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Up to 20 Republican candidates disqualified from ballot access in 2024

About 10 to 20 Republican candidates for elected offices at the county level have been disqualified from appearing on the ballot in 2024. 

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AG Marshall pushes increasing penalties on illegal gambling over legalization — 'Create a deterrent for those who would engage in this behavior and I think we would see a difference'

The Alabama Legislature should increase penalties on illegal gambling activities from the misdemeanor level to the felony level, according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

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Alabama Policy Institute releases study on legalizing gambling in Alabama: 'Gambling is a bad bet for Alabama families'

As gambling legislation is expected to be pushed in Alabama’s 2024 legislative session, a policy think-tank issued a new report on legalized gambling on December 14.

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Barry Moore: Biden a 'real Scrooge' — 42% of business owners say they can no longer give Christmas bonuses

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) called President Joe Biden a “Scrooge” on Monday after a survey revealed that 42% of business owners who normally award Christmas bonuses to their employees can’t afford to do so this year.

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Fourteen companies contest license denials by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Fourteen companies are contesting license denials by the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) at their meeting on December 1.

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Mobile Archbishop to take guidance from 'Holy Father' following same-sex blessings direction from Vatican

A change in Vatican policy has some asking questions about what direction the Catholic church is headed when it comes to same-sex marriages.

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Troy University spokesman asks for clarification over AL(dot)com report about possible Dothan campus closure

A spokesman for Troy University requested a change to an online news article on Monday that claims the school could potentially close one of its three satellite campuses.

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Chambliss reappointed as State Senate Majority Whip

State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) was recently reappointed to the position of Senate majority whip after a Birmingham organizational session of state senators.

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Four Decatur officers appeal termination, suspension related to Stephen Perkins death

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling fired three officers and suspended one without pay, last Thursday. The firings and suspension and came after the Mayor had conducted disciplinary hearings last week.

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Madison County Schools Districts excel academically in latest Department of Education report card

The Alabama State Department of Education released its report cards on Thursday evening which grades state school systems for the 2022-2023 school year.

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Multiple homicides in Birmingham on Saturday bring annual total to 122 as year nears end

Three separate deadly shootings on Saturday brought Birmingham’s homicide investigation total in 2023 to over 120 as the year nears its end.

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Multiple companies challenging licenses denied by Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

Multiple cannabis companies are challenging license denials they received from the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Dec. 1.

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AG Marshall requests State Supreme Court stop special master’s investigation in Mabel Amos Trust Fund lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall requested the Supreme Court of Alabama stop a court-appointed special master and C.P.A. from investigating alleged self-dealing among trustees overseeing a scholarship fund for needy children created by former Alabama Secretary of State Mabel Amos.

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Tuberville: Biden’s poor leadership projects weakness abroad — ‘We’re not the big dog anymore’

When it comes to dealing with the war in Ukraine, attacks on Israel or protecting America’s interests at home and abroad, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said thanks to President Joe Biden's lack of leadership, "we play from a weak position.”

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Mount Vernon police chief charged with domestic violence following incident with family member

A South Alabama police chief is facing charges after an incident early Friday morning.

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Outdoor values: South Alabama pastor releases second children’s book aimed at building character traits

As a child, Jack Armstrong was drawn to the great outdoors. Whether he was hunting, fishing or playing baseball, he loved being outside. After becoming a father, Armstrong realized a shortage in outdoorsy-type reading options that teach quality character traits with redemptive themes.

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'2000 Mules' producer Gregg Phillips warns of 'millions' of ineligible voters on rolls for 2024 — 'We already know that we’re walking into a trainwreck'

Since helping produce the hit documentary “2000 Mules” about exposing cracks and corruption in the mail-in ballot system during the 2020 election, True the Vote’s Gregg Phillips has been the target of political prosecution and lawfare, which landed him in jail for refusing to give up his sources in his investigations.

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Palmer on Hunter Biden saga: 'I honestly believe they think the American people are too dumb to understand what's going on here'

Friday, during an appearance on NewsNation, U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover), a member of the House Oversight Committee, offered his thoughts on a House Republican-led effort to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

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120 years ago today: The Wright brothers first flew; Brothers built world’s first flight school in Montgomery

The Wright brothers not only invented the airplane but also developed it through many stages, all without government money or regulation. American inventiveness and entrepreneurship.

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PHOTO TOUR: Foley dubbed 'Town in Hallmark Christmas Movie'

The city of Foley is getting national attention after an animal-lovers website ranked it on the list of “9 Small Towns that Belong in a Hallmark Christmas Movie.”

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Almost a quarter of Birmingham City School students are ‘chronically absent’ from class, some schools over 50%

According to new statistics from the Alabama State Department of Education, 23.25% of Birmingham City Schools students are chronically absent, and some schools have chronic absenteeism rates above 50%.

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Congressional candidate Gerrick Wilkins criticizes opponent U.S. Rep. Palmer for NDAA passage

The recently passed military spending budget continues to be a linchpin for Alabama’s upcoming 2024 congressional election, as candidates continue to use the spending bill to contrast individual positions on vital issues.

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State Sen. Givhan: Bill changing State Health Officer appointment coming in 2024, despite recent ADPH rule change

State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) says he still plans to file a bill changing the appointment method of the State Health Officer despite a recent administrative rule passed by the Alabama Department of Public Health limiting the emergency powers of the State Health Officer.

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Daphne synagogue bomb threat may be linked to nationwide hoax

The Congregation Mayim Chayim in Daphne continued services Saturday morning after what investigators believe was a hoax bomb threat.

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoes ordinance blocking changes to city’s supplemental health insurance contract for retirees

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoed an ordinance passed by the Montgomery City Council last week.

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State library board creates form for residents to submit alleged inappropriate books for review

The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) has officially provided an online form where Alabama residents can submit book titles they believe may contain sexually explicit or obscene materials.

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State Sen. Orr: 'What we have in Alabama with regard to the medical field is an oligarchy'

On Friday's broadcast of Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to the Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) self-imposed "accountability measures," and if those would be sufficient for the power-wielding agency to avoid action from the Alabama Legislature.

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