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Fugitive in 2020 murder of Andalusia father of three arrested in Ohio

Frank McQueen of Andalusia, wanted for the 2020 murder of an Andalusia father, was arrested Friday in Ohio.

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Dr. Daniel Sutter: Can we drain the swamp?

President Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp in 2016. But despite numerous first term policy successes, the “Deep State” proved resilient, and reducing unelected bureaucrats’ control today will prove challenging.

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Ashley Carter: An Alabamian goes to Washington to witness the return of patriotism

The inauguration of the 47th president, Donald J. Trump, was more than just a ceremonial transition of power. It was a powerful reminder of what makes this country great: a love for freedom, a belief in American exceptionalism, and a renewed sense of patriotism.  

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Huntsville child predator sting yields nine arrests, including several illegal aliens

The Huntsville Police Department announced the arrest of nine people in a recent human trafficking sting.

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Terri Sewell feigns outrage after U.S. Air Force claims Trump DEI policy forced deletion of Tuskegee Airmen videos
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4 takeaways from No. 1 Auburn’s 53-51 win against No. 6 Tennessee 

In front of a sold-out crowd, the top-ranked Auburn Tigers took down No. 6 Tennessee in a 53-51 thriller to cap off a day full of excitement in Neville Arena.  

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4 takeaways from No. 4 Alabama's 80-73 win over LSU

Far from its best performance of the season, Alabama battled for 40 minutes against LSU and won the game 80-73.

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Alabama attorney who won a ‘not guilty’ jury verdict in J6 trials to appear with freed client on Newsmax on Sunday

Newsmax will feature Montgomery attorney Melissa Isaak and her client Mathew Purdy, who won a not guilty verdict in J6 trials. Sunday at 10:20 a.m.

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Sean of the South: Helen Keller art show

The Helen Keller Art show is in full swing. The center is adorned in art. Tactile pieces. Colorful artwork. Sculptures. The artists are mostly students from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind.

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Jeff Minick: Candles of hope in America's growing counterculture

These points of light are appearing everywhere. They’re real, they’re beautiful, and they may well be the salvation of our republic.

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Run, Derzis, run! City leaders encouraging Nick Derzis to run for Hoover mayor

Hoover Chief of Police Nick Derzis is widely respected and nationally known.

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Mobile mayoral candidate Cheriogotis gives up higher pay, judicial retirement; Vows transparency, focus on public safety

Spiro Cheriogotis, the former Mobile County district judge who resigned to run for Mobile's mayor, says he wants to build upon the great strides made by Mayor Sandy Stimpson.

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Birmingham native jailed over J6 ‘really excited’ for Trump pardon – ‘God’s been so good through every bit of this’

Alabama native Kaleb Dillard was not expecting to hear about his own pardon over the news on Monday night, but that’s precisely what happened this week after Dillard and every other person charged, convicted, or jailed for their alleged involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol while the Senate was certifying the 2020 presidential election.

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Multiple Auburn students injured after getting trampled ahead of ESPN's 'College GameDay'

Because of the abnormal cold this week, students were unable to camp out on Thursday and Friday before the big games as they have in the past. This resulted in a chaotic Saturday morning that left multiple students injured when barricades were removed and students rushed to be first in line.

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67-year icon Mary’s Pit BBQ in Huntsville burns down

A fire destroyed 67-year-old Mary's Pit BBQ in east Huntsville.

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Allen Mendenhall: What Florida's bold experiment could mean for Montevallo

Alabama needs not an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime crusader but a diligent, dutiful and hardworking governor who grasps that universities require both nourishment and pruning.

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Alabama's LGBTQ+ Charter School openly defies DEI ban

Last year, Alabama’s ban on "divisive concepts" and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) went into effect.  One purpose of the bill is to protect students from coursework that advocates for or requires assent to a divisive concept.

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State Sen. Orr on rebranding offices to create appearance of DEI ban compliance: 'Would not be surprised to see a round two of legislation to address it'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) weighed in on the Huntsville City Council's vote to rename the city's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to its previous title, Office of Multicultural Affairs, in accordance with President Donald Trump's executive order dismantling DEI.

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'I know Secretary Hegseth appreciates the importance of Alabama to our national defense': Alabama lawmakers react to SecDef confirmation

After rampant speculation and attempts at Democratic filibustering, the U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's next secretary of defense.

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Watch: Louisiana-Monroe students sing 'God Bless America' inside Fort Payne McDonald's

Diners were blessed with unexpected dinner music at Fort Payne's McDonald's as the Louisiana-Monroe student choir broke out in 'God Bless America.'

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Carter Ashcraft: The need for cautious optimism in the Trump 2.0 years

We must be careful how much we let our political tent grow, or to whom we hitch our wagons. The very people we see as rising figures championing a new conservative movement may well be wolves in sheep’s clothing.

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Trump executive order on DEI ban having impact as Alabama DEI ban languishes

Alabama's law banning state funding for DEI offices and initiatives was signed into law last year. However, institutions simply changed the names of their DEI departments and the titles of those in charge.

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State Sen. Givhan: The 'yes' votes needed to have gambling legislation brought to the floor not there

As the 2025 legislative session approaches, the question looms whether the Alabama Legislature could revisit gambling in 2025.

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Tuberville questions Trump's USDA secretary pick – 'Our farmers are in trouble'

During this week’s confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Brooke Rollins, U.S. Sen. Tomy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed Brooke on advancing American agriculture, especially Alabama.

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Jessica Whaley: Son of Birmingham or servant of self?

Woodfin’s legacy will not be determined by the pages of his book but by his ability to deliver meaningful change for his city.

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No. 1 Auburn, No. 6 Tennessee set for thrilling SEC showdown

No. 1 Auburn is gearing up for its biggest challenge in conference play so far, as No. 6 Tennessee visits Neville Arena on Saturday for the first-ever top-10 matchup between the two foes. 

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Baldwin County sheriff in talks with feds about increasing bed space for federal inmates, including ICE holds

Baldwin County Sheriff Anthony Lowery is closely monitoring the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement holds in the county jail due to concerns President Donald Trump's new immigration policies could strain resources.

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