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Fairhope City Council: No plan to defund library; Councilman decries lack of due process — 'That's not America'

The Fairhope City Council meeting Monday was packed with library supporters after the Alabama Public Library System (APLS) paused funding last week.

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'Proud to stand with you': Tuberville, Britt back Bruce Pearl after praising Trump, demanding release of Gaza hostages

Despite their conflicting school loyalties, State Sens. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised Auburn University Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl after the coach praised Trump’s efforts in the Middle East.

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Mobile Bayway Constructors off the job ahead of projected groundbreaking for I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has ended negotiations with the Mobile Bayway Constructors (MCB) team, causing concern the estimated $4 billion I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project could be delayed. However, ALDOT spokesperson Tony Harris said an Early Works Design agreement with MBC, which has a March 31 expiration date, could ensure the project continues.

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Hyundai’s new $21 billion investment in America includes ‘improving production facilities’ in Montgomery

Hyundai announced on Monday a new investment of $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028.

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Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce calls on Board of Education to conduct ‘expanded and open superintendent search’

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce withdrew its offer to help host Montgomery Public Schools superintendent finalists’ receptions and fireside chats scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. 

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Far-left Birmingham Democratic Socialists of America chapter to picket Chevron over Israel support: ‘Stop fueling genocide’

A Birmingham chapter of the far-left Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is planning to picket a local Chevron gas station over the company’s support for Israel in its conflict with Palestine.

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Tuberville on leaked Yemen strike details: ‘Pretty scary situation’

The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg was allegedly accidentally included in a group chat with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other top officials where they discussed strikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

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ALDOT warns of toll collection scam: 'You have an outstanding toll'

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is warning Alabamians about a texting scam claiming a toll is owed.

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APLS Board's Wahl: State library board ‘will not back down’ after cutting library’s funding over sexually explicit books

Alabama Public Library Service Board chairman John Wahl has reiterated the board's resolve after voting last week to pause all funds to the Fairhope Public Library for allegedly not being aligned with the APLS’s policy surrounding books.

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Dothan man charged with 12 counts of child porn possession — 'Appear to be less than four'

Dothan police arrested Audarian Kywon Richards on Friday on possession of child porn charges.

Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks and participated in the groundbreaking for Coca-Cola UNITED Thursday June 13, 2024 in Birmingham, Ala. In May 2024, Governor Ivey announced Coca-Cola UNITED’s $330 million investment in a new, multifaceted Birmingham Coca-Co Alabama News
State boasts $7 billion in investments, 8,500 jobs in 2024 — ‘Companies around the world see Alabama as the place to invest’

On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced the release of the 2024 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, which boasts $7 billion in new capital investments across 224 projects and generates more than 8,500 jobs.

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Mobile County Commission dishing out $7.5 million on Mobile's new arena

The Mobile County Commission approved a measure to help fund the new Mobile arena. The arena project, one of the largest projects in city history, will replace the old civic center.

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Magic City Acceptance Academy Charter School CEO swears under oath school no longer violating state law

On February 4 Sheila Austin, chairman of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission, sent a letter to the Magic City Acceptance Academy in Homewood. In it, she described the Commission’s role in ensuring state compliance and the state's remedies, including revoking the school's charter for noncompliance.

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AG Marshall calls to ‘reignite America’s national energy grid with coal’

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says Biden-era policies impacting the coal industry must be replaced with pro-coal programs.

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Madison named a top place to live in the United States

North Alabama's Madison has been named a top 10 place to live in the United States.

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AEA pushes school employee workers comp bill; House Republicans delay vote

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) continues to push for educators’ workman’s compensation bill while the House delayed voting for at least another two weeks.

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Spanish Fort homeowner shoots teen during alleged home invasion

The Spanish Fort Police Department is investigating a possible home invasion where the intruder was shot.

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Senate Majority Ldr Livingston: Gambling conversation taking place 'behind the scenes"

The Alabama Legislature has reached the halfway point of the 2025 session, and there is little speculation about the possible passage of a gambling bill.

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Tuscaloosa's Stan Pate willing to donate Trump border wall pieces purchased at auction

Stan Pate, a well-known Tuscaloosa businessman, says he is willing to give President Donald Trump parts of the border wall he purchased last year.

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Anthony Daniels: Claim one-cent grocery tax cut more broad-based than overtime tax exemption 'inaccurate' — Says some don't pay taxes on groceries

Last week, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that, if signed into law, would reduce grocery taxes and increase income and retirement plan tax deductions.

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Chris Elliott on APLS dismissal of Nancy Pack: 'The people of the state of Alabama are tired of the wokeness — They have had enough'

Friday, during his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) reacted to the Alabama Public Library Service's (APLS) decision to fire now-former agency director Nancy Pack a day earlier.

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American Idol finalist Danny Gokey brings 'Sound of Heaven Tour' to Mobile April 13

American Idol finalist Danny Gokey brings his 'Sound of Heaven Tour' to Mobile on April 13

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Richard Scrushy details effort to clear his name after bribery conviction — 'We have the proof that everything was corrupt'
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State Sen. Orr says 'wholesale tax reform' could come next quadrennium

Last week, the Mississippi Legislature moved to eliminate its state income tax, putting the Magnolia State in line with Alabama's neighbors Tennessee and Florida, which are states without an income tax.

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Tribute to ‘Prince’ in Talladega’s Ritz Theater April 4: ‘Purple Madness’

The artist known by one of his names, Prince, died in April 2016. His music and legacy live on and will be remembered in a tribute in Talladega’s Ritz Theater on April 4.

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Baldwin County parents concerned about violence in the classroom; Superintendent says hands are tied

Baldwin County parents addressed the school board Thursday, saying there is a violent situation unfolding in an elementary classroom. The parents say they do not feel heard and their children do not feel safe.

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Alabama Midwives Alliance cry ‘deception, secrecy, and political maneuvering’ after bill passes Senate committee with unwanted amendments

The Alabama Midwives Alliance (ALMA) is crying foul after the Senate Healthcare Committee called a surprise meeting to vote on amending legislation related to midwifery that ALMA and other advocates fiercely opposed.

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