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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’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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Foley attempted rape suspect, brother part of early release program back behind bars

Foley city officials say the early release program to relieve overcrowded prisons in Alabama could have cost one young lady her life after a horrifying incident in a city park last week.

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Dr. Stewart Tankersley warns of WHO plan to seize control for next pandemic — 'What they’re planning for us is not for freedom'

Dr. Stewart Tankersley has been on a mission to let people know just how damaging the decisions made in response to COVID have been and to hold those companies and government officials accountable. 

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Two Alabama pageant alums now coach winning contestants

It will take you a while to read the impressive list of winners coached by S&T Consulting.

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Valentine dinner/dance at USS Alabama Battleship Park February 9

The closest thing the state has to an official Valentine’s event is on Friday, February 9 at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

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See all episodes of Jimmy Buffett as Alabama pilot ‘Frank Bama’ on 'Hawaii Five-0'

Most fans know about Jimmy Buffett’s musical career as a singer and songwriter. Fewer know of his success as a book writer, a novelist and a semi-autobiographical writer.

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Hundreds of thousands of Alabama businesses required to disclose ownership information under new federal law or face fines, jail time

Most Alabama small business owners will be required to share ownership information about their companies or risk being subject to civil and criminal financial penalties or imprisonment under a new federal law.

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The War Eagle Supper Club 'shot bus': Where is it now?

The War Eagle Supper Club was a staple in Auburn for decades. Generations of Auburn University students gathered at the popular night spot for over 70 years to make memories that for some, would last a lifetime, and for others, they wouldn’t recall the next day.

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Foley PD searching for attempted rape suspect; Victim randomly attacked while walking

The Foley Police Department is on the hunt for a suspect considered to be “dangerous and violent.”

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Tommy Tuberville joins U.S. Senate colleagues Rick Scott, Mike Rounds on anti-swatting bill

Earlier this week, U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced the so-called Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, which according to a release from Scott's office would expand the federal criminal hoax statute to "specifically prohibit "swatting" hoaxes through which false information about a crime is reported to law enforcement with the intent of eliciting an emergency response at a target address."

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Long-time radio voice in Montgomery, Birmingham goes silent: 'Jay St. John,' 'Jay Michaels,' Tony Ardovino dies

You would not likely know the name Tony Ardovino. But if you’ve listened to radio in the greater Montgomery or Birmingham markets, you would know the voice.

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Shelley Fabares, movie girlfriend of Hank Williams, Jr. turns 80

Hank Williams, Jr. got married on September 9, 2023, in a quiet family ceremony in Banks near Troy. His spouse Brandi is a bit younger than he, but they’re not saying how much.

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U.S. Navy pilot training site could get help from City of Foley

The City of Foley has sent a letter of intent to the U.S. Navy’s Whiting Field in Pensacola to expand an agreement concerning Barin Field.

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Caroleene Dobson releases first TV ad in AL-2 race: 'I'll never stop until the job is done'

Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson announced her first media advertisement on Friday in her bid for Alabama's new second congressional district.

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Montgomery woman sentenced to 45 months in prison for using PPP loans to purchase luxury vehicles

A federal judge sentenced Zsa Zsa Bouvier Couch, 55, from Montgomery to 45 months in prison this week following her convictions for offenses related to fraudulent loans she received through the Paycheck Protection Program, announced Acting United States Attorney Jonathan Ross on Friday. 

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Mobile attorney, Democratic leader Michael Gillion dies at 77

Mike Gillion died on Tuesday at his home in Mobile.

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Alabama’s labor force participation, unemployment rates up in December

Alabama’s labor force participation rate for December increased to 57.2%, according to Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington.

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Exclusive preview: House lawmakers to introduce gambling bill with lottery, sports betting, Class III casino gaming

As the Alabama Legislature prepares to gavel in on February 6, work on new comprehensive gaming legislation has already begun.

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Case of missing child sparks concerns over sex offender fire chief in Barbour County

An online petition calling for the removal of a volunteer fire chief who is a convicted sex offender is gaining traction after the search for a missing child sparked debate in Barbour County.

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