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First baby placed in Alabama baby box just 12 days after installation

A baby girl was surrendered Monday to a newly installed baby box in Madison.

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First performance of Coral Reefer Band since Jimmy Buffett death set for May 11 in Gadsden

It’s the first featured appearance of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band since the singer’s death on September 1, 2023.

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Ivey sets date for House District 27 special election

Governor Kay Ivey has called a special election for House District 27 to be held on July 16.

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Services set for former PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn in Gadsden

Services are set for Thursday for former Public Service (PSC) Commissioner Terry Dunn. He died on January 22 in Gadsden at age 64.

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Tuberville, Britt back Senate resolution commemorating National School Choice Week

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) joined 25 other members of the U.S. Senate in backing a resolution recognizing January 21-27, 2024, as the 14th National School Choice Week.

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State to consider purchasing eliminated state motor vehicle pool property for $2.69 million

State officials will consider purchasing property in Montgomery where the state’s motor vehicle pool used to be located.

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U.S. Rep. Strong gives Washington, D.C. update to Decatur-Morgan County Chamber

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) gave the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce an update about items ongoing in Washington, D.C.

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Lawmakers host Baldwin County fraud summit to warn elderly of rampant scams

Three Baldwin County lawmakers came together Tuesday to warn citizens about scams targeting the elderly and veterans in the community.

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‘There is no work ethic like a veteran’s work ethic’: Job expo planned for Baldwin County veterans

Veterans in Baldwin County are invited to come out to the John F. Rhodes Civic Center in Bay Minette Friday for a job expo.

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Baldwin County deputy went for 'joyride' on city UTV after leaving bar, police say

Pensacola Police released details in the arrest of an off-duty Baldwin County deputy.

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Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King, Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter Scott King died Monday of prostate cancer at his home in Malibu, Calif. He was 62.

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'Alabama’s judicial system sucks': Son of murder victim wants justice to be served

The State of Alabama is preparing to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on Thursday. If successful, it will be the first death by nitrogen hypoxia in the United States.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl touts school choice during National School Choice Week

Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) Chairman John Wahl recently came out in support of passing school choice in Alabama in light of National School Choice Week.

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Poll: Gambling expansion not a top priority for GOP voters

A recent poll commissioned by the Alabama Policy Institute shows that the planned expansion of statewide gambling is not a primary concern for Republican voters ahead of the 2024 legislative session.

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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth, legislators unveil workforce development bills

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth and legislators unveiled a new legislative package in an attempt to improve the state’s workforce on Tuesday.

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Former PSC Commissioner Terry Dunn dies at 64

Terry Dunn, former Alabama Public Service Commissioner, died Monday en route to a hospital in Gadsden at age 64 following a health decline.

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House Public Safety chairman Allen Treadaway endorses Bryan Taylor for Chief Justice

State Rep. Allen Treadaway (R-Morris) endorsed Bryan Taylor for Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice on Monday.

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Britt, Tuberville celebrate National School Choice Week — 'There is nothing more powerful than a quality education'

U.S. Sens. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) both kicked off the first day of National School Choice Week by championing the “freedom” of parents to choose their children’s educational destiny.

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Baldwin County deputy arrested for grand theft auto in Pensacola

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office released few details in the arrest of one of its own.

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Baldwin County’s high school culinary students show off for teachers, political officials

On Friday, the student chefs, servers and restaurant managers of tomorrow feted their school system leaders and government officials with a complete brunch at a morning meeting.

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Bureau of Pardons & Paroles' Cam Ward: Mandatory release had nothing to do with attempted rape of woman in Foley

The attempted rape of a woman in Foley has the attention of lawmakers after city officials released a statement over the weekend blaming the state’s early release program on the incident.

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Gov. Ivey, State Rep. Yarbrough join students at State Capitol to support school choice

Governor Kay Ivey and former and current lawmakers braved the brisk morning temperatures with dozens of local students and parents on Monday to kick off National School Choice Week on the State Capitol steps to push more school choice ahead of the state’s legislative session.

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Cottonwood tornado cleanup to cost Houston County up to $1.3 million

Cleanup efforts by the Houston County Road and Bridge Department of damage from a tornado that hit Cottonwood on January 9 will take 10 to 12 weeks to complete.

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Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn endorses Gerrick Wilkins in AL-6 bid

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn has endorsed AL-6 candidate Gerrick Wilkins as he attempts to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover).

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AG Marshall petitions Appeals Court to declare new EPA rule under Clean Air Act unlawful

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall recently joined a coalition of 25 states petitioning the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to declare the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule unlawful. 

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'He created this circus': U.S. Rep. Strong slams Biden, Mayorkas over border policy in graphic speech

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) slammed the Biden Administration’s open border policies during this week’s House Committee on Homeland Security hearing.

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Mobile attorney, property rights advocate Warren Herlong dies at 75

Now, property owners will have to find another attorney to be their "land man."  Herlong died on January 10 at age 75.

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