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Alabama Veteran Alabama News
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Alabama veterans turn focus to fighting to save lives

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and in Alabama, 18% of suicides are veterans, although only 9.1% of Alabamians have served.

James Lindsay Alabama News
Dr. James Lindsay says Alabama not immune from the 'Marxification of education' — 'It's everywhere'

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced students to be schooled virtually at home, more and more parents are concerned about their children being indoctrinated by left-wing, “woke” ideologies, something that Dr. James Lindsay refers to as the “Marxification of education.”

Gas Station Alabama News
State gas tax rate set to increase on Oct. 1

Drivers in Alabama will pay more when filling up at the pump starting next month. 

Jimmy Buffett Alabama News
Alabama's Jimmy Buffett dead at 76

Iconic singer-songwriter and native Alabamian Jimmy Buffett died at age 76, according to a statement posted to his website.

Mobile water access Alabama News
City of Mobile plans to expand public access to water using GOMESA funds

The City of Mobile approved a project to expand access to natural waterways in the city.

Unemployment Help Wanted Workers employment jobs Alabama News
Workforce board approves $33.6M in federal funds for job training programs

The Alabama Workforce Development Board approved more than $33.6 million recently for job search and skills training programs.

Riverboat brawl Alabama News
Five suspects in viral Montgomery Riverboat brawl plead not guilty

Five suspects arrested due to a brawl in Montgomery's Riverfront Park that got national media coverage in August plead not guilty this week.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. Alabama News
AG Marshall joins brief defending Tennessee law banning public drag performances for children

Attorney General Steve Marshall has joined 18 other attorneys general in support of Tennessee’s “Adult Entertainment Act,” which prohibits adult performances, including "male and female impersonators," from performing in public where children could be present.

Jim Jordan, Barry Moore Alabama News
Ohio U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan to headline Montgomery fundraiser for Barry Moore

U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) will headline a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) in Alabama's capital next month.

Walmart Alabama News
Keep Receipts: Walmart double charges some shoppers with new and old grocery tax rate in Alabama on Friday

Shoppers at grocery stores in Alabama began receiving a one-cent reduction in the state sales tax on groceries beginning on Friday.

Interstate 65 Alabama News
Ainsworth on Ivey announcement to widen I-65 to six lanes from Alabaster to Calera: 'It's a start'

Lieutenant Gov. Will Ainsworth intends to “keep up the pressure” on the executive branch until the recently announced widening of Interstate 65 is extended from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf of Mexico.

Vivek Ramaswamy Alabama News
2024 GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy thanks Tuberville for his 'courageous' stance on military nomination holds

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has come out in support of U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Auburn) hold on military flag officer nominations over the Pentagon’s abortion policy.

Cancommission Alabama News
Medical Cannabis Commission license rollout delayed again

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) voted on Thursday to impose a stay on the issuance of licenses that were awarded on August 10.

Hugo L. Black United States Courthouse, Birmingham, Ala. Alabama News
Democrat State Rep. Rogers' assistant indicted for fraud, money laundering in alleged scheme to skim $200,000 in public funds

An assistant to State Rep. John Rogers (D-Birmingham) has been indicted for allegedly stealing $200,000 in state grant money meant for various projects in Jefferson County.

David Cole Alabama News
State Rep. Cole resigns seat after voter fraud arrest

State Rep. David Cole (R-Huntsville) has officially resigned his position in the House of representatives after his arrest earlier this week on charges of voter fraud.

Will Ainsworth Alabama News
Ainsworth on grocery tax: 'I remain committed to removing it altogether’

Alabama shoppers at grocery stores will see a one-cent reduction in the state sales tax on groceries beginning tomorrow.

Rebuild Alabama Alabama News
Ivey announces Rebuild Alabama projects — Widening portions of I-65 and I-59, Hoover I-459 interchange

Thursday at Hoover City Hall, Gov. Kay Ivey made three infrastructure project announcements as a result of the Rebuild Alabama Act.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall, California Gov. Newsom trade barbs over abortion travel lawsuit

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked a federal court on Monday to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by a group that facilitates abortions for Alabama residents.

Scott Bridge Company Alabama News
Construction still stalled on Baldwin Beach bridge project despite Alabama Supreme Court ruling — 'We are waiting for a legal technicality to be taken care of'

The bridge company contracted by the Alabama Department of Transportation to build a new bridge over the Intercoastal Waterway is still not at work, days after the Supreme Court of Alabama gave the green light for the work to continue.

LGBT BOOKS Alabama News
Alabama Library Association pushes back against attempts to remove or relocate sexually explicit children's books

The Alabama Library Association (ALLA) recently out against statewide efforts to remove or relocate books for minors containing sexually explicit material or touching on LGBTQ+ issues.

Ozark Dale County Library Alabama News
VIDEO — Outrage in the Wiregrass: Ozark Dale County Library board reconsiders explicit ‘young adult’ books access after 4-hour meeting

Members of the Ozark Dale County Library Board of Trustees said they’d vote on a policy change at their next meeting to add parental consent requirements for kids to read some explicit books currently in the “young adult” section of the library after they heard from Dale County residents for and against such a change on Wednesday.

Kennon Ivey Alabama News
Orange Beach Mayor Kennon on Baldwin Beach toll hike: 'Don't call me, call the Governor'

On Wednesday, the Baldwin County Bridge Company significantly hiked the tolls on its Beach Express bridge connecting Orange Beach to point north on the Foley Beach Express.

LGBTQ FIGHT Alabama News
Mobile LGBTQ rep feels entitled to community privileges — We know 'how to use a folding chair'

The vice chair of LGBTQIA affairs for the Mobile County Democratic Committee addressed the Mobile City Council Tuesday in response to Mayor Sandy Stimpson dissolving the LGBTQ Liaison program.

Lawmakers gather after 2021 prison special session for bill signing, Oct. 1, 2021 Alabama News
State Sen. Orr: Mega-prison construction manager ought to be held accountable, reviewed for escalating costs

During the 2023 regular legislative session, Gov. Kay Ivey and some members of the Alabama Legislature urged discretion on state finances when determining what would be appropriate for the budget surpluses from fiscal year 2022.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed Alabama News
Montgomery Mayor Reed awarded mayor of the year award at Atlanta conference

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed recently received the National Mayor of the Year Award at the 123rd National Black Business Conference in Atlanta.

Beach Express BCBC Baldwin County Bridge Company Alabama News
Baldwin County Bridge Company hikes tolls, blames ALDOT director Cooper for increase

The Baldwin County Bridge Company increased rates Wednesday following a Supreme Court ruling in favor of Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper.

Ozark Library Alabama News
Dale County Commissioner requests 'young adult' books depicting bestiality, orgies and sexual assault be moved to the adult section of the Ozark library

Dale County Commissioner Adam Enfinger made official requests Tuesday to remove two books from the young adult section of the Ozark Dale County Library.

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