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ABC Board administrator Curtis Stewart defends plans for new warehouse and office

Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board administrator Curtis Stewart defended plans for a new, bigger central warehouse and office facility on Wednesday.

Tuberville Alabama News
Tuberville calls for negotiations to end Ukraine war: 'We have no game plan of getting this war over'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is now advocating a negotiated end to the current hostilities between Russia and Ukraine as additional Ukrainian funding lies at the heart of congressional debate that could force a government shutdown.

John Rogers Alabama News
Democrat State Rep. John Rogers indicted in federal court on two counts of obstruction

State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted on two counts of obstructing justice in a Jefferson County fraud case that has already forced one member of the House of Representatives to resign.

Conecuh County Courthouse Alabama News
Conecuh County GOP chair criticizes Ag Commissioner Pate for appointing Democrat registrar — 'We have our own little swamp to drain'

When Conecuh County Republican executive committee chairman Terrie Ryan approached Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate and State Auditor Andrew Sorrell about their appointments to the county’s Board of Registrars, she thought she got her message across. But after the appointments in late August, she said there was one glaring, concerning issue.

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CEO of sexual risk prevention ministry speaks at Trussville church about protecting children: ‘The ones who should be protecting them are silent’

CEO of sexual risk prevention ministry Decisions, Choices and Options (DCO) Joi Wasill spoke to members of the Trussville community at CrossPoint Church Tuesday night about the challenges children face in today's cultural and ideological climate.

Dr. Lou Campomenosi, head of Common Sense Campaign Alabama News
Common Sense Campaign's 'Dr. Lou' resigns, moves home to Louisiana

People call him “Dr. Lou,” partly because his last name is difficult to say and spell. Dr. Lou Campomenosi, 78, long-time head of the Common Sense Campaign, has announced his resignation from the group.

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Aderholt on redistricting: ‘The Court was speaking out of both sides of its mouth’

A federal court was “speaking out of both sides of its mouth” in its recent Alabama congressional redistricting rulings, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

Montgomery Police Alabama News
Watch: Montgomery police officer arrested on criminal charges

The Montgomery Police Department is investigating an incident involving an officer.

Candidates Alabama News
Alabama House special primary results: District 16 Republicans, District 55 Democrats enter runoff

Voters in central Alabama participated in two special primary elections for the Alabama State House on Tuesday, and one ended in a runoff for the Republican nomination.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall condemns new congressional maps as a 'radical pursuit of racial quotas’

New Alabama congressional maps released by a special master on Monday will result in the “prioritization of race above all else,” according to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall.

Samgivhan Alabama News
Legislators approve plan for new State House

Members of the Legislative Council on Tuesday unanimously approved contracting with the Retirement Systems of Alabama to design and build a new State House in Montgomery.

Tuberville v Biden 2 Alabama News
Tuberville claps back at Biden for criticizing military holds: 'You're at 37% approval right now'

While warning of a possible government shutdown, President Joe Biden recently lobbed another insult at U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) over his continued military promotion holds, prompting a quick comeback from the former Auburn football coach.

Acifa Alabama News
New Elmore County prison will cost taxpayers over $1 billion

Members of the Alabama Corrections Institution Finance Authority (ACIFA) increased the maximum project price cap on the construction of a new 4,000-bed prison in Elmore County to $1.08 billion on Tuesday.

Huntsville Police Alabama News
U.S. 11th circuit court reverses qualified immunity for two Huntsville police officers in 2019 false arrest suit

On Tuesday, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals removed qualified immunity from two Huntsville police officers in a 2019 false arrest lawsuit.

Wendy Pickering Alabama News
It’s NOT perfectly normal: Private investigator alerts FBI to ‘child pornography' found in Fairhope Library

The Fairhope City Council heard from more concerned citizens Monday about inappropriate material being reported in the Fairhope Public Library.

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Thousands of small businesses in Alabama won’t have to pay monthly estimated sales taxes starting Sunday

Thousands of small businesses in the state will no longer have to pay monthly estimated sales taxes to the Alabama Department of Revenue effective Sunday. 

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Homewood City Council moves forward with referendum for new city government model inspired by Vestavia Hills

The Homewood City Council moved forward in the process of creating a referendum to change the city’s model of government during its meeting on Monday night.

Sewell, Singleton Alabama News
Senate Minority Leader Singleton launching 'exploratory committee' for primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Sewell

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) might already have her first Democratic primary challenger for 2024 one day after new congressional district map proposals were released by a court-appointed special master.

Kenneth Eugene Smith Alabama News
Attorneys seek to halt nitrogen hypoxia execution of Alabama murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith

Attorneys for convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith are attempting to halt his execution by nitrogen hypoxia as the state of Alabama seeks to utilize the method for the first time in history.  

SCOTUS Alabama News
SCOTUS denies Alabama’s request for stay on federal court’s redistricting ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court denied an emergency stay request from the State of Alabama on Tuesday over an August ruling by a panel of three federal judges barring Alabama from using a congressional map it passed in a special session in July in the upcoming 2024 election.

Photo from The Preserve in Hoover Alabama News
Residents of ‘The Preserve’ in Hoover attempting to stop rental units, hotel from altering development

A group of Hoover residents are attempting to stop a new development proposed for their neighborhood. 

Redistricting Map Alabama News
Alabama elected officials react to new congressional map proposals — 'Once again we have seen activist judges overstep their roles'

A special master appointed by a panel of three federal judges released three congressional map proposals on Monday that would pit two incumbents against each other and most likely result in two Democrats being elected to Congress from Alabama in 2024.

West Alabama Corridor Alabama News
14 ALDOT contracts still on hold by legislators over West Alabama Corridor dispute

Fourteen Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) contracts delayed by legislators at a Contract Review Committee meeting earlier in the month are still on hold.

Lloyd's Alabama News
Beloved Lloyd’s Restaurant closing in Birmingham

Since 1937, for 86 years, Lloyd’s Restaurant, off Highway 280 east of Birmingham, has been the go-to place for barbecue, meat and three, fried chicken and heavenly onion rings. Lloyd’s has been a Southern Fried Restaurant.

Alabama map Alabama News
Special master releases proposed redistricting maps placing Moore, Carl in same district

On Monday, special master Richard Allen filed newly drawn remedial redistricting maps with a panel of three federal judges.

Fox & Friends Alabama News
Fox News on atheist backlash to Auburn event: 'It’s freedom of religion, not freedom from religion'

The recent drama between the state of Alabama and a Wisconsin-based anti-religious group has garnered national attention as the mainstream media takes notice.

Photo from Twitter Alabama News
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Alabama State University football player punches security guard in face after away loss, receives suspension from school

A video circulating on Twitter over the weekend shows Alabama State University wide receiver Jacob Freeman punching a security guard in the face after the team lost to Florida A&M on the road on Saturday.

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