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Debate continues for Dothan residents over 'obscene,' 'pornographic' books at public library

Concerned residents gathered on Wednesday to petition the Dothan Houston County Library Board to remove books from the library that many residents consider obscene or pornographic.

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State lawmaker, health care advocates speak out against proposed ADPH COVID reporting rules at public hearing

One state lawmaker and several healthcare advocates attended a public hearing by The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), protesting a series of proposed rule changes surrounding reporting requirements for COVID-19.

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ALDOT stalls on Foley Beach Express repaving, widening project approval — Could force lane closures during peak tourist season

Work to repave and widen Foley Beach Express is expected to begin in spring 2024 after two years of planning.

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Alabama’s GOP House delegation votes to authorize Biden impeachment inquiry — 'This president has possibly committed multiple impeachable offenses'

All six House Republicans from Alabama voted to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Wednesday.

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Podcaster investigating mysterious compound in Hayden woods discovers doctor who practiced there three years after losing his license

Through talking with locals and researching information gleaned from those documents and records requests, Webb learned the building was likely used as some type of group home at one point run by four people.

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Florida AG launches investigation into College Football Playoff after Alabama makes cut over FSU

Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody launched an investigation into the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Tuesday after the one-loss Crimson Tide made it into the four-team playoff over the undefeated Florida State.

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Tuberville: Crisis at southern border ‘worse than I’ve ever seen’ as Zelenskyy asks for more money for Ukraine

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with senators during his visit to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to ask for more funding during his country’s war with Russia. Nevertheless, Tuberville and other Republicans suggest the more pressing concern is the U.S.-Mexico border. 

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Strong: 2024 NDAA halts U.S. Space Command headquarters construction in Colorado Springs

The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024 includes a provision by U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) that prohibits funding from being used to expand U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs.

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Woman shot by Gardendale jewelry store owner had hammer, bear spray, police say

The woman accused of attempting to rob Jeff Dennis Jewelers in Gardendale on December 6 had a first call in court Wednesday.

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Largest 2023 meteor shower visible in Alabama peaks December 13-14

The largest meteor shower of the year, the Geminids, is now visible in Alabama nightly.

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City of Mobile seeks AG opinion on proposed policing policies; Councilman Carroll rejects Marshall opinion as 'just another attorney'

The City of Mobile is considering a citywide policy concerning bodycam footage and no-knock and pre-dawn raids but must first hear from state officials on the legality of such policies.

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Jackson County EMA pushes to return to Huntsville media market citing public safety

Paul Smith, Jackson County EMA director, is continuing to fight to keep Jackson County in Huntsville DMA.

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Britt moves to block illegal immigrants from voting — 'It should not be controversial'

With the border being inundated with illegal migrants flowing through at record levels, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) led a coalition of Republicans to introduce the Citizens Ballot Protection Act.

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U.S. Rep. Comer's Oversight Committee investigating Montgomery-based left-wing SPLC for influence over federal employees

The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is now investigating Montgomery-based left-wing activist organization Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for its influence on federal bureaucrats. 

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Medical Cannabis Commission awards five integrated facility licenses

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission awarded five integrated facility cannabis business licenses on Tuesday.

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Legislature to reconsider fentanyl bill next session after wrong version signed into law

The Alabama House of Representatives will bring back up a bill passed last year that was left unenforceable after a technical error that led to the wrong version of the bill being signed into law.  

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Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association’s new Homewood headquarters suffers tornado damage: ‘It was a direct hit’

The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association is recovering from an EF1 tornado that directly struck the organization’s new headquarters in Homewood with 100-plus mph winds early Sunday morning.

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Britt: Immigration policy’s economic impact ‘definition of America last’

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) continued her stance against President Joe Biden’s immigration policy with an appearance on FNC's “Fox & Friends" on Tuesday.

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Bruce Pearl calls for removal of Hezbollah's 120,000 missiles 'by choice or by force'

Amid the ongoing clash between Israel and Hezbollah, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl called for the removal of Hezbollah's stockpiled missiles on Monday.

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Decatur Police say viral video of man arrested at Walmart had a warrant; Officer injured

Video circulating on Facebook and TikTok showing a Decatur Police Officer attempting to arrest an individual at a Walmart has gone viral.

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AL(dot)com's Crowe takes sexist jab at Katie Britt — 'Who knew Britt had a thing for treasonous wanna-be dictators?'

After a months-long hiatus, Al(dot)com’s political cartoonist J.D. Crowe has returned to his duties with a sexist cartoon aimed at criticizing U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) for endorsing Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary.

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Stephen Perkins family files federal lawsuit in death case; Names of officers revealed

The attorney for the family of Stephen Perkins has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the Perkins family

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Birmingham Water Works Board member files lawsuit against utility after request for legal expense information was denied

A Birmingham Water Works Board member filed a lawsuit against the large utility after his request for legal expense invoices from as far back as October 2015 was denied.

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Shelby County Commission: I-65 widening between Alabaster and Calera will begin next year, finish in 2027

The Shelby County Commission announced on Monday night that construction on a portion of Interstate 65 from just north of Alabaster to Calera will begin next year and continue into at least 2027 to widen the roadway as it is frequently backed up.

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VIEWPAC endorses Montgomery attorney Caroleene Dobson in AL-2 bid

The Value in Electing Women Political Action Committee has officially endorsed Caroleene Dobson, one of the few Republican candidates running in the newly drawn second congressional district in the 2024 election.

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15 arrested in undercover sex trafficking operation in Montgomery County

Multiple federal and local law enforcement agencies contributed to an undercover operation that resulted in 15 recent arrests on child endangerment-related charges.

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City of Mobile releases 911 audio in response to 'inciteful and false' Jawan Dallas lawsuit claims

In an unexpected move Monday, the city of Mobile released audio recordings, 911 transcripts and an official statement in response to a federal lawsuit.

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