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Sec. of State Wes Allen: Office 'staying vigilant' after removal of Houston County Board of Registrars official for alleged voter fraud

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen said his office is “staying vigilant” when it comes to voter and election integrity after an official with the Houston County Board of Registrars had to be removed last week over allegations of voter fraud.

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Wiregrass Electric Coop executive warns electric vehicles could pose risk to grid — 'EVs could be a threat if they're on our peak'

With more people in Alabama purchasing electric vehicles and the Biden administration pledging to dramatically increase EV sales by 2030, there is concern that the higher demand for electricity could drive up consumer costs and overwhelm the grid, but there are solutions.

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Confusion reigns as North Alabama UMC conference comes to close

The 2023 Conference of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church ended on Saturday. It was a much-observed event as it was unclear what direction the embattled group would take, having lost over half its membership recently due to disaffiliation by member churches over cultural issues like the church's position on homosexuality.

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Embattled Prattville Library board to hold meeting after library director resigns position amid LGBTQ+ children's books controversy

The Prattville-Autauga Public Library is holding a special meeting of the board of trustees to replace the recently-resigned library director.

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Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responds to multiple distress calls in the Gulf of Mexico, several drownings

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about dangerous rip currents and water safety after several incidents in the Gulf of Mexico this week.

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Cannabis Commission ordered to halt licensing in lawsuit over selection process

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission was ordered Friday to stop issuing licenses to growers and distributors.

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Tuberville limits Air Force Secretary's travel budget until Space Force HQ selected

On Friday, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) released its 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which outlines military spending and provides guidance for the coming fiscal year.

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North Alabama Conference of United Methodist Church approves resolution urging the removal of restrictions on homosexuality

By a vote of 236 to 151, the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to remove language regarding restrictions on homosexuality from the Book of Discipline, its governing document. The resolution approved by The Commission on Petitions and Procedures before the meeting stated that "the current language … on human sexuality has fostered painful division."

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‘Little king in Birmingham’ — Birmingham city councilman argues mayor’s unusual spending authority prevents council from addressing crime, budget

Birmingham City councilman Hunter Williams spoke to 1819 News on Thursday about how legislation from a disgraced former lawmaker led to a power imbalance in the city government, hindering the council from serving its constituents today. 

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Ivey IT Secretary Redden retiring; Daniel Urquhart to take position

After years of service to Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey’s Office of Information Technology Secretary Marty Redden is retiring and Ivey's office announced his replacement on Friday. Secretary Mark Redden was appointed by Ivey in July 2019.

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U.S. Rep. Strong blocks amendment to further delay Space Force HQ decision — 'Another attempt to insert politics into a critical national security decision'

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) recently blocked an effort to further delay the announcement for the headquarters of the new command center for the U.S. Space Force after months of political drama with the site’s location.

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Georgia man drowns in Gulf Shores while trying to save child

The Baldwin County Coroner’s Office identified a man who drown in the Gulf of Mexico while trying to save his son.

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Alabama Department of Ag announces loan program to encourage meat processing businesses to open, expand

“I want to encourage business owners who are currently engaged in or thinking of starting to process meat (cattle, swine or poultry) to apply for this beneficial program,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate.

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AG Marshall files briefs in multiple states defending bans on transition surgeries, drugs

While currently defending Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act (VCAP) in the state, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joins briefs in several states that enacted similar laws.

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'Hate, hell and discrimination' — City of Mobile's LGBTQ liaisons host 'Queer Town Hall'; Reps from Human Rights Campaign, ACLU, SPLC decry 'anti-LGBTQ propaganda'

The city of Mobile’s LGBTQ liaisons and the Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project gathered Thursday for a “Queer Town Hall.”

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Birmingham Amphitheater moves forward, potentially slated for 2025 opening

Birmingham’s new Caraway Amphitheater may be one step closer to beginning construction, according to reports.

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Name a beach in Dauphin Island: Town council taking suggestions

The Dauphin Island Town Council is asking for name suggestions for two beaches in the Sunset Capital of Alabama.

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Ag Commissioner Pate warns of watermelon shortage amid heavy rain — 'These watermelons can absorb too much water, and they won’t taste good'

A combination of heavy rain and a late freeze is putting South Alabama’s watermelon crop in jeopardy just as demand ramps up in the summer months.

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First United Methodist Church-Montgomery continues to seek ways to disaffiliate despite rule change

First United Methodist Church-Montgomery is continuing to explore options to disassociate from the UMC denomination after a recent rule change in the church’s hierarchy changed the process by which churches can leave the denomination.

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Ivey signs poll worker compensation bill increase into law

Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law legislation that provides a pay increase for poll workers in Alabama.

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Dothan City Schools failed to follow special education guidelines, attorneys say

Dothan City Schools is suing a mother and her disruptive son to have him removed from class. The child’s attorneys argue that DCS failed to comply with special education protocols and pursue legal remedies for the student’s behavior.

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Troy University economist warns of BlackRock's 'nefarious ability to influence politicians' in wake of O’Keefe report of alleged recruiter — 'These guys run the world'

Independent journalist James O’Keefe released a video on Wednesday morning in which an alleged BlackRock Inc. employee suggested the company is purchasing politicians and profiting off of war. One Alabama lawyer, economist and think-tank leader said it’s a sign that the company has “an uncanny and nefarious ability to influence politicians.”

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Moore questions special counsel Durham on Trump-Russia investigation, says FBI used disinformation from Clinton campaign to 'weaponize' against Trump

On Wednesday, Representative Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) questioned Special Counsel John Durham during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the FBI’s investigation of Russian collusion by the Trump campaign during the 2016 election.

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Fairhope father checks out LGBTQ, teen sexuality books to shield others from being exposed

In the teen section of the Fairhope Public Library, there are books that address inherent racism, suicide ideation, LGBT issues and teenage sexuality. For Pride Month, several of these books were put on display. Now, some parents are taking action to ensure no one can check out the titles.

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Official removed from Houston County Board of Registrars for alleged voter fraud schemes; Secretary of State to turn findings over to authorities

An official with the Houston County Board of Registrars has been removed following suspicion she was involved in allowing voters to register fraudulently, the Secretary of State’s Office announced.

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Rural Wiregrass town Brundidge event venue becomes landing spot for drag shows, pride festival 'for all ages'

On March 11, the venue hosted “Freya’s Drag Spectacular,” featuring drag queen Freya the Dark in a “night of fun for all ages,” according to an event description.

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City of Mobile approves Ladd-Peebles agreement with Mobile County Schools

The Mobile City Council discussed a purchase and sale agreement for Mobile County Schools to buy Ladd-Peebles Stadium for $1.

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