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National Science Foundation cancels $343,789 grant to Alabama A&M to study ‘systemic racism’ in math education

The National Science Foundation terminated a $343,789 federal grant last week sent to Alabama A&M in 2023 to study systemic racism in mathematics teacher education.

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Lawmaker explains reason for pulling firefighter death benefits bill after ‘personal attacks’ from firefighters’ union

In an emotional scene on Tuesday, State Rep. Russell Bedsole (R-Alabaster) reluctantly pulled legislation for consideration that would restructure how line-of-duty death benefits are paid to retired firefighters in the state.

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Mobile native, former Clinton Labor Secretary, Mardi Gras Queen Alexis Herman dies

It's a long way from being Mardi Gras Queen in Mobile to U.S. Secretary of Labor. That's the journey of Alexis Herman, who died Friday at 77.

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Three Alabama sheriffs sign up for federal immigration enforcement program after Trump's second term begins

Three Alabama sheriffs signed up for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) program in March.

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Samford University president claims 'biblical justice' in defense of DEI policies — Says critics want 'newly imagined social contract'

As supporters deny and downplay Samford University's commitment to its radical diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, embattled president Beck Taylor doubled down on the school's DEI commitment this week.

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2025 Mullet Toss underway — How the event was inspired by cow dung

Some say you can’t make chicken salad out of chicken excrement, but the owners of the Flora-Bama sure did.

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Alabama Ethics Commission attorney: ‘No evidence’ of ethics violation by Birmingham Water Works Board chair

There’s no evidence Birmingham Water Works Board chair Tereshia Huffman violated the Alabama Ethics Act, according to Alabama Ethics Commission Assistant General Counsel Brian Paterson.

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Selma men accused in federal human smuggling scheme

A pair of legal immigrants from Selma are facing federal charges for paying human smugglers.

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Opelika teacher accused of years-long sexual relationship with 12 y/o student eight years ago

An Opelika teacher has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student, which allegedly occurred eight years ago.

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University of Alabama faces civil rights complaint for offering ‘discriminatory’ black-only scholarships — ‘UA is violating Title VI’

The University of Alabama was at the receiving end of a Friday civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for allegedly offering a race-based scholarship program.

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Left-wing group funds Birmingham billboard protesting Trump’s University of Alabama commencement address

The left-wing organization Bright Blue Dot, which celebrates liberal and progressive voters in red states, funded another billboard in Birmingham protesting President Donald Trump’s visit next week to give the commencement address at the University of Alabama.

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Henagar police officer charged with disseminating child porn — ‘A sad day for law enforcement’

A police officer with the small town of Henagar was arrested on Thursday for child porn possession after a joint effort by state, local and federal law enforcement.

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AEA applauds Ivey for teachers’ workers comp bill — 'This is a momentous day for educators'

The Alabama Education Association applauded Gov. Kay Ivey for signing into law legislation granting Alabama's school workers access to compensation for on-the-job injuries.

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Alabama’s first dog, Missy, dies after six years with Gov. Ivey

Governor Kay Ivey is mourning the loss of her dog of over six years, Missy.

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Parent calls for resignation of Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Eddie Tyler amid political controversy; Tyler calls allegations 'slanderous'

Over 100 people packed the Baldwin County Board of Education (BCBE) meeting Thursday night both in support and in opposition of Superintendent Eddie Tyler and the BOE.

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Convicted rapist, murderer apologizes to victim in final words at execution – 'I’ve never said her name since that day'

The State of Alabama has successfully carried out the lethal injection execution of James Osgood, 55, for the repeated rape and eventual murder of a Chilton County woman in 2010.

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Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles reform bill passes Senate

Legislation expanding the number of members of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles passed the Senate on Thursday by a 16-8 margin.

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U.S. Rep. Strong: Dems sore losers for meltdown over Trump's planned speech at Alabama — 'They're protesting because they've lost every major race'

As left-wing and college Democrat groups continue criticizing President Donald Trump’s planned commencement speech at the University of Alabama this year, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) said the majority of Alabamians were “proud” to have Trump take the time to visit the Yellowhammer State.

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Tommy Tuberville running for governor in 2026

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) will announce next month he’s not seeking re-election to the Senate and is instead running to be Alabama’s next governor.

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Twice daily route between New Orleans, Mobile named ‘Amtrak Mardi Gras Service’ 

It won’t be long before Amtrak resumes its route between Mobile and New Orleans. The new name for the route is "Amtrak Mardi Gras Service."

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Compromise Birmingham Water Works Board reform legislation passes Senate

Amended legislation changing how Birmingham Water Works is governed passed the Senate unanimously on Thursday.

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Judge Matt Fridy recovering eight days after major heart attack

Appellate Judge Matt Fridy released his first statement after a major heart attack. His family asks for no visitors but lots of prayers.

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House committee kills bill legalizing ‘historical horse racing’ gambling in Greene County

Members of the House Economic Development and Tourism committee voted down a bill legalizing historical horse racing machines in Greene County on Thursday morning.

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Hyundai shifting some manufacturing from Mexico to Montgomery to avoid Trump’s tariffs

Hyundai on Thursday announced it has created a task force to deal with President Donald Trump’s tariffs and shifted production of one its best-selling cars to Montgomery.

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Political consultant Jon Gray resigns Baldwin County Schools position after BOE executive session

The owner of Strategy, Inc., a public relations firm contracted with Baldwin County Public Schools, has resigned.

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Jefferson County launches racial 'majority to minority' program to ‘further desegregation’

Jefferson County Board of Education has launched a program that allows students to transfer from schools where their race is in the majority to schools where their race is in the minority.

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Baldwin County BOE member raises concerns about 'school shooter,' 'transgender' instruction books

Baldwin County Board of Education (BOE) District 1 member Ken Bradley raised concerns Tuesday about books he discovered in middle and high schools.

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