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Elon Musk Alabama News
Elon Musk calls Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center a 'criminal organization'

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X who has taken a watchdog position on an advisory commission in the Trump administration, recently called out the Montgomery-based Southern Poverty Law Center, deeming the group a “criminal organization.”

Police Evidence Marker Shooting by Erica Thomas Alabama News
Man arrested after Tuskegee mass shooting posted video of himself at the scene of the crime

Federal court documents reveal more information surrounding a deadly mass shooting that happened at Tuskegee University.

fentanyl Alabama News
'Complete disregard for the lives of others': Montgomery man gets 20 years for selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed a man

A Montgomery man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for selling counterfeit pharmaceutical pills laced with fentanyl that led to the death of another local man.

Allegiant Alabama News
Commercial airliner Allegiant signs on to Gulf Shores airport; Will offer six destinations

Allegiant Airlines will begin offering the first ever commercial flights from the airport in May 2025.

City of Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope continues $78 million water infrastructure improvements after years of poor maintenance

The Fairhope City Council will consider several measures on Thursday as part of ongoing water upgrades to the city’s system.

virtual police simulator Alabama News
Mobile Police demonstrate virtual reality simulator for interacting in mental health crises

It's not a video game, but it is based on similar technology. A simulator trains police in options in mental crises.

tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: Biden's long-range missile authorization to Ukraine meant to 'start World War III in Russia'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) vowed that “change is coming” to the Pentagon after the agency failed another audit last week. 

gavel money Alabama News
Pelham man arrested, charged in $26 million ‘sophisticated fraud scheme’ in Tennessee

A Nashville, Tenn. judge charged a Pelham man on Monday with theft of over $250,000 and money laundering.

Earthquake Alabama News
Walker County residents 'shook' after M 2.4 earthquake in Sipsey

Parts of North Alabama were rocked Monday evening by a magnitude 2.4 earthquake.

Tarrant Council Alabama News
'Why don’t you call me a ni---r?': Tarrant mayor spars with councilman over police chief

A heated meeting of the dysfunctional Tarrant City Council ended Monday with little action.

RKF. Jr and Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: RFK Jr. would be 'breath of fresh air' as HHS Secretary — 'We shouldn’t be used as a trial guinea pig'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said having Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services would be a “breath of fresh air” after what Americans went through during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austal USA Alabama News
Austal USA fined $24 million, placed on probation after plea deal related to fraudulent valuations designed to 'mislead' investors

A federal judge approved on Monday a plea agreement between federal prosecutors and the Alabama-based U.S. Navy shipbuilder Austal USA LLC, levying a $24 million fine for fraudulently valuing its ships to "mislead" its investors and shareholders.

Death Penalty Alabama News
State set to perform third nitrogen gas execution on Thursday, despite planned protests, vigils

Despite a series of planned protests and vigils, the state is all set to carry out its third nitrogen gas execution on Thursday in the case of a man convicted for the 1994 kidnapping and murder of a female hitchhiker.

mobile international festival Alabama News
Alabama to showcase Old World ancestors at Mobile International Festival

Mobile International Festival is November 23 at "The Grounds." Seventy countries are showcased.

Seth McCollough auburn university Alabama News
Resigned drag queen Auburn middle school teacher finds new home at Auburn University as coach for students with 'learning differences'

The former teacher of Auburn's Drake Middle School who resigned after receiving backlash for comments made about using podcasts to reach his students and others with LGBTQ+ topics has now found a home at Auburn University as a coach for students with "learning differences" such as "ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety and Dyslexia."

Birmingham Race Course Alabama News
Poarch Band of Creek Indians buy Birmingham Race Course from McGregor family

Wind Creek Hospitality, owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and the McGregor family, owners of Birmingham Race Course and Casino and Victoryland Casino announced on Monday that they have entered into an agreement under which Wind Creek will acquire the Birmingham Race Course. 

UAW President Shawn Fain Alabama News
UAW unionization push into Alabama stalls — ‘It’s dead’

The United Auto Workers (UAW) unionization attempts at Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai plants in Alabama have stalled, according to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal.

Photo Kings Towing and Recovery Alabama News
Growing concerns for crash responders in Alabama, including tow truck drivers, police, EMS

This week, Alabama is reminding drivers to pay attention to all crash responders, including tow truck drivers, law enforcement and EMS. November 18 – 22 is Crash Responder Safety Week.

Yall tea Alabama News
Alabama business Y’all Sweet Tea wins half-million investment deal on ‘Shark Tank’

Two young start-up entrepreneurs from Alabama hit the big time Friday night on the nationally televised show "Shark Tank."

lgbtq professor Alabama News
Auburn seeks to fill professor position with expertise in queer, trans, antiracist rhetorics

Auburn University is seeking to fill an assistant English professor position in cultural rhetorics with a series of desired qualifications, including expertise in queer and trans rhetorics, decolonial rhetorics, feminist rhetorics, and more.

hoover city council Alabama News
City of Hoover ignores red flags, invests millions with vendor at heart of forensic audit trouble

Since August, the City of Hoover has tried to hide and downplay the findings of a forensic audit.

State Sen. Chris Elliott Alabama News
Elliott backs Gudger in likely Senate Pro-Tem race

Signs point to a possible election for Alabama Senate President Pro-Tempore when the State Senate's Republican caucus meets in Birmingham on Tuesday.

Wayman Newton Alabama News
Tarrant mayor proposes $75 credit for Tarrant Electric customers due to $4 million surplus

Tarrant Mayor Wayman Newton will propose a credit to Tarrant Electric customers Monday after he found the company has a $4 million surplus.

Alabama Chief Justice-elect Sarah Stewart Alabama News
Chief Justice-elect Sarah Stewart plots judiciary's role in aiding state's Reentry Commission — 'We are trying to get that recidivism rate as low as we can get it'

Newly elected Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Sarah Stewart recently met with the Alabama Joint Reentry Commission, where she announced her plans to use the judicial branch to support the state in reducing recidivism among released prisoners by 50% by 2030.

Eagles nest Auburn Alabama News
Tree with eagle’s nest destroyed for development in Auburn; Two eagles continue flying over, looking for their nest (VIDEO)

Two eagles continue flying over where their nest had been since 2017 before it was destroyed by workers overnight Friday.

Dennisnabors Alabama News
Attorney Dennis Nabors, chief of staff for former Gov. Guy Hunt, dies

Attorney Dennis Nabors died Saturday. He served as Chief of Staff to Gov. Guy Hunt and was a healthcare law expert.

katie britt Alabama News
Britt praises Trump’s RFK Jr. nomination — ‘Someone that’s going to speak directly about food and directly about toxins that are here in America but aren’t in Europe’

A “ton of moms” are excited about President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s as Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, according to U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery).

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