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'Were the laws followed?': Greater Birmingham Humane Society files lawsuit against City of Birmingham to stop Nebius data center

Friday afternoon, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) filed a lawsuit against the City of Birmingham and companies involved in the new Nebius data center.

CORONER Alabama News
'Dead people don't vote': Coroner's association president frustrated with 'archaic' system

County coroners in Alabama are facing an ongoing issue with funding and support, according to Alabama Coroners Association president and Shelby County Coroner Lina Evans.

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Woman killed in Friday night shooting, Mobile Police say

The Mobile Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in west Mobile.

Andrew Sorrell Alabama News
Sorrell backs ending state income tax, predicts 'phase out' process will begin within next four years

On Tuesday, State Auditor Andrew Sorrell discussed a possible end to Alabama's state income tax as suggested by Republican lieutenant gubernatorial nominee John Wahl.

Mobile Bayway Alabama News
Mobile leaders celebrate I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway announcement

Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis celebrated the announcement that the Interstate 10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project would begin by the end of the year.

CHRIS ELLIOTT Alabama News
‘Shaved $3 billion in costs’: State Sen. Elliott applauds Trump admin ‘cutting a lot of red tape’ on Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The Trump administration shaved billions off the price tag off a revised plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project announced on Thursday by cutting red tape, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

Kahleb Collins Alabama News
Winfield mother receives two life sentences after son's remains found in burn pile

The mother of a one-year-old boy whose tragic death in Fayette County made national headlines was given two life sentences after pleading guilty to first-degree domestic violence and aggravated child abuse of a child under the age of six.

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Alabama Democrat Party vice chair calls for Democrats to vote in upcoming Republican special primary

If one Alabama Democrat leader has their way, Democrat voters will head to the polls and vote Republican in the August 11 special primary.

Andrii Dmyterko Alabama News
Ukrainian truck driver convicted of criminal negligent homicide in double-fatal Thomasville crash

A Ukrainian immigrant who killed two people in a Thomasville crash pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal negligent homicide.

Chris Pringle Alabama News
‘The bridge is terribly needed’: House Pro-Tem Pringle applauds Mobile River Bridge and Bayway announcement

The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project announced on Thursday is “terribly needed,” according to House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

Blanchard Tee Alabama News
Judge Yashiba Blanchard has first ethics violations hearing; State audit confirms spending 

Tuesday, suspended Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard was on the other side of the bench for the first hearing on the 7 ethics charges she faces before the Alabama Court of the Judiciary. 

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'I think that's coming': State Sen. Givhan expects legislation focused on utility rates linked to data centers

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) believes the Alabama Legislature could pass legislation to address the growth of data centers across the state and their potential effect on utility rates for local residents.

Wedowee Utilities Meeting Alabama News
Wedowee Utilities approves audit back to 2005 after discovering $670K in questionable vendor checks

With a new administration, the Wedowee Utilities Board has been delving into historical financial moves made by previous leadership.

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Mobile County Sheriff's Office identifies 148 unprocessed sexual assault kits in Prichard

The Mobile County Sheriff's Office has taken custody of 148 sexual assault kits that were previously unprocessed by the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences during its evidence inventory of the Prichard Police Department.

Ivey Alabama News
Ivey’s office claims state textbook committee appointee from Magic City Acceptance Academy not selected by her office

Questions remain about a letter State Education Superintendent Eric Mackey wrote appointing an educator from an LGBTQ-promoting charter school to the state textbook committee, apparently without going through the legal appointing authorities.

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‘Nothing short of a bunch of criminals’: State Rep. Chris England calls for fraud investigation into prison health care contractor YesCare

A prison health care company formerly contracted with the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) should be investigated for fraud, according to State Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa).

Katie Britt Alabama News
‘They actually hate America’: Britt blasts Democrats' 'disgusting and despicable' embrace of socialist candidates

From Michigan to New York, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently took Democrats to task for their embrace of far-left, socialist candidates.

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Alabama chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution fight against the transgender 'inclusion' of men identifying as women

Women throughout Alabama are joining the national fight to preserve the integrity of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by ensuring that membership remains as its founders intended, limited to women.

Austin Sidwell Alabama News
'Pick up the weight of the social safety net': CD-1 candidate calls on local churches to assist residents with rising costs of childcare, groceries

On Wednesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Republican First Congressional District candidate Austin Sidwell discussed the growing financial challenges of running a household in Alabama, including navigating the affordability of childcare and rising grocery prices.

Scott Stadthagen Alabama News
‘Time to turn the page’: ALGOP chairman Stadthagen applauds Tuberville residency lawsuit dismissal

After Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismissed a lawsuit against U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Thursday, the 2026 campaign to be Alabama’s governor will now be about the issues and not “political games and frivolous lawsuits,” according to Alabama Republican Party chairman Scott Stadthagen.

Algo pass Alabama News
ALDOT defends I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway revised toll standard, encourages ALGO Pass use

The Alabama Department of Transportation said a plan is coming together to build a new Mobile River Bridge and Bayway, which will be a positive change for frequent commuters.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall announces $45 million settlement with Cash App parent company — 'These services must be transparent, secure, and accountable'

Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday that Alabama was part of a multi-state settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind Cash App, regarding the app’s safety and fraud prevention.

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Mobile Bayway toll jumps to nearly $8 as project advances for 2031 completion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) unveiled a revised plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, which includes a nearly $8 toll bridge. The toll is a steep increase over the previously proposed $2.50 toll.

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Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismisses lawsuit challenging Tuberville’s residency

Montgomery County Circuit Judge Brooke Reid dismissed a lawsuit on Thursday attempting to block the gubernatorial aspirations of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

Sam Cochran Alabama News
Former Mobile County Sheriff’s final arrangements announced

The funeral for Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran will be held on Thursday, July 16, according to his obituary.

Douglas Alabama News
Elmore County GOP struggles to find coroner candidate following nominee arrest

The Elmore County Republican Party will appoint a new nominee to go on the general election ballot for coroner following the arrest of the GOP candidate.

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Families 'blindsided' by plea deal for man charged with killing three minors in alleged DUI crash while fleeing police

The surviving families of three minors who died as passengers of a speeding vehicle are outraged after Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker reached a surprise plea agreement with the man accused of driving the car that killed their loved ones.

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