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EBT fraud on the rise in Alabama: ‘It’s a huge, huge problem’

The Alabama Department of Human Resources is receiving an increased number of fraud reports throughout the state related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits stolen from households impacted by EBT card skimming, cloning, and similar fraud. 

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State Sen. Pro-Tem Reed discusses new workforce role

State Sen. Pro-Tem Greg Reed (R-Jasper) hopes to improve Alabama’s lagging labor force participation as he leaves the Senate to become an advisor to Gov. Kay Ivey.

Daniel Mullinex Alabama News
UA student, Fairhope resident Danielle Mullenix a top 10 finalist in NextGen National Collegiate Vocal Competition

Danielle Mullenix of Fairhope, a UA student, has made the top 10 in NextGen's national voice competition. Competes in January in Lincoln Center in NYC.

Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama News
State Sen. Gudger dispels Cullman ‘sundown town’ myth — 'It's ridiculous that this is still out there'

State Sen. Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) is proud of his hometown and how it’s grown and progressed over the years. That’s why when accusations of Cullman being a “sundown town” resurfaced online, he was quick to defend his city and constituents from the harmful, baseless “myth.”

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Katie Britt wants DOGE to consider ‘actual work requirements’ for government benefits

President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk should consider work requirements in order to receive government benefits, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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AG Marshall applauds federal court’s TikTok ruling: ‘Huge victory for national security’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded a ruling by a federal appeals court on Friday that upheld a law requiring China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok next month or be banned in the United States.

Advent Wreath Alabama News
Sean of the South: Advent candles in the darkness

I went to buy Advent candles today. It was a big box store. The young employee had no idea what I was talking about.

Dale Jackson Alabama News
Huntsville radio host offers $1,000 for proof of Cullman 'Sundown' town sign

Huntsville radio NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN host Dale Jackson is putting his money where his mouth is.

Prattville Parade attendance. Alabama News
Prattville Pride Christmas float parades downtown minus drag queen after federal judge mandate, seemingly scant attendance

The Prattville Pride float participated in the city’s Friday Christmas parade without the before-announced drag queen performer after a federal judge compelled the city to allow the float and provide it with additional police protection.

Napoleon Bracy Alabama News
State Rep. Napoleon Bracy sues Austal for racial discrimination

State Rep. Napoleon Bracy (D-Prichard) filed a federal lawsuit against his former employer, Austal, on Friday for alleged racial discrimination.

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No. 2 Auburn returns home for matchup against Richmond

Coming off its first loss of the season to No. 9 Duke on Wednesday, No. 2 Auburn will return to Neville Arena on Sunday against Richmond for its first home game since Nov. 18.

prattville christmas Alabama News
Jennifer Oliver O'Connell: Thanks to the pride float battle, Prattville's experience of 'peace and good will' is diminished this Christmas

For Prattville citizens who just wanted to usher in the season with that same continuity present in past celebrations, there is no good will, and thanks to Prattville Pride, there will be no peace either.

Alabama Political News Strickland Alabama News
Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama executive director resigns

Blake Strickland recently resigned as executive director of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama.

Cockerhams Alabama News
Newlywed doctor, nurse at Pearl Harbor: The Cockerhams, leading family in Goodwater

Dr. Howard Cockerham and wife, Nurse Cockerham at Pearl Harbor attack. Later leading family in Goodwater, Alabama.

R Austin Huffaker official Alabama News
Federal judge rules Prattville Christmas parade drag queen float must be allowed, mandates additional police protection

U.S. District Judge R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. ruled on Friday that the City of Prattville must allow a pride float featuring a drag queen to participate in the City’s planned Christmas parade on Friday, also mandating extra police escorts LGBTQ group responsible.  

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University of Alabama switching to Vault ‘A’ logo for vanity license plates in 2025

Crimson Tide vanity license plates will have a new throwback look starting in March 2025.

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House Majority Leader Stadthagen files bill banning drag shows in K-12 schools, libraries; Bill includes Space Camp amendment

State House Majority Leader Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) has filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session banning public K-12 schools and public libraries from presenting or sponsoring drag performances and state entities from allowing minors to share facilities with members of the opposite sex in certain circumstances during overnight programs.

dale strong Alabama News
Strong earns A+ rating from immigration enforcement group: ‘We are under invasion’

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently received an A+ rating from NumbersUSA, an anti-illegal immigration advocacy organization.  

Mc Clintock and Palmer Alabama News
Palmer supports Musk, Ramaswamy, DOGE effort: 'Nobody should be in panic mode'

U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) joined U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" on Thursday to talk about the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

gene stallings Alabama News
‘The Stallings Standard': Documentary film previewed in Oxford Friday night

Documentary film on Coach Gene Stallings previews at Oxford Performing Arts Center.

Kenneth Glasgow Alabama News
Al Sharpton floats Biden pardon for Dothan half-brother, pastor convicted of fraud, tax evasion

After President Joe Biden’s recent pardon of his son, the list of names who might get a pardon in the waning days of Biden’s tenure keeps growing. 

Dale Strong Alabama News
'The revolution has begun' — Strong predicts massive gains for House Republicans if Democrats continue to 'attack Trump'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said Democrats failed to learn their lesson after President Joe Biden’s flip-flop on pardoning his son, Hunter, drew backlash from both sides of the political aisle.

Glenn Foster Jr. Alabama News
Federal judge dismisses several claims in civil rights lawsuit over NFL player's in-custody death

United States District Judge Annemarie Carney Axon dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit against the Pickens County Sheriff and others.

Prattville Pride Alabama News
Prattville Pride files injunction to protect drag queen Christmas parade float, gives seemingly contradictory statements

Prattville Pride, the group at the center of the much-debated drag queen Christmas parade float, has filed an injunction against the city after Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie pulled the float, citing safety concerns.

Hunter Biden Alabama News
Tuberville on Hunter Biden pardon: ‘He’ll never get off crack — He can’t get off of it'

The Bidens are the “most corrupt political family,” according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

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Allen Mendenhall: Three cheers for Ivy Classical Academy!

The new Ivy Classical Academy (ICA) in Prattville dares to remember that the true purpose of education transcends the merely utilitarian or instrumental.

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ADOC arrests multiple employees and contractors on drug, trafficking charges

Multiple Alabama Department of Corrections employees and contractors have been arrested in recent days in connection with drug trafficking and possession.

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