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AG Marshall disputes claim that ESG is 'free market' in WSJ oped

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday criticizing ESG agenda proponents who purport to be defenders of the free market.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth: AEA is trying to kill the grocery tax reduction legislation

According to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, the Alabama Education Association was working to kill an effort to reduce the state's share of the burden of the grocery tax on consumers.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
AG Marshall sues telemarketing company for making billions of robocalls

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit against the owner and vice president of a telemarketing company that is responsible for billions of robocalls across the nation.

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Contentious absentee ballot legislation clears Senate committee with amendment

The hotly debated bill designed to crack down on ballot harvesting has passed a Senate committee with amendments after holding a public hearing for critics to voice concerns.  

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Heavily amended Chinese land acquisition bill receives final passage in legislature

The Alabama House of Representatives voted to concur with the amended version of a bill that would prevent Chinese acquisition of Alabama land.

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Parents claim racism in Guntersville public schools, NAACP denounces legislature CRT ban at town hall — 'She sounds like she came out of the cotton field'

A group of concerned parents and community members gathered in Guntersville Tuesday evening to discuss concerns of racial discrimination within the Guntersville City School system.

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'School choice-lite' legislation passes Alabama Senate

The Alabama Senate passed an expansion of the Alabama Accountability Act tax credit program late Tuesday night after over five hours of filibusters from Democrats and Republicans. 

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Gov. Ivey calls for parole board to deny release of convicted child-killer Judith Ann Neelley

Gov. Kay Ivey is imploring the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles to deny the release of convicted child murderer Judith Ann Neelley.

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‘Our Doors Are Open’: Planned Parenthood engaging in aggressive marketing tactics in Auburn, UAB online student newspapers

Pro-abortion nonprofit Planned Parenthood is aggressively advertising on students newspapers at Auburn University and the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB).

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Petition started to address LGBTQ+ children's books in Autauga-Prattville Public Library

An online petition has been gaining signatures daily in the ongoing battle of Autauga County residents addressing LGBTQ+ books in the children’s section of the public library.

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Alabama Supreme Court Justice expresses concern over proposed uniform bar exam’s commitment to ‘diversity, fairness and inclusion’

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal on Friday expressing concerns about a proposed uniform bar examination due to its commitment to “ensure that diversity, fairness and inclusion pervade … test products and services.” 

Harvestchurch Alabama News
Dothan’s Harvest Church in legal battle after UMC disaffiliation

Harvest Church in Dothan is currently suing the United Methodist Church over a property dispute after the church announced recently it was disaffiliating from the denomination. 

Fred Plump Alabama News
Democrat State Rep. Fred Plump, Jr. charged with siphoning money from a Jefferson County public works fund, delivering kickbacks to assistant

An Alabama state representative and member of the Democratic party has been charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice and will now be resigning from the Alabama Legislature.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
World Atlas identifies top 8 main streets in Alabama; Fairhope, Prattville and Florence made the list

In a new report, World Atlas identified eight towns in Alabama with the best main streets. Those compiling the list took into consideration local stores and eateries, landscapes, monuments and area attractions.

Drag Show Alabama News
WATCH: 'Family friendly' Birmingham drag show includes children collecting tips for performers

Saturday evening, The Birmingham Festival Theatre put on a “family friendly drag show” in which performers accepted tips from attendees, many of whom were children.

Fairhope City Council Alabama News
Fairhope residents demand city council address concerns over drag queen event — 'If you can’t say no, then you can’t run this city'

Concerned citizens addressed the Fairhope City Council Monday about the Color Fairhope with Pride 2023 event. The Fairhope residents asked the council to improve the vetting process for events and one man requested the councilmen attend the event in drag.

Frances Holk Jones Alabama News
State Rep. Holk-Jones makes emotional plea for bill to fund 988 crisis services with phone tax: 'Sometimes you just need someone to talk to'

Freshman State Rep. Frances Holk-Jones (R-Foley) took a powerful stand last week in support of HB389, also known as the 988 Crisis System of Care Act.

Devyn Keith Alabama News
Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith's bench trial delayed for second time this month

For the second time this month, Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith has had his shoplifting trial date rescheduled, this time until August 22.

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Birmingham's violent crime wave continues with five shootings, two homicides, more injured over weekend

Birmingham Police Department officers had to respond to five shootings in the city over the weekend which resulted in 11 injuries and two deaths, continuing the violent crime epidemic that has been plaguing the city since at least the beginning of 2022. 

Stevenreed Alabama News
City of Montgomery asks for dismissal of former police chief lawsuit

An attorney representing the city of Montgomery and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed asked a federal court last week to dismiss a civil lawsuit by former Montgomery Police chief Ernest Finley.

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Baldwin County bridge builder Scott Bridge Co. 'flat-out' shut down after court ruling; Praying for answers, still paying employees

The owner of the bridge company selected to build a new bridge in South Baldwin County has found himself in the middle of a legal standoff forcing him to stop the work on the project.

Barry Moore Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Moore: Call and thank Tuberville for taking a stand on military abortion

According to U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), pro-life supporters should be grateful for Tuberville's effort.

Tyrus Alabama News
FNC's Tyrus brings two hours of belly laughs in sold-out Gulf Shores show

Tyrus Live came to Gulf Shores over the weekend and the reviews were positive.

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Russia bans Britt, Strong over U.S. sanctions: 'I’d say bless his heart, but he doesn’t have one'

In retaliation for various sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation released a list of 500 Americans now banned from the country, including U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville).

Hurricane Alabama News
Local officials prepare for hurricane season while NOAA pilots prepare to fly into storms this summer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and officials on Alabama’s Gulf Coast are preparing for hurricane season.

Sessions Alabama News
Legislation limiting foreign farm and forest land passes Senate

Legislation that bars certain foreign citizens and entities from owning farm and forest land in Alabama passed the Senate on Thursday.

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House Speaker Ledbetter on Redstone Arsenal snub: 'It’s a problem for our country when we make decisions like that based on politics'

A report surfaced Monday revealing the Biden administration's plans to reverse course on moving U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama due to the state's abortion law.

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