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Baldwin County Commission Hearing Aids Alabama News
Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously agreed residents should not pay taxes on hearing aids.

Ivey Alabama News
Ivey earns ‘C’ on new CPAC governors report card

The Conservative Political Action Conference gave Gov. Kay Ivey a 72.5% grade on its report card grading the nation’s governors.

Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope mayor sends letter to feds asking for transparency in migrant programs

As many cities continue to deal with immigration issues, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is asking the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice for information about migrant programs that could impact her town.

Montgomery School Board Alabama News
Write-in candidate for Montgomery Co. School board wants to 'redefine' roles after superintendent resignation drama

A recent addition to the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) race is seeking a write-in election after the recent drama with the school system created a public outcry for change in the school board.

DAVIS HELLER Alabama News
Father of deceased UA baseball player says son died after being pressured by coaches to get COVID-19 vaccine

The family of a University of Alabama baseball player who passed away after being pressured into getting the COVID-19 vaccine is raising awareness and helping young athletes succeed.

Marshall Alabama News
Baldwin County town hall meetings to address undocumented immigrants, Title IX

Moms for Liberty is hosting two town halls in Baldwin County to discuss immigration and Title IX.

Harvestchurch Alabama News
Harvest Church’s day in court with UMC over property dispute set for March

A trial in a lawsuit between Dothan’s Harvest Church and the United Methodist Church has been set for March.

Wes Allen Alabama News
'We don't agree with it': Wes Allen says State of Alabama will continue fighting partial block on new ballot harvesting law 'up the chain'

On Monday, Secretary of State Wes Allen voiced his displeasure with the three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for recently denying a request to stay a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama's ballot harvesting law, which the legislature passed in March.

Concealed carry, gun, pistol Alabama News
Montgomery City Council to consider repealing month-old photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday will consider repealing a controversial recently passed ordinance requiring anyone with a concealed firearm to have a photo ID.

ALEA Marine Patrol Lake Wedowee Alabama News
Boat drawn into Wheeler Dam following motor failure; One killed, two rescued

A Tennessee man was killed Saturday when a boat overturned near Wilson Lake's Wheeler Dam.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
'It subsidizes these small local papers, and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year': Elliott says 'past time' to reexamine newspaper legal notice statutory obligation

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is the latest to comment publicly on ending the statutory obligation.

Newspapers Alabama News
ALDOT reveals legal advertisement newspaper errors led to higher bids, delays in four projects

An Alabama Department of Transportation official has serious concerns after newspaper errors with legal ads delayed four projects and cost taxpayers.

Brodie Croyle Alabama News
Former Alabama football star turned Big Oak Ranch CEO Brodie Croyle recounts 50 years of ministry's impact

Brodie Croyle, a former Alabama football star and NFL quarterback, has been CEO of Big Oak for the last 10 years. His father, fellow Crimson Tide standout John Croyle, founded the ranch in 1974.

Mobile litter walk Alabama News
Midtown Mobile litter walk started by resident gaining traction

Brandon Clarke, a Mobile resident, decided to start picking up trash near his home one day. Eventually, his Midtown-area neighbors began to pitch in, and the group grew to around 50.

Covenant Rescue Group Alabama News
Covenant Rescue Group continues battling human trafficking, sexual exploitation despite economic challenges

Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a non-profit aimed at combatting human trafficking and child exploitation, has felt the impact of a challenging economy. However, operators said despite the lack of donations, the group is still conducting operations and bringing justice to victims.

Hurricane Helene. Alabama News
State sending additional support personnel to Florida, North Carolina in wake of massive hurricane damage

Gov. Kay Ivey announced on Friday that the state would be deploying additional aid workers to both Florida and North Carolina to assist in dealing with the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Atmore Death Penalty Alabama News
State slated to perform fifth execution this year for man convicted of murdering five people in one night

The State of Alabama set to carry out its fifth execution of the year on Thursday with the scheduled lethal injection of Derrick Dearman, who was convicted of murdering five of his girlfriend's relatives.

Child fire rescue Alabama News
State Rep. Underwood to retry effort to ban sex offenders from being employed, volunteering as first responders

After failing to receive Senate deliberation in the 2024 legislative session, State Rep. Kerry Underwood (R-Tuscumbia) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session that would bar convicted sex offenders from being employed or volunteering as first responders.

Alabama Political News absentee ballot Alabama News
Appeals court keeps partial block on new ballot harvesting law in place as Election Day nears

A three-judge panel of judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied a requested stay of a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama’s new ballot harvesting law.

arrest handcuffs Alabama News
Georgia woman charged in shooting, police chase that shut down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) released the identity of a woman charged in connection to a chase that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65 Friday.

Trump wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate offering Trump wall photos in exchange for hurricane survivor donations

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is using panels he purchased from Donald Trump's border wall for the greater good.

Montgomery County DA Daryl Bailey Alabama News
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey retiring

Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey is retiring.

police lights Alabama News
Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

Joe Biden Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt challenge Biden admin’s federal highway emissions rule

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed on to an amicus brief requesting an appeals court uphold a U.S. District Court decision ruling the Biden-Harris administration’s highway emissions final rule is illegal. 

Arthur Orr Alabama News
Orr: 'It's past time' to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices; Says lack of online access 'red-herring argument'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is on board with putting an end to the state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers after a recent error by the Pickens County Herald cost taxpayers nearly $2 million.

i-65 accident Alabama News
Law enforcement incident shuts down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County Friday afternoon.

Beer sale Alabama News
Marshall County proposes forming alcohol review board if wet amendment passes

As voters head to the polls on November 5 to pick the next U.S. President, Marshall County residents will also decide on whether to allow the sale of alcohol in unincorporated areas of the county.

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