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President Donald Trump speaks about the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Alabama in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Alabama News
'We love Alabama': Trump officially announces Space Command moving to Rocket City

President Donald Trump announced that Space Command is officially coming to Huntsville during a press conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Flanked by Alabama's Republican congressional delegation, Trump spoke about the long-delayed move and what it means for both the Rocket City and the state as a whole.

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Report: Space Command to Alabama

President Donald Trump is set to announce Tuesday at the White House that U.S. Space Command is officially coming to Huntsville.

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Baldwin County Schools outline records requests after clarifying board attorney not 'ultimate decision-maker'

The Baldwin County School System explained how it handles record requests after media outlets submit them.

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Clean Up Alabama continues quest to remove sexually explicit materials from libraries

Clean Up Alabama is encouraging the public to tell the Alabama Public Library Service Board to require libraries to automatically remove sexually explicit materials.

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BLM leader arrested for Homewood Walmart arson used paint thinner and small engine fuel to cause over $130K in damages

Mercutio Southall, a key organizer of the ongoing Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in Homewood, has been arrested for arson and criminal mischief related to the fire at the Homewood Walmart

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State Sen. Andrew Jones, primary challengers spar over Indian Mountain ATV Park after tragedy

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) said “much of this could have been avoided” after a side-by-side ATV accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park killed two parents and left seven children hospitalized over the weekend.

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Birmingham's long COVID warriors fight broken system, redefine care

The Microvascular Research Foundation in Birmingham is focusing on long COVID advancements and innovation, despite pushback from the country's medical establishment.

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Teens hurt on Neely Henry after inflatable collides with pier

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is investigating a boating incident that injured three juveniles on Neely Henry Lake.

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Mobile police vehicle among four struck by gunfire, two injured

Mobile police are investigating after two men were injured and four vehicles were struck by gunfire, including an MPD vehicle.

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'Stick to your guns and see what happens': State Sen. Elliott warns AHSAA to reverse rule sidelining school choice students from sports

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) has issued a stern warning to the Alabama High School Athletic Association to quickly reverse its recent ruling, which sidelines athletes for using CHOOSE Act money, or else risk facing the full weight of the state legislature.

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Jamaican national arrested for sexual assault at Foley Walmart

The Foley Police Department arrested a foreign national in connection to a reported sexual assault at the Foley Walmart Supercenter.

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Spanish Fort Mayor-elect Brad Bass working with transition team, getting ahead of priorities, tackling fire station challenges

A new mayor will soon take over in Spanish Fort. Brad Bass won the election against incumbent Mike McMillan.

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Heflin farm gearing up for fall season, gives sneak peek to incredible corn maze

Bennett Farms in Heflin has designed intricate corn mazes every fall for six years. They offer a complete family experience with hayrides and other activities for children and their parents.

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Alabama shoppers to get one-cent grocery tax cut on Monday

A one-cent reduction in the grocery sales tax will take effect on Monday.

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Bureau of Pardons & Paroles director Cam Ward working to reduce state recidivism rate with second chances — 'It's our number one job'

As director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, Cam Ward has been striving to reduce the state’s recidivism rate.

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Albertville band teacher donates kidney to save friend's life — 'It was all God's timing'

Stephen McClendon is alive and well today thanks to the grace of God and the selfless act of his close friend Nathan Haskew, who donated one of his kidneys.

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Third ALEA K9 dies this month — ‘Exceptionally hard month’ for K-9 unit

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is mourning the loss of a third K9 this month.

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Lee County DA’s office accuses former Opelika mayoral candidate of perjury, lying about residence

A former Opelika mayoral candidate is facing a second-degree perjury charge for lying on his campaign application, the Lee County District Attorney’s Office claimed.

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Ivey, lawmakers slam AHSAA rule sidelining school choice students from participating in sports: ‘They need to revisit this immediately’

Governor Kay Ivey and multiple state lawmakers criticized a recent ruling by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) that said student-athletes who transfer using financial assistance from the state’s new CHOOSE Act school choice law will be required to sit out for one year before competing in athletics.

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Auburn University students report being drugged

Auburn University Campus Safety and Security alerted the community on Friday about reports of students being drugged on and off campus.

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Republican Women of Madison club thwarts left-wing agitators' plan to disrupt Dale Strong event

Madison Republican Women's president Sheila Banister chose to work with the host venue, Movement Church, and the Madison City Police Department on alternative solutions to preserve the educational element of the evening, encourage dialogue and promote safety.

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Deshler High student August Borden's parents call for peace as they seek justice for son's injuries — 'Difference of opinion is acceptable, but violence is not'

August Borden’s parents issued a statement on Friday calling for the community to remain calm and respond peacefully as they continue to seek answers about their son’s injuries.

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Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell, Katherine Robertson spar over campaign donations in 2026 AG’s race

Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell criticized Katherine Robertson’s campaign for Alabama Attorney General on Friday after she reported a $150,000 campaign donation from “Florida billionaire and radical pro-abortion activist Hugh Culverhouse Jr.” last week.

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Man sentenced five years after start of child sex abuse investigation in Limestone County

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office can finally put a child sexual abuse investigation behind them after a man was sentenced for his crimes.

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Baldwin County superintendent says resignation of BOE attorney 'huge loss' for county

Baldwin County superintendent Eddie Tyler confirmed the resignation of Baldwin County Public Schools Board of Education attorney Sarah Young.

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Moody’s withdraws Montgomery County’s bond ratings due to missing audit

Moody’s, a credit rating agency, withdrew its bond ratings for Montgomery County last month due to a missing 2023 audit.

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Tuscumbia City Schools ramps up security ahead of Friday night football with 'enhanced police presence'

Students in Tuscumbia City Schools can expect to see a heightened police presence today as tensions continue to mount over an incident last Tuesday that left a freshman with severe head trauma.

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