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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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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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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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State Sen. Barfoot hopes focus on gambling 'doesn't kill the rest of the session'

Lawmakers are expected to take up a comprehensive gambling bill early in the 2024 legislative session set to be underway next week.

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Albertville: How lax immigration policy drastically changed the character of an Alabama town

It's more than a 1,000-mile drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to Albertville, yet the small city known for its fire hydrants and chicken processors has become the face of immigration, legal or otherwise.

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Ghost hunt, paranormal investigation staged in Sylacauga February 17: Public can participate

An investigation of ghosts and paranormal activity will be conducted February 17 at the Comer Museum in Sylacauga.

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State Sen. Givhan: Not 'anywhere close' to enough votes to pass gambling in Senate

Despite speculation about the effort in the House to pass comprehensive gambling legislation, State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) still sees it as a long shot in 2024.

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Spot of Tea in Mobile to reopen after battle with health department

The Spot of Tea restaurant in Mobile will reopen Friday after previously announcing it was permanently closed.

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Musical comedy ‘Pageant’ has Alabama audience as judges; Now through February 11

"Pageant," the musical comedy, is playing now through February 11 at the Birmingham Festival Theatre.

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Orange Beach rape suspect given bond; Still jailed on ICE hold

The suspect in a January 16 rape remains in the Baldwin County Jail on an ICE hold after being given bond on the first-degree rape charge.

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'Extortion': Tuberville says Americans 'being held hostage' by GOP leadership for border bill

During a Thursday appearance on Real America's Voice's "Bannon's War Room," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) sounded off about the bipartisan border security deal that's emerging in the U.S. Senate.

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U.S. House passes Moore's bipartisan bill to deport illegal immigrants for DUI

In a statement, Moore said this legislation forces President Joe Biden to deport illegal immigrants who have been convicted or committed the offense of driving while drunk or impaired.

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School choice, medical freedom, women's bill of rights among ALGOP's legislative priorities

The Alabama Republican Party has released its legislative priorities with less than a week until the Alabama Legislature gavels in for the 2024 session.

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Man arrested a month after Tesla crashes into Mountain Brook home

A man is officially charged in connection to a wild crash that happened on New Year’s Day in Mountain Brook.

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'It's been unbelievable' — Rick & Bubba announce show coming to an end at end of 2024

Rick and Bubba announced their show was going to end at the end of the year after 31 years.

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