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Former Homeland Security agent discusses human trafficking in Baldwin County

Retired Homeland Security special agent Angelo Fermo spoke to Eagle Forum Baldwin County about human trafficking and what he has witnessed.

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U.S. Rep. Strong seeking answers for Biden's 'irresponsibly focused funding' in wake of hurricane damage

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) recently joined other Republican members of the House Homeland Security Committee in demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security for poorly prioritizing federal funds in the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

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Another teen charged with Montgomery murder in increasingly troubling trend of teen murder suspects

In an increasingly troubling trend in the state’s capital city, another teenager has been charged with murder in the case of a July shooting that left one 16-year-old dead and another seriously injured.

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State set to execute convicted mass axe murderer Derrick Dearman Thursday night

The State of Alabama is set to carry out its fifth execution of the year tonight with the scheduled lethal injection of Derrick Dearman, who was convicted of murdering five of his girlfriend's relatives with an axe and gun.

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AG Marshall files brief opposing EPA emissions restrictions — 'The Biden-Harris Administration has declared war on American energy'

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden administration’s plans to impose emissions standards on truck manufacturers.

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AG Marshall attends murder trial for Lowndes County Sheriff 'Big John' Williams

The trial is underway for William Chase Johnson, the man charged with capital murder in the 2019 shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams.

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Legislative salaries to increase to $62K in 2025, highest in South

Salaries for all Alabama legislators will increase to $62,212 in 2025.

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Linden Bypass project on track for fall 2025 completion

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) reported progress on Gov. Kay Ivey's West Alabama Highway initiative.

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SBVA board member disputes claim ADVA commissioner Kent Davis vote was 'manipulated'

State Board of Veterans Affairs members were pressured and "manipulated" into unanimously passing a motion asking Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to reconsider his plans to resign at the end of the year, according to SBVA vice chair Scott Gedling.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed applauds demise of Alabama's non-citizen voter purge — 'Tactics that suppress or intimidate voters'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed swiftly came out with full-throated support of a recent decision by a federal judge requiring Secretary of State Wes Allen to halt a state program to purge non-citizen voters from the state’s rolls ahead of the November presidential election.

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State Sen. Elliott warns of possible ‘unintended consequences’ from Baldwin County Commission’s hearing aid tax cut

The Baldwin County Commission’s recent elimination of sales tax on hearing aids could lead to a larger revenue loss for the county than previously expected, according to State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine).

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More stringent requirements for continued unemployment benefits on the docket for 2025 legislative session

Legislation adding requirements for those collecting unemployment benefits has been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the 2025 legislative session.

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Birmingham's Five Points South mass shooting suspect charged in multiple homicides spanning three days

Birmingham Police said a suspect in the deadly Five Points South mass shooting could be responsible for six deaths in three days.

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Federal judge blocks Alabama Secretary of State Allen’s non-citizen voter purge program

U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco blocked a state program aimed at removing ineligible voters from its election rolls from continuing on Wednesday.

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Ivey backs effort supporting state bans on transgender operations for minors — 'Nothing controversial about protecting our children'

Governor Kay Ivey recently joined nine Republican governors in an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in defense of a case before SCOTUS determining the future of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors, which will have major implications for a similar law in Alabama.

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Montgomery City Council entertains high school student's proposal to change city's 'culturally insensitive' flag for Confederate symbolism

After collecting over 1,300 signatures on an online petition, a Montgomery high school student asked the city council to approve changing the Montgomery City flag, which he claims harkens to the Confederacy.

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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center renamed following addition of new wing

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is now Baldwin Health Hospital.

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'It's not Mobile 'City' Library' — Mobile Councilman Carroll backs local library wait-and-see approach on explicit material guideline compliance despite risk to funding

The director of the Mobile Public Library addressed the Mobile City Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, explaining the library's purpose and mission, which she said is to inform, entertain and inspire.

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Montgomery City Council delays repeal of 'illegal' photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday delayed repealing a recently passed ordinance requiring concealed firearm carriers to have a photo ID.

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Enhanced penalties for illegal gambling to be considered in 2025 — 'We have a problem with illegal gaming in this state'

The Alabama Legislature tackled several hot-button issues during the 2024 session, but none caused more chaos than a package of gambling bills that sought to legalize and regulate gambling in the state.

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AG Marshall brief backs Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in defense of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors.

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10 ineffective initiatives to curb Birmingham's violent crime under Randall Woodfin

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

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Bill requiring parental consent for vaccines pre-filed in House of Representatives for third year in a row

For the third year in a row, legislation requiring parental consent for the administration of vaccines has been re-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the 2025 session.

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AG Marshall asks for dismissal of DOJ’s lawsuit against Alabama’s non-citizen voter purge

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss multiple lawsuits brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and left-wing groups against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to challenge a state program aimed at removing ineligible voters from its election rolls.

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Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

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

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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.

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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.

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