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Court moves sentencing trial of former State Rep. Will Dismukes to July 17 due to father’s suicide, other factors

Documents from the Circuit Court of Montgomery County indicate that the sentencing trail for former State Rep. Will Dismukes has been moved to July 17.

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Bill filed to ban the use of certain Chinese-made drones for Alabama agencies and government bodies

A bill that would prohibit state agencies from using certain Chinese aerial drones has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives.

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ALDOT director takes stand in Baldwin County Bridge Company lawsuit — Ruling could come this week

A judge could make a decision as early as Friday on whether to halt a bridge project in Baldwin County.

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State Sen. Jones: Grocery tax cut bill to get ‘moving as quickly as we can’

A new grocery tax cut proposal by State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) was introduced late last week with the entire Senate signed on as co-sponsors.

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Watch: Two Marshall County women argue on 'Dr. Phil Show' over blame for violent dog attack

Teri Angel was viciously attacked by a dog on Sept. 17, 2021, inside the Guntersville home of Valina Jackson. Angel suffered serious injuries to her head and arms, and a drawn-out court battle ensued as Jackson tried to save her pitbull terrier mix, Havoc, from euthanasia.

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Rick & Bubba's Burgess: 'Self-worship is the No. 1 largest growing religion we have in our society right now'

Rick Burgess made a guest appearance on “The Glen Beck Podcast” Friday to talk about how the lack of male leadership is causing moral decay and what can be done about it.

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'This is not a lot of flash and show': Alabama faith-based group trains law enforcement on tactical fundamentals, helps catch predators

From Sunday to Thursday, a group of former Navy SEALS and other military personnel train law enforcement agents from multiple departments in tactical fundamentals which they can apply in various situations, such as issuing a warrant or even in a school shooting. 

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'Totally and completely unacceptable': Britt decries Alabama's low labor participation rate

While Alabama continues its streak of low unemployment tallies, it also struggles with workforce participation.

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Golden Flake to cease production of products in Alabama this summer

The production of Golden Flake snack food in Alabama will end in early July, the company confirmed.

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Team from Alabama investigating collision of Army helicopters in Alaska

A Safety Investigation Team from Fort Novosel, in Dale County, is leading the investigation into the collision of two U.S. Army helicopters in Alaska.

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Keeping astronauts healthy 142 million miles away from a doctor — Huntsville NASA engineer discusses preserving human health in space

For most Alabamians in need of medical attention, a clinic or hospital is a short drive away. But if you’re on a mission to the moon or Mars, the nearest doctor may be millions of miles away, which is why NASA astronauts are getting creative with their health care.

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Building the future: Foley business owner turns U.S. Navy experience into successful career and philanthropic opportunity

A small business in south Alabama is making waves across the nation. Vanguard Pacific, a woman-owned and service-disabled veterans construction business, was started by former Navy Lt. Sydney Cody, of Foley.

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House passes legislation to allow manslaughter charges for those who sell or supply a controlled substance that takes the life of user

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow a person to be charged with manslaughter if they provide an individual drugs that leads to their death.

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State Rep. Cole to be deposed at State House on election residency questions

Freshman State Rep. David Cole (R-Madison) will be deposed in the Alabama State House on May 17 in a lawsuit alleging he didn’t fulfill residency requirements to serve in the role. 

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Guntersville elementary teacher fired after student repeatedly licked her toes

A former teacher at Guntersville Elementary School is fighting to get her job back after being terminated for her handling of a situation where a student licked her toes on at least three separate occasions.

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House Speaker Ledbetter waiting on Senate support before bringing 'divisive concepts' bill to the floor — 'There’s got to be an appetite for it'

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) says he's waiting to be sure he has the support before bringing his hotly-debated divisive concepts bill to the Senate floor for a vote.

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97 years ago today: Alabama novelist Harper Lee, author of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ born in Monroeville

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee was born on April 28, 1926, in Monroeville, Alabama. Thirty-four years later, she published a classic of Southern literature, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

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Tucker Carlson speaking in Oxford next week — Former Fox News host to be featured speaker at annual Rainbow Omega fundraiser

Former Fox News Channel host Tucker Carlson is headlining next week's Rainbow Omega annual fundraising event in Oxford.

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Wedowee police officer saves three women from five dogs during attack

A Wednesday stroll turned into a nightmare for two women on Hillcrest Avenue in Wedowee.

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'What is a Woman Act' filed in legislature — State Rep. Dubose bill would define biological sex language for use in Alabama law

State Rep. Susan Dubose (R-Hoover) has filed the “What is a Woman Act,” throwing a wink to the controversial Matt Walsh documentary, to concretely define gender-based language used in Alabama code.

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Former U.S. Sen. Shelby receives CAGW's 'Whole Hog' award for securing $666 million in earmarks

Retired U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Tuscaloosa) received the “The Whole Hog Award” from Citizens Against Government Waste for 18 earmarks costing $666.4 million, the most of any member of Congress in the current fiscal year.

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Foley law enforcement, business owners support proposed bill addressing retail theft crime in Alabama

Baldwin County is known for tourism with its beautiful beaches and condos along the Gulf Coast. But it is also the highest contributor of sales tax revenue for the state, per capita.

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Judge enacts Aniah’s Law in case of 3 adults charged in Dadeville Sweet 16 party shooting

The three adults charged in the shooting deaths of four people at a Sweet 16 party in Dadeville have been denied bond based on Aniah’s Law.

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Proposed grocery tax bill would cut state rate by 2% — ‘Our goal is to get rid of the whole thing’

State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) filed legislation Thursday that would cut the state’s sales tax on groceries in half over time.

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State Rep. South resigning seat to head up Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama

State Rep. Kyle South (R-Fayette) is resigning his House seat to accept a position as the president and chief executive officer of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama.

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Suspected shooter near popular Gulf Shores hangouts says $1 million bond is 'outrageous,' asks for house arrest

The suspected shooter in a March 27 incident near The Hangout and Gulf Place in Gulf Shores is asking for a reduced bond, claiming he is not a flight risk.

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Transgender college athletics ban legislation sails through Senate committee

Legislation barring college athletes from participating in sports that do not correspond to their biological sex passed the Alabama Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.

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