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AEA uses school shooting, school threats to push for more union memberships

After a slew of online threats made against Alabama schools and a school shooting in Georgia earlier this month, the Alabama Education Association is taking the opportunity to boast of its legislative efforts in passing a teacher’s bill of rights and encourage teachers to join the AEA.

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Katie Britt: Democrats are using IVF as a 'scare tactic'

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) told Fox News's Shannon Bream Sunday that Democrats are using scare tactics concerning IVF and other hot-topic issues

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City of Montgomery demands $6,000 to access public records on Mayor Steven Reed's spending, travel, contracts

After months of emailing back and forth over access to public records, the City of Montgomery is requesting $6,000 from 1819 News for an open records request regarding Mayor Steven Reed and his staff's travel and spending.

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Bellefonte Nuclear Plant possible site for small modular reactor pilot program

To help meet Alabama’s growing energy needs, U.S. Reps. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) and Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) recently introduced legislation to research and develop small modular reactors and microreactors for commercial applications in the U.S.

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Elliott: Time to consider reviving HB 56 Beason-Hammon Act of 2011 on immigration enforcement — 'We've got a different Supreme Court thanks to President Trump'

In 2011, the new Republican-controlled legislature struck a major blow against illegal immigration in Alabama by passing the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (HB 56).

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Trump boat parade planned down Intracoastal Waterway; Baldwin County Republicans hope to garner enthusiasm

The Baldwin County Republican Party is sponsoring a Trump boat parade along the Gulf Coast on October 19.

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State Sen. Barfoot calls efforts to tie urban area violent crime to permitless carry 'total nonsense,' 'fake news'
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AG Marshall warns of Venezuelan gangs crossing the southern border — ‘They make MS-13 look like choir boys’

The influx of Haitian migrants moving into Alabama continues to be a concern, but Attorney General Steve Marshall warned they’re not the only ones flooding the border.

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Watch: Fans cheer on Donald Trump as he enters Bryant-Denny Stadium, chant 'U-S-A!'

Former President Donald Trump arrived at the big matchup on Saturday between No. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama in Tuscaloosa to massive applause from fans.

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Madison County GOP Executive Committee chairman Schmidt praises J. Elbert Peters, speaks about the state of the nation

Stephen D. Schmidt, chairman of the Madison County Republican Executive Committee, spoke at Saturday’s Madison County Republican Men’s Club about J. Elbert Peters, who passed away in December 2023.

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'It's just smoke': State Sen. Givhan says Glock switch, constitutional carry gripes effort to blame legislature for gang problem

During his weekly appearance on Huntsville radio WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said while he did not think there would be much opposition to a state ban on so-called Glock switches, it was distracting from a gang problem in the city of Birmingham.

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Porn sites blocking access in Alabama over state law requiring age verification

Pornography websites have begun limiting or banning access to their sites in Alabama in response to a law passed earlier this year requiring age verification to access content.

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Montgomery County Board of Education member Lesa Keith: Critical chamber of commerce resolution is ‘adult bullying’

A recent Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce resolution critical of the Montgomery County Board of Education was a “disgrace,” according to MCBOE member Dr. Lesa Keith.

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Tuberville: 'No reason' for state legislation to ban Glock switches; Says federal law enforcement should be called to Birmingham to stem gang violence

Ahead of an event for the Alabama Bankers Association at The Club in Birmingham, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke with the media about the push in Alabama to ban Glock switches after one was reportedly used over the weekend in a shooting that left four dead and 17 others injured.

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Mobile's 'Operation South Side Surge' nets 26 arrests; Five remain wanted

The Mobile Police Department arrested 26 and seized seven firearms in "Operation South Side Surge."

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Biden DOJ sues Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen over recent non-citizen voter purge

The Department of Justice announced on Friday they had filed a lawsuit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to challenge a state program aimed at removing voters from its election rolls.

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Defense attorney for Albertville student who allegedly brought loaded gun to school: Client unfairly targeted for being Haitian

Defense attorney Richard Rice argued that his client, 16-year-old Djovani Jean-Pierre, was being unfairly targeted due to his Haitian descent and that much of the case against him was based on hearsay.

President Donald Trump, second from right, and first lady Melania Trump attend the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. Alabama News
SEC blocks Trump on-field appearance at Bryant-Denny for Saturday's game

An apparent rift has formed between former President Donald Trump and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) ahead of his visit to Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday.

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Tuberville to attend both Alabama, Auburn games Saturday with Trump appearing at Tuscaloosa's Bryant-Denny Stadium

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is looking forward to joining former President Donald Trump at the Saturday clash between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs for his first trip to Bryant Denny Stadium, not as an opposing coach.

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$100,000 in rewards offered in Birmingham mass shooting; Over 100 tips received

Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has received over 100 tips in Birmingham’s Five Points South mass shooting, yet still no arrests have been made.

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Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington retires

Governor Kay Ivey announced the retirement of Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday. 

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Interest growing in homeschooling for some in light of statewide school threats

After a statewide trend of sporadic threats made to public schools, some participating in non-public schooling have seen a recent uptick in interest in homeschooling as an alternative.

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State Rep. Fidler hits roadblock after week of digging for migrant program information

State Rep. Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) is attempting to find details about a federal program bringing migrants to Alabama.

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Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate purchases truckloads of unused border wall ahead of Trump visit

Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate brought border wall panels to T-town Thursday ahead of former President Donald Trump's visit for the Alabama-Georgia game Saturday.

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Mobile's Stimpson denies Big 10 mayors plotting to repeal Alabama's constitutional carry law

Despite recent speculation that Alabama's Big 10 Mayors would soon be meeting to discuss repealing the state's permitless carry law, Big 10 chairman Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson says that is not the case.

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State successfully executes convicted triple-murderer Alan Eugene Miller by nitrogen hypoxia — 'Justice was finally served'

The state of Alabama successfully executed Allan Eugene Miller Thursday night, marking the second-ever use of Nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method in the state and the U.S. 

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Ben Carson talks family values at API’s 35th anniversary dinner

Dr. Ben Carson discussed the necessity of defending children and the traditional family on Thursday at the Alabama Policy Institute's 35th Anniversary Dinner.

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