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Senate passes Speedy Trial Act

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 178, the Speedy Trial Act, on Thursday.

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House passes veterans board overhaul in just over 10 minutes — 'This does not represent the majority of the veterans organizations in the state'

The Alabama House of Representatives swiftly advanced the Gov. Kay Ivey-backed legislation restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs and grafting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner into the governor's cabinet.

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Suspected MS-13 gang member, illegal alien, arrested in Mobile County on drug charges

The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations arrested a suspected member of the violent MS-13 gang on Wednesday.

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Alabama artist Clark Walker dies at 85: He painted the South

The artist died, but his art did not. Clark Walker of the Montgomery art community died at age 85.

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State Rep. Hulsey revives four-year-old losing fight to strip Boards of Education of property rights

State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena) seems determined to find vindication in a fight her hometown lost.  

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Daphne Taziki's Mediterranean Café shooter sentenced to life in prison

Travis Lofton, the man convicted for the shooting death of Jason Mallette at the Daphne Taziki's Mediterranean Café, has been sentenced to life in prison.

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'Feel warm and tingly': Children's book at Mobile Public Library encourages masturbation, anal play

A comic book that teaches children about masturbation, gender identities and sexuality is available in the children's department at several Mobile Public Library locations, causing concern for citizens.

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Richard Scrushy asks Trump for pardon of 2006 bribery conviction

Richard Scrushy announced on Thursday he is requesting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice “commence an immediate investigation into the corruption, widespread fraud, lawfare, and weaponization of the DOJ relating to the politically motivated prosecution wrongfully brought against him.” 

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Military Officers Association of America: Veterans board restructure ‘still wholly unacceptable to Alabama Veterans’

As the Alabama House of Representatives prepares to tackle a controversial bill aimed at reorganizing the state’s veterans board and graft the commissioner into the governor’s cabinet, the Alabama Alliance of the Military Officers Association of America is stressing its opposition.

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House to tackle controversial Veterans Board bill on Thursday

The Alabama House of Representatives Rules Committee approved a special order calendar for Thursday’s meeting, which includes the controversial bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs.

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Senate passes paid parental leave for teachers, state employees

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday giving paid parental leave to state employees and public school teachers. 

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Public hearing held on bill requiring Ten Commandments display in K-12 schools, colleges

The Senate Education Policy Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday regarding legislation requiring K-12 public schools and colleges to display the 10 Commandments.

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‘Glock Switch’ legislation headed to House floor for final vote despite gun right groups objections

The Alabama Legislature is one step closer to passing a “Glock switch” bill that would create a state prohibition on conversion devices, which are already against federal law.

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House committee advances post-election audit bill – 'We can’t afford to let the wrong person get into office because we aren’t checking these tabulators'

For the third year in a row, the House Ways and Mean General Fund Committee voted to advance a bill by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) requiring probate judges in each county to conduct a post-election audit after every county and statewide general election.

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‘Strong Families, Strong Communities’: Actor Kirk Cameron’s worship tour coming to Gadsden

The Kirk Cameron “Strong Families, Strong Communities” tour is coming to Gadsden Friday.

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Miss America to serve as Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix Grand Marshal

Miss America Abbie Stockard will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at Barber Motorsports Park. The Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix will be held from May 2 to May 4.

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ALGOP's Wahl boasts incoming tax cuts for Alabamians — ‘We will continue to fight for hardworking Alabamians to have lower taxes’

Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl recently teased a bill package aimed at reducing the tax burden on Alabamians, including another 1% reduction in the state’s grocery tax.

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General Lafayette’s tour through Alabama 200 years ago celebrated March 30-April 7 at seven Alabama stops with reenactment

Lafayette made a 'Farewell Tour" of America in 1824-1825 with 10 stops in Alabama. Now, seven of those stops have an observance on the 200th anniversary.

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Ainsworth responds to Tuberville’s interest in running for governor: ‘The 2026 governor’s race may be shaping up to be one for the history books’

The 2026 governor’s race could be one for the “history books,” according to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.

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Baldwin County’s Christina Woerner McInnis running for AG Commissioner

Fifth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Christina Woerner McInnis announced she is running for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner.

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House committee advances Ivey-backed paid 8 weeks of parental leave for state workers, schoolteachers; Lawmakers express budget concerns

The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday that would grant paid parental leave for state and public employees, but not without questions on the fiscal impact of the proposed bill.

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Palmer blasts Democrat mayors of 'sanctuary cities' for harboring illegal aliens — 'You have violated your oath of office. You've committed a crime'

As President Donald Trump continues to crack down on illegal immigration, some Democratic mayors are pushing back by declaring their city to be a sanctuary for criminal aliens. Four such mayors testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, where U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) told them they were breaking the law and hurting American citizens.

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U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson to rule soon on lawsuit from Alabama groups funding out-of-state abortions

United States District Judge Myron Thompson held a hearing on Wednesday in federal court over whether the state of Alabama could prosecute Alabama organizations that facilitate and fund out-of-state abortions for Alabama women. 

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Mobile's VT MAE moving operations to Florida, Texas facilities

VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is leaving Mobile after 30 years. VT MAE specializes in heavy maintenance, modifications, and engineering services.

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U.S. Rep. Aderholt: DOGE’s federal lease cancellations ‘will not impact residents’ ability to access Social Security services’

Recent federal Social Security Administration lease cancellations by the Department of Government Efficiency won’t impact Alabamians' ability to access Social Security services, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

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Taylor Hicks to perform March 14 at Song Theater in Columbiana

Alabama native singer, American Idol winner Taylor Hicks sings on March 14 at the Song Theater in Columbiana.

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Drama in the House as lawmakers push back against bill prohibiting youthful offender status for those over 16 charged with intentional murder

In what began as a swift day of passing bills, the House ground to a halt over legislation by State Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Killen) that would prohibit judges from offering youthful offender status to those over 16 years of age who are charged with intentional murder or capital murder.

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