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'Sound of Freedom Act' passes Alabama House of Representatives

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Sound of Freedom Act, which would require a life sentence for those convicted of human trafficking minors.

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House gambling legislation faces 'uphill battle' in Senate

Comprehensive gambling legislation sailed through the House last week, but the Senate isn’t in a rush yet to advance the proposals.

Swat Alabama News
Anti-swatting bill heads to Senate after passing House of Representatives

State Rep. Phillip Ensler's (D-Montgomery) bill to add criminal penalties for swatting passed the  Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday.

Nexus cinema Alabama News
Drive-in theaters in the 1950s, dine-in theaters now

The online entertainment guide, Mashed, now spotlights a dine-in theater in Alabama, Nexus Cinema Dining in Mobile.

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API report breaks down ‘hotbed of corruption’ gaming legislation

The Alabama Policy Institute (API) released a report outlining concerns about the gaming bills passed by The Alabama House of Representatives last week.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville urges Senate leadership to take up Mayorkas impeachment trial — 'Imperative' to 'fully engage our Constitutional duty'

On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and a group of Senate Republican colleagues urged Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to take up the impeachment trial of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Fire Alabama News
Child thrown in fire; Baldwin County Sheriff's Office arrests teen

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after detectives said a 17-year-old male threw a six-year-old little girl into a fire.

Kay Ivey Alabama News
Pacific Legal Foundation sues Ivey over board’s racial quotas: ‘Sadly, Alabama governors are sometimes required to discriminate’

The Pacific Legal Foundation sued Gov. Kay Ivey last week in federal court over a requirement for two members of the Alabama Real Estate Appraisers Board to be racial minorities.  

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Convicted former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely up for parole after serving one year of three-year sentence

Former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was given a three-year sentence after being convicted of two felonies in 2021. He's up for parole on March 7 after serving just one year in jail.

Chris Blackshear Alabama News
LISTEN: Huntsville radio's Dale Jackson, gaming bill sponsor State Rep. Blackshear spar over gambling — 'Do you want a casino in Phenix City?'

During the mid-20th century, Phenix City was a notorious haven for prostitution, gambling and organized crime. The beginning of the end came when then-Phenix City resident Albert Patterson was elected to likely become attorney general by running on cleaning up his hometown.

Eat a peach Alabama News
‘Eat A Peach’ — Allman Brothers tribute band in Columbiana March 1

A tribute to the Allman Brothers Band is coming to Alabama. “Eat A Peach,” a Brothers’ tribute band will perform in Columbiana on that lucky date, Friday, March 1.

Marshall County Courthouse Trial Alabama News
Harassment trial for ALDOT director pushed back for civil case decision

The judge presiding over a criminal case for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper has pushed back the trial date for the third time.

Vaccine Alabama News
Bill filed in House requiring parental consent for minors to get vaccinated

State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) has filed legislation in the Alabama House requiring parents or guardians to provide written consent before minors can receive vaccinations.

Barry Moore Alabama News
Four House Freedom Caucus colleagues endorse Barry Moore

Four members of the House Freedom Caucus endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) on Monday.

The Ingraham Angle Alabama News
'The War on Christianity': Mountain Gateway’s religious persecution case makes national headlines on Fox News Channel’s 'The Ingraham Angle'

Mountain Gateway founder Jon Britton Hancock was featured on “The Ingraham Angle” with Laura Ingraham Friday, explaining how his non-profit is being religiously persecuted in Nicaragua.

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Rocket City Trash Pandas holding auditions to perform national anthem

The Rocket City Trash Pandas held auditions Saturday to recruit singers to perform the national anthem at one of their 69 home games.

Tuberville Vet of the Month Lloyd Austin Alabama News
Tuberville announces Lloyd Michael Austin of Mobile as Veteran of the Month

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) announced that U.S. Army Sergeant Lloyd Michael Austin of Mobile has been named Veteran of the Month for February. Austin is a veteran of both Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Tristonharper Alabama News
Washington County 15-year-old wins 'American Idol' Golden Ticket to Hollywood

It was a unanimous vote of the three judges on American Idol Sunday night. They awarded a Golden Ticket to Hollywood to Triston Harper of McIntosh. The 15-year-old advances.

Squatted Truck. Alabama News
Squatters rights: Petition started to halt a proposed ban on modified vehicles

State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport) is receiving pushback over legislation he filed to regulate squatted vehicles. A petition against the bill has already received over 1,000 signatures.

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32-year former state legislator Jack Biddle dies in Gardendale

He had served in the Alabama State House for 20 years and the State Senate for 12 years. Jack Biddle, 94 of Gardendale, died Sunday.

Elvis Alabama News
‘Ultimate Elvis Concert’ coming to Daphne on March 2

The “Ultimate Elvis Concert’ is coming to the Daphne Civic Center on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. 

Arca Alabama News
‘Record Lovers Heaven’ in Gardendale March 1-2: Alabama Record Collectors Annual Record Show

Record lovers: Gardendale, Alabama Civic Center is the ‘place you oughta be’ March 1-2.

Mountain Gateway Alabama News
Congressmen from Alabama call on release of imprisoned Mountain Gateway pastors in Nicaragua

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is calling on the release of 11 pastors affiliated with Mountain Gateway, a non-profit organization operating in Nicaragua.

Riley Gaines Alabama News
Riley Gaines keynotes Moms For Liberty dinner — 'Fortunately for me, men in dresses punches don't hurt that bad'

Riley Gaines headlined the Moms For Liberty dinner at Toyota Field in Madison on Saturday night to a crowd of approximately 200 guests.

Beasley ACA Alabama News
Executive VP Erin Beasley discusses how Alabama Cattlemen’s Association helps keep state beef industry independent

Beginning in 1944, the Alabama Cattlemen's Association has grown to become the largest state cattlemen's association in the nation, now representing over 10,000 members across the state.

Blackshear and Elliott Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott says changes to House gambling bill not enough to keep casinos from Alabama beaches

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) posted on social media Saturday concerns about the Alabama House gaming bill passed last week.

Leftydrisellmemoriam Alabama News
Basketball Hall of Famer Lefty Driesel dies at 92: Retired coaching after losses at three Alabama schools in 2002

Coach Lefty Driesel died February 17 at age 92 at his home in Virginia Beach.

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