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State library's list of challenged books includes LGBTQ content, Rush Limbaugh, Ben Carson, Amish romance

The list of potentially inappropriate books compiled by the Alabama Public Library Service shows 83 books that state librarians will use to make decisions regarding book purchasing and placement in their local libraries. 

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Alabama Democrats link Holocaust to recent execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith

As many state officials issued solemn statements Saturday in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Alabama Democratic Party instead tried to score some political points against Gov. Kay Ivey by linking the Nazi genocide of Jews to the recent execution of convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith.

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Reported shooting draws heavy police presence at Anniston Walmart

The City of Anniston urged people to stay away from the Lenlock Walmart Sunday evening over a situation that required a large police presence.

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'Putting the neighbor back in neighborhood': Renew Birmingham CEO Gerrel Jones helps revitalize communities through personal investment

On a recent episode of “1819 News: The Podcast,” Jones explained how growing up poor and facing a life sentence for murder put him on the path of helping others create strong social bonds by following the example of Jesus Christ.

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ALGOP chairman Wahl calls for pushback against 'Marxist agenda' — 'We are in a battle for the heart and soul of this country'

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl spoke to the Marshall County Republican Women's Club on Thursday, where he laid out his goals for the Republican Party and America.

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'God bless you': Jim Jordan joins Barry Moore at Baldwin County rally

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), the House Judiciary Committee chairman, came to Alabama over the weekend to rally for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise). Moore is running for Alabama’s first congressional district.

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Grassroots arm of Young Americans for Liberty pushes to increase accountability for state health board

The American Action Fund, a special project of Young Americans for Liberty, is working with Alabama lawmakers to add further accountability to the Alabama State Board of Health.

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Guntersville author accuses city councilman of harassment

Councilman Robert Sanchez Watkins appeared in court Wednesday to face allegations of harassment made by author and activist Billy Ray Todd.

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How much money did Auburn and Alabama make from sports in 2023?

The Auburn University athletic department reported a $9 million profit for the 2023 fiscal year while the University of Alabama broke even over the same time period.

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Foley PD arrested suspect for shoplifting less than four months before attack in park

The suspect in an attempted rape in Foley was arrested in Foley a few months before investigators said he randomly attacked and stabbed a woman along the Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail on January 17.

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Trump endorses John Blanchard for Alabama Republican National Committeeman to be elected at Feb. 10 ALGOP meeting

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Montgomery businessman John Blanchard in a race for Republican National Committeeman of Alabama.

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Lawmakers have mixed feelings on 2024 gambling legislation

The 2024 Alabama legislative session is less than two weeks away, and as previously reported, a gambling bill backed by key lawmakers will be considered in the Alabama House.

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Trial set for man accused of shooting two Bibb County deputies during chase

The trial has been set for a man charged in the death of a Bibb County deputy in June 2022.

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AG Marshall on nation's first-ever nitrogen hypoxia execution: 'Alabama has done it, and now so can you'

Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke Friday morning on Thursday evening’s execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, which was the first-ever execution in the state carried out by nitrogen hypoxia.

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Alabama Supreme Court blocks Montgomery County Commission disqualified candidate Irva Reed from appearing on primary ballot

The Alabama Ethics Commission is appealing to the Supreme Court a recent ruling by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Greg Griffin allowing Irva Reed to appear on the March Democratic primary ballot for a Montgomery County Commission seat after being previously disqualified.

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Alabama Power to recycle 700,000 tons of coal ash at the Barry Steam Plant for company to make 'green cement'

Alabama Power has entered into an agreement with an environmental company to have coal ash removed and recycled from Plant Barry in Mobile.

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Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway to keynote ALGOP dinner February 9

A colorful and outspoken Republican mouthpiece, Kellyanne Conway, will keynote the twice-annual dinner in Birmingham on Friday, February 9.

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Tuberville leads parental rights roundtable with Britt, other colleagues

On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led a parent's rights roundtable along with U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery), other Senate colleagues and members from various parental rights groups to discuss issues facing parents nationwide.

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Cottonwood Rescue shutdown over alleged ‘misuse of taxpayer funds’

Cottonwood Rescue, a nonprofit emergency services provider serving southeast Houston County, closed recently amidst a state investigation into its finances.

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Ivey, Republican governors support Texas' 'constitutional right to self-defense’ at border

Governor Kay Ivey and 24 other Republican governors announced on Thursday their support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s “constitutional right” to deter illegal immigration at the Southern border.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians launches joint effort to end opioid crisis in Alabama

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is partnering with the Helios Alliance to end the opioid crisis in Alabama.

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Alabama executes convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith; First death by nitrogen hypoxia in the U.S.

The state of Alabama is the first state to put an inmate to death by nitrogen hypoxia.

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Barney Fife comes to Alabama: Don Knotts' daughter to perform tribute on February 3 — 'Tied Up in Knotts'

The one-actor show stars Karen Knotts, Don’s daughter. She performs the tribute to her famous father right here in Alabama on Saturday, February 3.

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Tuberville criticizes Democrat attack on Zyn nicotine pouches — Schumer should be 'worrying about fentanyl that’s coming across the border every day'

Hoisting a can of cool mint nicotine patches, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AUburn) recently stood in solid defiance of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) in statements planning to crack down on the absurdly popular brand of nicotine pouches called Zyn.

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Ivey on Biden-Abbott border conflict: ‘Texas, you can count on Alabama to have your back’

Gov. Kay Ivey said on Thursday she was siding with Texas over the federal government in a border conflict heating up this week.

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Cancer patients in Mobile and Baldwin Counties to receive comprehensive care following UAB partnership

After years of discussions, meetings and organizing, the UAB Health System and Infirmary Health have entered into an official relationship to bring comprehensive cancer services to southern Alabama.

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Federal appeals court allows new execution by nitrogen hypoxia to proceed

The state of Alabama is free to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith on Thursday by nitrogen hypoxia after a federal appeals court ruled the method wasn’t unconstitutional.

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