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tax increase Alabama News
House to consider internet sales tax hike; Pushback from lawmakers expected

The Alabama House of Representatives will deliberate today on two bills: one to raise the state's online sales tax from 8% to 9.3% and the other to provide a one-day tax holiday on certain recreational supplies.

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Vincent Vernuccio and Stephanie Holden Smith: How Alabama can protect its workers' privacy

Protecting employees and prohibiting taxpayer resources from subsidizing workplace coercion should be a top priority.

Fairhope Public Library meeting Alabama News
Read Freely co-founder travels from Prattville to Fairhope Library to warn of conspiracy from 'extremists' to move explicit youth books

A large crowd turned out Monday for the Fairhope Public Library’s monthly board meeting. The majority of those in attendance were there to support the library amid controversy over books some say are inappropriate for children and teens.

Sloan Alabama News
Alabama quarterback, AD, SEC coach, Christian leader Steve Sloan dies at 79

Sloan led the Tide in the final regular season game of 1964 and the Sugar Bowl victory over Ole Miss. He continued to quarterback the Tide in 1965, winning the National Title with a 39-28 victory over Nebraska.

Alabama Capitol Alabama News
Joey Clark: The most ethical government is no government at all

Am I the only one who finds the never-ending, feckless fussing over corruption in politics to be an utter waste of the public’s time, money, and energy?

Jenna Johnson vs Texas AM Alabama News
No. 13 Alabama softball drops two of three to No. 12 Texas A&M

After winning the first game of the series, No. 13 Alabama softball lost the final two games to drop the series with No. 12 Texas A&M.

Dobson event Ivey Alabama News
Ivey spotted at Dobson for Congress campaign event in Montgomery

The governor of Alabama has not formally endorsed a candidate in the GOP runoff of Alabama's second congressional district. However, Gov. Kay Ivey made an appearance Monday night, on the eve of the runoff, at a Caroleene Dobson campaign event.

Anthony Daniels, Shomari Figures Alabama News
'We do not currently have a statement at this moment': AL-2 Democrat candidates mum on Iranian attack on Israel

The leading Democratic candidates for Alabama's second congressional district, Anthony Daniels and Shomari Figures did not join their Republican counterparts in voicing support for Israel after the attack launched by Iran Saturday night.

brewbaker v dobson Alabama News
Voter turnout top concern for both GOP AL-2 candidates going into Tuesday runoff

For the last day of campaigning for the GOP runoff election for Alabama’s second congressional district, candidates Dick Brewbaker and Caroleene Dobson are staying busy.

polygraph Alabama News
Bill allowing polygraphs as part of sex offender treatment program filed in House — 'We are looking out for these kids to keep them safe from predators'

A bill that would allow periodic polygraphs as part of a sex offender treatment has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.  

Tommy tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville presses DOD leaders for report into helicopter crash killing Enterprise High grad

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) pressed U.S. Army Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to receive a report on exactly what happened during that flight and how those soldiers were lost.

Britt Trump Alabama News
'They know people want Trump back in the White House': Katie Britt argues media, left focused on Trump instead of the real issues

As former President Donald Trump arrived in New York City on Monday for the alleged hush money trial concerning porn star Stormy Daniels, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) spoke to Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" to share her thoughts on the criminal charges brought against Trump.

Bruce Pearl Alabama News
Auburn's Pearl: 'The Biden Administration policies have enriched, empowered and emboldened Israel's enemies'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl on Monday continued to voice his support of Israel in the wake of a recent attack by Iran while also criticizing President Joe Biden for enabling Israel's enemies.

Memorial Mile Alabama News
New memorial mile reminds Opelika drivers to stay focused in honor of late football player

The City of Opelika revealed its new Philip Lutzenkirchen Memorial Mile to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.

Mobile Police Department Headquarters. Photo: Erica Thomas Alabama News
'It's absolutely unnecessary': Mobile PD chain of command crowded with three positions between chiefs and mayor

The controversial retirement of Mobile Police Chief Paul Prine has sparked conversations about how the city’s administration is set up. People want to know how public safety is managed and if it’s efficient.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall: 'Do the people of Alabama really believe we need to raise the amount of gifts that can be given to public officials?'

Among the many opponents of ethics legislation awaiting the consideration of the Alabama Senate is Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Dobson and Brewbaker alabama political news Alabama News
AL-2 GOP hopefuls Brewbaker, Dobson voice strong support for Israel — 'We must stand firmly with the Holy Land'

Republican candidates for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson and Dick Brewbaker, took a hardline stance in support of Israel following a major attack by Iran launched Saturday night.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files distressed college loan program repeal after Birmingham-Southern closure

Lawmakers are slated to deliberate this week on legislation to repeal the 2023 law creating a loan program for universities in financial straits after the law’s designed recipient, Birmingham Southern College (BSC), closed its doors for good.

Dale Strong Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Strong on Israel: 'If we don't make some changes here in America, it's going to be the same thing'

During an appearance on Newsmax TV's coverage of Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) warned the United States could suffer from the same threats Israel is facing as it has weathered attacks from Gaza, Lebanon and Iran over the last six months.

drag queen reading Alabama News
Phil Williams: Joe Camel and the drag queens

How are drag queens any different than Joe Camel selling cigarettes?

State archery Alabama News
Alabama archery championship winners receive thousands in scholarships

Student archers received a total of $10,000 in scholarships at the 2024 National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship in Montgomery.

Zane Adams vs Arkansas Alabama News
No. 25 Alabama baseball takes series over top-ranked Arkansas

No. 25 Alabama baseball improved to 24-12 overall and 6-9 in SEC play over the weekend by taking two of three games against No. 1 Arkansas.

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Auburn softball wins road series against No. 6 LSU 2-1

Auburn traveled down to Baton Rouge this weekend and is coming home with a series win over the No. 6 team in the country.

Katie Britt Alabama News
Laura Johnston Clark: A response to the open letter to Senator Katie Britt

I wrote this column in response to an open letter to Senator Katie Britt that was published in 1819 News on April 12.

Alabamastore Alabama News
'Roll Tide!': 'Alabama Shop' safe, open in Jerusalem

While other parts of Israel are under immediate alert from Iranian aerial attack, the Alabama Store in Jerusalem is safe and open for business.

Juandalynn Givan Alabama News
House of Representatives passes bill to acknowledge Juneteenth as a state holiday

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would acknowledge Juneteenth as a state holiday that state workers could recognize in lieu of Jefferson Davis’ birthday.  

Normaforbes Alabama News
Artist living 99 years featured at Wetumpka Lunch & Learn April 18: Norma Lamae Forbes

First-time showing of video of 99-year-old artist Norma Forbes. Free Lunch & Learn in Wetumpka April 18.

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