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School systems stretched while addressing needs of English Learning students

Alabama public schools are experiencing challenges as more non-English speaking students enroll.

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House Pro Tem Chris Pringle slams DOJ’s Black Belt wastewater program: ‘They’re not really addressing the issues’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is forcing the state to do something it’s “not really supposed to do” by forcing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to provide septic and wastewater infrastructure in Lowndes County, according to House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

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Alabama lawmakers slam Biden, Harris for giving FEMA funds to illegal aliens while Hurricane Helene money dwindles

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced on Wednesday that, while FEMA does have sufficient money to deal with the “immediate needs” of those affected by Helene, it would be tapped out for the remainder of hurricane season. 

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Dockworkers suspend strike until Jan. 15; Alabama Port Authority: 'This is an encouraging step in the right direction'

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) members returned to work after a three-day strike. The ILA agreed to suspend the strike until Jan. 15, 2025, while contract negotiations take place.

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Tuberville slams special counsel Jack Smith after DOJ unseals Trump accusations weeks away from election — 'He’s a political hack'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is joining other Republican colleagues in crying foul over the recently released information against former President Donald Trump by DOJ special counsel Jack Smith one month away from the presidential election.

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Board members considered asking ADVA commissioner Davis to reconsider resignation

Multiple State Board of Veterans Affairs members in recent weeks tried to call a special board meeting to likely ask outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis to rescind his resignation.

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State Rep. Simpson pre-files bill removing fishing license requirements during jubilees

State Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) pre-filed HB-55, which would remove the saltwater fishing license requirement during jubilees.

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Second teen charged in Montgomery triple murder at Hispanic grocery store

Police have charged a second 18-year-old suspect in the June triple homicide at a Mexican grocery store that sent shockwaves through the community and increased the outcry for city leadership to address violent crime.

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'Action gets action': Enterprise residents discuss solutions to illegal immigration crisis

Concerned citizens met on Tuesday evening to discuss the illegal immigration crisis, its impact on Alabama and Coffee County, and possible solutions.

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Over 100 private donations turn Mobile blight into beautiful sight

A part of Midtown Mobile has been transformed thanks to a public-private partnership.

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'Truly a red, white and blue Americana festival': Orange Beach's Freedom Fest this weekend

The city of Orange Beach is preparing for Freedom Fest weekend, kicking off October 4.

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Katie Britt: Joe Biden's doctrine of 'don't' means to our adversaries 'do'

On Wednesday, the day after she served as a surrogate in the vice-presidential debate spin room on behalf of U.S. Sen. JD Vance's (R-Ohio) candidacy, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) appeared on Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" and offered a harsh critique of the Biden administration's foreign policy.

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Indictment: Former AIDT assistant director Kristi Bain’s alleged theft of public funds exceeded $100,000

An indictment released this week revealed new details about the arrest of Kristi Bain, a 2022 candidate for Cullman County Commission and former Alabama Industrial Development and Training assistant director.

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Prison employees arrested with pounds of methamphetamine, weapons, drones

Three suspects, including two former prison employees, were arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of pounds of illegal drugs, guns, drones and other contraband.

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Sales tax increase on alcohol bought at ABC stores begins

A new law increasing the state sales tax on alcohol sold in ABC stores went into effect on Tuesday.

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Figures attempts to downplay Dobson border concerns, brings up private sector actions during AL-2 debate

During a Wednesday morning debate, Alabama’s second congressional candidates, Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures, clashed over immigration policy and border security, with Figures casting doubt on Dobson’s sincerity due to her actions in the private sector.

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Alabama Power's Plant Barry 'ticking time-bomb,' Mobile Baykeeper says after EPA settles with power giant

Alabama Power and the Environmental Protection Agency settled a lawsuit concerning coal ash at the James Barry plant in Bucks.

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State Sen. Andrew Jones considering ‘legislative fix’ for local grocery tax cuts

A “legislative fix” might be needed to a 2023 grocery tax cut law after the city of Hoover said on Tuesday they weren’t implementing a planned local grocery tax cut due to state restrictions, according to State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre).

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Ship pile-up inevitable as dockworker strike continues; Mobile-based logistics CEO says no need to panic over toilet paper

Ships continue to arrive at shut-down terminals as the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike enters day two. Already, panic has set in, and toilet paper and other paper products have flown off shelves from Texas to New York.

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Decatur Fire training reflects patterns of alleged abuse by lead training chief

The Alabama Fire College maintains a governing board for personnel standards, certification, and training. On Monday, AFC officials met with Decatur Fire and Rescue leadership to address “some allegations that AFC needed to investigate.” 

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Fairhope church gathering donations for small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene

While many Alabama resources are being sent to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina, a Fairhope church is gathering goods for a small Georgia town devastated by Hurricane Helene.

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AL-2 candidate Caroleene Dobson supports Israel in wake of missile attack; Democratic candidate Shomari Figures stays silent

Republican nominee for Alabama's second congressional district, Caroleene Dobson, expressed support for the state of Israel following a recent Iranian missile attack while her Democratic opponent, Shomari Figures, has remained silent.

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Toilet paper panic hits Alabama

Fears of a supply chain shortage due to the International Longshoreman's Association (ILA) strike sparked panic over toilet paper Tuesday.

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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed removed from booking site charging up to $20,000 speaking fee after 1819 News report

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed’s online profile offering speaking engagements for up to $20,000 was abruptly removed from the internet after an 1819 News story highlighting the city’s resistance to fulfilling public records requests related to Reed’s travel expenses.

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Hoover says State of Alabama blocking local grocery tax cut

The City of Hoover said the State of Alabama is blocking a 0.5% local grocery tax cut that was supposed to go into effect on Tuesday.

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Mobile grand jury indicts five in capital murder of 9-year-old Cailee Knight

A Mobile County Grand Jury indicted four people in connection to the December 2023 death of Cailee Knight.

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'America stands with you and your people' — Alabama's federal lawmakers voice support, prayers for Israel in midst of Iranian missile attack

Alabama’s federal lawmakers are continuing to voice support for Israel as it faces ongoing missile attacks from Iran as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.

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