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Steve Marshall Alabama News
U.S. Archivist ensures no ratification of equal rights amendment after AG Marshall sends warning letter

U.S. Archivist Dr. Colleen Shogan and Deputy Archivist William J. Bosanko jointly released a statement on Tuesday, vowing not to ratify an equal rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution after Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall sent a letter to Shogan and President Joe Biden earlier this week.

Farmer Alabama News
Ag Commissioner Rick Pate discusses farm bill, agriculture assistance: ‘We’ve gone through a rough couple of years’

America is on the verge of losing “a lot of farmers” if Congress doesn’t act soon, according to Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate.

Randox Alabama News
Baldwin County Coroner's new toxicology machine expediting lab results, allowing for quicker arrests

A recent arrest made hours after the overdose death of a Gulf Shores man was possible because of a new machine at the Baldwin County Coroner's Office.

Anthony Daniels Alabama News
'That's a tax increase': Top House Democrat Anthony Daniels warns against efforts to roll back state overtime income tax exemption

State House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) defended his 2023 overtime tax exemption law during an appearance on Tuesday's broadcast of Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show."

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‘Reprehensible and false’ — Defendant attorneys push back against accusations by litigants suing Madison County over long-running land dispute

Attorneys representing defendants in a land dispute against brothers Kevin and Robert Matthews and their family estate filed a motion Monday asking the court to enforce sanctions on the plaintiffs for their alleged false accusations and disregard for legal judgments.

Tyrell Johnson Alabama News
Homeless man charged in suspected fentanyl overdose death in Gulf Shores

A suspected drug overdose fatality ended in charges Monday for a Baldwin County man believed to be the supplier of the drugs.

Shell2 Alabama News
Sylacauga musician Mike Shell traded smoking for saving – and it's paying off

Smoking is a costly habit. If you stopped smoking and socked away the money you saved, you would benefit — like Sylacauga's Mike Shell.

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Tuberville hints at Redstone Arsenal as permanent home for FBI — 'Wouldn’t it be great to have the entire FBI agency in Huntsville, Alabama?'

After talks of a restructured FBI in the upcoming Trump administration, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently hinted at the possibility of the agency’s permanent home being at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

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Alabama’s 9 electors officially cast votes for Trump-Vance: ‘Electoral College is vital to protect the character of our nation’

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen convened a meeting of the electors for the 2024 general election where nine electors on Tuesday cast their votes for Donald Trump for president and JD Vance for vice president.

Aldoge Alabama News
ALDOGE: Alabama Policy Institute launches Alabama Department of Government Efficiency

On Monday, API launched ALDOGE, “an initiative inspired by the principles of the national DOGE program led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.”

guns and ammo Alabama News
Tuberville on efforts to abolish the ATF: 'All I’m for is shaking things up and giving the power back to the people'

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) gave a tentatively supportive outlook on efforts to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, which has already received backing from some Alabama congressmen.

Alexander Hilton Alabama News
Gulf Shores man killed by FBI agent called for arrest of ‘insurrected government officials’

A man killed on December 13 in an FBI agent-involved shooting had years of legal battles with government officials and had called for a militia to work together to take them down on December 15.

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Spanish Fort mayor says no place in library for teen sex guide; New library board members appointed

The Spanish Fort mayor said a book brought to his attention by 1819 News has no place in the city library.

Biden Alabama News
Huntsville pill mill doctor who 'directly contributed to the opioid epidemic' among those granted clemency by Joe Biden

Shelinder Aggarwal, a former Huntsville pill mill doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison as the "highest prescriber in the U.S. of Schedule II controlled substances" at one point, is among the nearly 1,500 in a massive wave of pardons and commutations issued by President Joe Biden last week.

Elliot Maisel Alabama News
Mobile Airport Authority chair Elliot Maisel steps down after eight years

Mobile Airport Authority chairman Elliot Maisel announced he would be stepping down from his position and into a chairman emeritus role.

Steve Marshall Alabama News
AG Marshall demands Joe Biden not ratify equal rights constitutional amendment decades after passed deadline

Attorney General Steve Marshall recently sent a letter to President Joe Biden amidst rumors that the president was attempting to ratify an equal rights amendment to the U.S. Constitution despite a decades-lapsed deadline.

kay ivey Alabama News
Ivey, 17 Republican governors urge Congress to pass workforce bill with ‘state flexibility’

Congress should pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with flexibility for states, according to Gov. Kay Ivey and 17 Republican governors.

Michael Christopher Mullen Alabama News
Robertsdale man charged with aggravated abuse of 11-month-old infant

Robertsdale Police arrested a man Saturday after he was accused of abusing an 11-month-old baby girl.

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Star gazing on Alabama-Florida line: 'Darkest skies on the Gulf Coast'

Organized and individual star gazing at Big Lagoon Park on Alabama-Florida line.

Trill Carter Alabama News
Auburn football player shot in Charlotte

Auburn defensive lineman Trill Carter was shot late Thursday night in Charlotte.

Drone Alabama News
Alabama's drone sightings: Officials warn of tactical action consequences

In South Alabama, reports of drones have been posted on social media for several days. While many say, “if those drones come to Alabama, they will be shot down,” officials warn against taking tactical action.

Elbertabanner Alabama News
Baldwin County’s Elberta Middle School wins national ‘Blue Ribbon Lighthouse’

Elberta Middle School wins national 'Blue Ribbon Lighthouse' award.

Overtime pay Alabama News
State Sen. Elliott: Reinstating the overtime tax will be a 'hard sell' heading into election season

Last week, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) warned the cost of a state income tax exemption for overtime wages passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2023 missed projections by at least $162 million.

Frank Barger Alabama News
Litigants in land lawsuit accuse Madison County Probate Judge Barger of withholding key documents, ex parte communications

After nearly 25 years of fighting to reclaim their family's 22-acre property in Huntsville, Kevin and Robert Matthews believe their case may hinge on a key document that could quickly settle things in their favor while also costing several public officials their jobs.

Judge David Carpenter Alabama News
Far-left Jefferson County Judge David Carpenter continues releasing violent criminals; Paighton Houston's mom wants AG investigation

The mother of a woman found buried behind a Hueytown home nearly five years ago is fighting for justice and asking Attorney General Steve Marshall to investigate a Jefferson County judge.

Marshall County Jail Alabama News
Marshall County approves $35.6 million bid for new jail addition

After months of site preparation and planning for a new jail addition, Marshall County is moving to the construction phase of the project after approving a nearly $36 million bid.

Fentanyl ad Alabama News
City of Mobile releases dramatic video on dangers of fentanyl

A new film on dangers of fentanyl has been produced by the City of Mobile.

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