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Platters singer, now living in Mobile, to play at Alabama Pecan Festival Nov. 4

A former Platters singer is living back home in Mobile County and still singing.

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Federal agency rejects 10-knot speed limit request to protect Rice’s whales in Gulf of Mexico

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rejected a petition from environmental groups on Friday to establish a 10-knot speed limit in the Gulf of Mexico that would’ve affected tourism and industry in Alabama.

Byler Road Alabama News
Tourism dollars could bring life to towns along Alabama’s oldest roadway

Byler Road was once just a pioneer trail started by buffalo. But in 1819, it became the first state-commissioned highway project, just two days after Alabama became a state.

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State. Rep. John Rogers arrested after federal judge revokes bond in kickback scheme trial

U.S. Marshalls took State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) into custody on Monday morning after a federal judge revoked his bond, according to reports. 

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AG Marshall not surprised by anti-Israel rallies on U.S. college campuses due to ‘progressive ideology’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall spoke on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" on Monday about how border security failures could threaten the United States.

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Lee County GOP passes resolution condemning 'obscene, sexually explicit' library books

The Lee County Republican Party recently joined the growing list of local Republican chapters passing resolutions condemning state libraries’ inclusion of sexually explicit books and material designed to “indoctrinate.”

Boozer Coleman Alabama News
State Treasurer Young Boozer calls out Birmingham-Southern president Daniel Coleman for 'incendiary rhetoric' — Declares BSC a 'terrible credit risk'

Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer is “disappointed with the incendiary rhetoric” of Birmingham-Southern College president Daniel Coleman after he said last week Boozer acted in “bad faith” in denying a state loan to the private school.

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Barry Moore to challenge Jerry Carl for District 1 seat: 'I am a true conservative, and the system doesn’t like a true conservative’

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) will run for the Republican nomination for the first congressional district in the 2024 election.

Britt Alabama News
Britt calls for the 'eradication' of Hamas — ‘Anything less is unacceptable’

After seeing firsthand the devastating aftermath of the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is calling for a united front in support of Israel and the "eradication" of the terrorist group.

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Cowgirl up! She wasn't supposed to live but this Clay County girl grew up to be a champion

There’s something about an open field that makes our souls smile from the inside out. The cool breeze, the soft grass and all of the life that God created under a big blue sky.

Kids to Love Alabama News
Kids to Love helps guide Alabama foster kids 'from infancy to independence'

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Alabama is expecting an influx of foster children, which is why Kids to Love is working to make sure the state isn’t just pro-life but pro-lifetime.

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Common Sense Campaign sets annual ‘Alabama Patriot of the Year Award' named for retiring ‘Dr. Lou’

The group announced Wednesday that they have established “The Dr. Lou Campomenosi Patriot of the Year Award.”

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'It’s politically driven with taxpayer dollars' — Lawmakers, residents concerned about proposed solar panels on Lawrence County farmland

Residents and representatives of Lawrence County are expressing concern over a proposed large-scale solar farm planned to cover thousands of acres of existing farmland.

State Sen. Arthur Orr Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: Birmingham, Jefferson County ‘really should’ve stepped up’ on backing Birmingham-Southern College loan

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) might’ve received a planned $30 million state loan if the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County governments had “stepped up” to guarantee or fund some of the loan, according to State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur).

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Birmingham City Council officially elects new president, plans to investigate issues with previous results

During a special meeting on Friday morning, Birmingham City Council members officially selected Darrell O’Quinn as their new president after the results of Tuesday’s election were called into question.

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State Sen. Givhan: Biden admin trying to ‘gin up strife’ with Auburn, Alabama A&M funding criticism

Has the federal government found one more excuse to sue Alabama?

Riverfront Alabama News
Two suspects in viral Montgomery Riverfront Park brawl sentenced

Two of the five suspects in the infamous August Montgomery Riverfront Park brawl that received national media attention pleaded guilty on Friday.

John Rogers Alabama News
Federal prosecutors ask to revoke State Rep. John Rogers’ bond

Prosecutors asked a federal judge on Monday to revoke the bond of State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham).

American Library Association Alabama News
State library director Nancy Pack concedes to Ivey, dissolves state board membership with American Library Association

A recent letter from Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack announced that the APLS would discontinue its membership with the American Library Association and offered guidelines for libraries to address sexually explicit children's books.

Darius Miles Alabama News
Judge declines to dismiss former Alabama basketball player’s murder charge after defendant argues self-defense

A Tuscaloosa judge denied a motion on Thursday to dismiss a murder charge against former Crimson Tide basketball player Darius Miles.

Lloyd's Alabama News
Surprise second coming of Lloyd’s Restaurant in Birmingham 2024

Lloyd’s owner Bogue Stephens announced the second coming of Lloyd’s in 2024 at a yet-to-be-disclosed site in the Birmingham area

Airbnb Alabama News
Alabama Supreme Court sides with City of Auburn in short-term rental lawsuit brought by former councilman

The Alabama Supreme Court sided with the city of Auburn on Friday in a lawsuit contesting their ordinance regulating short-term rental properties. 

Blankenship Alabama News
Ozark Mayor unfazed by censure vote: 'It means nothing — Doesn’t change a thing'

Ozark Mayor David Blankenship is unphased by those applauding his recent censuring by Ozark City Council after the mayor received criticism after getting the local library to relocate several sexually explicit books.

Wawa Alabama News
Wawa stores invade Alabama; Nov. 2 ground breaking in west Mobile

Wawa stores could be described as quick in-and-out food marts/gas stations with a personality.

Lulus Alabama News
Jimmy Buffett fans feeling the 'Bama Breeze' for annual 'Meeting of the Minds'

Parrotheads united this week in Gulf Shores for the 2023 Meeting of the Minds. Events from the Flora-Bama to Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s had Parrotheads flocking to the coast to enjoy and remember the legendary songwriter and entertainer.

Barry Moore Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore applauds appropriation bill passage as new House Speaker gets things moving

With a new House Speaker taking the lead, Congress is making progress on passing appropriations bills as another possible shutdown approaches.

Smitherman Alabama News
State Sen. Rodger Smitherman: Birmingham-Southern shutting down ‘would be a disaster for us’

Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) closing would be a disaster for Birmingham and Jefferson County, according to State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham).

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