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Montgomery Mayor Reed applauds demise of Alabama's non-citizen voter purge — 'Tactics that suppress or intimidate voters'

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed swiftly came out with full-throated support of a recent decision by a federal judge requiring Secretary of State Wes Allen to halt a state program to purge non-citizen voters from the state’s rolls ahead of the November presidential election.

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SBVA board member disputes claim ADVA commissioner Kent Davis vote was 'manipulated'

State Board of Veterans Affairs members were pressured and "manipulated" into unanimously passing a motion asking Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner Kent Davis to reconsider his plans to resign at the end of the year, according to SBVA vice chair Scott Gedling.

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'It's not Mobile 'City' Library' — Mobile Councilman Carroll backs local library wait-and-see approach on explicit material guideline compliance despite risk to funding

The director of the Mobile Public Library addressed the Mobile City Council Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, explaining the library's purpose and mission, which she said is to inform, entertain and inspire.

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South Baldwin Regional Medical Center renamed following addition of new wing

The South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is now Baldwin Health Hospital.

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Montgomery City Council entertains high school student's proposal to change city's 'culturally insensitive' flag for Confederate symbolism

After collecting over 1,300 signatures on an online petition, a Montgomery high school student asked the city council to approve changing the Montgomery City flag, which he claims harkens to the Confederacy.

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Ivey backs effort supporting state bans on transgender operations for minors — 'Nothing controversial about protecting our children'

Governor Kay Ivey recently joined nine Republican governors in an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in defense of a case before SCOTUS determining the future of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors, which will have major implications for a similar law in Alabama.

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Federal judge blocks Alabama Secretary of State Allen’s non-citizen voter purge program

U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco blocked a state program aimed at removing ineligible voters from its election rolls from continuing on Wednesday.

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10 ineffective initiatives to curb Birmingham's violent crime under Randall Woodfin

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall brief backs Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries, medications for minors

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently filed a brief with the Supreme Court of the United States in defense of a Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries and medications for minors.

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Enhanced penalties for illegal gambling to be considered in 2025 — 'We have a problem with illegal gaming in this state'

The Alabama Legislature tackled several hot-button issues during the 2024 session, but none caused more chaos than a package of gambling bills that sought to legalize and regulate gambling in the state.

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Montgomery City Council delays repeal of 'illegal' photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday delayed repealing a recently passed ordinance requiring concealed firearm carriers to have a photo ID.

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Baldwin County Commission axes hearing aid tax

The Baldwin County Commission unanimously agreed residents should not pay taxes on hearing aids.

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AG Marshall asks for dismissal of DOJ’s lawsuit against Alabama’s non-citizen voter purge

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall asked a federal judge on Monday to dismiss multiple lawsuits brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and left-wing groups against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to challenge a state program aimed at removing ineligible voters from its election rolls.

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Bill requiring parental consent for vaccines pre-filed in House of Representatives for third year in a row

For the third year in a row, legislation requiring parental consent for the administration of vaccines has been re-filed in the Alabama House of Representatives for the 2025 session.

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Father of deceased UA baseball player says son died after being pressured by coaches to get COVID-19 vaccine

The family of a University of Alabama baseball player who passed away after being pressured into getting the COVID-19 vaccine is raising awareness and helping young athletes succeed.

Montgomery School Board Alabama News
Write-in candidate for Montgomery Co. School board wants to 'redefine' roles after superintendent resignation drama

A recent addition to the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) race is seeking a write-in election after the recent drama with the school system created a public outcry for change in the school board.

Ivey Alabama News
Ivey earns ‘C’ on new CPAC governors report card

The Conservative Political Action Conference gave Gov. Kay Ivey a 72.5% grade on its report card grading the nation’s governors.

Fairhope Alabama News
Fairhope mayor sends letter to feds asking for transparency in migrant programs

As many cities continue to deal with immigration issues, Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan is asking the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice for information about migrant programs that could impact her town.

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Montgomery City Council to consider repealing month-old photo ID firearm ordinance

Members of the Montgomery City Council on Tuesday will consider repealing a controversial recently passed ordinance requiring anyone with a concealed firearm to have a photo ID.

Wes Allen Alabama News
'We don't agree with it': Wes Allen says State of Alabama will continue fighting partial block on new ballot harvesting law 'up the chain'

On Monday, Secretary of State Wes Allen voiced his displeasure with the three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals for recently denying a request to stay a partial preliminary injunction on Alabama's ballot harvesting law, which the legislature passed in March.

Harvestchurch Alabama News
Harvest Church’s day in court with UMC over property dispute set for March

A trial in a lawsuit between Dothan’s Harvest Church and the United Methodist Church has been set for March.

Marshall Alabama News
Baldwin County town hall meetings to address undocumented immigrants, Title IX

Moms for Liberty is hosting two town halls in Baldwin County to discuss immigration and Title IX.

Newspapers Alabama News
ALDOT reveals legal advertisement newspaper errors led to higher bids, delays in four projects

An Alabama Department of Transportation official has serious concerns after newspaper errors with legal ads delayed four projects and cost taxpayers.

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'It subsidizes these small local papers, and it costs taxpayers millions of dollars a year': Elliott says 'past time' to reexamine newspaper legal notice statutory obligation

State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) is the latest to comment publicly on ending the statutory obligation.

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Boat drawn into Wheeler Dam following motor failure; One killed, two rescued

A Tennessee man was killed Saturday when a boat overturned near Wilson Lake's Wheeler Dam.

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Covenant Rescue Group continues battling human trafficking, sexual exploitation despite economic challenges

Covenant Rescue Group (CRG), a non-profit aimed at combatting human trafficking and child exploitation, has felt the impact of a challenging economy. However, operators said despite the lack of donations, the group is still conducting operations and bringing justice to victims.

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Midtown Mobile litter walk started by resident gaining traction

Brandon Clarke, a Mobile resident, decided to start picking up trash near his home one day. Eventually, his Midtown-area neighbors began to pitch in, and the group grew to around 50.

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