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Britt Alabama News
Britt named deputy whip in new Republican-majority controlled Senate

On Monday, Senate Majority Whip U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) named Alabama’s Junior U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) to serve as Deputy Whip as the GOP prepares to take on a new Congress with a majority in both legislative bodies.

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Tuberville reintroduces Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) led 29 Republican colleagues in reintroducing the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes on Tuesday. 

Uhaul Alabama News
Alabama sixth in nation for movers in 2024

Alabama had the sixth-largest percentage of movers in the nation, according to a recent report.

homewood Alabama News
City of Homewood readies for a new form of government, hiring city manager

Residents voted to change the form of government to council-manager last September. The change will take effect on November 3; however, the city is already preparing for the transition.

Spanish Fort Library Board meeting Alabama News
Read Freely Alabama member acknowledges teen sex guide 'tricky' as Spanish Fort, Fairhope libraries make changes

The Spanish Fort Library Board voted Monday to revisit policies following discussions about a controversial book that even a representative from Read Freely admitted is "tricky." Meanwhile, the Fairhope Public Library moved the same book from the teen section to the adult section.

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Eagle Forum to meet in West Mobile on Tuesday to discuss human trafficking, border security

Public meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 on border security and human trafficking. 6 p.m. at Hill Spring Baptist Church in west Mobile. Eagle Forum

Stuart Lang, Vice Chairman; Ken Kvalheim, Chairman, Butch Blum, Treasurer, Jo O'Brien, Secretary Alabama News
Fmr State Rep. Kvalheim elected Mobile County Republican Executive Committee chairman

Mobile Republican Party elected a new Chair Monday, former Rep. Ken Kvalheim.

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State Rep. Clouse announces 2026 re-election run

State Rep. Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) announced on Monday he was running for re-election in 2026.

Biden Alabama News
'It will go down in history as one of the biggest cons on the American people' — Tuberville slams Democrats for denying cover-up of Biden's decline

As Democrat voters face the reality that President Joe Biden’s mental decline might have cost them the election, leadership is scrambling to save face by denying they worked hard to cover up one of the worst-kept secrets on Capital Hill.

Madison County Courthouse Alabama News
Madison County accepting applications for new district judge

Madison County is accepting applications for a new district judge starting on January 21.

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'He faithfully served his country, state and city' — Alabama leaders lament on-duty death of Irondale Police Lieutenant

Alabama’s leaders came out to mourn the death of Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows, 60, who died on duty while directing traffic for a Church of the Highlands event on Monday morning.

Historymuseum Alabama News
Rare collection of illustrated manuscripts from 13th to 18th centuries exhibited in Mobile Jan. 10 – May 25

You can go back to medieval Europe, viewing manuscripts and art from that time at the History Museum of Mobile.

Linda Gail and Bela Berty Alabama News
Tuscaloosa County couple plans to travel the state, teaching students about the Declaration of Independence

A Tuscaloosa County couple wants to educate Alabama students about the importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Jerry Carl Alabama News
Jerry Carl not running for Mobile mayor; Says he will 'continue a life of public service'

After months of speculation, former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) confirmed he will not run for mayor of Mobile.

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Phenix City man sentenced to over seven years for $600K COVID-19 loan fraud

A federal judge sentenced Kyle Nathan Carlisle, 39, of Phenix City, to seven years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges related to COVID-19 loans from the federal government.

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Montgomery Mayor Reed appoints interim MPD chief James Graboys to permanently serve in position

After months of searching for a permanent chief of the Montgomery Police Department, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced on Monday that interim MPD Chief James Graboys would serve permanently.

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Illegal alien arrested for attempted kidnapping of young girl in Elmore County deported five times previously

Elmore County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Yordy Centeno-Melchor, an illegal alien, for attempted kidnapping on Friday.

Vice President-elect JD Vance is congratulated after a joint session of Congress confirmed the Electoral College votes, affirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Alabama News
'Ready to work': Alabama's federal congressional delegation certify Trump-Vance in 2024 presidential election

On Monday, President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance were officially certified as the President and Vice President of the United States.

Ivey Alabama News
Ivey declares days of mourning for NOLA terrorist attack — 'We will remember those lives lost, especially those who called Alabama home'

Governor Kay Ivey joined Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Monday in declaring a period of mourning for the victims of the New Year’s terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 and injured dozens more, paying specific attention to those with ties to Alabama.

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Limestone County Commission calls emergency meeting for the future of the Athens-Limestone Library Board

Limestone County Commissioner Collin Daly called a special meeting to discuss the potential return to a joint library board on Monday at 3:00 p.m.

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Speculation ramps up over Ivey future — Will she finish the remainder of her term?

A recent wave of social media adulation from state agencies directed at Gov. Kay Ivey for her perceived leadership has caused some to revive speculation that the governor may not see through the final two years of her term.

Robin Schultz Alabama News
Hoover City attorney pays $14,586 as 'courtesy' in apparent effort to evade transparency

Hoover City attorney Phillip Corley recently disclosed that his law firm, Wallace Jordan, paid $14,586.48 on behalf of the City without reimbursement as "a courtesy to a valued client."

Dale Strong Alabama News
Dale Strong: NOLA terror attack 'appears' to be 'lone wolf situation' — 'I just pray that these dots don't connect anywhere else'

While U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) believes that all evidence so far points to it being a “lone wolf” incident, he said it’s still vital that any outside connections be ruled out.

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Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America

Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard was crowned Miss America Sunday night after days of competition in Orlando.

Valentinedance Alabama News
Valentine dinner/dance Feb. 14 at USS Alabama pavilion

Make your date for Valentine's Day evening, Friday, Feb. 14. Dinner and dance at the Battleship USS Alabama pavilion.

samurai Alabama News
SAMURAI: Japanese collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

You can travel to Japan and back to the 12th century without ever leaving Alabama. Japanese Samurai collection at History Museum of Mobile now to January 12

Eagle Forum Alabama News
Protecting children, Ten Commandments, gold/silver as currency among top Eagle Forum priorities

Eagle Forum of Alabama revealed its 2025 legislative priorities in its latest newsletter.

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