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Angela Shepherd Alabama News
Election integrity advocate who took viral ballot machine video pushes for voter reform in Alabama

A video of a vote tabulation machine accepting multiple copies of the same, rough-cut paper ballot during a public test in 2022 went viral and caused a stir at polls across the state. Angela Shepherd, the Auburn native and poll worker who shot the video, said that was when she realized how bad the issue really was.

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State Rep. Smith: I-65 gridlock is impacting rural Chilton County

During an appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," Smith offered his assessment of I-65 traffic problems plaguing parts of his district and expressed his hope for attention from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Saturday Night Live, cold open 3/9/2024 Alabama News
Watch: SNL's entirely predictable cold open mocking Katie Britt

Even though President Joe Biden delivered an hour-and-seven-minute campaign speech for his State of the Union address on Thursday night, the writers at NBC's "Saturday Night Live" chose to focus on mocking U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for her State of the Union response for the show's cold open this week.

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Steve Hackett and Genesis Revisited: British guitarist in Mobile March 17

British guitarist Steve Hackett brings North America Tour to Mobile's Saenger Theater March 17. Includes 'Genesis Revisited.'

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Bill to expand midwifery care in Alabama filed in House of Representatives

Legislation to allow licensed Certified Professional Midwives to deliver babies in all out-of-hospital birth settings has been filed in the House of Representatives.

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Left-wing TikToker Jonathan Katz downplays seriousness of human trafficking in Katie Britt hit piece

Katie Britt’s example of the horrific crimes connected to the cartel had many pointing out this case did not happen during the Biden administration. But those who work to stop human trafficking here on U.S. soil during the Biden administration say the example is relevant.

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Kowaliga Idol: Music competition now to April 6, Lake Martin area

Kowaliga Idol, a large music competition, is in the Lake Martin area now through April 6.

PAPERWORK OFFICE DESK FILES Alabama News
Bill eliminating corporate annual reporting requirement advances in House

Legislation removing a requirement for businesses to file an annual report with the state passed a House committee on Wednesday.

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Civil rights attorneys say officer misquoted Alabama law, assaulted client during arrest

Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels released video of an arrest by Andalusia that he claims was unlawful and unnecessary.

Billharris Alabama News
Bill Harris to resign district director post for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore

Bill Harris, district director for CD2 Congressman Barry Moore, will not move with him to CD1 in January. Harris is also the new Republican National Committeeman for Alabama.

Kyle Lewter Alabama News
Sexual torture charge added to Kyle Lewter murder case in Madison County

The man suspected in the murder of Derek Franklin Wells, of Harvest, is now charged with sexual torture – sexual abuse using an inanimate object, in connection to the murder case.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Ivey ‘thoroughly reviewing’ Senate’s gambling, lottery bills

Governor Kay Ivey said on Friday she’s reviewing whether a gambling package passed by the Senate on Thursday is a “good deal” for Alabama.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr predicts gambling legislation's demise — 'I think ultimately the Senate will kill it'

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Orr (R-Decatur), who voted against the gambling measure, predicted the effort would eventually die.

Katie Britt on 'Hannity," 3/8/2024 Alabama News
Katie Britt on SOTU response criticism: 'When you get into the arena, you get arrows'

Fresh off delivering the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union (SOTU) address on Thursday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) appeared on Fox News Channel's "Hannity."

CHRIS HORN Alabama News
AL-7 GOP primary candidate who won after dropping out of race says system is 'rigged’ and 'racist'

Despite winning the most votes in the GOP primary Tuesday for the seventh congressional district after having already dropped out of the race, Christian Horn still believes the election process is rigged against Republicans.

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‘Unexplainable’: 1819 News’ Ashley Carter releases book of short stories showcasing God’s faithfulness

A collection of short stories, “Unexplainable” offers honest and heartfelt anecdotes from Carter’s life experiences, each one pointing the reader back to a relationship with God, while also providing practical ways to pursue the important things in life.

Tuberville on Newsmax, 3/8/2024 Alabama News
Tuberville defends Britt SOTU response: 'I thought Katie was a very good choice — She did a very good job'

On Friday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) took to the airwaves to defend his Alabama colleague U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), who offered the Republican response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Thursday.

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City of Dothan opens fourth Safe Haven Baby Box in Alabama

The City of Dothan celebrated the opening of a Safe Haven Baby Box on Friday.

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Alabama Legislature advances anti-DEI bill

Despite vigorous Democratic debate and protest, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation banning state-funded Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) offices.

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Senate passes amended gambling plan with lottery, no new casinos

The Alabama Senate passed a gambling constitutional amendment after over seven hours of debate on Thursday.

Kyle Lewter Alabama News
Kyle Lewter, 36, well known in north Alabama political circles, arrested for murder

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection to a murder in Harvest Thursday.

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Britt decries Biden's failed policies in SOTU response: 'Our families are hurting. Our country can do better'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) gave the official Republican response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, saying that too many Americans were hurting thanks to his failed policies.  

Absentee Voting AP Photo Rogelio V Solis Alabama News
Alabama House passes controversial ballot harvesting bill

The contentious bill restricting ballot harvesting in Alabama cleared the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday.

Dale Strong at southern border Alabama News
Strong slams Biden for installing security fence at Capitol ahead of State of the Union address while 'refusing to protect' southern border

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) was quick to point out the apparent irony in Biden's attempt to secure his speech while the crisis at the southern border continues.

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Ainsworth praises final passage of CHOOSE Act: 'Alabama now ranks high among the nation's leaders in school choice options'

Alabama's Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth (R) released a statement on Wednesday praising the final passage of the "CHOOSE Act," commonly known as the School Choice bill, which has been making its way through the legislature.

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Get a free tree at Mobile’s Arbor Day March 9

Tree giveaway Saturday, March 9 at Mobile's Langan Park 9 a.m. until all trees gone. Arbor Day

Governor Kay Ivey school choice choose act Alabama News
Ivey signs school choice bill into law

Gov. Kay Ivey signed the CHOOSE Act, a $100 million educational savings account bill, into law on Thursday morning.

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