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Trump wall Alabama News
Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate offering Trump wall photos in exchange for hurricane survivor donations

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate is using panels he purchased from Donald Trump's border wall for the greater good.

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Woman accused of shooting ex-boyfriend in Texas taken into custody after chase that ended in Autauga County

A woman was taken into custody on Friday after a chase and standoff that shut down all lanes of Interstate 65.

Joe Biden Alabama News
Tuberville, Britt challenge Biden admin’s federal highway emissions rule

U.S. Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) signed on to an amicus brief requesting an appeals court uphold a U.S. District Court decision ruling the Biden-Harris administration’s highway emissions final rule is illegal. 

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Law enforcement incident shuts down I-65 in Autauga County

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in Autauga County Friday afternoon.

Arthur Orr Alabama News
Orr: 'It's past time' to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices; Says lack of online access 'red-herring argument'

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is on board with putting an end to the state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers after a recent error by the Pickens County Herald cost taxpayers nearly $2 million.

Beer sale Alabama News
Marshall County proposes forming alcohol review board if wet amendment passes

As voters head to the polls on November 5 to pick the next U.S. President, Marshall County residents will also decide on whether to allow the sale of alcohol in unincorporated areas of the county.

Reed Ingram Alabama News
State Rep. Ingram bill would create juvenile, guardian intervention program for non-violent offenses – 'I think this is how we can get a handle on this crime'

In one of many efforts to address crime issues in Montgomery and other metro areas in the state, State Rep. Reed Ingram (R-Pike Road) has pre-filed a bill for the 2025 legislative session to create a compulsory intervention program for non-violent juvenile offenders.

Daphne Police Department. Photo: Erica Thomas. Alabama News
Trial set for Daphne man accused in quadruple pickax murders of family

The man charged in the February 22, 2023, deaths of four people in Daphne could go to trial on May 12, 2025.

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State Sen. Givhan: Costly newspaper error could revive legislative effort to end state law requiring physical publishing of public notices

A recent publishing error by the Pickens County Herald that cost taxpayers nearly $2 million has reignited debate over whether a state law requiring public and legal notices to be placed in local newspapers should be abolished.

JOSE PASCUAL-REYES Alabama News
Little movement in double murder, kidnapping case involving Dadeville illegal immigrant

Over two years after Jose Paulino Pascual-Reyes, an illegal alien living in Dadeville, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and double murder, the case has seen little movement.  

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'It accidentally got left out': Pickens County Herald GM explains '$1.76 million' ALDOT legal ad error

The general manager of the Pickens County Herald said a corrupt file likely caused an error in a legal ad placed by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Wes Allen, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
Secretary of State Wes Allen doubles down on 'data mining' operation League of Women Voters — 'They’re liberal'

During a speech to the Eastern Shore Republican Women, Allen doubled down on an earlier criticism of the League of Women Voters and warned attendees not to be fooled by some of their alleged efforts.

Hurricane Milton Alabama News
Alabama Urban Search and Rescue Task Force deployed to North Carolina, Florida

A Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force was deployed to Florida Thursday and Alabama National Guard (ALNG) soldiers were sent to North Carolina.

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Figures exaggerates Dobson net worth in CD-2 debate with weeks to go in election

Caroleene Dobson and Shomari Figures debated how to reduce crime and took shots at each other’s net worths during a debate on Thursday.

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State Rep. Sellers files bill to increase joint custody in divorce cases in the state

State Rep. Patrick Sellers (D-Birmingham) recently pre-filed legislation to hopefully increase the number of joint custody agreements awarded in divorce cases in Alabama.

Jerry Carl, 10/10/2024 Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Carl doubtful about Baldwin County Haitian influx: 'I just don’t see that thousand immigrants coming'

Based on the Biden administration reportedly opting not to extend the Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans program, U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) said he believes Baldwin County will get a reprieve from a potential Haitian migrant influx.

Foley Police Alabama News
Foley forensics seminar 'Down by the Water' brings in nearly 300 for free training

The Foley Police Department is hosting its 15th annual forensics seminar this week.

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State Board of Veterans Affairs asks ADVA commissioner Davis to reconsider resignation

Members of the State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) unanimously voted at a Thursday meeting to ask outgoing Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) commissioner Kent Davis to consider rescinding his resignation.

Marshall County superintendents at meeting Alabama News
Marshall County’s five school superintendents concerned with loss of revenue due to businesses not collecting 1-cent sales tax increase

The five school district superintendents in Marshall County are calling for more transparency from the County Commission due to concerns the schools are not receiving their fair share of the recently enacted 1-cent sales tax increase.

Marriott Alabama News
State of Alabama to receive $973,468 from Marriott lawsuit settlement

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Wednesday that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has settled with Marriott International, Inc. due to an investigation into a large multi-year data breach of one of its guest reservation databases. 

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Veterans board committee bucks Ivey, clears ADVA commissioner Kent Davis of wrongdoing

Members of the Benefits and Services committee of the State Board of Veterans Affairs unanimously passed a report on Wednesday stating the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs and outgoing commissioner Kent Davis didn’t mishandle $7 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. 

Trump Alabama News
Trump gives shout out to 'smart' Katie Britt on 'Flagrant' podcast for IVF advocacy after February Supreme Court decision

On a recent appearance on the wildly popular podcast “Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh,” former President Donald Trump gave U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) a shoutout for educating him on the importance of in-vitro fertilization earlier this year.

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'It's not fair': Summerdale teacher says everyone impacted by influx of non-English speaking students

A teacher at Summerdale School in Baldwin County opened up to 1819 News about problems she is facing due to an increase in English Language Learning students (ELL).

School choice Alabama News
State launches school choice application website for providers; Family applications open January 2025

The state recently launched a website to sign up for the new school choice program passed by the Alabama Legislature earlier this year. Education Service Providers can now submit applications to participate in the program.

Tim Johns Alabama News
Brookwood High School SRO passes away after collapsing at school

The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO) announced the death of an SRO Tuesday.

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Newspaper error costs Alabama taxpayers nearly $2 million by revealing ALDOT's Gordo Bypass bids

A newspaper error cost the state $1.76 million and delayed the final phase of the Gordo Bypass project. Now, lawmakers are considering ways to update the bidding process for state contracts.

I-65 southbound after Hurricane Dennis in 2005 Alabama News
As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, I-65 widening warrants attention says Ainsworth

While much of the focus on improving Interstate 65 in Alabama has been on the chronically congested portion between Birmingham and Montgomery, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth argued the route merited attention because it offers access to and from the Gulf Coast.

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