rule win over UAB

Auburn earned a dominant, run-rule victory over UAB at home tonight thanks to dominant pitching performances from Maddie Penta and Shelby Lowe.

Auburn Pitcher Christian Herberholz 29 20240326 BSB vs JAX GB 009 Alabama News
A solid start from Herberholz is not enough to get Auburn past Alabama State

A slow night at the plate led to a home loss to Alabama State for Auburn.

william kadish hoover Alabama News
'I, like everyone else, am not immune to making mistakes': Broad Metro's Kadish releases video responding to Hoover City Councilman Lyda personal attack during Stadium Trace Village saga

On Monday, Broad Metro president William Kadish released a video in which he addressed a recent Hoover City Council meeting in which council president John Lyda brought up Kadish's felony arrest in 2001 as a reason for not going through with plans for an 82-acre, $250 million Stadium Trace Village Phase 2 project.

Grace Kelley Alabama News
Daughter of Wynonna Judd jailed after allegedly exposing breast, lower body at I-65 intersection

The daughter of country legend Wynonna Judd was placed in the Elmore County Jail on April 5 after being arrested by Millbrook authorities.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
Senate committee approves bill setting public records request response deadlines

The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed a bill by State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) on Tuesday that sets deadlines for responses to public records requests for government documents.

Wes Allen Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen warns Alabama Democratic Party that names submitted after certification deadline will not be listed

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen notified the Alabama Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee via letter that they must provide a certification of nomination for President and Vice President of the United States no later than August 15, 2024, to appear on Alabama’s general election ballot.

Gambling Chips Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott on gambling legislation: 'I don't see a path forward, I don't see it passing'

The more time passes, the less likely a comprehensive gambling bill will pass the Alabama Legislature.

Lee Helms Alabama News
Alabama disaster expert Lee Helms dies

Alabama disaster expert Lee Helms has died. Served in emergency planning since Hurricane Frederick in 1979.

Brewbaker Endorsement Texas Alabama News
Texas AG Paxton endorses Brewbaker in AL-2 for ‘America First policies’ and commitment to border crisis fix

Alabama Congressional District 2 candidate Dick Brewbaker picked up an endorsement from the Attorney General of Texas, Ken Paxton. In a letter to Brewbaker, Paxton said he endorses him because of his commitment to finding a long-term solution to the border crisis. 

bob sanders Alabama News
Accountant, politician, magician: Bob Sanders dies in Clanton

Bob Sanders has died at home in Clanton at age 78. He was an accountant, politician and magician.

Screen Shot of Auburn with Nike Alabama News
Auburn to switch apparel outfitter to Nike after 18 years with Under Armour

Auburn has decided to go in a different direction with its apparel outfitter.

Escorcia Alabama News
Madison County authorities file to drop murder charge for illegal immigrant highlighted by Libs of TikTok

Prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss a murder charge against an illegal alien after police discovered evidence showing he didn’t commit murder last year.

Nate Oats vs U Conn Alabama News
'Fully committed to this team': Nate Oats puts Kentucky rumors to rest

Nate Oats has no plans to leave the Alabama basketball program.

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
Proposed bill would allow State Auditor to demand repayment for stolen or lost state property

Members of the Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development will consider legislation on Wednesday allowing the Office of State Auditor to attempt to recoup negligent loss or theft of state property.

Fairhope Alabama News
'Can we say f***, d***, p****?': Fireworks at Fairhope City Council meeting over library books available to kids

Citizens from Fairhope and beyond attended the city council meeting Monday evening to read books they say are too inappropriate to be in the children's and teen’s sections at the Fairhope Public Library. ___group opposing

Hunter Pepper Alabama News
Decatur Councilman Hunter Pepper joins Mayor Tab Bowling in no longer listening to public comments due to 'threats,' 'harassment'

During Decatur's Monday evening city council work session, Councilman Hunter Pepper announced he would no longer be staying to listen to those comments due to "threats" and harassment." This follows a decision Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling made back in January.

Prattville Library Alabama News
Sexually explicit book removed from Prattville library after child on field trip was 'severely disturbed' by its content

The Autauga Prattville Public Library recently removed a sexually explicit book from its shelves when a child became “severely disturbed” after picking up the book on a field trip.

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