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Citizens’ prayer meeting for legislative session planned for Wednesday at State House

An outdoor prayer meeting of citizens will be held Wednesday to pray for and with the Alabama legislature as they start the 2024 regular session. It is at 11 a.m. on the front steps of the Alabama State House.

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Man shot, killed by ALEA SWAT after threatening people at Ozark bank had criminal history

A man is dead after an incident at a bank that led to a chase and eventual standoff with state SWAT officers.

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State Rep. Paschal files bill protecting places of worship from public safety measures during a state of emergency

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) has pre-filed legislation to protect religious institutions from being subjected to stricter public safety measures than non-religious organizations in the event of another public emergency.

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Pre-filed bill adds material produced with artificial intelligence to child porn statute

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) pre-filed a bill Monday that would add material produced through artificial intelligence (AI) or "deepfake" technology to Alabama's existing statute prohibiting child pornography.

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'Worse than I thought': Tuberville accuses Democrats of 'trying to play a trick on us' with border deal

Monday on FBN's "The Evening Edit," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) derided the so-called border bill deal brokered between Senate Democrats and U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.).

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Alabama's congressional delegation slams $118 billion border bill that allows 5,000 illegal crossings per day, sends more aid to Ukraine

The U.S. Senate’s $118 billion border security bill unveiled Sunday immediately drew flak from many Republicans for sending more aid to Ukraine and Israel without doing enough to stem the flow of criminal immigrants at the southern border.

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Alabama Forestry Association endorses Bryan Taylor for Chief Justice in race against Sarah Stewart

The Alabama Forestry Association recently announced its endorsement of Bryan Taylor for Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court.

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State Sen. Albritton: Finding money for second new prison ‘not going to be easy’

Legislators are still searching for answers to how to pay for a second new prison after costs nearly doubled on prison construction in a new facility in Elmore County last year.

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Bruce Pearl challenges Bernie Sanders to debate on Israel — 'I'm sick and tired of you politicians spinning everything!'

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl is challenging U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) to a debate after the lawmaker equated funding Israel and the "Netanyahu war machine" to funding Russia in its war with Ukraine.

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Alabama House GOP caucus releases legislative priorities on eve of session

The Republican caucus of the House of Representatives released its legislative platform on Monday, one day before the legislature is slated to gavel in.

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Foley attempted rape suspect prison records show history of forcible sex assault, weapons behind bars

Prison records show a registered sex offender who is accused of attempted rape in Foley had a violent past, even while behind bars for nearly 20 years.

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'It's egregious': Mountain Gateway experiencing religious persecution in Nicaragua; Pastors, attorneys jailed

Spreading hope and the love of God is a mission one family from Alabama has been on for many years. Through blood, sweat, tears and dedication to the Word, Mountain Gateway works fiercely to serve those in need and has been doing so since 2006. Now, they are facing religious persecution, with their assets seized and members imprisoned without any way to communicate with the outside world.

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Blind Boys of Alabama win Grammy: ‘Best Roots Gospel Album’

An almost unbelievable week for The Blind Boys of Alabama climaxed Sunday when the 80-year-old gospel group won a Grammy Award in the "Best Roots Gospel Album" category for their 2023 LP release "Echoes of the South."

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Birmingham Zoo 'heartbroken' over death of black rhino due to complications following dental procedure

As one of the few eastern black rhinos in captivity in America, Moyo brought joy to thousands during his short time at the Birmingham Zoo. The six-year-old pachyderm was euthanized due to complications following a dental procedure.

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U.S. Rep. Strong: Mayorkas 'hates America,' wants U.S. 'to look more like Cuba'

During an appearance on Newsmax TV's "Sunday Agenda," U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) defended House Republican efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

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Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve now open in Springville

A public park for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birding and wildlife watching is now open in Springville in St. Clair County.

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Childersburg’s ‘powder plant’ was vital in WWII Oppenheimer project, but almost no one there knew

There was a sub-part of the Manhattan project known later as "Project P-9." It was carried out at Childersburg in east central Alabama.

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Report: Free speech on Alabama college campuses mixed — Auburn among best; Alabama A&M, Troy among the worst

The free speech climate on Alabama's public four-year college and university campuses is mixed, according to a recent report from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE).

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'It was grossly offensive': Michael Cassidy recounts destroying Satanic display at Iowa Capitol on '1819 News: The Podcast'

A Satanic Temple display became the subject of nationwide interest and outrage last December when it was prominently placed inside the Iowa State Capitol building, just in time for the Christmas holiday.

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AG Marshall backs Tennessee, Kentucky in fight against transgender surgeries, hormones for minors

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has entered briefs defending the rights of Tennesee and Kentucky to enforce laws prohibiting transgender surgeries and hormones for minors.

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Tuberville joins resolution to block Biden gas furnace rules — 'Stop scaring people into depression by warning of a great climate extinction'

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act recently that would block the Department of Energy's final rule on gas furnace efficiency standards.

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Mobile's Youth Violence Prevention coordinator is 'cringey optimist,' fulfilling God's purpose

Jones is the Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator with the city of Mobile. He was working on a new program for youth violence prevention at the moment the shooting happened. Any shooting or violent act involving teens in the city hits Jones in a personal way, but on Tuesday, the feeling was even worse.

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Meet UAH’s new vice president for student affairs, dean of students: Rabid left-winger Ronnie Hebert

The University of Alabama System (UAS) Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Ronnie Hebert as vice president for student affairs, dean of students for the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) on Friday.

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Oxford Performing Arts Center: Musical capital of Alabama?

Travelers of the United States often have Oxford, Mississippi on their bucket lists because of its history of Southern writers. Now, they are adding Oxford, Alabama because of its musical performances. And it calls out for more than one trip.

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Democrat State Rep. Rogers faces new fraud, obstruction of justice charges

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) will face additional charges of mail fraud, wire fraud and obstruction of justice in the ever-growing scandal surrounding a youth baseball kickback scheme that has already seen one State Rep. resign his position.

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Sand Mountain Sam forecasts early spring on 'Possum Day'

Since 1993, Sand Mountain Sam has employed his meteorological expertise in forecasting a long winter or early spring, depending on whether or not he saw his shadow, much like his Pennslyvania counterpart.

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Suspect in Huntsville double stabbing on ICE hold, was on bond for January arrest

Investigators said two people were stabbed by their roommate, Lester Cruz, after a verbal altercation.

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