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Gambling legislation uncertain in the House as lawmakers return from Spring Break

The Alabama Legislature will gavel in this week after its last week-long break, and negotiations on the much-debated gambling legislation will pick up in the coming weeks.

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Debate Night: Dobson, Brewbaker spar in runoff debate covering immigration, LGBTQ agenda, inflation and industry

The two candidates in the Republican runoff for Alabama's second congressional district debated at Government Plaza in Mobile on Monday.

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State commission revokes Dothan charter school’s contract

Members of the Alabama Public Charter School Commission revoked the charter of the Barnabas School for Leadership in Dothan on Monday.

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Beachgoers more aware of surroundings following Gulf Shores Spring Break shooting

While Gulf Shores is known for being a “family-friendly” beach destination for Spring Break, two Spring Break shootings, two years in a row, have some people noticing things aren’t how they used to be.

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Moore, U.S. House colleagues call out Biden admin for abstaining from vote calling for Israeli ceasefire as Americans still held hostage

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) signed a letter led by U.S. Rep Andy Bigs (R-Texas) condemning the United States' recent abstention on a vote that called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza.

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'Laughing in the face of God' — ALGOP demands apology from Biden White House for transgender day of visibility proclamation

The Alabama Republican Party is demanding an apology from President Joe Biden after he proclaimed on Friday that the official "transgender day of visibility" would fall on March 31, Easter Sunday.

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Interest rates, supply still impacting Alabama’s real estate market

Spring is typically primetime for homebuyers, but even with plenty of homes for sale, Alabama is experiencing one of the slowest markets since the 1990s with little hope of improvement in the near future.

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Protesters in Decatur mark six months since police shooting of Steve Perkins

The Decatur community and family of Steve Perkins marked the six-month anniversary of the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of Steve Perkins with a protest in Decatur.

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State Rep. Rafferty to CNN: Alabama public school gender identity, sexual orientation restrictions prohibit classroom discussion of George and Martha Washington

Legislative efforts to expand on sexual orientation and gender identity instruction in K-12 public school classrooms continue to draw the ire of Democrats mourning the death of "inclusive discussions."

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Alabama Snake Guide: Identifying venomous snakes and what to do if you see them

While many snakes in Alabama are harmless, there are venomous snakes and it’s important to know that while you may think you can identify venomous snakes by their color, eye shape and head shape, there are always anomalies that could trick even seasoned snake handlers.

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Mobile's Playhouse in the Park running Helen Keller’s ‘The Miracle Worker' April 5-14

Helen Keller's play 'The Miracle Worker" at the Mobile ‘Playhouse in the Park’ on April 5-14. Witness a miracle.

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Founder of Protect Young Eyes Chris McKenna helps draft bill to filter graphic content on smartphones — 'Default protection, that should be automatic'

McKenna has been working with states, including Alabama, to draft legislation that would require phones, tablets and other technologies to come standard with content filters for kids enabled as the default.

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Ivey delivers Easter message of 'hope and redemption' — 'Let us rejoice in the victory of His resurrection'

Ahead of Easter Sunday, Gov. Kay Ivey delivered a message of "hope and redemption" to Alabamians.

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40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’ at Shoals Community Theatre April 18-21

The 40th anniversary of the movie Footloose will be celebrated with performances of "Footloose The Musical" at the Shoals Community Theatre in Florence, Alabama April 18-21.

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Alabama lawmakers blast Biden for proclamation making 'transgender day of visibility' fall on Easter Sunday

Alabama’s politicos came out swinging after President Joe Biden proclaimed on Friday that the official “transgender day of visibility” would fall on March 31, Easter Sunday.

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REO Speedwagon at Montgomery’s MPAC April 2

It’s a return to the 1970s and 1980s on Tuesday, April 2, when rock group REO Speedwagon comes to Montgomery.

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U.S. Rep. Strong co-sponsors 'STOP Enemies Act' to amend UCMJ after Chinese soldier received training by former U.S. Special Operators

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) co-sponsored H.R. 7767, the "STOP Enemies Act," along with U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas) and other members of Congress to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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Gulf Shores Police say man who tried to get into vehicles after shooting may not be the shooter

Gulf Shores Police have identified a person arrested in connection to the March 27 shooting near Surf Style, at the intersection of Highway 59 and Beach Boulevard. However, they now say that person is one of several suspects and has not been charged with the shooting.

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Alabama native film-makers, Erwin brothers to release ‘Unsung Hero’ in April

"Unsung Hero" is a Christian drama that tells the story of the Smallbone family.

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Buffett tribute band, crawfish, shrimp boil, cheeseburgers in Paradise: April 5 at Tuscaloosa’s The Venue

Jimmy Buffett tribute band, ULA, will be performing at a crawfish and shrimp boil on April 5 at The Venue in Northport.

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Maxwell AFB hosting Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show on April 6, 7

Maxwell Air Force Base will host the Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show on April 6 and 7.

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Red snapper season to open May 24 in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division announced Alabama’s red snapper season will begin May 24 for four-day weekends.

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Mobile County retired Judge Charles McKnight dies on Maundy Thursday

Retired Judge Charles McKnight died in Mobile on Maundy Thursday.

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Transgender Space Camp worker transferred for 'policy violations' that were 'addressed as an internal personnel matter'

The U.S. Space and Rocket Center recently said that the transgender employee at the center of a parent’s complaint early this month has been transferred after an investigation showed undisclosed policy violations. 

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‘Education Attorney’ Bob Campbell dies in Mobile

Education attorney Bob Campbell died at age 81 in Mobile.

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Capital murder trials for three accused in Riverchase Galleria shooting that killed 8-year-old set for coming months

Attorneys for three suspects in the 2020 shooting at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover are preparing for their separate trials.

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'Literal children' planning Birmingham takeover, illegal activity for Spring Break, Mayor Woodfin says

The flyer calls for the 2024 Spring Break takeover March 30 – 31. Woodfin urged citizens to pay attention to the flyer and react accordingly

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