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Alabama Port Authority truck driven off into Mobile River; Officer's body recovered

Authorities in Mobile are investigating an incident after a Mobile Port Authority truck went into the Mobile River early Thursday morning.

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Birmingham City Council approves $1.3 million in parking authority funds to renovate part of abandoned parking deck into a restaurant

The Birmingham City Council approved over $1 million in funds from the Birmingham Parking Authority to go toward renovating an abandoned parking garage for a local restaurant.

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Alabama Senate approves unexpected $1 million for Troy’s Johnson Center in education budget

The Alabama Senate approved a $1 million appropriation for Troy University’s Johnson Center for Political Economy last week in its Education Trust Fund budget, but Johnson Center executive director Allen Mendenhall said he only found out about this when a reporter showed him the bill.

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall testifies before Congress against ESG investing

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall testified in front of the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday, advocating against the use of environmental, social governance (ESG) criteria in investment decisions.

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Wildlife officials wrangle 6-foot-long alligator spotted near Madison subdivision

An alligator was relocated Wednesday after being spotted near the entrance of a subdivision in Madison, Alabama.

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ALGOP chairman John Wahl praises Senate committee passage of PRICE Act

The Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) is lauding the comprehensive school choice legislation that passed amended out of senate Committee on Wednesday.

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Total abortion ban filed in Alabama House of Representatives

A bill criminalizing abortion as murder and offering "equal protection fo the unborn" was been filed in the Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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Anti-ESG legislation passes Senate committee

Legislation by State Sen. Dan Roberts (R-Mountain Brook) that prohibits state contracts with businesses that boycott certain sectors of the economy based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies passed the Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee on Wednesday.

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Suspect in disappearance of Natalee Holloway to be extradited to Birmingham on extortion charges

Nearly 18 years after the disappearance of Mountain Brook, Alabama teen Natalee Holloway, the suspect in her death is being extradited back to the U.S. on charges of extortion and wire fraud.

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Nugent on Avondale Brewing canceling his show: 'The Michael Moore and Hunter Biden fan club are really upset that I’m in the asset column'

Conservative guitarist Ted Nugent joined North Alabama radio's "Rightside Radio" on Monday to discuss his show being canceled by Birmingham’s Avondale Brewing Company after left-wing activists complained on social media. 

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School choice legislation passes Senate committee with amendment capping expenditures

The Parental Rights in Children’s Education Act passed committee on Wednesday after receiving its second public hearing in a Senate committee.

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Tucker Carlson to host show on Twitter after Fox News ouster

Fresh off his Alabama stop last week, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has announced a new home for his show.

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Alabama Bankers Association to host ‘Business Case for DEI’ webinar this month

The Alabama Bankers Association is hosting a webinar to argue in favor of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the state’s financial institutions, as the policies have been the focus of heavy criticism from conservatives around the country.

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Bill to prevent Chinese acquisition of Alabama land passes House of Representatives

MONTGOMERY — A bill to prevent Chinese acquisition of Alabama land passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, despite pushback on economic consequences.   

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ALGOP Outreach Coalition co-director Belinda Thomas condemns Democratic vice chair Tabitha Isner's defense of 'N-word': 'An insult to every black man and woman'

“To say I was outraged by the racially charged attack on Representative Paschal last week would be an understatement, but as a black woman, I was even more upset by an official of the Alabama Democrat Party defending the use of the N-word to belittle a black official.”

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Drama on the House floor: State Rep. Moore blasts Pro-Tem Pringle for comments about Rep. Givan's conduct

State Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) took a moment of personal privilege Tuesday to lambast Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) for comments he made about State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and her behavior on the House floor.

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State Health Officer Scott Harris removed from board of comprehensive sexual education non-profit

State Health Officer Scott Harris’ name has been quietly removed as an ex-officio board member for the controversial Alabama Campaign for Adolescent Sexual Health.

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Tuscaloosa businessman Stan Pate subpoenas Matrix LLC in libel lawsuit

Stan Pate, Tuscaloosa businessman and political donor, subpoenaed Joe Perkins, founder of Montgomery-based political consulting firm Matrix LLC, last month in a libel lawsuit.

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Reports: Norfolk Southern train blocks Jefferson County town exit for almost a week

A Norfolk Southern train blocked in a community in Jefferson County for almost a week, forcing residents to travel nearly half an hour out of the way to leave or get home. Reports say the train has now been moved.

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Loaded gun found at Wedowee Elementary school; Parents concerned about notification process

An incident is under investigation in Randolph County's Wedowee after a student was found with a loaded gun at Wedowee Elementary School.

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Mobile City Council approves annexation vote that could make city second-largest in Alabama

The Mobile City Council approved an annexation plan Tuesday that will allow thousands of citizens living west of city limits to vote on being annexed

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Huntsville councilman Devyn Keith shoplifting trial delayed due to issues with reviewing video evidence

Huntsville Councilman Devyn Keith filed a motion Monday to have his bench trial regarding multiple shoplifting charges delayed to give him more time to review related video evidence.

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Britt joins DEA in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day — 'Devastating our communities across this great nation'

The Drug Enforcement Administration declared May 9 National Fentanyl Awareness Day. The purpose is to spread awareness about the deadly drug and to remember those who have been impacted by its deadly consequences.

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'David and Goliath' story celebrated at Airbus delivery of 100th A320 airliner to Delta; U.S. Sen. Britt, U.S. Rep. Carl on hand

Airbus delivers the 100th A320 Family aircraft to Delta.

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Prattville Library board goes against committee's recommendation; Moves LGBTQ+ children's books, changes classification

The Prattville Library board of directors went against the recommendations of the library committee and has decided to slightly change the designation of several LGBTQ+ children's books and move them to a higher shelf.

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Ider police chief thankful citizen exercised Second Amendment right, held suspected burglar at gunpoint

The Ider Police Department made an arrest over the weekend after a homeowner called them stating he had a burglar held at gunpoint. The incident happened Saturday night in the area of County Road 732, in the small DeKalb County town.

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University of Alabama expected to host potential 2024 GOP presidential primary debate

The University of Alabama is rumored to host a primary debate in the 2024 presidential race.

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