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Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone ‘unlikely’ to run for Congress in 2024

Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone likely won’t pursue the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District despite some encouragement to do so.

Clay Scofield Alabama News
Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield likely resigning seat to become BCA's top lobbyist

It looks like Alabama might have a new Senate Majority Leader in the near future.

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'These are a bunch of animals — they don't care whether they die or not': Tuberville blasts Biden response to Hamas terror attack

Monday on Fox Business Network's "Kudlow," U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) criticized President Joe Biden and his administration for policies in the lead-up and the aftermath of Hamas' attack on southern Israel earlier this month.

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Utility costs for Jefferson County residents may increase in 2024

Jefferson County residents may have higher utility bills in 2024 as the county increases sewer rates, and those within the jurisdiction of Birmingham Water Works face a potential rate hike for the third year in a row.

Will Kimbrough, Mac McAnally, Jimmy Buffett. Photo: Lawrence Specker Alabama News
New Jimmy Buffett release is out, co-written by Alabama musician Will Kimbrough

The newest Jimmy Buffett song (so far) has now been released posthumously.  “University of Bourbon Street” was co-written by Buffett and Mobile native Will Kimbrough.

Barber Motorsports Park Alabama News
Woman dies in second deadly crash at Barber Motorsports Park this month

For the second time this month, a person has died as a result of a crash at Barber Motorsports Park.

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Foley Library director who refused to remove inappropriate material from children section departing for Wyoming

The director of the Foley Public Library is leaving Alabama two months after a controversy concerning inappropriate books in the children’s and teen’s section.

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U.S. Reps. Aderholt, Carl qualify for reelection in 2024 race

Alabama GOP’s (ALGOP) candidate qualifying opened on Monday and U.S. Reps. Robert Aderholdt (R-Haleyville) and Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) wasted no time registering for the 2024 election.

Jim Jordan Alabama News
Strong last Alabama House Republican holdout on Jordan for speaker; Announcement forthcoming

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Madison) is scheduled to make an announcement about the Speaker’s race this evening. 

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Rogers backtracks on possible Hakeem Jeffries deal, backs Jim Jordan for Speaker

Monday, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) announced he was backing U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for House Speaker after a days-long ordeal that involved a possible Rogers' deal with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.).

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall supports Florida ban on Medicaid funds for transgender surgeries

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall filed an 18-state amicus brief before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday in support of Florida’s health care regulation that declines to use Medicaid funds to pay for gender transitioning procedures. 

Limestone GOP Alabama News
Limestone County GOP to vote on resolution on sexually explicit library books

The Limestone County GOP recently proposed a resolution demanding reform in the Athens-Limestone Public Library board due to the board’s handling of sexually explicit children’s books.

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Owner of ‘The Alabama Shop’ in old Jerusalem chooses to stay while Alabama citizens offer rescue aid

Imam operates a retail shop named “The Alabama Shop” at David Street No. 60 between the Christian Quarter and the Armenian Quarter in old Jerusalem. He was a student at the University of Alabama from 1985 to 1989. His brother in the United States is also a ‘Bama graduate.

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Reverend of Daphne church 'very, very happy to be back home' after 'inconvenience' in Israel

Members of St. Paul's Eastern Shore Episcopal Church returned home safely from Israel over the weekend.

Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway Alabama News
Jefferson County Sheriff Pettway revises budget freeze criticism

A day after Jefferson County Sheriff Mark Pettway released an emotional statement about the Commission freezing 30% of his budget and the implications that decision could lead to, he backtracked Friday saying he had it wrong.

Books Alabama News
Lawmakers consider legislative action to address sexually explicit children's books

The legislature is gearing up for another session in February 2024, and addressing sexually explicit library books for minors will almost certainly be an issue lawmakers take up.

Citizens Academy Alabama News
Fairhope PD allowing up-close and personal look at police work through Citizen Police Academy

The Fairhope Police Department’s third Citizen’s Academy was a success, according to Chief Stephanie Hollinghead. She said it was not only helpful for the citizens of Fairhope, but also for the department.

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Azalea City Republican Women honor first responders with night of recognition

First responders in Mobile County were honored by the Azalea City Republican Women (ACRW) Thursday evening.

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REJOICE! Daphne's St. Paul's Episcopal Church members escape Israel, hope to be home soon

The director of St. Paul’s Eastern Shore Episcopal Church and several church members, finally got out of Israel Friday after days of trying to leave.

Dept. of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm Alabama News
ADOC Commissioner Hamm blames inflation, construction market for new prison cost escalation

Hamm said the high rate of inflation, paired with increased demand in the construction market resulting from an influx of government money, was to blame for those increases.

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Secretary of State Wes Allen details new voter roll tracking system AVID: 'I believe in Election Day, not Election Month'

One of the the first orders of business for Secretary of State Wes Allen when he took office last November was to get the state out of the controversial voter roll tracking system ERIC. He’s since been working to implement a better “Alabama-based” solution, one voters can be confident is free of corruption and outside control.

Jim Jordan Alabama News
Palmer, Moore back Jim Jordan for House Speaker; Freedom Caucus opponent Rogers vows staunch opposition

U.S. Reps. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) and Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) voiced their support on Friday for Freedom Caucus co-founder Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to become the new Speaker of the House.

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Alabama Dept. of Public Health advertising spending up over 700% since 2018

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) spent around $16.8 million on advertising in fiscal year 2023 compared to $2.3 million in fiscal year 2018.

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Security group trains and informs Alabama synagogues amid Hamas threats, warns of 'swatting'

Alabama’s Jewish places of worship are on high alert Friday after Hamas leaders called for a day of rage.

Biden Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville: White House ‘trying to spin my words’ about Israel to force forfeit on military hold

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) accused the Biden administration of taking his words out of context after the White House released a memo bashing the senator for remarks made about Israel earlier this week.

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Legacy Prep ‘very happy’ about four-year charter school renewal

Legacy Prep, a K-6 charter school in Birmingham, received a four-year renewal from the Alabama Public Charter School Commission on Tuesday.

Burks Samford Alabama News
Samford professor scrubs website, protects social media after being questioned about alleged pro-Hamas remarks

A Samford professor recently protected his tweets and took down his website after being questioned about comments he allegedly made in class defending the actions of Hamas in its recent attacks against Israel.

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